How many recalls does the 1998 Saab 9-5 have?

The 1998 Saab 9-5 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1998 Saab 9-5 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1998 Saab 9-5?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

1998 Saab 9-5 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Saab 9-5. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The abs control module died instantly when the car had done less than 100,000 km. The initial cost was $2500 but the dealer agreed to supply the ecu separately since the abs hydraulic system was intact. Ecu cost is abt $1000 and control turbo, odometer, cruise control, speedometer, traction…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE · reported 2005-04-04

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Saab 9-5 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.