Recalls ·2005 Saab 9-5

2005 Saab 9-5 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Saab 9-5; the most frequently affected component is seats — head restraint. Owners filed 11 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2005 ranks #6 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints11
Crashes reported2in 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 11 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags2 · 18%
Equipment2 · 18%
Suspension2 · 18%
Electrical system2 · 18%
Exterior lighting2 · 18%
Fuel/propulsion system1 · 9%
Engine and engine cooling1 · 9%
Power train1 · 9%

When complaints were filed

20091
20102
20113
20125

From owner complaints

I was involved with in an accident on friday december 14th, 2012. I was returning to work on my lunch break and a lady ran a red light, pulling out infront of me, and i ended up t-boning her going roughly 45mph. I was extremely disappointed that no air bags were deployed in such a severe head on collision. The car has…

Air bags · Dec 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

The factory floor mat slipped forward and was wedged to the accelerator pedal so that the pedal stuck at almost full throttle. Avoided a collision by shifting into neutral, stopping, and realizing the mat was jammed into the accelerator pedal. I extricated the mat from the pedal and restored the function to normal.…

Equipment · Jul 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

Noticed abnormal / early rear tire wear. Noticed abnormal (out of manufacturers spec.) rear camber. Noticed rear suspension bottom out with moderate loads (approx 1/2 of max load). Oem rear tires cupped and required replacement prematurely due to abnormal rear camber. New tires installed. Rear aftermarket camber shims…

Suspension · Oct 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 9-5 saab. The contact stated that while traveling 70 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated repeatedly as the vehicle began to sputter and jerk. The contact then merged to the side of the road where the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's residence…

Fuel/propulsion system · Sep 2012 · 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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