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.
2001 Saab 9-5: fuel pump failure
11 of the 104 complaints about the 2001 Saab 9-5 describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 56,000
- recalls
- 1
Fuel pump failure by model year
- 20042
- 20034
- 20022
- 200111
- 20003
- 19991
What owners say
Vehicle's fuel line detached from fuel pump due to broken retaining clip. Fuel spilled on the ground creating a hazardous situation.
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?
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.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 MPH, a dramatic decrease in the gas gauge was noticed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who replaced the gas line to the fuel pump which caused a rapid loss of fuel. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 04v557000, regarding the hoses, lines/piping and fittings. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Fuel pump sprang a leak pumping gasoline under vehicle as long as engine continued running. Car was flatbedded to dealer. New fuel pump cost $810.00.
Dt: the contact stated after a short drive there was a fuel smell. He looked under the vehicle and found a spot of fuel. He inspected the vehicle, and found there was a leak where the fuel pump comes out of the gas tank. The dealership has been contacted, but the problem has not been corrected at this time.
2001 saab 9-5 fuel pump clip failed spraying gasoline under pressure over exhaust system below rear passenger seat. There is an active recall for the 2001 saab 9-3 for the same exact problem. No recall for the 2001 saab 9-5.
A failed fuel line retaining tab at the fuel pump on my 2001 saab 1995. The federal safety agency recall # 04v557000 is the same problem I had with my saab, but I own a 1995, not a 1993. This defective tab allowed gasoline to spray freely to the ground must be considered a safety relatyed issue.
On high speed side impack (impact by 4000+ lb car on passenger door), the fuel system leaked. According to the wrecker service, the problem was the fuel pump "broke off". In addition, the fuel cut off switch was not accessible after the collision.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.
- Risk
- Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage. If an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will develop a securing bracket that will secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump even if the plastic retaining tabs should break. The recall began on june 13, 2007. This is an expansion of previous recall campaigns - see 04v557 and 06v126. Owners may contact saab at 1‑800‑955‑9007.
Recall number 07V087000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Saab 9-5 fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 2001 Saab 9-5?
11 of 104 owner complaints about the 2001 Saab 9-5 (11%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Saab 9-5?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Saab 9-5
Stalling 23Check engine light 15Loss of power 12Fire or smoke 7
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