Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V399000 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | from 06/01/1999 to 06/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 103202 | 03/13/2006 | ODI | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 09/14/2005 | 09/14/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles equipped with b205/b235 4-cylinder gasoline engines and b308 6-cylinder gasoline engines may experience overheating and burnout of the isolated gated bipolar transistor (igbt) within the ignition discharge module (idm) due to increased susceptibility to electrical loads. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Overheating of the igbt occurs most often at engine start-up, but it may also occur while the engine is running. engine stalling may occur, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect to see what version idm is in the vehicle and replace the idm if it is a version built prior to the introduction of qp3. an interim letter will be mailed to owners in october 2005, informing them of the condition. parts are now available and owners will be notified to bring their vehicles in to the dealers to have the idm replaced by letter dated march 13, 2006. owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Saab recall no. 05087.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-071511 | 06/16/2011 | 10039281 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |
| SB-071511 | 06/16/2011 | 10039281 | Gm: the wipers, turn signals, and power windows are inoperative. 1999-2009 saab 9-5. *rm | 07/15/2011 | |
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 2482428 | 05/01/2004 | 10012002 | New fault diagnosis for ignition discharge module trionic 7. *eh | 02/08/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 2482262 | 09/01/2000 | 614917 | Recall information on replacing engine control module (ecm). *tt | 12/15/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SB-071511 | 06/16/2011 | 10039281 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |
| SB-071511 | 06/16/2011 | 10039281 | Gm: the wipers, turn signals, and power windows are inoperative. 1999-2009 saab 9-5. *rm | 07/15/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE05017 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 04/07/2005 | 09/23/2005 | ENGINE STALL/ ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 06V410000 | |
| Odi opened pe05-017 based on 35 reports of alleged engine stalling due to the failure of the idm cassette on the subject vehicles.all complainants reported that the engine shut down suddenly without warning and most reported that the vehicle would not restart.in 3 incidents, the complainants reported smoke and/or fire resulted from the idm failure.during pe05-017, additional failure data was identified as noted in the failure report summary above.the complaint data represents incidents where the complainants alleged a stall or fire.on september 13, 2005, general motors (gm) notified nhtsa of a safety defect on 95,081 my 2000-2002 saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles with 4-cylinder gasoline engines and 8,117 my 2001 9-5 vehicles with 6- cylinder gasoline engines (recall 05v-399).the notification stated that certain vehicles within these populations may experience overheating and burnout of the isolated gated bipolar transistor (igbt) within the idm due to increased susceptibility to electrical loads.overheating of the igbt occurs most often at engine start-up for both a 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engine, but it may also occur while the engine is running.when the idm fails on a 4-cylinder while it is running, the engine may stall without warning, with no ability to be restarted.when the idm fails on a 6-cylinder engine while it is running, the driver will initially experience reduced power and rough operation because the engine will only be running on three cylinders.the check engine light will flash.if the driver continues, unburnt fuel in the exhaust can cause thermal damage to the catalytic converter.the engine may stall and not restart.thermal damage to other underhood components and the underbody may also result from prolonged driving.the recall population encompasses 84% of the stalling and fire complaints (215 for vehicles with 4-cylinder engines and 36 for vehicles with 6-cylinder engines).the 36 months in service (mis) stalling rates for each model year of recalled vehicles with 4-cylinder engines were all greater than two percent.although the 36 mis stall rate for the recalled my 2001 vehicles with v6 engines was lower, at 1.3 percent, these vehicles also had the highest rate of confirmed (open flame verified) fires at 62 per 100,000 vehicles.gm will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer for idm inspection and replacement, if necessary.consequently, this investigation is closed.odi will monitor the effectiveness of the scope and remedy of gm's action and take further action if warranted. | ||||||
| PE05017 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 04/07/2005 | 09/23/2005 | ENGINE STALL/ ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 05V399000 | |
| Odi opened pe05-017 based on 35 reports of alleged engine stalling due to the failure of the idm cassette on the subject vehicles.all complainants reported that the engine shut down suddenly without warning and most reported that the vehicle would not restart.in 3 incidents, the complainants reported smoke and/or fire resulted from the idm failure.during pe05-017, additional failure data was identified as noted in the failure report summary above.the complaint data represents incidents where the complainants alleged a stall or fire.on september 13, 2005, general motors (gm) notified nhtsa of a safety defect on 95,081 my 2000-2002 saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles with 4-cylinder gasoline engines and 8,117 my 2001 9-5 vehicles with 6- cylinder gasoline engines (recall 05v-399).the notification stated that certain vehicles within these populations may experience overheating and burnout of the isolated gated bipolar transistor (igbt) within the idm due to increased susceptibility to electrical loads.overheating of the igbt occurs most often at engine start-up for both a 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engine, but it may also occur while the engine is running.when the idm fails on a 4-cylinder while it is running, the engine may stall without warning, with no ability to be restarted.when the idm fails on a 6-cylinder engine while it is running, the driver will initially experience reduced power and rough operation because the engine will only be running on three cylinders.the check engine light will flash.if the driver continues, unburnt fuel in the exhaust can cause thermal damage to the catalytic converter.the engine may stall and not restart.thermal damage to other underhood components and the underbody may also result from prolonged driving.the recall population encompasses 84% of the stalling and fire complaints (215 for vehicles with 4-cylinder engines and 36 for vehicles with 6-cylinder engines).the 36 months in service (mis) stalling rates for each model year of recalled vehicles with 4-cylinder engines were all greater than two percent.although the 36 mis stall rate for the recalled my 2001 vehicles with v6 engines was lower, at 1.3 percent, these vehicles also had the highest rate of confirmed (open flame verified) fires at 62 per 100,000 vehicles.gm will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer for idm inspection and replacement, if necessary.consequently, this investigation is closed.odi will monitor the effectiveness of the scope and remedy of gm's action and take further action if warranted. | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | ||||||
| PE05017 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 04/07/2005 | 09/23/2005 | ENGINE STALL/ ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 05V399000 | |
| Odi opened pe05-017 based on 35 reports of alleged engine stalling due to the failure of the idm cassette on the subject vehicles.all complainants reported that the engine shut down suddenly without warning and most reported that the vehicle would not restart.in 3 incidents, the complainants reported smoke and/or fire resulted from the idm failure.during pe05-017, additional failure data was identified as noted in the failure report summary above.the complaint data represents incidents where the complainants alleged a stall or fire.on september 13, 2005, general motors (gm) notified nhtsa of a safety defect on 95,081 my 2000-2002 saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles with 4-cylinder gasoline engines and 8,117 my 2001 9-5 vehicles with 6- cylinder gasoline engines (recall 05v-399).the notification stated that certain vehicles within these populations may experience overheating and burnout of the isolated gated bipolar transistor (igbt) within the idm due to increased susceptibility to electrical loads.overheating of the igbt occurs most often at engine start-up for both a 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engine, but it may also occur while the engine is running.when the idm fails on a 4-cylinder while it is running, the engine may stall without warning, with no ability to be restarted.when the idm fails on a 6-cylinder engine while it is running, the driver will initially experience reduced power and rough operation because the engine will only be running on three cylinders.the check engine light will flash.if the driver continues, unburnt fuel in the exhaust can cause thermal damage to the catalytic converter.the engine may stall and not restart.thermal damage to other underhood components and the underbody may also result from prolonged driving.the recall population encompasses 84% of the stalling and fire complaints (215 for vehicles with 4-cylinder engines and 36 for vehicles with 6-cylinder engines).the 36 months in service (mis) stalling rates for each model year of recalled vehicles with 4-cylinder engines were all greater than two percent.although the 36 mis stall rate for the recalled my 2001 vehicles with v6 engines was lower, at 1.3 percent, these vehicles also had the highest rate of confirmed (open flame verified) fires at 62 per 100,000 vehicles.gm will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer for idm inspection and replacement, if necessary.consequently, this investigation is closed.odi will monitor the effectiveness of the scope and remedy of gm's action and take further action if warranted. | ||||||
| PE05017 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 04/07/2005 | 09/23/2005 | ENGINE STALL/ ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 06V410000 | |
| Odi opened pe05-017 based on 35 reports of alleged engine stalling due to the failure of the idm cassette on the subject vehicles.all complainants reported that the engine shut down suddenly without warning and most reported that the vehicle would not restart.in 3 incidents, the complainants reported smoke and/or fire resulted from the idm failure.during pe05-017, additional failure data was identified as noted in the failure report summary above.the complaint data represents incidents where the complainants alleged a stall or fire.on september 13, 2005, general motors (gm) notified nhtsa of a safety defect on 95,081 my 2000-2002 saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles with 4-cylinder gasoline engines and 8,117 my 2001 9-5 vehicles with 6- cylinder gasoline engines (recall 05v-399).the notification stated that certain vehicles within these populations may experience overheating and burnout of the isolated gated bipolar transistor (igbt) within the idm due to increased susceptibility to electrical loads.overheating of the igbt occurs most often at engine start-up for both a 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engine, but it may also occur while the engine is running.when the idm fails on a 4-cylinder while it is running, the engine may stall without warning, with no ability to be restarted.when the idm fails on a 6-cylinder engine while it is running, the driver will initially experience reduced power and rough operation because the engine will only be running on three cylinders.the check engine light will flash.if the driver continues, unburnt fuel in the exhaust can cause thermal damage to the catalytic converter.the engine may stall and not restart.thermal damage to other underhood components and the underbody may also result from prolonged driving.the recall population encompasses 84% of the stalling and fire complaints (215 for vehicles with 4-cylinder engines and 36 for vehicles with 6-cylinder engines).the 36 months in service (mis) stalling rates for each model year of recalled vehicles with 4-cylinder engines were all greater than two percent.although the 36 mis stall rate for the recalled my 2001 vehicles with v6 engines was lower, at 1.3 percent, these vehicles also had the highest rate of confirmed (open flame verified) fires at 62 per 100,000 vehicles.gm will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer for idm inspection and replacement, if necessary.consequently, this investigation is closed.odi will monitor the effectiveness of the scope and remedy of gm's action and take further action if warranted. | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | ||||||
| PE05017 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 04/07/2005 | 09/23/2005 | ENGINE STALL/ ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 05V399000 | |
| Odi opened pe05-017 based on 35 reports of alleged engine stalling due to the failure of the idm cassette on the subject vehicles.all complainants reported that the engine shut down suddenly without warning and most reported that the vehicle would not restart.in 3 incidents, the complainants reported smoke and/or fire resulted from the idm failure.during pe05-017, additional failure data was identified as noted in the failure report summary above.the complaint data represents incidents where the complainants alleged a stall or fire.on september 13, 2005, general motors (gm) notified nhtsa of a safety defect on 95,081 my 2000-2002 saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles with 4-cylinder gasoline engines and 8,117 my 2001 9-5 vehicles with 6- cylinder gasoline engines (recall 05v-399).the notification stated that certain vehicles within these populations may experience overheating and burnout of the isolated gated bipolar transistor (igbt) within the idm due to increased susceptibility to electrical loads.overheating of the igbt occurs most often at engine start-up for both a 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engine, but it may also occur while the engine is running.when the idm fails on a 4-cylinder while it is running, the engine may stall without warning, with no ability to be restarted.when the idm fails on a 6-cylinder engine while it is running, the driver will initially experience reduced power and rough operation because the engine will only be running on three cylinders.the check engine light will flash.if the driver continues, unburnt fuel in the exhaust can cause thermal damage to the catalytic converter.the engine may stall and not restart.thermal damage to other underhood components and the underbody may also result from prolonged driving.the recall population encompasses 84% of the stalling and fire complaints (215 for vehicles with 4-cylinder engines and 36 for vehicles with 6-cylinder engines).the 36 months in service (mis) stalling rates for each model year of recalled vehicles with 4-cylinder engines were all greater than two percent.although the 36 mis stall rate for the recalled my 2001 vehicles with v6 engines was lower, at 1.3 percent, these vehicles also had the highest rate of confirmed (open flame verified) fires at 62 per 100,000 vehicles.gm will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer for idm inspection and replacement, if necessary.consequently, this investigation is closed.odi will monitor the effectiveness of the scope and remedy of gm's action and take further action if warranted. | ||||||
| PE05017 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 04/07/2005 | 09/23/2005 | ENGINE STALL/ ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 06V410000 | |
| Odi opened pe05-017 based on 35 reports of alleged engine stalling due to the failure of the idm cassette on the subject vehicles.all complainants reported that the engine shut down suddenly without warning and most reported that the vehicle would not restart.in 3 incidents, the complainants reported smoke and/or fire resulted from the idm failure.during pe05-017, additional failure data was identified as noted in the failure report summary above.the complaint data represents incidents where the complainants alleged a stall or fire.on september 13, 2005, general motors (gm) notified nhtsa of a safety defect on 95,081 my 2000-2002 saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles with 4-cylinder gasoline engines and 8,117 my 2001 9-5 vehicles with 6- cylinder gasoline engines (recall 05v-399).the notification stated that certain vehicles within these populations may experience overheating and burnout of the isolated gated bipolar transistor (igbt) within the idm due to increased susceptibility to electrical loads.overheating of the igbt occurs most often at engine start-up for both a 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engine, but it may also occur while the engine is running.when the idm fails on a 4-cylinder while it is running, the engine may stall without warning, with no ability to be restarted.when the idm fails on a 6-cylinder engine while it is running, the driver will initially experience reduced power and rough operation because the engine will only be running on three cylinders.the check engine light will flash.if the driver continues, unburnt fuel in the exhaust can cause thermal damage to the catalytic converter.the engine may stall and not restart.thermal damage to other underhood components and the underbody may also result from prolonged driving.the recall population encompasses 84% of the stalling and fire complaints (215 for vehicles with 4-cylinder engines and 36 for vehicles with 6-cylinder engines).the 36 months in service (mis) stalling rates for each model year of recalled vehicles with 4-cylinder engines were all greater than two percent.although the 36 mis stall rate for the recalled my 2001 vehicles with v6 engines was lower, at 1.3 percent, these vehicles also had the highest rate of confirmed (open flame verified) fires at 62 per 100,000 vehicles.gm will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer for idm inspection and replacement, if necessary.consequently, this investigation is closed.odi will monitor the effectiveness of the scope and remedy of gm's action and take further action if warranted. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/14/2005 | 80000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 saab 95 with 100,000 miles. the contact stated while driving about 60 mph the vehicle would stall. this failure happed about three times. the contact had the vehicle taken to the dealer and was told that the vehicle was fine. the vehicle failed again later that night. the contact then found that their was a recall 05v399000 electrical system:ignition:module. which was the failure that the vehicle was having. due to the year of the of the vehicles engine the vehicle was left out of the recall.the failure miles were 80,000. bl | |||
| 01/03/2009 | 117658 | 1 | |
| Vehicle quit on highway would not restart mechanic informed me ignition coil n/g and there was a recall from saab but the serial #on mine is not entitled. *tr | |||
| 09/03/2008 | 1 | ||
| Blinking check engine light. happens every time i accelerate hard. the failure was in the direct ignition cassette. causing misfire and possible damage to the cat. dealer will not replace. *tr | |||
| 07/19/2006 | 65000 | 1 | 10/24/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while parking, smoke was noticed coming in through the vents. after exiting the vehicle, it caught on fire. the fire department extinguished the fire and filled out a report. a police report was also filed on the scene before the vehicle was towed. one passenger sustained minor injuries. the dealer has not been alerted. *ak | |||
| 03/28/2006 | 92000 | 1 | 04/28/2000 |
| In march 2006 my 2000 saab 9-5 wagon burst into flames under the hood and the entire front end of the car burned. the car was totaled. *nm | |||
| 04/08/2005 | 43438 | 1 | 03/18/2004 |
| I used the car only for week end ski trips twice a month or less through the winter. this occasionally required jump starts. the week of the failure the car started okay to move it to the garage so i could take the snow tires off, i then moved it back to its spot. that friday, i drove over 100 miles from ct to brattleboro, vt, where i went to a supermarket, then a restaurant. it ran perfectly, until i finished dinner, and it would not start. it would crank, but there was no combustion. after a few long walks and many phone calls, no one could help with it and there was no place to stay for the night or cars to rent. i took a taxi 20-30 miles to my family ski house in newfane. the next morning, i called several shops and found one that could look at it. (no dealers in the area) the car was towed to them, and i got a ride from my neighbor down the mountain and back into town. the shop determined it was not a simple fix, and could not give it any more time until later in the week. i called some dealers back in ct, and had it towed there. i got my uncle to come bring me and my dog home. tuesday, i called the dealer it was at, and they told me the direct ignition cassette failed, and would need to be replaced along with the spark plugs. the repair cost $619.01, and fixed the problem. *ak | |||
| 08/11/2003 | 54000 | 1 | 06/01/2000 |
| On 8/11/03 i was driving on us route 9 in hudson new york when my engine stopped running. pulled to side of road. had to be towed to saab dealer 40 miles away. replace ignition cassette. was advised due to my attempt to re-start the car, raw gas got into catalytic converter. tyhat had to be replaced several weeks later. i am writing this so late as i was unaware this may not be an isolated instance.*ak | |||
| 08/31/2004 | 36300 | 1 | 03/01/2000 |
| Direct ignition cassette (dic) failure 2000 saab 9-5 aero the dic on my 2000 saab 9-5 aero failed at 65mph causing engine failure and subsequent loss of vehicle control. no restart. viewed owner feedback at www.saabnet.com and realised dic failure rate on 9-5 model (all years) seems extremely high. owners have commented that saab recognizes the defect and in some cases provides spare dic's but has declined to recall. saab refused to comment, to me, on the failure rate or defect trend for this dic. the dic fails without warning causing engine to stall. failure at highway speed could be catostrophic. i have seen other owners comment that dic failure can be accompanied by a great deal of smoke and possibly fire. gm recalled saturn ignition modules as did vw. wondering why saab has not. (1) irratic engine speed with intermittent hesitation during acceleration. (2) loss of engine power and vehicle control (3) replaced digital ignition cassette, defective part is available. *ak | |||
| 04/02/2004 | 2 | ||
| On two occasions, there has been a total lost of power to the car. the first time on a side street going about 25 or 30. after having the car looked at a saab dealership, i was told nothing was wrong with the car and sent on my way. over this past weekend while driving on i-95 at about 70 mph it happened again while i was in the middle lane. no steering, no brakes, no nothing. every person i have talked to who has owned a saab (model and year difference do not seem to matter) has experienced this problem. the mechanics are now saying that the problem is the throttle body, whatever that is. my general impression of saab's representatives (mechanics, personnel, etc.) is that this defect is not a big deal. there needs to be a recall before someone is seriously injured or killed. *jb | |||
| 06/06/2002 | 26165 | 1 | 09/23/2000 |
| While traveling on the highway at a constant 50 mph, the engine stopped running. there was no indication on an impending failure. one moment the engine was running normally and then suddenly it stopped completely. fortunately, i managed to get the car safely to the side of the road. the engine would not restart. the car was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failed direct ignition cassette. consider myself very lucky that i was able to get to the side of the road in spite of the heavy traffic.*ak | |||
| 12/28/2003 | 38000 | 1 | 12/10/2003 |
| 2000 saab 9-5 sedan suddenly stalled out at 60 mph as 2 tracker trailers nearly collided into my vehicle. no shoulders on this highway leaving my family in a horribly dangerous place. vermont state police responded to provide protection. the cassette which houses the ignition failed. both the dealer and other owners have expressed that this occurs al the time with saabs and there is no way to prevent these cars from stalling at any time!*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 10/14/2005 | 68000 | 1 | |
| While driving in traffic my engine suddenly stopped and would not restart. once towed, the service center determined the failure was in a small cheap (to manufacture) hall effect sensor for crankshaft position. this failure of this little switch stopped me dead in the middle of traffic. give the safety issue of this failure mode and the fact it is small and cheap, i would like to see a redundant sensor in the design. this redundant sensor can serve as a fail over mechanism. | |||
| 01/10/2007 | 77000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 saab 9-5 se, 6 cylinder engine. while driving my car simply stopped running in the middle of traffic. once towed to the service center it was determined that the coil pack on half of the cylinders was at fault. this was replaced. i have learned that saab has recalled the 4 cylinder coil packs but not the 6 cylinder version. even though the 4 and 6 cylinder version are different, i would expect the manufacturing of these to be very similar. i have heard rumors from repair shops of a high failure rate of the 6 cylinder version too, as in my case. | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer would like reimbursement for recall repairs done on a 2000 saab 9-5. *kb while driving the vehicle stalled in traffic. in sept 2004 the vehicle's ignition discharge module (idm) was replaced at a charge of over $500. in april 2006 the consumer received a recall notice from saab for the idm. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who explained that the idm had already been replaced. the records did not indicate where the work had been done. the consumer would like to request reimbursement but cannot find the invoice. *nm | |||
| 04/08/2005 | 43438 | 1 | 03/18/2004 |
| I used the car only for week end ski trips twice a month or less through the winter. this occasionally required jump starts. the week of the failure the car started okay to move it to the garage so i could take the snow tires off, i then moved it back to its spot. that friday, i drove over 100 miles from ct to brattleboro, vt, where i went to a supermarket, then a restaurant. it ran perfectly, until i finished dinner, and it would not start. it would crank, but there was no combustion. after a few long walks and many phone calls, no one could help with it and there was no place to stay for the night or cars to rent. i took a taxi 20-30 miles to my family ski house in newfane. the next morning, i called several shops and found one that could look at it. (no dealers in the area) the car was towed to them, and i got a ride from my neighbor down the mountain and back into town. the shop determined it was not a simple fix, and could not give it any more time until later in the week. i called some dealers back in ct, and had it towed there. i got my uncle to come bring me and my dog home. tuesday, i called the dealer it was at, and they told me the direct ignition cassette failed, and would need to be replaced along with the spark plugs. the repair cost $619.01, and fixed the problem. *ak | |||
| 09/30/2004 | 75000 | 10 | 06/01/2000 |
| My car periodically will not start. the lights come on; there appears to be power; but when i turn the ignition, all i hear is a click. the car will start on a bump start (manual trans) and will take a jump. i have had the car to the dealer several times but they cannot find the problem. happens mainly on cold starts.*ak | |||
| 08/11/2003 | 54000 | 1 | 06/01/2000 |
| On 8/11/03 i was driving on us route 9 in hudson new york when my engine stopped running. pulled to side of road. had to be towed to saab dealer 40 miles away. replace ignition cassette. was advised due to my attempt to re-start the car, raw gas got into catalytic converter. tyhat had to be replaced several weeks later. i am writing this so late as i was unaware this may not be an isolated instance.*ak | |||
| 08/31/2004 | 36300 | 1 | 03/01/2000 |
| Direct ignition cassette (dic) failure 2000 saab 9-5 aero the dic on my 2000 saab 9-5 aero failed at 65mph causing engine failure and subsequent loss of vehicle control. no restart. viewed owner feedback at www.saabnet.com and realised dic failure rate on 9-5 model (all years) seems extremely high. owners have commented that saab recognizes the defect and in some cases provides spare dic's but has declined to recall. saab refused to comment, to me, on the failure rate or defect trend for this dic. the dic fails without warning causing engine to stall. failure at highway speed could be catostrophic. i have seen other owners comment that dic failure can be accompanied by a great deal of smoke and possibly fire. gm recalled saturn ignition modules as did vw. wondering why saab has not. (1) irratic engine speed with intermittent hesitation during acceleration. (2) loss of engine power and vehicle control (3) replaced digital ignition cassette, defective part is available. *ak | |||
| 06/18/2004 | 20000 | 5 | 09/05/2000 |
| On several occasions (5), i was unable to start my car. i would turn the key in the ignition and there would be no response, not even a crank. it would eventually start after many attempts. i would mention this to the service advisor each time i brought my car in and for the first three (3) times they were unable to replicate this problem. the 4th time they finally replaced the ignition switch. thought this would fix the problem...after two weeks, my car did not start again. my 5th time to the dealer, they said it was a faulty safety switch. *ak | |||
| 06/06/2002 | 26165 | 1 | 09/23/2000 |
| While traveling on the highway at a constant 50 mph, the engine stopped running. there was no indication on an impending failure. one moment the engine was running normally and then suddenly it stopped completely. fortunately, i managed to get the car safely to the side of the road. the engine would not restart. the car was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failed direct ignition cassette. consider myself very lucky that i was able to get to the side of the road in spite of the heavy traffic.*ak | |||
| 12/28/2003 | 38000 | 1 | 12/10/2003 |
| 2000 saab 9-5 sedan suddenly stalled out at 60 mph as 2 tracker trailers nearly collided into my vehicle. no shoulders on this highway leaving my family in a horribly dangerous place. vermont state police responded to provide protection. the cassette which houses the ignition failed. both the dealer and other owners have expressed that this occurs al the time with saabs and there is no way to prevent these cars from stalling at any time!*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 10/03/2008 | 1 | ||
| 2000 saab 9-5 failed ignition cassette. saab said they will not pay for repair even though the part had been recalled. recall # 05v399000. *dt also the fuel pump failed. *jb | |||
| 01/08/2007 | 85000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saab 9-5. while driving at any speed, the vehicle suddenly stalls. the vehicle has stalled immediately after the engine was started or even before the vehicle was moved. the contact took the vehicle to a repair shop and the ignition module was replaced. the failure recurred six months later. the contact took the vehicle back to the shop and the ignition module was replaced once again. the failure recurred six months later. through research, he found nhtsa campaign id number 05v399000 (electrical system:ignition:module); however, the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the contact believes that the vehicle should be repaired according to the recall since the failures were identical. the failure mileage was 85,000 and current mileage was 130,000. | |||
| 09/12/2008 | 115000 | 2 | 11/23/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saab 9-5. on nov 18, 2008, the contact was informed that the vehicle had a faulty head gasket, which was replaced at that time. six months later, the vehicle began jerking while driving 55 mph on the highway. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the ignition cassette was causing the vehicle to jerk. the manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 05v399000. the contact feels that the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs since the failures were identical to those listed in the recall. the current mileage was 125,000 and failure mileage was 115,000. updated 05/13/09. *lj the consumer stated when she started the vehicle, it lunged forward and then stall. updated 05/13/09.*jb | |||
| 02/29/2008 | 110000 | 1 | 01/26/2008 |
| I recently bought a 2000 saab 9-5 se (v-6) (less than 2 months ago) and i was driving down the road and i could not accelerate. i tried to pull her over and put some dry gas in her hoping that would fix it but it did not. i nursed her into a garage (not a saab garage) and the mechanic diagnosed it with a ignition cassette failure. i checked on your web-site and called the saab number and the guy said that the recall was outside of the normal recall. i found this very odd because it was the same part just on a different vin. i have never heard of these parts going before and it seems odd that it would go especially when the car is in great shape and has always been well maintained. *tr | |||
| 01/24/2008 | 59000 | 1 | 10/19/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saab 9-5. while approaching a stop light at 10 mph, the vehicle began vibrating excessively and the engine light illuminated on the instrument control panel. minutes later, the interior lighting dimmed, the vehicle dramatically decelerated, and a burning smell was present. the vehicle lost power, but was restarted 15 minutes later. the vehicle was driven to a local dealer and they stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same failure as stated in nhtsa campaign id number 05v399000 (electrical system:ignition:module). the contact would have to pay for the repair. the vehicle is currently being repaired. he filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. the vin and engine size were unknown. the failure and current mileages were 59,000. | |||
| 10/09/2007 | 78015 | 1 | 11/12/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saab 9-5. while driving 5 mph through ez pass toll lane, the engine light illuminated and remained lit. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the electrical system:ignition:module was repaired; however, the dealer stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v399000. the current and failure mileages were 78,015. updated 11/02/07. *jb | |||
| 03/15/2007 | 109000 | 2 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saab arrow 9-5. while driving between 25-55 mph, the vehicle stalls. the failure has occurred on several occasions. on march 15, 2007, the vehicle stalled and was towed to the dealer. nhtsa campaign id number 05v39000 (electrical system: ignition: module) did not apply to the vin. the purchase date and powertrain were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 109,000. | |||
| 09/05/2007 | 125000 | 1 | 02/07/2006 |
| I own a 2000 saab 9-5 v6. just recently, about a month ago, my check engine light came on in the car. when this happened the car began to hesitate and buck. i had a car computer hooked up to my car to find out what the problem is. the code came back as a cylinder misfire on cylinder #2. i asked the auto technician what could cause that to happen. he told me to replace the spark plugs and in that did not fix the problem that i would have to replace the coil pack. so i replaced the spark plugs and the problem continued. i went online to research prices of coil packs or ignition cassettes for my car. while doing so i came across the fact that this part has been recalled on many saabs. i then called the dealership to find out what should be done to find out if my vehicle was in fact one of the vehicles with a recalled part. he then looked up my vin number and told me that my car did not fall under the recall. i do not know how else to investigate if this is in fact true. if i am not under the recall, i do not understand what makes my failing car part different from the other parts that were recalled for my vehicle. *jb | |||
| 06/17/2007 | 83320 | 1 | 12/28/2003 |
| Electrical system:ignition:module failure caused overheating of the engine. the engine stalled while on the interstate highway. this could have caused an accident as lost all power steering and power brakes. auto mobile was 2000 saab 9-5 with a v-6 reference recall notice 05v399000, saab denies this vehicle was under the recall.*ak | |||
| 06/09/2007 | 196600 | 1 | 11/23/1999 |
| Car lost power on interstate, noticed engine light on. obdii scanner gave two codes, 1306 and 306, which indicated misfire cylinder 6. i removed the saab direct ignition to visually inspect cylinder 6. i notice engine oil in the vicinity ,and a cracked idm. it mated with cylinder 6 spark plug. idm replacement resolved misfire.*ak | |||
| 05/23/2007 | 100000 | 1 | 09/07/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saab 9-5. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost power. the contact was able to pull off the road before the vehicle completely shut off. the vehicle was towed to his residence. the mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the cause of failure was the ignition module. this failure was the same as noted in nhtsa recall # 05v399000 (electrical system:ignition:module). the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the current and failure mileages were 100,000. | |||
| 04/29/2007 | 93000 | 3 | 09/17/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saab 9-5 se. the contact stated that the vehicle often stalled while driving or will not start at all. when driving at various speeds under any condition the vehicle would stall. the vehicle would not restart after it reached the normal operating temperature. the vehicle was taken to the dealer , and found that recall # 05v399000 concerning electrical system:ignition:module may possibly been the cause of the failure. this vehiclewas not included in the recall. the current and failure mileages were 93,000. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2000 9.5 ignition discharge cassette had failed and was forced to be replaced. *ts 04/12/07 add to customer wants more info in the letter**cc the consumer stated he had to pay for the replacement at his expense even though there was a recall. the manufacturer refused to pay for the replacement. *jb updated 05/08/07. the consumer states the dealer will not replace the recall item because he is only entitled to one free recall repair , but the consumer just wants to reimbursed for the defective item he has repaired. update 05/08/07*tr | |||
| 04/06/2007 | 78000 | 2 | 03/11/2001 |
| Two months ago one of the two ignition coil packs on the 2000 saab 9-5 se failed and left me stranded on the road. i had the car towed, and diagnostics indicated multiple misfires on a few cylinders controlled by one bank of two. then, a few weeks later the throttle body failed and left me stranded again. this was replaced. then ,last week the car indicated errors again, and i limped into the service station and discovered the second bank of ignition coils was misfiring. the 4 cylinder version of the saab ignition coils have already been recalled, and i think the 6 cylinder version should be too. *ak | |||
| 03/18/2007 | 89332 | 1 | 03/17/2007 |
| (1) vehicle was purchased used from dealer with valid inspection. car was started 5 times prior to failure, taking longer to start each time. (2) ignition discharge module (idm)e vehicle was running and moving at roughly at 25 mph. failure left driver stranded without a usable vehicle for several days. (3) the crank position sensor was replaced on the vehicle in an attempt to remedy the problem, to no avail.,an obd ii reader was used to diagnose the problem afterwards. a p1310 code was produced. once the code was cleared, attempting to restart the engine resulted in the p1310 code being produced again. two idm cassettes (saab part number #9187436 ) were purchased and installed by owner to remedy the problem.*ak | |||
| 03/31/2007 | 100000 | 1 | 12/21/2006 |
| My direct ignition module failed right as i was exiting the freeway. the car started shaking violently and i picked up the burning smell of electronics coming from the front of my car. if it had happened moments before, i would not want to imagine what would've happened. this has been a widely reported issue and a recall has been issued for nhtsa campaign id number : 05v399000 . however, i believe that saab is skirting on their responsibilities since the v6 model uses the exact same part as the one covered under the recall. this is a very dangerous defect and should be addressed for all saabs with these part numbers. *jb | |||
| 02/11/2007 | 95600 | 1 | 06/03/2000 |
| Ignition discharge module failed . i have a v63.0 model of this car. 4 cylinder and later year modes of this car are covered for this defect. however mine is not. i believe it should be as this is a clear defect in the ignition discharge module. please contact me. *nm | |||
| 12/12/2005 | 130000 | 1 | 06/02/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle started to run rough. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who replaced the ignition module. there was a nhtsa recall, #05v399000 on the vehicle regarding the electrical system: ignition: module. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 08/28/2006 | 80000 | 1 | 12/14/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. there was an odor of smoke and the vehicle was pulled over. the vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealership who determined the ignition discharge module failed and was replaced. there was an nhtsa recall, #05v399000, regarding the ignition module. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 09/20/06. *jb | |||
| 06/02/2006 | 74001 | 2 | 06/01/2003 |
| Car acceleration hesitant and non responsive putting vehicle in precarious situations at freeway on ramps. ignition cassette diagnosed as failed and needing to be replaced. 4 cylinder models have been recalled but my 6 cylinder model has not. service manager indicates replacing 50 - 60 of such cassettes between both 4 and 6 cylinders and can't explain why my vehicle isn't covered by recall. *nm | |||
| 06/18/2006 | 122000 | 1 | 10/15/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was maneuvered off the road and towed to an independent mechanic. the ignition module was replaced. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v399000, regarding the electrical system; ignition module. the vin was not included in the recall. | |||
| 05/15/2006 | 93000 | 2 | 01/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle coasted off the road without incident. it was restarted and the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle would not exceed 35mph and was driven to an independent repair shop. the mechanic determined the ignition module had failed and was replaced. the vehicle was driven only 30 miles more when the check engine light re illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined the catalytic converter had failed. there is a nhtsa recall, 05v399000, regarding the electrical system: ignition module. the vin was not included in the recall. | |||
| 02/24/2006 | 63000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph the engine stalled. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v399000, regarding the electrical system: ignition: module. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 01/07/2005 | 60000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated one year ago the check engine light illuminated. the dealership determined the ignition discharge module needed to be replaced. the part was replaced and later the contact discovered there was a nhtsa recall, # 05v399000, regarding the electrical system: ignition: module. the vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however was not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 02/20/2006 | 71193 | 1 | 06/02/2003 |
| Direct ignition cassettes failed on my saab, year 2000 95 wagon while driving in sarasota. fortunately, i was able to coast onto a side road to park the car and then (unfortunately) walk 3 miles home. i had a $50 tow charge along with the bill to replace the dic, plus i lost the use of my car from monday until friday. *jb | |||
| 02/25/2004 | 45178 | 3 | 10/26/2002 |
| My car engine stopped, twice in the middle of a busy road almost causing an accident once, and a third time coming down the side of a mountain leaving me with no ability to steer. the third time i had it towed to a repair place other than the saab dealer. the repair shop diagnosed it as a faulty ignition cassette. i had it repaired by the shop at a considerable expense i was told by the dealer that there would be a saab recall for my year car. i called saab customer service and was told that the recall would be in march 2006, but that i should submit my expenses for reimbursement review which i did in january 2006. today i was advised that my car was not part of the recall and i was denied reimbursement. see nhtsa campaign #05v399000 for summary. *jb | |||
| 02/21/2006 | 113500 | 1 | 09/01/2003 |
| On 2/21/06 my saab 9-5 se v6 was started, was running rough as cylinders were obviously misfiring. brought in to dealer immediately. told ignition cassette needed to be replaced. told to call saab for reimbursement as many of these cassettes were failing and should not be. *nm | |||
| 02/14/2006 | 67000 | 1 | 07/29/2005 |
| When exiting the interstate, the car suddenly lost power and the check engine light came on. there was then a smell like an overloaded or burning electrical or electronic part. we drove to the first safe place to stop the car, checked under the hood and found no fire but the smell was very strong. we called the nearest saab dealer and had them make arrangements to tow the car in. after checking the car, they found that the ignition module had burned-out which in turn allowed raw gas in the exhaust to damage the catalytic converter. there is an existing recall (nhtsa campaign id number: 05v399000) which seems to describe the exact problem that i have experienced, but i have been told by saab that my vin number is not covered by this recall. i feel that this incident and failure should be covered under this recall. *jb | |||
| 01/13/2006 | 130100 | 100 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the engine light illuminated and remained on. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v399000, regarding the ignition module. the contact spoke to the manufacturer and received pre-approval to have the recall remedy performed at an authorized dealership. upon taking the vehicle to the local dealership for repair, the service manager contacted the manufacturer for approval. the manufacturer told the dealership service manager they reconsidered and would not be including the vehicle in the recall remedy. the vehicle has the same problem as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. *nm | |||
| 01/15/2006 | 70000 | 1 | 03/15/2005 |
| Idm cassette failure on a 2000 saab 9-5 se (6-cylinder). the car had reduced power and rough operation, lurching with acceleration, and nearly stalling. i was afraid this pregnant woman was going to be left stranded on the side of a dark, country highway on a cold winter night! the next day, power was reduced even further and eventually, the car stalled and will not start up. it was towed to a mechanic who thought the recall on the part (recall 05v-399) would replace the defective idm cassette. the car was then towed to an authorized dealer for replacement. this part is not covered in a 2000 9-5 se. the recall only applies to 2000-2002 saab 9-5's which are 4-cylinder and 2001 9-5's with the 6 cylinder. this is the same part as in those recalled vehicles and should be replaced and included in the recall as well. *nm | |||
| 09/11/2005 | 51800 | 1 | 11/24/2003 |
| Failure of distributor ignition cassette (ignition coils). *jb | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 81000 | 1 | 09/04/2003 |
| Check engine light came on as i was leaving the maintenance shop. personnel diagnosed it (using tech 2) as a bad direct ignition cassette. loss of engine performance. *jb | |||
| 05/10/2005 | 58000 | 3 | 03/14/2004 |
| Di cassette failure on my 2000 saab 9-5 aero. this part has been replaced at least twice previously, and the saab dealership is recommending a third replacement now at 84k miles. additionally, they state that the catalytic converter has been damaged because of the di cassette failure. total cost for these repairs nears $2000, which is egregious for the type of failure and the apparent frequency of replacement. | |||
| 04/08/2005 | 43438 | 1 | 03/18/2004 |
| I used the car only for week end ski trips twice a month or less through the winter. this occasionally required jump starts. the week of the failure the car started okay to move it to the garage so i could take the snow tires off, i then moved it back to its spot. that friday, i drove over 100 miles from ct to brattleboro, vt, where i went to a supermarket, then a restaurant. it ran perfectly, until i finished dinner, and it would not start. it would crank, but there was no combustion. after a few long walks and many phone calls, no one could help with it and there was no place to stay for the night or cars to rent. i took a taxi 20-30 miles to my family ski house in newfane. the next morning, i called several shops and found one that could look at it. (no dealers in the area) the car was towed to them, and i got a ride from my neighbor down the mountain and back into town. the shop determined it was not a simple fix, and could not give it any more time until later in the week. i called some dealers back in ct, and had it towed there. i got my uncle to come bring me and my dog home. tuesday, i called the dealer it was at, and they told me the direct ignition cassette failed, and would need to be replaced along with the spark plugs. the repair cost $619.01, and fixed the problem. *ak | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 82500 | 1 | |
| While driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. no restart. internal failure of cat. converter, replaced cat. converter. *bf the problem was the r & r ignition module. after the ignition repair, the consumer felt a loss of power. the consumer was informed that the catalytic converter was clogged. *sc *jb | |||
| 08/11/2003 | 54000 | 1 | 06/01/2000 |
| On 8/11/03 i was driving on us route 9 in hudson new york when my engine stopped running. pulled to side of road. had to be towed to saab dealer 40 miles away. replace ignition cassette. was advised due to my attempt to re-start the car, raw gas got into catalytic converter. tyhat had to be replaced several weeks later. i am writing this so late as i was unaware this may not be an isolated instance.*ak | |||
| 08/31/2004 | 36300 | 1 | 03/01/2000 |
| Direct ignition cassette (dic) failure 2000 saab 9-5 aero the dic on my 2000 saab 9-5 aero failed at 65mph causing engine failure and subsequent loss of vehicle control. no restart. viewed owner feedback at www.saabnet.com and realised dic failure rate on 9-5 model (all years) seems extremely high. owners have commented that saab recognizes the defect and in some cases provides spare dic's but has declined to recall. saab refused to comment, to me, on the failure rate or defect trend for this dic. the dic fails without warning causing engine to stall. failure at highway speed could be catostrophic. i have seen other owners comment that dic failure can be accompanied by a great deal of smoke and possibly fire. gm recalled saturn ignition modules as did vw. wondering why saab has not. (1) irratic engine speed with intermittent hesitation during acceleration. (2) loss of engine power and vehicle control (3) replaced digital ignition cassette, defective part is available. *ak | |||
| 06/06/2002 | 26165 | 1 | 09/23/2000 |
| While traveling on the highway at a constant 50 mph, the engine stopped running. there was no indication on an impending failure. one moment the engine was running normally and then suddenly it stopped completely. fortunately, i managed to get the car safely to the side of the road. the engine would not restart. the car was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failed direct ignition cassette. consider myself very lucky that i was able to get to the side of the road in spite of the heavy traffic.*ak | |||
| 12/28/2003 | 38000 | 1 | 12/10/2003 |
| 2000 saab 9-5 sedan suddenly stalled out at 60 mph as 2 tracker trailers nearly collided into my vehicle. no shoulders on this highway leaving my family in a horribly dangerous place. vermont state police responded to provide protection. the cassette which houses the ignition failed. both the dealer and other owners have expressed that this occurs al the time with saabs and there is no way to prevent these cars from stalling at any time!*ak | |||