2002 Saab 9-5 electrical system problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2002 Saab 9-5 — 51% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ignition switch shut off while on a busy highway twice! Once in 2006 and once later another year plus once in a driveway (car purchased used in the fall of 2005). The saab switch is located in the center console and if it is hit it switches off and shuts down the car, same as recalled switches in…”
filed Apr 2, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saab 9-5. While driving at speeds of 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle lost power steering and braking ability. The contact was able to move the vehicle off the roadway and restart the vehicle. The vehicle resumed normal operation upon restarting…”
filed Jun 4, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH B308 6-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE…Campaign 06V410000 · Oct 26, 2006
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH B205/B235 4-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINES AND B308…Campaign 05V399000 · Sep 14, 2005
Related service bulletins
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General Communication · Service Campaign · issued Aug 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and…
24-NA-098 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 6, 2024This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
10-08-45-001H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 28, 2024
Electrical System problems in other 9-5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 9-5 | 2 | 10% |
| 2006 9-5 | 2 | 9% |
| 2003 9-5 | 25 | 53% |
| 2001 9-5 | 48 | 59% |
| 2000 9-5 | 53 | 52% |
| 1999 9-5 | 70 | 59% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.