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2001 Saab 95 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 2001 Saab 95 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (8) and the engine & cooling (6). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 fire. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2000 has 17.

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Rated once enough 95 years are on file

#154 most complained-about 2001 vehicle

Complaints
22
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

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No recalls for the 2001 Saab 95

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Saab 95. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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22 complaints about the 2001 Saab 95

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Electrical systemFuel system

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......

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11083893
Brakes

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

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 10207280
Electrical system

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

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10185190
Transmission & drivetrain

About 6 months after the saab specify transmission fluid change, my 2001 saab 95se wagon with 66,363 miles has developed the below problem. Approximately a mile to a mile and half after driving 20-40 mph, the car wouldn't move forward while the engine was running fine. Turned the ignition off for 10 minutes, restarted the car, moved about 100-200 feet, the same symptom happened again. The car was towed to an indy and then to a dealer. Indy found code p0730 but the dealer was not able to duplicate the same....

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Dealer charged over $100 and said the car was fine after allegedly test drive "10 miles". We picked the car. After a mile of slow driving, the same symptom developed. Without finding out what's the cause of this problem nor had they opened the transmission, the dealer concluded that I need a new transmission. Saab usa was informed and it was saab usa directed me to the dealer. Now they want to close the case, without any assistance. *Nm

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10154737
Engine & coolingElectrical systemFire

I own a 2001 saab 95 se v6. Was driving down the nj tpk and the car lost power and had a small electrical like fire under the hood. Had to get the car towed from the nj turnpike off and then again to my place in bensalem pa. Total cost $77 + 66. Found out that the di cassette burned out, cost me approx $600 to fix. A day later the cat converter fails (check engine light came on again). This is certainly due to di cassette burning out. Very frustrating for a car with only 60k miles on it. *Nm

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical systemNHTSA 10149105
Wheels & tires

Dt: the contact owns a 2001 saab 95. Was not notified of a recall. The contact took the vehicle to dealer for service and repair. The invoice stated that there was not a recall. The service department replaced lugs: bolts. The contact was unaware of this recall. *Ak *jb

Filed Incident WheelsNHTSA 10138383
Electrical system

Dt:the owner had problems with saab beginning in june. While driving 30 mph the car shut down. The car had no electrical power or power steering. The owner got off the main road and got onto shoulder. The owner's car ended up at saab pacific, the owner found out that her friend had a similar problem. The mechanic told her that parts failed on every 1995 saab. Manufacturer knew about it but were not doing anything right now. The mechanic determined that the failed part was an ignition discharge problem. The...

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part was replaced. There was another electric system problem in july. While driving windshield wipers and mirrors failed the car was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the owner needed to replace the dice cassette. The dealership spent 3 days finding a dice cassette, and owner decided not to replace the dice cassette. The owner went back to mechanic who replaced a relay fuse. This corrected the problems with the electrical system. The vehicle was regularly serviced and the records were available.*Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10131440
Electrical system

This is a failure of the direct ignition casette in a 2001 saab 9-5 wagon with the 2.3 4 Cylinder engine. I was in the passing lane of a highway when the car stalled without warning. It needed to be pushed to the side of the road and towed to a dealer. The direct ignition cassette had failed and was replaced.*Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10116783
Engine & cooling

Vehicle is experiencing problems with the engine. Currently, the engine seized. Owner contacted the dealer and the manufacturer, and neither is willing to assist the owner. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10110993
Engine & cooling

While driving at no set speed vehicle engine stalled. Dealership serviced vehicle 6 times, and technician could not duplicate the problem. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10079688
Electrical system

When driving at an undetermined speed engine check light appeared on the dashboard, then vehicle stalled. Consumer had informed the dealer about this issue. However, mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *Ak when the vehicle stalled, a burning electrical wire odor filled the vehicle as consumer tried to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealership and guessed without inspecting the vehicle that the cause was di cassette. *La

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10063243
Engine & cooling

While driving at any speed the vehicles engine shut off. *Nlm

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10019765
Engine & cooling

Consumer state while traveling at 30 mph without any indication vehicle stall consumer pull vehicle over and notice smoke coming from engine soon after engine was on fire in result of total lost of vehicle. Please provide further information. Ts

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 8023588
Fuel systemCrash

On high speed side impack (impact by 4000+ lb car on passenger door), the fuel system leaked. According to the wrecker service, the problem was the fuel pump "broke off". In addition, the fuel cut off switch was not accessible after the collision.*Ak

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 764070
Seats & seat belts

The seatbelt has not adjustments and if I crash I will be decapaitated and saab has no fix seatbelt sits at/around my neck with no way to adjust it. *Ak

Filed Incident Seat beltsNHTSA 762436
Brakes

On two occasions vehicle had rolled backward while parked with emergency parking brake engaged. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*Ak

Filed Incident Parking brakeNHTSA 8008545
Suspension

Front suspension is noisy due to bolts not properly torqued to sway bar. Periodically, bolts will be tightened. Has happened six times. Currently, steering is starting to jerk. *Ak

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 8002195
Lights

I HAVE A PROBLEM ON MY 9-5 2001 SE WAGON 6 CYL, HEADLIGHTS. *AK

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 756043
Engine & cooling

After bringing in to dearler many times for "engine light" and being told it was nothing I proceeded with maintenance.Due to late oil change dealer claims, after oil change, and complaint from me that there was a flutter sound in the system; they offer to repair for approx 3500 with no guarantee. My car is not abused and is new. After discussing with outside repair it seems this is a problem due to the oil used by saab. Apparently there are presently six other vehicles at outside repair shops changing oil...

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brand and flushing for perfect results. Those outside sources charge approx $350. Personally I have only owned new vehicles over the past twenty years. All first quality: honda, bmw, volvo, jaguar, saab,

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 754558
Wheels & tires

I have had 4 sidewall failures in 10 months of ownership of this car. I have been lucky in that all these have been at low speeds. However, the failures are instantanous, which would be a huge safety issue at high speeds and most likely result in a loss of control of the car. The problem seems to be related to the tire, rim and suspension set up on this model. (Tiresize: 225-45zr17)

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 752821
Electrical system

While traveling consumer's purse touched ignition switch please provide further information.*Ak

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 889844
Electrical system

IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. *AK

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 889843

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Does the 2001 Saab 95 have any recalls?

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What are the most common problems with the 2001 Saab 95?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (8), engine & cooling (6), fuel system (2).

How many complaints has the 2001 Saab 95 had?

22 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 6, 2001 and the latest on April 8, 2018. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

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