Model year
2011 Saab 9-5
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 9 complaints for the 2011 Saab 9-5 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are EXTERIOR LIGHTING (5), SERVICE BRAKES (2), AIR BAGS (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 20–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800–$3,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 119 complaints
- 2001 104 complaints
- 2002 65 complaints
- 2003 47 complaints
- 2004 19 complaints
- 2005 11 complaints
- 2006 23 complaints
- 2007 17 complaints
- 2008 20 complaints
- 2009 2 complaints
- 2010 2 complaints
- 2011 9 complaints
- 2012 0 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
9 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-5 Sedan AWD · 2.8L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 27 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| 9-5 Sedan · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 18 | 28 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| 9-5 Sedan · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 20 | 32 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2011 Saab 9-5 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.