Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1998 Saab 9-5 peaked in 2006, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1998 Saab 9-5
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Jun 7, 2006 to Jun 7, 2006.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Close to the median 1998 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1998 Saab 9-5 name brakes
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 1998 Saab 9-5
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1998 Saab 9-5
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 7, 2006Failure Apr 4, 200575,000 milesBeirut, 00Service brakes, Control unit/module
THE ABS CONTROL MODULE DIED INSTANTLY WHEN THE CAR HAD DONE LESS THAN 100,000 KM. THE INITIAL COST WAS $2500 BUT THE DEALER AGREED TO SUPPLY THE ECU SEPARATELY SINCE THE ABS HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WAS INTACT. ECU COST IS ABT $1000 AND CONTROL TURBO, ODOMETER, CRUISE CONTROL, SPEEDOMETER, TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS. DID NOT BUY THE PART BECAUSE IT MAY FAIL AGAIN SINCE THERE WAS NO EXPLANATION OR REASON FOR THE FAILURE. *NM
NHTSA complaint 10159170
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
10 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 2102554 Oct 1, 2006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NOISE FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AND OIL SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE. *KB - 9802589 Oct 1, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ALTERNATIVE TOWBAR INSTALLATION . *TT - 2912494 Nov 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REDUCED PERFORMANCE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES FOR THE TURBO CONTROL VALVE. *EH - 2102486 Sep 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEW ROUTING OF BELT CIRCUIT. *EH - 8502001 Aug 1, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION ON AFFIXING AIRBAG LABEL. *TT - 041498 Apr 14, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
E-MAIL INFORMATION ON PRODUCT NEWS AND 1999 WARRANTY & SERVICE RECORD BOOKLETS. *TT - 8431953 Nov 1, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PROCEDURES ON PREVENTING JUDDERING OF SIDE WINDOWS ( UNSMOOTH OPERATION ) FOR VEHICLES UP TO AND INCLUDING VIN X3001194 AND W3075121. *YC - 801 Jul 29, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DAMAGE TO THE FRONT TIE-DOWNS IN THE SUBFRAME RAILS IF SHIPPED INCORRECTLY. *YC - 5001793 Jul 1, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
COMPLAINT OF BRAKE PADS JUDDER. *YC - 83698 Mar 19, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TECHNICAL SERVICE BROADCAST ON INOPERATIVE DOOR LOCKS AND REMOTES. *YC
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.