Models
9-31999–2011 · 1,406 complaintsAvoid: 2003, 2008, 20049-51999–2011 · 501 complaintsAvoid: 1999, 2000, 20019001995–1998 · 193 complaintsAvoid: 1995, 19969-7X2005–2009 · 171 complaintsAvoid: 2006, 20079-2X2005–2006 · 121 complaintsNo years flagged952000–2002 · 51 complaintsAvoid: 200190001995–1997 · 24 complaintsNo years flagged9-4X2011–2012 · 5 complaintsNo years flagged
Saab model years to avoid
- 1999 Saab 9-55.7× complaints · electrical
- 2000 Saab 9-55.2× complaints · electrical
- 1995 Saab 9004.7× complaints · transmission
- 2001 Saab 9-54.3× complaints · electrical
- 2002 Saab 9-52.8× complaints · electrical
- 2003 Saab 9-32.8× complaints · electrical
- 1996 Saab 9002.6× complaints · electrical
- 2006 Saab 9-7X2.4× complaints · fuel system
- 2008 Saab 9-32.4× complaints · airbag
- 2004 Saab 9-32.2× complaints · seat belt
Latest Saab recalls
- 2010–2016 Cadillac SRX, 2011–2012 Saab 9-4X: suspension – rear
- 2005–2006 Saab 9-2X, 2003–2006 Subaru Baja and 5 more: air bags – inflator module
- 2006 Saab 9-2X, 2003–2006 Subaru Baja and 5 more: air bags – inflator module
- 2005–2006 Saab 9-2X, 2003–2006 Subaru Baja and 5 more: air bags – inflator module
- 2006 Saab 9-2X, 2005–2006 Subaru Baja and 2 more: air bags – inflator module
- 2006 Saab 9-2X, 2003–2006 Subaru Baja and 4 more: air bags – inflator module
- 2006 Saab 9-2X, 2003–2006 Subaru Baja and 5 more: air bags – inflator module
- 2006–2011 Saab 9-3, 2006–2008 Saab 9-5 and 1 more: air bags – inflator module
Frequently asked questions
Which Saab model years should you avoid?
By owner complaints compared at the same age, the worst Saab model years include the 1999 9-5, the 2000 9-5, the 1995 900, the 2001 9-5 and the 2002 9-5.
How many Saab recalls are there?
NHTSA lists 44 recalls for Saab vehicles from 1995 onward, the latest on June 24, 2021. See the latest Saab recalls.
What Saab model gets the most complaints?
In the last ten model years, the 9-3 has drawn the most complaints (0) — partly because it is one of the brand's best sellers. Compare years on the Saab 9-3 page.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.