1999 Saab 9-5 engine and engine cooling problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1999 Saab 9-5 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“All of these repairs in about a two year period: abs module, oil cooler, throttle body, upper radiator hose, and both dic cassettes. This is completely unacceptable for what was originally a $40k car. I have loved saab's since my childhood, but this one car has completely turned me off of them…”
filed Oct 24, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 saab 9-5. The contact stated that her ignition cassette was failing and needed to be replaced. When she starts her vehicle, it moves sluggishly and makes noise. The check engine indicator remains illuminated and an excessive amount of fumes exit the exhaust. The dealer…”
filed Dec 26, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 9-5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 9-5 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 9-5 | 8 | 17% |
| 2002 9-5 | 8 | 15% |
| 2001 9-5 | 18 | 22% |
| 2000 9-5 | 12 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Saab 9-5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.