Model year record

2004 SAAB 9-5

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 33 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V160000

Seats: front assembly: head restraint

Component
Seats: front assembly: head restraint
Manufacturer
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Vehicles affected
57,389
Reported to NHTSA
2008-04-09
Owners notified
2008-11-25

Defect description

SAAB IS RECALLING 57,389 MY 2002-2008 9-5 SERIES VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING COMPLIANCE TESTING, ONE OF THE UPPER INTERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION TEST POINTS EXCEEDED THE STANDARD'S REQUIREMENTS.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A-PILLAR TRIM WITH IMPROVED ENERGY-ABSORBING CAPABILITY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V087000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Vehicles affected
94,377
Reported to NHTSA
2007-03-07
Owners notified
2007-06-13

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION.

Safety risk

OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LOOSEN FROM THE PUMP RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL MAY IGNITE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL DEVELOP A SECURING BRACKET THAT WILL SECURE THE FUEL LINES TO THE FUEL PUMP EVEN IF THE PLASTIC RETAINING TABS SHOULD BREAK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2007. THIS IS AN EXPANSION OF PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGNS - SEE 04V557 AND 06V126. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system960,000 mi
Engine370,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system351,108 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module22,500 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch25,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk25,000 mi
Tires29,800 mi
Air bags1
Engine and engine cooling131,821 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system146,500 mi
Exterior lighting146,500 mi
Power train151,108 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic146,500 mi
Steering170,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments164,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments15,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control15,000 mi

The 2003 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2005 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.