2001 SAAB 95 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
28
Owner Complaints
2 Crashes 2 Fires
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 SAAB 95
The 2001 SAAB 95 has received a total of 28 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignition (3 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (3 complaints), and Electrical System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 SAAB 95
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 SAAB 95. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 SAAB 95
28 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 SAAB 95. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3
1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3
Electrical System
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
1 Fire
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignition | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brakeconventional | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontwebbing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelshub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TURBO MALFUNCTION AT A COST OF $455.00 AND ALSO ENGINE FILTER BOX.VEHICLE STILL NOT RUNNING CORRECTLY.WILL ONLY GO AT SPEED OF 25 MPH.REPAIRED ON 03/27/2018.STARTED OUT SMOKING ALL OVER THE PLACE FROM EXHAUST.WAS TOLD TURBO WENT BAD.I THINK A LOT OF THESE CARS HAVE THIS PROBLEM AS I READ ON FORUMS(SAAB,).THAT I HAVE SINCE JOINED.THE SAAB HAS 139,000 MILES..I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AT SPEED AROUND 35MPH.STARTED TO SMOKE HEAVY,BUT ONCE OUT OF CITY AS LONG AS I DROVE 50 MPH ON HIGHWAY SMOKE WAS DISPERSED FROM WIND AND MADE IT HOME BUT WHEN STOPPING FOR RED LIGHT WOULD BUCK AND TRY TO SHUT OFF.SMOKE NOT GOOD FOR ENVIRONMENT......
TURBO MALFUNCTION AT A COST OF $455.00 AND ALSO ENGINE FILTER BOX.VEHICLE STILL NOT RUNNING CORRECTLY.WILL ONLY GO AT SPEED OF 25 MPH.REPAIRED ON 03/27/2018.STARTED OUT SMOKING ALL OVER THE PLACE FROM EXHAUST.WAS TOLD TURBO WENT BAD.I THINK A LOT OF THESE CARS HAVE THIS PROBLEM AS I READ ON FORUMS(SAAB,).THAT I HAVE SINCE JOINED.THE SAAB HAS 139,000 MILES..I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AT SPEED AROUND 35MPH.STARTED TO SMOKE HEAVY,BUT ONCE OUT OF CITY AS LONG AS I DROVE 50 MPH ON HIGHWAY SMOKE WAS DISPERSED FROM WIND AND MADE IT HOME BUT WHEN STOPPING FOR RED LIGHT WOULD BUCK AND TRY TO SHUT OFF.SMOKE NOT GOOD FOR ENVIRONMENT......
TURBO MALFUNCTION AT A COST OF $455.00 AND ALSO ENGINE FILTER BOX.VEHICLE STILL NOT RUNNING CORRECTLY.WILL ONLY GO AT SPEED OF 25 MPH.REPAIRED ON 03/27/2018.STARTED OUT SMOKING ALL OVER THE PLACE FROM EXHAUST.WAS TOLD TURBO WENT BAD.I THINK A LOT OF THESE CARS HAVE THIS PROBLEM AS I READ ON FORUMS(SAAB,).THAT I HAVE SINCE JOINED.THE SAAB HAS 139,000 MILES..I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AT SPEED AROUND 35MPH.STARTED TO SMOKE HEAVY,BUT ONCE OUT OF CITY AS LONG AS I DROVE 50 MPH ON HIGHWAY SMOKE WAS DISPERSED FROM WIND AND MADE IT HOME BUT WHEN STOPPING FOR RED LIGHT WOULD BUCK AND TRY TO SHUT OFF.SMOKE NOT GOOD FOR ENVIRONMENT......
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96,980 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 SAAB 95. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 97,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,980. UPDATED 11/15/07 *TR
I OWN A SAAB 2001 95 4DR SEDAN WITH 58K MILES AND THE CAR JUST SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING OR DOESN'T START UP INITIALLY. MY WIFE WAS IN TRAFFIC WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED AND ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT. A LOCAL REPAIR SERVICE INDICATED A ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND SUGGESTED WE GET IN CONTACT WITH SAAB MOTOR CO. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2001 SAAB 95
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 SAAB 95 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 SAAB 95
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 SAAB 95
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SAAB 95
- 2000 SAAB 95 — 19 complaints
- 2001 SAAB 95 (current)
- 2002 SAAB 95 — 15 complaints