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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.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
20011152,85000—Not enough data

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

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 miles

Other Saab models

Saab 9-3
1,345 complaints
Saab 9-5
552 complaints
Saab 900
345 complaints
Saab 9-7X
171 complaints
Saab 9000
132 complaints
Saab 9-2X
121 complaints
Saab 9-3 Convertible
61 complaints
Saab 952
8 complaints

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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