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Saab 9-5 repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (5%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 1125 repairs.
Saab 9-5 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (26%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (13%)
Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 96000 mi | Hoses for transmission needed replacement |
| 108000 mi US $4100 |
transmission died |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 65000 mi US $205 |
LH axle seal leaking gear oil. Removed LH axle and replace axle seal. Refilled transmission oil and road tested. Vehicle OK |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 103820 mi $200 |
Bearing for the intermediate shaft failed. Replaced it and found that my wheel bearing was jammed good. Had to replace the whole steering wheel knuckle, wheel bearing and outer CV joint. |
| 145700 mi $500 |
Transmission was leaking oil. Changed the transmission oil seals. |
| 159960 mi $750 |
Replaced gearbox. |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 156200 mi US $1800 |
new clutch, rear main seal, slave cylinder, re-seal oil pan |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 113000 mi US $500 |
replace bypass valve and replace trans fluid |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 32601 mi US $240 |
Auto transmission slipping, ATF flushed, solved problem. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 80600 mi C $800 |
Replaced the gearbox for another used unit. Possibly abused by previous owner. I do not consider it a failure per se - the old one worked, although had sticky action (especially reverse) and whined for quite a while. $400 part and $300 labor. |
| 15000 mi US $1500 |
Synchro for reverse went out so car could not reliably go into reverse Synco for reverse went out so car could not reliably go into reverse |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 142000 mi US $300 |
Torn CV Joint cover |
| 55300 mi US $313 |
Mechanic suggested replacing the RHC CV Shaft(front right) but the part was not available. |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 126800 mi US $500 |
this car is junk. bad transmission hard downshifts, leaking trans fluid from cooler. |
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| US $200 | Blown hydraulic hose to clutch - towed for repair. |
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 85000 mi US $440 |
Diagnose and replace shift lock solenoid (first replacement) |
| 96300 mi US $3000 |
transmission leaked was fixed then failed completely a week later |
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 89000 mi US $300 |
Vehicle was was emitting a clunk when going into reverse - one clunk about every 3 or 4 times. Additionally, shifting wasn't very smooth at times. Mechanic changed fluid and switched the transmission control module to a more reliable 03. |
| 160000 mi US $2500 |
Transmission overheated on January 24th. This was after a week of below freezing temperatures. |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 138880 mi C $450 |
transmission fluid leak from rusty cooler line |
| 171100 mi C $430 |
replaced left drive axle as boots were ripped |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 60000 mi US $600 |
drive axle seals replaced that were leaking. |
| 65700 mi | This was a refix for a seal that was supposed to be fixed in November. |
| 70000 mi US $1790 |
Had to replace both axles and overhaul the trans due to a $37 failed bushing inside trans |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 82000 mi US $100 |
vibration/shimmy at high speeds; did cv joint rebuild but didn't fix problem |
| 133600 mi US $100 |
Replaced driver's side CV joint |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 113400 mi US $1850 |
This car has been a very good car barring the failure of the transmission at approx. 114,000 miles. |
| 53000 mi US $600 |
High speed vibration continues. Cranked motor mounts didn't fix the issue. Dealer now has the car. |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 239000 mi US $577 |
Remove and replace Halfshaft and steering knuckle left side |
| 274000 mi | Noisy rattling sound |
1999 Saab 9-5
Engine not specified
| 102000 mi | The car stopped on the street and wouldn't move. A grinding sound came from the transmission and it jerked into gear. Car was towed to my driveway. I'll give it away. I've spent $15,000 in repairs in three years. Worst car I ever owned |
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