2003 Saab 9-5 electrical system problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2003 Saab 9-5 — 53% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 buick regal. The contact stated that all door locks would become stuck when activated by the electronic door lock system. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000.”
filed May 12, 2016
“Tl* the contacts owns a 2003 saab 9-5. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the direct ignition cassette needed to be replaced…”
filed Jul 17, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
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Electrical System problems in other 9-5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 9-5 | 2 | 10% |
| 2006 9-5 | 2 | 9% |
| 2002 9-5 | 27 | 51% |
| 2001 9-5 | 48 | 59% |
| 2000 9-5 | 53 | 52% |
| 1999 9-5 | 70 | 59% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.