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Saab 9-5 Visibility problems by year

9 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Saab 9-5's visibility & wipers. Windshields, wipers, defrosters, mirrors, backup cameras and glare.

Visibility complaints by model year

YearVisibility complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest 9-5 visibility complaints

2010 Saab 9-5Visibility & wipers1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 saab 95. The contact was driving approximately 40-45 mph when he noticed that with the headlights reflecting on the windshield had a doubling affect when driving at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was advised by the dealer per the manufacturer to adjust the seat, which the contact stated did not correct the failure. There were three areas of the windshield affected by the doubling affect and as an oncoming vehicle approached, the failure continued after adjusting the...

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seat. The contact would sustain headaches when driving the vehicle at night therefore, the vehicle was only being operated in the daylight. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted who filed a complaint but provided no further assistance. The failure mileage was 120 and the current mileage was 400.

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10396004
2006 Saab 9-5Visibility & wipersAcceleration & cruise controlEquipment & accessories

2006 Saab 9-5 with multiple problems. Consumer states that the throttle broke, shut off on its own due to a faulty fuel gauge. Minor problems are radio grill popping out and heat comes on in the summer and cold air comes in the winter. *Kb

Filed Incident Visibility · Vehicle speed control · EquipmentNHTSA 10213949
2000 Saab 9-5Visibility & wipers

Erik eagleton re odi vehicle safety owner's questionnaire rtd to him with incorrect info, request a new copy of questionnaire be rtd to him w/changes made** transferred to barbara sauers per mrs. Demeter**cc the consumer stated the window defroster and heat are not working on the drivers side. *Jb

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10197006
2000 Saab 9-5Visibility & wipers

Dt*: the contact stated the defroster no longer defrosts the window on the driver's side. The dealer was alerted who determined there is a current technical service bulletin on this issue. This vehicle has not been taken to the dealer however the contact expressed that this problem was identified by the dealer as an ongoing issue. *Ak 08/01/06 updated. *Tt

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10162777
2000 Saab 9-5Visibility & wipers

When I bought car I complained the engine light was on. The sales person told me not to worry about it, and I took it to the dealer today. And they said the engine light was on because of an evaporative. I have had the car a month and they say they can't fix it. *Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10148490
1999 Saab 9-5BrakesEngine & coolingElectrical systemLightsVisibility & wipers

1999 Saab 9-5 has a faulty master cylinder, and vacuum booster which both had to be replaced at owners expense. *Ts in the past the consumer had to replace the water pump. Heater fan motor, thermostat. Leaky sunroof, battery, battery cables and numerous light bulbs. *Jb

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Electrical system · Exterior lighting · VisibilityNHTSA 10148678
2000 Saab 9-5Visibility & wipers

My 2000 saab 9-5 has only 39,500 miles. It has lost the ability to heat the drivers side which is a safety concern while driving in the winter. The system can not generate enough heat to melt the ice on the windshield. I had the car diagnosed at the saab dealer at the beginning of december. The diagnosis was that a motor shaft in a heater box was broken. Last week I found this shaft on the floor. It has extensive mechanical damage. In my opinion the only explanation is that it was defective when it was installed in the car or the design of the heating system was not done properly. *Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10105653
2000 Saab 9-5Visibility & wipers

Temperature settings/adjustments on the climate control system do not work as intended. When it is cold outside, a set temperature of 68 degrees initially provides warm air, then it turns cold and the temp has to be raised to 82 degrees for warm air. Sometimes, the right side operates. The car has been in the dealer shop twice, the second time for 3 weeks, and the dealer was unable to fix it. Car is still under warranty. The dealer says there is something wrong with the design of the heating/ventilation system,...

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and that they have seen other 2000-2001 year models with the same problem, and that saab has redesigned the system since then. After the first year of ownership, during the summer the system provided hot air instead of air conditioning, but that was fixed. *Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10075278
1999 Saab 9-5Visibility & wipers

Failure of climate control system prevents heated air from reaching the driver's side windscreen -- no defrost. Replacement part sold only as entire assembly ($2,000) plus 14-18 hours labor=$3,000+. No other option for proper operation of defroster system. *Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10032942

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