1998 Saab 9-5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 9-5 years
- Not enough data 14th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Saab 9-5. That ranks 14th out of 14 9-5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 75,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Saab 9-5 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | 75,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Saab 9-5 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Saab 9-5.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Other Saab 9-5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 9-5 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 9-5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 9-5 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 9-5 | 20 | 2 |
| 2007 9-5 | 17 | 2 |
| 2006 9-5 | 23 | 2 |
| 2005 9-5 | 11 | 2 |
| 2004 9-5 | 19 | 2 |
| 2003 9-5 | 47 | 4 |
| 2002 9-5 | 65 | 6 |
| 2001 9-5 | 104 | 4 |
| 2000 9-5 | 119 | 3 |
| 1999 9-5 | 118 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Saab 9-5?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Saab 9-5?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Saab 9-5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 9-5 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.