NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: Control Unit/Module Problems

2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,538 miles

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2000 Saab 9-5 Owner Comments

problem #7

Feb 202007

9-5

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Just as others have reported: Dash lights came on: ABS, tcs off, warning triangle and brake. Check engine light came on after intermittent problem became permanent. Speedometer and odometer ceased to operate. Researched to discover a common problem with like vehicles (saabnet.com). Service technician confirmed that ABS ECU was inoperative and needed to be replaced. Arroway Saab dealer attempted to resolve issue with Saab usa to replace $3500 part. I would pay labor. Saab dealer refused to guarantee replacement of ABS computer would fix problem. Currently working with purchasing a used until for $900. Wish I had known about the rebuild option. This is a consistent problem which is 1) expensive and 2) potentially dangerous as it affects key safety features.

- Katonah, NY, USA

problem #6

Feb 152007

9-5 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30 miles
I own a 2000 Saab 9-5. I have found there to be an issue with the ABS control module. This issue is present and known on many discussion boards for the vehicle. I would like to know why the ABS control module on these vehicles have not been recalled" the problem causes the speedometer to shut off, the odometer to stop clocking miles, the ABS system to shutdown and the traction control system to shut off. This is a fairly serious issue that may result in injury or death. It is a very well known problem among 2000 Saab 9-5 owners. Thank you for your help. To reference one of many known instances of this Saab issue, please visit: www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php"T=73456.

- Havana, FL, USA

problem #5

Jun 212006

9-5 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,800 miles
Sudden multiple display of dash lights indicating failure of the anti lock braking system including disablement of the speedometer and odometer. This failure occurred less than one month after warranty period on car expired. Saab dealer requested $3000 to replace the ABS unit as a start, to find out why ABS system is disabled. Diagnostic checks (two independent shops) indicate no communication with ABS system computer so diagnostic of actual cause of failure impossible. I found out independently from private consumer group: www.saabnet.com, that this is common failure with Saab 95S that are several years old and that several independent companies can rebuild the ABS controller for less than $300. I removed the ABS electronic control module and sent it for rebuild. I am awaiting return of part for reinstallation.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #4

Apr 082006

9-5 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 89,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving my 2000 Saab 9-5 lpt, the warning lights come on and the speedometer goes to zero. The mechanic states that the ABS computer has failed due to a defect in the electronics.

- Park City, UT, USA

problem #3

Mar 272006

9-5 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 33,437 miles
While routine driving the ABS, check engine light, brake (indicating emergency brake being engaged) and tcs off will illuminate. The speedometer will go to zero. Upon inspection at the dealer, their words, not mine. Is that "your ABS control module is fried". once this was diagnosed, we were told that the car is safe to drive, if we do not need ABS or traction control (tcs off). The part is $2800. Now upon doing some research, this is a common problem for the manufacturer of the product, Bosch. Supposedly this has occurred quite frequently on Saab's, multiple GM and Ford vehicles as well. The most dangerous part of the issue is the car sometimes at usually the worse times it goes into limp home mode.

- Pleasantville, NY, USA

problem #2

Nov 092005

9-5 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,200 miles
While routine driving the ABS, check engine light, brake (indicating emergency brake being engaged) and tcs off will illuminate. The speedometer will go to zero. Upon inspection at the dealer, their words, not mine. Is that "your ABS control module is fried". once this was diagnosed, we were told that the car is safe to drive, if we do not need ABS or traction control (tcs off). The part is $2800. Now upon doing some research, this is a common problem for the manufacturer of the product, Bosch. Supposedly this has occurred quite frequently on Saab's, multiple GM and Ford vehicles as well as Audi's, and VW's. this problem comes and goes. It will come on and then after 10-15 min of driving will extinguish again.

- Germantown, TN, USA

problem #1

Sep 102005

9-5 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 83,300 miles
Following dash lights came on: ABS, tcs off, warning triangle and brake. Check engine light came on after intermittent problem became permanent. Speedometer and odometer ceased to operate. Researched to discover a common problem with like vehicles (saabnet.com). Service technician confirmed that ABS ECU was inoperative and needed to be replaced. Mike shaw Saab attempted to resolve issue with Saab usa to replace $2500 part. I would pay labor. Saab usa offered to pay half. I decided to repair myself. I removed the ABS module (a Bosch sub-part of the ABS ECU) and sent it to be re-built for $249. I rented a car for about $200 and paid $120+tax for the Saab service diagnosis. I re-installed the module, and the car is fine. It appears that these Bosch ABS modules are causing problems in many brands of vehicles. Searching ebay, I found there to be more instances of this than I could count.

- Highlands Ranch, CO, USA

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