2001 Saab 95 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2001 Saab 95, and owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2001 Saab 95. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Saab 95 have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 53,661 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 8, 2018 · Electrical system
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 saab 95. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and they stated that the ABS module needed to be repaired.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 29, 2007 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Saab 9-5 (9-5 Wagon). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–19 / 23–28 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars, Midsize Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.3/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Saab 95 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Saab 95 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 Saab 95 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 Saab 95 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 Saab 95 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 Saab 95 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 Saab 95 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 Saab 95 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 Saab 95 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Saab 95 | 0 | 17 |
| 2001 Saab 95 | 0 | 22 |
| 2002 Saab 95 | 0 | 12 |
Checking a specific 2001 Saab 95
How do I know if my 2001 Saab 95 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Saab dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.