2006 Saab 9-5 vs 2008 Saab 9-5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Saab 9-5 | 2008 Saab 9-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 23 | 20 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 156 | 189 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Saab 9-5 | Saab 9-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 13 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0 |
2006 Saab 9-5
2008 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.