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2010 Saab 9-5 problems

The most common problem on the 2010 Saab 9-5 is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical 9-5 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
95/100
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
523
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
20mpg

The worst 2010 Saab 9-5 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Airbags
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2010 Saab 9-5 523

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 523 bulletins for the 2010 Saab 9-5

2010 Saab 9-5 fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.8L 6‑cylAWD162720

What 2010 Saab 9-5 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 3, 2016 · Airbags · ID

S10 direct reply- letter addressed to president obama requesting assistance with a takata airbag recall. *smd 2010 saab 9-5. The consumer was informed the parts were not available. *jb updated 06/08/16.

Filed Apr 15, 2011 · Visibility · 120 miles · IL · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 saab 95. The contact was driving approximately 40-45 MPH when he noticed that with the headlights reflecting on the windshield had a doubling affect when driving at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was advised by the dealer per the manufacturer to adjust the seat, which the contact stated did not correct the failure. There were three areas of the windshield affected by the doubling affect and as an oncoming vehicle approached, the failure continued after adjusting the seat. The contact would sustain headaches when driving the vehicle at night therefore, the vehicle was only being operated in the daylight. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted who filed a complaint but provided no further assistance. The failure mileage was 120 and the current mileage was 400.

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Questions about the 2010 Saab 9-5

Is the 2010 Saab 9-5 reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2010 Saab 9-5, fewer than a typical 9-5 model year.

What is the 2010 Saab 9-5 year score?

The 2010 Saab 9-5 scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Saab 9-5: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Saab 9-5?

Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is visibility (1).

How many recalls does the 2010 Saab 9-5 have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Saab 9-5 have bad airbags?

The Saab 9-5 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2008 (19 complaints), 2006 (13 complaints) and 2007 (12 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2010 Saab 9-5 get?

Official estimates for the 2010 Saab 9-5 range from 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.8L 6-cyl, AWD) gets 16 city and 27 highway.

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