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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2008 Saab 9-5 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Feb 3, 201616V063000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V063000
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| Apr 9, 200808V160000 | Seats: front assembly head restraintIN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 08V160000
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Owner complaints by component20
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 19 | 95 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 10 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names 9-5, 9-5 Wagon.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“I had my airbag replaced on recall several years ago. I now have an error alert on my dash indicating an air bag problem. My service technician tells me there are no parts available.”
- Air bags
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 saab 9-5. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v063000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable.”
- Air bags
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saab 9-5. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v063000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable.”
Other Saab 9-5 model years
- 20082 recalls20 complaints
- 20072 recalls17 complaints
- 20062 recalls23 complaints
- 20052 recalls11 complaints
- 20042 recalls19 complaints
All years: 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
Other Saab models
2008 Saab 9-5 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Saab 9-5 have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Saab 9-5. The most recent, 16V063000 (reported February 3, 2016), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Saab 9-5?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 19 complaints out of 20 filed with NHTSA (95%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Saab 9-5?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.