2006 Ford Fusion vs 2006 Saab 9-5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Ford Fusion | 2006 Saab 9-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 730 | 23 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 24 | 156 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 38 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Saab 9-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 319 | 13 |
| Power Train | 150 | 1 |
| Structure | 74 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 71 | 2 |
| Engine | 47 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 37 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 27 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 37 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 36 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 22 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 20 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
2006 Ford Fusion
2006 Saab 9-5
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.