1999 Saab 9-5 engine problems

Filed Oct 24, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 97,000 miles · OH

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. First the ABS module went, had it rebuilt ($150) and no improvement. So I bought a new one ($350). Then just after that the throttle body died ($450). Then just a few months later the oil cooler ($1100) went out. It ran smooth for a short time, but then both dic's died at the same time ($850). It is time for this car to go away, and I will never buy another saab. Why is there a recall on the dic for all subsequent years, but no the 1999's? Thank saab!!!

Filed Dec 26, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 135,000 miles · WI

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 stated that the ignition cassette needed to be replaced and was harming the engine. The failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2008 · Engine · 126,300 miles · MI

Engine seized due to oil sludging causing the car to stop in traffic on an incline at night on a street with out lighting. It seized without warning and was part of a recall two years ago but I was never notified of it. I found out after the incident from a repair shop.

Filed Mar 21, 2007 · Engine · 96,500 miles · OH

I recently purchased a used 1999 saab 9-5 se sedan with a 2.3 litre ecopower engine with turbo. Barely 5 days after my purchase of this vehicle there was a very sudden onset of a loud knocking coming from the engine. I immediately had the car towed to a dealership the service manager at which informed me that there was a damaged balancing shaft and that my engine would need to be replaced. I was told that it was due to the presence of engine sludge. What I was not told, however I did find out was that engine sludge is a problem known to saab on this car. However in order for saab to cover the cost of repair, I would have the unreasonable task of providing saab with all maintenence records for a car that I've owned for 5 days. After much tracking I was able to find a satisfactory number of receipts, however saab still refused to cover the warranty because of a date discrepancy on one of the receipts that is completely out of my control.

Filed Mar 1, 2007 · Engine · 53,000 miles · GA

1999 saab 9-5 4-cylinder sedan threw rod at 53,000 on busy I-85 in atlanta with no previous warning whatsoever (no oil leaks on garage floor, no engine or oil pressure warning lights, strange noises, nothing). Was able to get to shoulder without incident. Car had been maintained regularly. Contacted saab asking for repair under extended 8-year warranty issued in 2005 due to problems with this engine related to oil sludge. Sent all requested records because local dealership said they didn't have on file. Request was denied. Sent follow-up letter to saab g.m. Requesting repair. Denied with no explanation. Phoned on 3/1/07 requesting a written explanation be emailed. Still have not received although was told it was being sent immediately. Was told by person I spoke with that the car was outside the 8 yr. Extended warranty. Saab will do nothing except offer a customer loyalty discount toward a new vehicle. Mine is practically new at 53,000 miles. Low mileage due to short trips of 3 miles each way to work. This driving condition was one specifically listed as contributing to sludge. I don't want or expect a new car. I just want mine repaired.

Filed Jul 13, 2006 · Engine · 95,000 miles · IL

Upon reaching my destination after shutting the engine off, I hear a noise which sounds like air escaping through the car's passenger A/C and heating system. Also, the car makes a weird noise occasionally. I am smelling sulfur from the gasoline according to the tappert brothers.

Filed Mar 17, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 67,187 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 MPH the check engine light illuminated, the vehicle lost power and the speed dropped to 10 MPH. The contact managed to get the vehicle home and once the engine was turned off, it would not restart. The vehicle was towed the dealer, where the ignition cassettes and spark plugs were replaced. The dealer determined the spark plugs were damaged as a result of the ignition cassette failure. There is a the federal safety agency recall, #05v399000, regarding the ignition module. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. This happened on the road where the speed limit was 30 MPH. If this would have happened at one of the highways where people are driving at 65 MPH there would have been a fatality. This vehicle would not do over 15 MPH. The contact was able to drive home. The small of the car was very bad so the contact waited 20 minutes before leaving. There was no fire. Both ignition cassettes were replaced, as well as spark plugs.

Filed Jan 13, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 62,000 miles · MI

Sludge in oil and faulty ignition cassette module.

Filed Jan 10, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · 108,000 miles · ME

1999 saab 9-5 has a faulty master cylinder, and vacuum booster which both had to be replaced at owners expense. *ts in the past the consumer had to replace the water pump. Heater fan motor, thermostat. Leaky sunroof, battery, battery cables and numerous light bulbs.

Filed Jun 20, 2005 · Acceleration, Engine · 29,000 miles · CT

Dt: the engine just shut down without warning and the vehicle was unable to be restarted. There was only a clicking noise. The engine would not turn over. This has happened twice in the middle of traffic. The first incident, the ignition cassette was replaced, and this subsequently happened again. More repair work was done and this happened for a third time. The vehicle is currently in shop. *ak the throttle body had tripped and went into limp mode on the third incident. The dealer could not detect the root cause. *sc