2001 Saab 9-5 electrical problems

Filed Apr 8, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 139,000 miles · PA

Turbo malfunction at a cost of $455.00 and also engine filter box.vehicle still not running correctly.will only go at speed of 25 MPH.repaired on 03/27/2018.started out smoking all over the place from exhaust.was told turbo went bad.I think a lot of these cars have this problem as I read on forums(saab,).that I have since joined.the saab has 139,000 miles..I was driving on a city street at speed around 35mph.started to smoke heavy,but once out of city as long as I drove 50 MPH on highway smoke was dispersed from wind and made it home but when stopping for red light would buck and try to shut off.smoke not good for environment......

Filed Sep 25, 2015 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saab 9-5. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was eventually able to restart. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v399000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jun 12, 2014 · Electrical · 174,621 miles · CT

My 2001 saab 9-5 has been experiencing a check engine light for awhile on and off. The vehicle will sometimes stall randomly and not start until engine cools down. The codes for cel lead to direct ignition. A previous recall on these vehicles, one my vehicle received. I called dealer and they said seeing as it was already taken care of once nothing can be done. I know I will to have to get it fixed to pass emissions testing due to faulty direct ignition. Not to mention how unsafe it is if it stalls.

Filed Jun 25, 2013 · Electrical · 101,550 miles · OR

I just bought this car. The check engine light comes on indicating a serious problem. I had the error codes checked. They are p1312 and p1334. These codes indicate a problem with the "dic" (direct ignition controller). Earlier models were subject to recall. There is apparently still a problem. I keep clearing the warning signal, but it keeps recurring.

Filed Dec 18, 2009 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · CA

I have a 2001 saab 9-5. I have had to replace the direct ignition coil twice in my car. I recently read that this items have been recalled and I want to see if I am eligible for a refund for the work done.

Filed Jun 5, 2009 · Electrical · 89,074 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 saab 9-5. The contact noticed that the engine warning light would sporadically illuminate on the instrument panel. She also experienced a no start condition. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalls without warning. The idm was the cause of the failures. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v399000 (electrical system:ignition:module) in 2006; therefore, they would not assume any responsibility. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 89,074.

Filed Mar 25, 2009 · Electrical · 86,000 miles · DC

I had a "direct ignition cassette" failure on my saab 9-5 2001. I found from www.saabservices.com that there was a recall on this part for model years 2000-2002. The dealer has indicated that my vehicle, although in that category, did not qualify for a recall part replacement. However, I have copied the notice below and am filing a complaint as indicated in the notice below. Taken from the website: http://www.saabservices.com/saab%20direct%20ignition%20cassette%20failures.htm "saab direct ignition cassette failures update! A recall has been issued, for model years 2000 through 2002. Di cassettes have a serial number on them. The covered units are serial # d000000-d336210 and b083821-b096117 for 4cyl engines, and c048743-c073404 for 6cyl engines. Contact your saab dealer for more info! Be aware that the price has declined significantly, but we do not expect this to last very long. We have replaced many of these ignition cassettes, and feel that they do have a limited ( less than reasonable) life. If you have experienced a failure, and your vehicle is outside of the recall group, you may wish to file a complaint with the federal safety agency."

Filed Aug 25, 2008 · Electrical · 68,000 miles · CA · fire

On two occasions our 2001saab,9.5 6 cylinder transmission cassette failed. Leaving my husband and my self stranded with a smoldering car. On oct 19th 05 we were able to get off the hwy in the nick of time, heavy smoke had begun to pour out from under the hood. The fire was contained but the ignition cassette,the cause of the fire, the wire harness, battery and,spark plugs were destroyed and had to be replaced. At the time of this incidence we were driving in the southern sierras in a seasonal dry forest area. It was fortunate that a we were able to pull off the road in a safe spot. On aug.15th, 08. The replacement part failed again and as before the spark plugs, installed several months previously had to be replaced the continued failure of this part in an intrinsic manufacturing defect. Specific VIN numbers of this part has been recalled, but saab/ g.m needs to be made to recall all of these auto's and replace the flawed ignition cassette. Neither of the two ignition cassettes installed in our car have had the VIN numbers recalled.

Filed Jul 10, 2008 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · CA

2001 saab 9-5 v6. Direct ignition cassette failure. Recall was issued, (recall 05v399000: ignition discharge module overheating) for this car year and type. Mine failed and they will not replace, even though the part # matches the recalled part #. All I wanted was the part replaced. Thank you

Filed Mar 24, 2008 · Electrical · 58,000 miles · WA

Complaint is that saab USA has declined to replace/reimburse the cost of the idm/dic which failed on our 2001 saab 9-5 v-6 VIN # . This was a recall by the federal safety agency in 2006. (the federal safety agency campaign # is 05v399000) saab USA denied this repair as their data base did not include this VIN #. (this service request # to saab USA is 17613448567) the final decision on this from saab USA came from an un-named supervisor at 1‑866‑790‑5600 ext # 31078. The cost for this repair was $677.50, including $70.00 for towing to a nearby foreign auto repair facility. From exhaustively searching the internet and also provided to me by the repair facility, the serial numbers of the defective idm/dic were found. The faulty units for a v-6 engine are c048743 through c073404. The serial # from this vehicle that failed is c061858. This information was also given to the supervisor at saab USA (message-recording), but has never responded to this additional finding and continued claim for cost reimbursement. Your assistance is requested on this matter. From internet info, others have been similarly "stonewalled" by saab USA compliance to your order.