2001 Saab 9-5: engine stalls while driving

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 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 10, 2008 · Electrical · 94,032 miles · GA

We began having problems with the engine stalling and upon recommendation of our mechanic we looked to see if there was a recall or any information out there for this vehicle. I contacted saab USA and there was a valid open recall notice for this vehicle. We arraigned to take the vehicle to heritage saab in morrow, ga and according to their tech's they completed the replacement of the idm in accordance to the recall notice, but in a matter of a couple of weeks the problem returned. Now we can't even crank the vehicle due to it cutting off as soon as you crank it. It will appear to be running, but the engine has stalled and it sometimes will not recrank until after a few minutes has gone by.

Filed Feb 5, 2008 · Fuel system · OH

The car stalled and came to a stop while traveling at 50 MPH, thought it was battery. Got ride to parts store replaced the battery since it was cold weather and didn't want to leave vehicle on side of road. However, this was not the case. Car towed to local shop at a cost of $100. They hooked it up and said that it was the fuel pump and needed replaced costing $414.54. Just received a letter couple weeks prior on recall of fuel pump retaining tabs that hold fuel lines to fuel pump. Looked up other complaints and find that stalling seem to be an issue with this model, could it have something to do with the fuel pump?

Filed Dec 28, 2007 · Brakes, Fuel system · MD

2001 saab 9-5 with engine stalling problems. Consumer states that she has had the engine shut off while driving and the fuel pump replaced twice. She feels that her vehicle is a lemon. *kb the consumer stated the engine light illuminated. The mechanic stated the brake booster was faulty which caused the engine light to come on. There was a loud roaring noise coming from the rear of the vehicle upon braking. The dealer replaced the brakes.

Filed Mar 15, 2007 · Electrical · 47,863 miles · IN

I own a saab 2001 95 4dr sedan with 58k miles and the car just shuts down while driving or doesn't start up initially. My wife was in traffic when this problem occurred and almost had an accident. A local repair service indicated a electrical problem and suggested we get in contact with saab motor co.

Filed Mar 13, 2007 · Electrical · 102,467 miles · CA

Tl* - the contact owns a 2000 saab 9-5. The contact stated that when he called the toll free number noted on the safety recall #05v399000 for the electrical system:ignition:module, and provided the VIN he was told that someone would get back to him. The contact believed that he could have been told whether or not the safety recall applied to this vehicle at that time. The recall stated that stalling may occur. Recently the vehicle stalled while he was driving at 5 - 10 miles, and that the vehicle had only stalled once. The weather on 02/06 was chilly, but clear. The failure and current mileage were both 102467. *ak consumer states manufacturer is not willing to honor recall. Update *4/23/07

Filed Jan 15, 2007 · Electrical, Fuel system · 61,198 miles · NY

Driving on thruway,cruise went off sudden loss of speed,ck engine light on. Engine stalled would only idle and shake wouldn't move. Had it towed to shop cleared code ran 1/2 day ok then ck light came back on, pulled it back into my shop. I searched internet for solutions pointed to faulty throttle body. I"m a certified for 34 year motorcycle technician so I took it off and disassembled it as I wanted to get to the bottom as it"s reason for failure. I discovered everything was ok except all of the wire insulation within the internal area of the throttle body had failed and peeled away causing a electrical short or spike. This is due to the use of inferior wire insulation not designed for it"s application. Dlr had new $457.00 part in stock. I installed it,worked fine dlr inspected it. I left the old part with them for possible special warranty consideration with saab USA.saab declined warranty 01/02/07, I now have the old part. This car has also had 12 ign switch problems where 6 times it was replaced,the last one was 11/17/06 covered by warranty,also 6 headlights & 6tail lightbulbs replaced & counting not warranty. I have all work orders.

Filed Sep 22, 2006 · Acceleration, Engine · 73,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds in heavy traffic, the engine stalled without warning. There was a loss of all vehicle power, and the engine would not restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealership who determined the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. After the replacement of the serpentine belt, the problem persisted. The vehicle was again inspected by a dealer who determined the throttle body casing needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified.

Filed Apr 26, 2006 · Engine · 117,785 miles · MI

The consumer received a letter from saab stating that problems with the idm could cause reduced power and rough operation. The consumer experienced this problem with his 2001 saab 9/5. *nm the check engine light began to flash prior to the vehicle stalling.

Filed Nov 1, 2005 · Engine · IN

My 2001 saab 9-5 stalled one day all of a sudden after I reached a shopping mall. I took it to a local saab dealer and they replaced my ignition system for a charge close to 600 dollars. They spoke to me that it was an isolated event. From the recall notice you release I realize that it was intrinsic manufacturing defect. Thank you all for the good work. I hope I will get a refund.