2010 Saab 9-5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 9-5 years
- Not enough data 12th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Saab 9-5. That ranks 12th out of 14 9-5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | 120 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Saab 9-5 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 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.
S10 direct reply- letter addressed to president obama requesting assistance with a takata airbag recall. *smd 2010 saab 9-5. The consumer was informed the parts were not available. *jb updated 06/08/16.*jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 saab 95. The contact was driving approximately 40-45 mph when he noticed that with the headlights reflecting on the windshield had a doubling affect when driving at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was advised by the dealer per the manufacturer to adjust…
Other Saab 9-5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 9-5 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 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 9-5 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Saab 9-5?
Owners most often report air bags, visibility problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Saab 9-5?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 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 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.