1998 Saab 9-5
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 Saab 9-5. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
The ABS control module died instantly when the car had done less than 100,000 km. The initial cost was $2500 but the dealer agreed to supply the ecu separately since the ABS hydraulic system was intact. Ecu cost IS abt $1000 and control turbo, odometer, cruise control, speedometer, traction control and ABS. Did not buy the part because it may fail again since there was no explanation or reason for the failure. *nm
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10020715Noise from the timing chain and oil sludge in the engine.
- 10019995Alternative towbar installation .
- 10012036Reduced performance and diagnostic trouble codes for the turbo control valve.
- 10012014New routing of belt circuit.
- 605395Recall campaign information on affixing airbag label.
- 605129E-mail information on product news and 1999 warranty & service record booklets.
- 604048Procedures on preventing juddering of side windows ( unsmooth operation ) for vehicles up to and including vin x3001194 and w3075121.
- 602374Some vehicles may exhibit damage to the front tie-downs in the subframe rails if shipped incorrectly.
- 602303Complaint of brake pads judder.
- 600951Technical service broadcast on inoperative door locks and remotes.
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