Saab 9-5 2006
Model 9-5 made in 2006 by Saab got 7 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 22 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and service brakes, electric. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, digital instrument panel and electrical system. There was one recall concerning seats . The car has one 2.3 turbo engine.
Model 2006
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 Turbo | 4 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | F | 18/26/21 | 20.5/36/25.4264 | Premium | 1714 | MIDSIZE CARS | |
| 2.3 Turbo | 4 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | F | 18/26/21 | 20.5/36/25.4264 | Premium | 1714 | MIDSIZE STATION WAGONS |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V160000 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | from 06/01/2005 to 07/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 57389 | 11/25/2008 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/09/2008 | 04/09/2008 | 571 | 201 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Saab is recalling 57,389 my 2002-2008 9-5 series vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, occupant protection in interior impact. during compliance testing, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard's requirements. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a-pillar trim with improved energy-absorbing capability free of charge. the recall began on november 25, 2008. owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Saab recall no. 15204/e080101.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| PIC-3885H | 06/11/2009 | 10032868 | Saab: sir light on and b009200, b009205, or b009205 stored-keywords. technician may find a b0092xx stored in acm/sd (airbag control module). it is intermittent in nature. passenger presence system (pps) is a new feature for 2006. shoul | 06/04/2010 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| PIC-3885H | 06/11/2009 | 10032868 | Saab: sir light on and b009200, b009205, or b009205 stored-keywords. technician may find a b0092xx stored in acm/sd (airbag control module). it is intermittent in nature. passenger presence system (pps) is a new feature for 2006. shoul | 06/04/2010 | |
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| 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 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 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 | |
| SB-071511 | 06/16/2011 | 10039281 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 2102606 | 11/01/2005 | 10019952 | Engine malfunctions. *tt | 05/17/2006 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| 3512657 | 08/01/2007 | 10023938 | Moisture in the outer rear lamp. *nj | 02/20/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 04012008 | 04/01/2008 | 10025012 | Fuel pump/fuel gauge diagnosis/replacement. *nj | 06/26/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 01012006 | 10019954 | Fuel tank baffles coming loose. *tt | 05/17/2006 | ||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| 01092006 | 01/09/2006 | 10019953 | Door locks inoperative. *tt | 05/17/2006 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| PIP-3200A | 09/07/2010 | 10041654 | Saab: when attempting to program the service replacement tcm, sps programming error appears. *pe | 10/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
| 6442652 | 05/01/2007 | 10022626 | Replacing the sealing rings on the steering gear. sealing rings may have been positioned incorrectly. this could result in the joint losing clamping force causing a leakage of power steering fluid. *kb | 09/12/2007 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| PIC-4089A | 04/21/2009 | 10030148 | Saab: steering wheel controls inoperative or incorrect function. *pe | 08/07/2009 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 8502646 | 11/01/2006 | 10020716 | Improved fault diagnosis, airbag. *kb | 12/29/2006 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||||
| PIC-5195 | 06/01/2009 | 10032899 | Saab: windshield wiper/radio concern after ip harness replacement-keywords. high speed wipers inoperative and or a concern with the radio operation after ip harness replacement. may comment of additional connectors or of wiring that does | 06/08/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 06/16/2008 | 24500 | 1 | |
| Significantly delayed acceleration when ambient temps exceed 90f. car functions normally until you encounter summer temps and heavy traffic. then, upon pressing the accelerator pedal car hesitates severely until engine speed reaches approximately 2100 rpm. then acceleration comes on stronger than expected. this is particularly disturbing when making left turns or entering a busy street. car sometimes misfires when this occurs. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/16/2008 | 24500 | 1 | |
| Significantly delayed acceleration when ambient temps exceed 90f. car functions normally until you encounter summer temps and heavy traffic. then, upon pressing the accelerator pedal car hesitates severely until engine speed reaches approximately 2100 rpm. then acceleration comes on stronger than expected. this is particularly disturbing when making left turns or entering a busy street. car sometimes misfires when this occurs. *tr | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 11/01/2006 | 3 | ||
| 2006 saab 9-5 with multiple problems. consumer states that the throttle broke, shut off on its own due to a faulty fuel gauge. minor problems are radio grill popping out and heat comes on in the summer and cold air comes in the winter. *kb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 12/30/2009 | 44000 | 1 | |
| Loss of braking power, car wouldn't stop. was able to stop car by pushing extremely hard on the brakes. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/31/2006 | 10 | 1 | 05/31/2006 |
| No specific events lead to the failure of the brake system. the brake system is marginally functional and has been since the car was purchased new. the rear brake rotors began to wear showing visible grooving at approximately 1200 miles while the front rotors still show no signs of wear or grooving at 4800 miles. improper brake performance is further evidenced by the rapid accumulation of brake dust on the surface of the rear wheels wnd only slight accumulation of brake dust on the front wheels. the vehicle is also quite unstable and difficult to keep within the traffic lane during emergency braking maneuvers from speeds of approximately 60 mph or higher. nothing has been done to correct the failure. the dealership has been contacted and notified of the problem. they acknowledged the problem and reported that others have filed the same complaint. the front/rear braking force is automatically controlled by the vehicle control system. the manufacturer's service department has told me there is nothing they can do to remedy the problem. the vehicle is leased to me under a three year contract. i therefore have no option to sell it or terminate the lease and am legally bound to maintain payments on this unsafe vehicle for another 36 months. *nm | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 11/01/2006 | 3 | ||
| 2006 saab 9-5 with multiple problems. consumer states that the throttle broke, shut off on its own due to a faulty fuel gauge. minor problems are radio grill popping out and heat comes on in the summer and cold air comes in the winter. *kb | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||
| 11/01/2006 | 3 | ||
| 2006 saab 9-5 with multiple problems. consumer states that the throttle broke, shut off on its own due to a faulty fuel gauge. minor problems are radio grill popping out and heat comes on in the summer and cold air comes in the winter. *kb | |||