2001 Saab Aero Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 45%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Saab Aero, 45% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,850 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The airbag warning light comes on without notice, and horn stops working, took to dealer who said it was the clock spring and this is a typical problem. It is a safety issue as the airbag is needed to prevent injuries. I have heard of other people being injured by this. (the 9-5 is the same as the 95 and the 952 and the AERO).”
NHTSA complaint #10230558, filed 2008-06, 100,000 miles“2001 Saab AERO while traveling in the fast lane of a freeway at 65 MPH without warning experienced complete loss of power. Fortunately, the car made it across 3 lanes of traffic to the shoulder (rainy day at dusk); the emergency flashers then failed within 25 minutes. Diagnosed as a direct ignition cassette (dic) failure, but flashers failure could not be duplicated. Mechanic stated that the dic failure was common, but replacements seldom failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10031032, filed 2003-08, 51,699 miles“In both my 2001 Saab 9-5 and my 1999 Saab 9-3, upon entering the vehicle when I lock the electronic doors and turn the ignition key in quick succession, the door locks open. Although this problem was demonstrated to the Saab dealer, they could not remedy the problem. I believe their has been a chronic problem of electrical charge build-up in the ignition console (where the door lock switch is located), and when locking the doors and starting the ignition are performed in quick succession, it causes an electrical short which pops open the locks. …”
NHTSA complaint #10014045, filed 2003-04Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 | 45% |
Other parts of the 2001 Saab Aero
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Saab Aero
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.
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