2000 Saab 9-5: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 20, 2011 · Fuel system · 146,000 miles · CA

Driving slowly in heavy traffic, I noticed a loss of power when I attempted to merge with freeway traffic. The gas gauge needle was dropping quicker than normal, and the gasoline fumes became apparent after cracking a window. The engine stalled for the third and last time as I exited the freeway. Upon inspection, I could see that the fuel 'line out' from the pump under the back seat had come out, forcing fuel out onto the road, just in front of my right rear wheel. I was able to push it back in as the retaining clip was not broken. With air in the line, it took a while to start up and get to a nearby gas station. Double zip-ties when I got home. Called my saab guy who said there had been a recall, and I need to get their late fix bracket. It will never come out again of its own accord, and I'm thankful that I didn't have to get it towed - this time.

Filed Jul 17, 2011 · Fuel system · 146,000 miles · CA

Driving in heavy traffic after leaving work, I noticed no loss of power until I attempted to merge with freeway traffic. Soon enough, though I did notice that the gas gauge needle was dropping quicker than normal, and the gasoline fumes became apparent after cracking the windows. The engine stalled for the third and last time just as I escaped off the freeway. Upon inspection, I could see that the fuel line out from the pump under the back seat had come out, forcing all (of that oh-so-precious) fuel out onto the road, just in front of my right rear wheel. I pushed it back in (fuel tank 'roads?), as the retaining clip was not broken. Now with some air in the line, it took a while to suck enough fumes to start up and get to a nearby gas station. Smooth as silk after a dose of fuel. Double zip-ties when I got home. Called my saab guy who said there had been a recall, and I need to get their 'after fix' bracket. It will never come out again, and I'm grateful I didn't have to get towed this time.

Filed Sep 27, 2010 · Electrical · 134,000 miles · MD

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.

Filed Jun 8, 2010 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · NC

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.

Filed Apr 12, 2010 · Engine · 77,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saab 95. The contact was driving approximately 5 MPH approaching a traffic stop light the vehicle stalled and suddenly the engine completely shut off. The vehicle restarted after waiting for a period of five minutes with the illumination of the dashboard. The dealer was notified and stated the vehicle operated properly. The failure mileage was 77,000. The current mileage was 103,000.

Filed Jul 16, 2009 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · SC

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.

Filed Apr 27, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · 115,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jul 29, 2008 · Engine · 132,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 saab 9-5 (gary fisher edition). The vehicle stalled intermittently without any prior warning while driving at various speeds. The failure increased the risk of a crash and serious injury. In order to restart the vehicle he had to unplug the fuse to the ECM, re-insert it, then the vehicle resumes normal function. He has not had the vehicle repaired because the technicians cannot properly diagnose the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000 and the current mileage was 135,233.

Filed Oct 10, 2007 · Electrical · 109,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saab arrow 9-5. While driving between 25-55 MPH, the vehicle stalls. The failure has occurred on several occasions. On march 15, 2007, the vehicle stalled and was towed to the dealer. The federal safety agency campaign id number 05v39000 (electrical system: ignition: module) did not apply to the VIN. The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 109,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2007 · Electrical · 83,320 miles · CO

Electrical system:ignition:module failure caused overheating of the engine. The engine stalled while on the interstate highway. This could have caused an accident as lost all power steering and power brakes. Auto mobile was 2000 saab 9-5 with a v-6 reference recall notice 05v399000, saab denies this vehicle was under the recall.

Filed May 1, 2007 · Electrical · 93,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saab 9-5 se. The contact stated that the vehicle often stalled while driving or will not start at all. When driving at various speeds under any condition the vehicle would stall. The vehicle would not restart after it reached the normal operating temperature. The vehicle was taken to the dealer , and found that recall # 05v399000 concerning electrical system:ignition:module may possibly been the cause of the failure. This vehiclewas not included in the recall. The current and failure mileages were 93,000.

Filed Aug 28, 2006 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · WA

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. There was an odor of smoke and the vehicle was pulled over. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealership who determined the ignition discharge module failed and was replaced. There was an the federal safety agency recall, #05v399000, regarding the ignition module. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 09/20/06.