2000 Saab 9-5 engine and engine cooling problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Saab 9-5 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saab 95. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph approaching a traffic stop light the vehicle stalled and suddenly the engine completely shut off. The vehicle restarted after waiting for a period of five minutes with the illumination of the dashboard. The dealer was…”
filed Apr 12, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saab 9-5. On nov 18, 2008, the contact was informed that the vehicle had a faulty head gasket, which was replaced at that time. Six months later, the vehicle began jerking while driving 55 mph on the highway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated…”
filed Apr 27, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains…
16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 13, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the…
22-NA-074 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
18-NA-073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
22-NA-009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 17, 2023
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 9-5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 9-5 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 9-5 | 8 | 17% |
| 2002 9-5 | 8 | 15% |
| 2001 9-5 | 18 | 22% |
| 1999 9-5 | 17 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Saab 9-5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.