2001 Saab 9-5 electrical system problems
72 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2001 Saab 9-5, which is 51% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 72 51% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 49,000 miles 62 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 8
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 23 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 62 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 49,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 fires.
What owners wrote
Exiting the highway on an overpass bridge the engine stopped without warning and would not restart. A few moments later smoke was visible from under the direct ignition cover and small flame was apparent. The flame went out after a few moments. However, we were left stranded on an unlit bridge overpass that was under construction at dusk (with an infant and toddler).
Other problems reported for the 2001 Saab 9-5
- Engine 24 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints