1998 SAAB 9-5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 SAAB 9-5
The 1998 SAAB 9-5 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by SAAB CARS USA, INC. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 SAAB 9-5
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 SAAB 9-5. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 SAAB 9-5
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 SAAB 9-5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE ABS CONTROL MODULE DIED INSTANTLY WHEN THE CAR HAD DONE LESS THAN 100,000 KM. THE INITIAL COST WAS $2500 BUT THE DEALER AGREED TO SUPPLY THE ECU SEPARATELY SINCE THE ABS HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WAS INTACT. ECU COST IS ABT $1000 AND CONTROL TURBO, ODOMETER, CRUISE CONTROL, SPEEDOMETER, TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS. DID NOT BUY THE PART BECAUSE IT MAY FAIL AGAIN SINCE THERE WAS NO EXPLANATION OR REASON FOR THE FAILURE. *NM
Safety Rating for the 1998 SAAB 9-5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 SAAB 9-5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 SAAB 9-5
SAAB CARS USA, INC. has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 SAAB 9-5. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9802589 — STRUCTURE
ALTERNATIVE TOWBAR INSTALLATION . *TT
2102486 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NEW ROUTING OF BELT CIRCUIT. *EH
8502001 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION ON AFFIXING AIRBAG LABEL. *TT
801 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DAMAGE TO THE FRONT TIE-DOWNS IN THE SUBFRAME RAILS IF SHIPPED INCORRECTLY. *YC
5001793 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
COMPLAINT OF BRAKE PADS JUDDER. *YC
041498 — STRUCTURE:BODY
E-MAIL INFORMATION ON PRODUCT NEWS AND 1999 WARRANTY & SERVICE RECORD BOOKLETS. *TT
83698 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TECHNICAL SERVICE BROADCAST ON INOPERATIVE DOOR LOCKS AND REMOTES. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 SAAB 9-5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SAAB 9-5
- 1994 SAAB 9-5 — 0 complaints
- 1998 SAAB 9-5 (current)
- 1999 SAAB 9-5 — 157 complaints
- 2000 SAAB 9-5 — 121 complaints
- 2001 SAAB 9-5 — 113 complaints
- 2002 SAAB 9-5 — 74 complaints
- 2003 SAAB 9-5 — 69 complaints