Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saab 9-5. The contact was driving approximately 30 MPH when the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was overheating. The vehicle was safely driven to the side of the road and the engine was shut off. After waiting for the engine to cool, the contact dispensed oil into the reservoir. The vehicle resumed and the temperature gauge increased rapidly to the hot level reading. The engine began to overheat and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v399000 (electrical system: ignition: module) however, the dealer advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 134,000.
2000 Saab 9-5 electrical problems
57 complaints (48% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 74,001.
- owner complaints
- 57
- of this car's complaints
- 48%
- typical mileage
- 74,001
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Ignition: module44
- Ignition10
- Instrument cluster/panel2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Saab 9-5 electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Saab 9-5 electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition: module
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles equipped with b205/b235 4-cylinder gasoline engines and b308 6-cylinder gasoline engines may experience overheating and burnout of the isolated gated bipolar transistor (igbt) within the ignition discharge module (idm) due to increased susceptibility to electrical loads.
- Risk
- Overheating of the igbt occurs most often at engine start-up, but it may also occur while the engine is running. Engine stalling may occur, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect to see what version idm is in the vehicle and replace the idm if it is a version built prior to the introduction of qp3. An interim letter will be mailed to owners in october 2005, informing them of the condition. Parts are now available and owners will be notified to bring their vehicles in to the dealers to have the idm replaced by letter dated march 13, 2006. Owners may contact saab at 1‑800‑955‑9007.
Recall number 05V399000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Engine stall/ engine compartment fires
Odi opened pe05-017 based on 35 reports of alleged engine stalling due to the failure of the idm cassette on the subject vehicles.all complainants reported that the engine shut down suddenly without warning and most reported that the vehicle would not restart.in 3 incidents, the complainants reported smoke and/or fire resulted from the idm failure.during pe05-017, additional failure data was identified as noted in the failure report summary above.the complaint data represents incidents where the complainants alleged a stall or fire.on september 13, 2005, general motors (gm) notified the federal safety agency of a safety defect on 95,081 my 2000-2002 saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles with 4-cylinder gasoline engines and 8,117 my 2001 9-5 vehicles with 6- cylinder gasoline engines (recall 05v‑399).the notification stated that certain vehicles within these populations may experience overheating and burnout of the isolated gated bipolar transistor (igbt) within the idm due to increased susceptibility to electrical loads.overheating of the igbt occurs most often at engine start-up for both a 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engine, but it may also occur while the engine is running.when the idm fails on a 4-cylinder while it is running, the engine may stall without warning, with no ability to be restarted.when the idm fails on a 6-cylinder engine while it is running, the driver will initially experience reduced power and rough operation because the engine will only be running on three cylinders.the check engine light will flash.if the driver continues, unburnt fuel in the exhaust can cause thermal damage to the catalytic converter.the engine may stall and not restart.thermal damage to other underhood components and the underbody may also result from prolonged driving.the recall population encompasses 84% of the stalling and fire complaints (215 for vehicles with 4-cylinder engines and 36 for vehicles with 6-cylinder engines).the 36 months in service (mis) stalling rates for each model year of recalled vehicles with 4-cylinder engines were all greater than two percent.although the 36 mis stall rate for the recalled my 2001 vehicles with v6 engines was lower, at 1.3 percent, these vehicles also had the highest rate of confirmed (open flame verified) fires at 62 per 100,000 vehicles.gm will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer for idm inspection and replacement, if necessary.consequently, this investigation is closed.odi will monitor the effectiveness of the scope and remedy of gm's action and take further action if warranted.
PE05017
What 2000 Saab 9-5 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2000 saab 95 automobile has poor performance and loss of power. Saab dealer replaced direct ignition cassette (dic) in 2006 under recall and the problem has developed again. The dealer will not replace a second dic. This is both expensive and dangerous for highway operation. The part has problems.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saab 9-5. The contact stated while driving at approximate speeds of 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred three times and the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and there were no repairs made to the vehicle. The contact was able to locate a recall for the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v399000 (electrical system: ignition: module) however, his VIN was not included due to the year the engine was manufactured. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current was unknown.
2000 saab 9-5 failed ignition cassette. Saab said they will not pay for repair even though the part had been recalled. Recall # 05v399000. *dt also the fuel pump failed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saab 9-5. While driving at any speed, the vehicle suddenly stalls. The vehicle has stalled immediately after the engine was started or even before the vehicle was moved. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop and the ignition module was replaced. The failure recurred six months later. The contact took the vehicle back to the shop and the ignition module was replaced once again. The failure recurred six months later. Through research, he found the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v399000 (electrical system:ignition:module); however, the manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact believes that the vehicle should be repaired according to the recall since the failures were identical. The failure mileage was 85,000 and current mileage was 130,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saab 9-5. On nov 18, 2008, the contact was informed that the vehicle had a faulty head gasket, which was replaced at that time. Six months later, the vehicle began jerking while driving 55 MPH on the highway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the ignition cassette was causing the vehicle to jerk. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v399000. The contact feels that the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs since the failures were identical to those listed in the recall. The current mileage was 125,000 and failure mileage was 115,000. Updated 05/13/09. *lj the consumer stated when she started the vehicle, it lunged forward and then stall. Updated 05/13/09.
Vehicle quit on highway would not restart mechanic informed me ignition coil n/g and there was a recall from saab but the serial #on mine is not entitled.
Blinking check engine light. Happens every time I accelerate hard. The failure was in the direct ignition cassette. Causing misfire and possible damage to the cat. Dealer will not replace.
I recently bought a 2000 saab 9-5 se (v-6) (less than 2 months ago) and I was driving down the road and I could not accelerate. I tried to pull her over and put some dry gas in her hoping that would fix it but it did not. I nursed her into a garage (not a saab garage) and the mechanic diagnosed it with a ignition cassette failure. I checked on your web-site and called the saab number and the guy said that the recall was outside of the normal recall. I found this very odd because it was the same part just on a different VIN. I have never heard of these parts going before and it seems odd that it would go especially when the car is in great shape and has always been well maintained.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saab 9-5. While approaching a stop light at 10 MPH, the vehicle began vibrating excessively and the engine light illuminated on the instrument control panel. Minutes later, the interior lighting dimmed, the vehicle dramatically decelerated, and a burning smell was present. The vehicle lost power, but was restarted 15 minutes later. The vehicle was driven to a local dealer and they stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same failure as stated in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v399000 (electrical system:ignition:module). The contact would have to pay for the repair. The vehicle is currently being repaired. He filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The failure and current mileages were 59,000.
Questions about the 2000 Saab 9-5 electrical
Does the 2000 Saab 9-5 have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 57 complaints about the electrical of the 2000 Saab 9-5, 48% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2000 Saab 9-5 electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 74,001 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Saab 9-5 electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 05V399000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Saab 9-5 have the most electrical problems?
The Saab 9-5 model years with the most electrical complaints are 1999 (70 complaints), 2000 (57 complaints) and 2001 (56 complaints).
Other 2000 Saab 9-5 problems
Brakes 17Engine 14Fuel system 14Visibility 7Airbags 5Lights 2Steering 2Acceleration 1Locks 1Seat belts 1Seats 1Transmission 1Wheels 1
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