2008 Nissan Altima 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 | 2008 Nissan Altima | 2008 Saab 9-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,028 | 20 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 117 | 189 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 53 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–34 | 20–21 |
| Median reported mileage | 70,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Saab 9-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 312 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 168 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 142 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 90 | 2 |
| Power Train | 80 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 57 | 0 |
| Engine | 54 | 0 |
| Steering | 37 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 51 | 0 |
| Stalling | 25 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 21 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 14 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
2008 Nissan Altima
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.