2001 Saab 9-5 fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 18 complaints for the 2001 Saab 9-5, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 61,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 61,000 miles, and 46% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
On high speed side impack (impact by 4000+ lb car on passenger door), the fuel system leaked. According to the wrecker service, the problem was the fuel pump "broke off". In addition, the fuel cut off switch was not accessible after the collision.
Vehicle's fuel line detached from fuel pump due to broken retaining clip. Fuel spilled on the ground creating a hazardous situation.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Saab 9-5
- Electrical system 72 complaints
- Engine 24 complaints
Fuel system problems in other years
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