2001 Saab Aero Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aero years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Saab Aero. That is the most of any Aero model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 45%), typically at around 56,850 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Saab Aero 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 45% | 56,850 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 18% | 32,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 9% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 9% | 51,699 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 9% | 94,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 9% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Saab Aero recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Saab Aero.
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 airbag warning light comes on without notice, and horn stops working, took to dealer who said it was the clock spring and this is a typical problem. It is a safety issue as the airbag is needed to prevent injuries. I have heard of other people being injured by this. (the 9-5 is the same as the…
I was driving on the highway, when i noticed a sudden loss of power. The steering and brakes were difficult to use and the check engine light was flashing. I managed to get to the side of the road. The car would not start once stopped, later i noticed that when i tried to turn the engine over…
Car leaking dark fluid...took car into different saab service center stated seen issue a lot since last time i took car into different since saab dealership no one could figure out the idm was defective until after recall head gasket went bad and coolant sensor melted...is this due to defect in car…
The direct ignition module/cassette failed on my 2001 9-5 aero and i had to have it repaired at the dealership. I just discovered on the saab bulletin board (i.e. Saabnet) that this part fails regularly in saabs, particularly in the 2001 9-5s. *jb
Electrical fire and failure of ignition module. *ak
Other Saab Aero years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 Aero | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Saab Aero?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Saab Aero?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Saab Aero a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aero model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.