2001 Saab 9-5 engine problems
The 2001 Saab 9-5 has 25 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
25
Engine complaints
18%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“I OWN A 2001 SAAB 95 SE V6. WAS DRIVING DOWN THE NJ TPK AND THE CAR LOST POWER AND HAD A SMALL ELECTRICAL LIKE FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. HAD TO GET THE CAR TOWED FROM THE NJ TURNPIKE OFF AND THEN AGAIN TO MY PLACE IN BENSALEM PA. TOTAL COST $77 + 66. FOUND OUT THAT THE DI CASSETTE BURNED OUT, COST ME…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2001 Saab 9-5 have?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 2001 Saab 9-5 engine — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.