Saab 9-5 engine failure problems

Filed Jan 30, 2014 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saab 9-5. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the steering wheel and the brakes seized as the engine stalled. The contact was able to stop the vehicle with the emergency brake. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic, who performed a diagnostic test and discovered that the ignition discharge module was defective. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign I.d. Number: 06v410000 (electrical system) and called the manufacturer, who advised that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2008 · Engine · 126,300 miles · MI

Engine seized due to oil sludging causing the car to stop in traffic on an incline at night on a street with out lighting. It seized without warning and was part of a recall two years ago but I was never notified of it. I found out after the incident from a repair shop.

Filed Nov 21, 2006 · Wheels · 103,754 miles · NY

1999 9-5 wheels rust in winter weather causing lug nuts to break. *ts the lug nut was broken and the hub spindle was corroded. This caused the wheel lug nuts to loosen while driving and one of the lugs nuts even snapped off. The outer cv joint seized in the spindle/hub, necessitating the replacement of the cv shaft as well as the hub. A recall was issued for this problem (03v006000 ) and the consumer's vehicle was serviced for this problem in 2003.

Filed Nov 17, 2006 · Engine · 71,000 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated the engine died while the vehicle was traveling 60 MPH, almost causing an accident. The service dealer determined the vehicle needed a new engine. The consumer had the engine replaced. Updated 01/26/07.

Filed Aug 4, 2006 · Electrical · 57,894 miles · TX

Dt*: the contact stated while driving there was a noticeable loss of power. The vehicle was taken the service dealer where a 24 point inspection was preformed and the throttle body was cleaned. While traveling at 35 MPH., on the interstate highway, on a clear, dry day, there was loss of all power. The vehicle was towed to the service dealer where the contact was informed the engine suffered a complete engine failure and needed to be rebuilt. The manufacturer offered to cover $2,000.00 of the estimated repair cost however the contact was unable to proceed with the repair work. Since then a recall notice (05v399000) was received regarding the ignition discharge module (saab recall # 05087). The contact believed that the recall defect was responsible for the engine failure.

Filed Oct 12, 2005 · Engine, Fuel system · KY · fire

Dt: consumer states on october 6, 2005 while driving on a road the vehicle caught on fire. The fuel line was ripped, and one smelled gasoline all over the passenger side of the vehicle. Consumer stated when putting the vehicle in reverse it will stall intermittently. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer and no codes showed up on the diagnostic machine. The dealer changed catalytic converter and the oxygen sensor twice. The dealer could not pin point the problem. The engine failure light did come on before the vehicle caught on fire. The dealer said that some type of debris came from the highway that caused the fuel line to rip.

Filed May 21, 2005 · Electrical · 61,000 miles · NH · fire

1. Driving at approximately 40mph, complete engine failure with out any warning. 2. Car could break but power assisted steering was non funtional, steering functioned with out power assistance, but very hard to safely steer vehicle. 3. Was able to move car off road into grass ditch away from rear traffic. 4. Black smoke came from drivers side of engine with smell of burnt plastic and rubber. 5. Certified saab mechanic diagnosed car and found that the ignition cassette failed and burned from within. Replaced ignition cassette at a cost of $500. 6. There are two ignition cassettes in the saab 95. The remaining unit has 60,000 miles on it. 7. If this failure took place on a highway in fast moving traffic, a tragic accident could result. There is no warning of the failure. I had three children in the vehicle. 8. There was some minor smoke damage in the vehicle compartment, the fire was internal to the failed unit and did not spread. However toxic like fumes from the burning plastic existed in the passenger compartment causing passengers to cough. 9. Saab USA knows of this problem. After the incident I reviewed many saab websites and found other incidents of complete engine falure due to this problem. It is an expensive problem to fix. It also poses a major safety issue that could result in tragic consequences. 10. Saab USA should fix this problem at no cost to the consumer.

Filed Feb 24, 2005 · Engine · MA

While driving on an interstate highway, check engine display came on, but before I was able to get off the road the car completely stalled. Car towed to dealership (village saab,acton, ma), and told I needed a new engine. Oil always changed within specified parameters, w/ 76k mi. Saab notes defect-but offers no help.

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Engine · 55,000 miles · MA

Vehicle is experiencing problems with the engine. Currently, the engine seized. Owner contacted the dealer and the manufacturer, and neither is willing to assist the owner.

Filed Oct 1, 2004 · Electrical · 68,000 miles · MA

I had a failure of the direct ignition cassette on my saab. This resulted in an immediate, unanticipated engine failure with no warning on the highway. This caused my vehicle to immediately die in the middle of the highway. I have since learned that this is not an uncommon problem with saabs. To me this constitutes a serious safety issue for saab drivers and passengers. In my case I was fortunate enough to have 2 police vehicles respond within minutes to divert highway traffic.*ak this part is now being replaced.