| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2004 Saab 9-5 repairs by problem area
Engine (47%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 187 repairs.
2004 Saab 9-5 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 130000 mi US $400 |
Window came out of the track. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 51000 mi US $50 |
Mirror fell off |
| 66000 mi US $700 |
Rear liftgate strut failed, no longer kept lift gate up; had to replace strut |
| 70900 mi US $300 |
Lift gate broken, lift strut replaced |
| 135000 mi US $300 |
Tailgate washer non-functional. Did not repair. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 233700 mi US $200 |
Original battery replaced at Sam's club. Technician did not tighten terminals and broke battery box, which required plastic welding to fix. |
| 274000 mi US $18 |
Replaced window mechanism bushings. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 90000 mi US $110 |
Turn signal stalk was not self cancelling on left hand turns. Replaced turn signal stalk. |
| 91000 mi US $176 |
The Saab 9-5 has 6 subframe bushings that cradle the engine and transmission. Two of these bushings were severely worn. The bushings were replaced. |
| 89200 mi US $17 |
replaced driver-side window rollers (green rollers) |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 78200 mi C $300 |
Replacement of all 6 front subframe bushings (known weak spot for 9-5s). Requires removal of the subframe assy. Rear 2 bushes shot, other 4 just well worn. $300 |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 44584 mi US $89 |
4 wheel alignment |
| 53166 mi US $1172 |
Replace engine subframe bushings 4 wheel alignment Replace engine subframe bushings 4 wheel alignment |
| 54300 mi | Fix toe in from previous alignment |
| 127000 mi US $5 |
Green window rollers, driver side-window was stuck |
2004 Saab 9-5 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| 112000 mi US $86 |
glass in passenger mirror fell off, and shattered. replaced glass. |
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