Saab Aero Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Saab Aero (2001–2001) that have at least 5 complaints. 2001 has the most, with 11. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (5 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Aero model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 11 | 52,850 | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system5 38%
- Fuel system2 15%
- Engine cooling2 15%
- Tires1 7.7%
- Seats1 7.7%
- Exterior lighting1 7.7%
- Air bags1 7.7%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2001: “The direct ignition module/cassette failed on my 2001 9-5 AERO and I had to have it repaired at the dealership. I just discovered on the Saab bulletin board (I.e. Saabnet) that this part fails regularly in saabs, particularly in the 2001 9-5s.”
NHTSA complaint #10137092, filed 2005-09, 62,000 milesOther Saab models
1,345 complaintsSaab 9-5
552 complaintsSaab 900
345 complaintsSaab 9-7X
171 complaintsSaab 9000
132 complaintsSaab 9-2X
121 complaintsSaab 9-3 Convertible
61 complaintsSaab 952
8 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology