NHTSA Safety Recalls
Saab 9-5 Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2009, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 10 model years (2000–2009) the Saab 9-5 has 28 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2002 with 6; the cleanest is 2009 with 1.
- Model years
- 10
- Total recalls
- 28
- Worst year
- 2002
- Cleanest year
- 2009
2000–2009
6 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Saab 9-5 | 1 | |
| 2008 Saab 9-5 | 2 | |
| 2007 Saab 9-5 | 2 | |
| 2006 Saab 9-5 | 2 | |
| 2005 Saab 9-5 | 2 | |
| 2004 Saab 9-5 | 2 | |
| 2003 Saab 9-5 | 4 | |
| 2002 Saab 9-5 | 6 | |
| 2001 Saab 9-5 | 4 | |
| 2000 Saab 9-5 | 3 |
What gets recalled most on the Saab 9-5
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT7
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE5
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS5
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE4
- WHEELS:HUB4
- AIR BAGS2
- STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.