2001 Saab 9-5 fuel system, gasoline problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2001 Saab 9-5 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saab 9-5. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, he noticed an overpowering odor of gasoline and the fuel was burning much faster than normal. After stopping the vehicle, he noticed a leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that…”
filed Dec 8, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 saab 9-5. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v087000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The manufacturer informed her that the vehicle was included in the recall and to take the vehicle to a dealer for…”
filed Oct 9, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE…Campaign 07V087000 · Mar 7, 2007
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other 9-5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 9-5 | 4 | 9% |
| 2002 9-5 | 5 | 9% |
| 2000 9-5 | 10 | 10% |
| 1999 9-5 | 8 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.