NHTSA Owner Complaint Log
This page lists owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Saab 9-5. Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA and do not by themselves prove a defect or defect rate.
THERE IS A VERY STRONG POLLUTED SMELL OF FUMES COMING FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. ODOR HAS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO BE VERY UNCOMFORTABLE WHILE DRIVING.*AK
NOXIOUS TERRIBLE SMELL --SUE TO A POORLY DESIGNED CATALYTIC CONVERTER---REPLACED CATALTIC CONVERTER W/NEW DESIGN NOTHING HELPED--SULPHUROUS SMELL THAT IRRIATES WIFE'S LUNGS
Data synced from NHTSA on May 4, 2026