1999 Honda Accord vs 1999 Saab 9-5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Honda Accord | 1999 Saab 9-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,135 | 118 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 226 | 40 |
| Investigations | 5 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 77 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 19–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 106,681 mi | 78,112 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Saab 9-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 388 | 70 |
| Power Train | 246 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 144 | 17 |
| Air Bags | 74 | 4 |
| Structure | 69 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 51 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 38 | 7 |
| Seats | 42 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 217 | 32 |
| Rust / corrosion | 65 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 47 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 37 | 8 |
| Shifting problems | 32 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 25 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 16 | 0 |
1999 Honda Accord
1999 Saab 9-5
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.