Recalls ·2004 Saab 9-5

2004 Saab 9-5 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Saab 9-5; the most frequently affected component is seats — head restraint. Owners filed 19 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2004 ranks #5 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints19
Crashes reported1in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Seats — Head restraintCampaign 08V160000 · 09 Apr 2008

Problem: Saab is recalling 57,389 my 2002-2008 9-5 series vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during compliance testing, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard's requirements.

Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.

Remedy: Dealers will install a-pillar trim with improved energy-absorbing capability free of charge. The recall began on november 25, 2008. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

Fuel system, gasoline — Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCampaign 07V087000 · 07 Mar 2007

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.

Risk: Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage. If an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.

Remedy: Dealers will develop a securing bracket that will secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump even if the plastic retaining tabs should break. The recall began on june 13, 2007. This is an expansion of previous recall campaigns - see 04v557 and 06v126. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

What owners complain about

Share of the 19 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system13 · 68%
Engine and engine cooling2 · 11%
Structure2 · 11%
Engine2 · 11%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 11%
Tires2 · 11%
Service brakes1 · 5%
Hydraulic1 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Purchased the car used 5/23/08 with 42,700 miles from saab dealership. Within a month the headlights worked randomly, check engine light would come on randomly. Called the dealership and was told that it wouldn't hurt anything and should it become more frequent, bring the car in. 8/18 took the car in to dealership…

Service brakes · Oct 2008 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saab 9-5. The contact stated that when driving on the highway, the vehicle would suddenly shut down completely. The engine and electrical systems would turn off completely. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was able to be immediately restarted when the failure occurred. The…

Electrical system · Sep 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

Back tailgate motor burned out, and the trunk was not accessible. The spare tire and other items were in the trunk.*ak

Structure · Sep 2004 · NHTSA complaint record

A recall was previously issued for saab direct ignition cassette failures for model years 2000 through 2002. My 2004 saab 9-5 arc, which has 46,180 miles on it, had to have the di cassette replaced today due to failure. My model year should have been included in this recall due to the limited (less than reasonable)…

Electrical system · Aug 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20003
20014
20026
20034
20042
20052
20062

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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