2008 Saab 9-5 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 95%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Saab 9-5, 95% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The 2008 Saab 95 passenger air bag turns itself on and off while a passenger is sitting on the seat while driving. It supposedly is set for 90 lbs pressure but my wife and children are over 120lbs. You must pull yourself down while sitting in the seat to keep air bag functioning. My wife sat in other 2008 95 Saab's and the same thing happens. They have a faulty switch on that seat for the air bag sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #10246389, filed 2008-10, 100 miles“I have a 2008 9-5 Saab and the passenger airbag turns itself on and off while someone is sitting in the seat and the car is moving. The sensor is supposed to be set to turn airbag on for 90 lbs but my wife and kids weigh about 120 lbs and the only way to keep the airbag sensor on is to pull yourself down in the seat and hold on. I have notified Saab about this issue and they cannot fix nor do they seem willing to try. My wife sat in other 2008 9-5?s and had the same problem at the dealerships and they witnessed the problem so it is not just our car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10246609, filed 2008-10, 100 miles“Takata recall - we received a recall notice in may. We live in sc. The nearest Saab dealer to us is in jacksonville, fl. We've called several times and they don't have the parts nor any information as to when they will get them. Saab customer service has no info either. What is the holdup? We have a family member in upstate ny who is gravelly ill and need to travel up there.”
NHTSA complaint #10908547, filed 2016-09“I received this recall notice in may of 2016. The recall was actually in february of 2016. I am being told now that the parts will not be available until some time in the first quarter of 2017. The recall states the issue may result in injury or death to vehicle occupants . Because of this I will not have anyone in my family drive this car. I can no longer be without this car and feel it is only right that we are provided a fully paid rental car until ours can be properly repaired. This recall is #15041.”
NHTSA complaint #10930222, filed 2016-12“Takata recall- I received a letter from GM in the mail in may 2016 regarding a recall for my airbag. I called the number they had referenced twice to find out about using a rental vehicle while waiting for the part. I was told that GM was not providing rental cars for those consumers who were effected. Seems odd to me that they send a letter stating they are concerned about my safety and that the inflator could rupture resulting in injury or death, yet do not offer a solution. This is not acceptable. Other car manufacturers have offered their customers a rental vehicle. Why not GM? …”
NHTSA complaint #10875540, filed 2016-06Related recalls
- 16V063000Feb 3, 2016General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5…Covers: Saab 9-5 2006–2009, 9-3 2006–2011, Saturn Astra 2008–2009
Related service bulletins
- 10252974Apr 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
- 10251345Feb 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046…
- 10180298Aug 14, 2020This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
- 10171886Jan 27, 2020This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
- 10169308Nov 8, 2019This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
- 10154541Feb 13, 2019This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
- 10155100Nov 29, 2018This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
- 10137534Apr 30, 2018This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15041, 15043, 15406, 15438, 15815…
- 10032868Jun 11, 2009Saab: sir light on and b009200, b009205, or b009205 stored-keywords. Technician may find a b0092xx stored in acm/sd (airbag control module). It is intermittent in nature…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 11% |
| 2008 | 19 | 95% |
| 2007 | 12 | 71% |
| 2006 | 13 | 57% |
| 2005 | 2 | 18% |
| 2004 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 Saab 9-5
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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