2001 Saab 9-5 fuel system 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 Dec 8, 2011 · Fuel system · 122,500 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saab 9-5. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, he noticed an overpowering odor of gasoline and the fuel was burning much faster than normal. After stopping the vehicle, he noticed a leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that they would have to drop the entire fuel tank to inspect the failure. The vehicle was neither inspected nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that he was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v087000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The failure and current mileages were approximately 122,500. Updated 01/20/12*lj updated 03/05/12

Filed Oct 9, 2008 · Fuel system · 137,500 miles · UT

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 saab 9-5. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v087000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The manufacturer informed her that the vehicle was included in the recall and to take the vehicle to a dealer for repairs. She drove the vehicle to the dealer and they developed a securing bracket to secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump. Immediately following the repairs, the contact smelled gasoline inside the passenger compartment, which caused her to become light headed. The manufacturer stated that a diagnostic test would be performed in order to find out if the vehicle was related to the recall. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 139,000 and failure mileage was 137,500.

Filed Feb 15, 2008 · Fuel system · 56,000 miles · MD

Vehicle's fuel line detached from fuel pump due to broken retaining clip. Fuel spilled on the ground creating a hazardous situation.

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 Apr 2, 2007 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · NC

Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 2001 saab 9-5 with 120000 failure mileage he smelled a fuel odor. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, exited the vehicle, and discovered that there was fuel gushing from under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who stated that the attachments to the fuel pump were defective. There was recall 07v087000 on this particular year, make and model vehicle issued in april 2007.

Filed Feb 7, 2007 · Fuel system · 32,000 miles · CO

We own a 2001 saab 9.5 2.3t. My wife is a commuter user of the car and car has very low mileage. Her gas tank has lost the coupling to the fuel tank twice and lost all the gas on the road. She was stranded both times. This is completely inexplicable and the dealership has never answered why this has happened. Due to safety concerns, we felt it appropriate to report. We will have to confirm the incident dates in our records.

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 Dec 6, 2006 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · NJ

Gasoline leak - I was driving with my two small children in the car (2001 saab 9-5 wagon (4-cylinder) when someone pulled up beside me to tell me that gas was pouring our of my car. I stopped the car and the remainder of the tank emptied on the ground. Once the fire chief okay'ed the car for transport, (this was required by the towing company.) I had the car towed to the dealership. The dealership indicated that the clip for the fuel line had come undone and that the fuel line had come loose. They also indicated that "they had seen this before". They removed the fuel tank, replaced the fuel line, replaced the fuel tank and placed a clamp over the line. There is a recall for the saab 9-3 for a related fuel clip problem. Based on my experience (and other 9-5 drivers I have seen via the internet), I think saab needs a recall or check on this...