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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2011 Saab 9-5.
Owner complaints (9)
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Saab 9-5. Among 14 model years of this model, it ranks #11 for the most complaints (median 20).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 5 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Saab 9-5.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Saab 9-5 4 DR RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2011 Saab 9-5 4 DR 4WD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2011 Saab 9-5 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-5 Sedan 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 9-5 Sedan 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 32 | 24 | $2,800 |
| 9-5 Sedan AWD 2.8 L Automatic (S6) | 17 | 27 | 20 | $3,350 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.