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Saab 9-5 2001 Wheels Problems

7 distinct owners reported a wheels problem on the 2001 Saab 9-5 - 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

03V006000Reported January 13, 2003 - 70,726 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on January 13, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 70,726 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System72Engine24Fuel and Propulsion System18Brakes5Tires2Unknown Or Other2
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.