AI Damage2000 Saab Aero: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Saab Aero filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Tires 50% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel system 25% of all complaints
- Tires: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Within a year of buying four (4) new sets of these tires, three (3) of them have already failed. Noticeably, all the failures started out as a bulge in the sidewall. If these bulging went undetected they would have resulted in fatal blow out whiles driving.
My 2000 saab 9-5 aero wagon has a problem of occasionally not starting. You can tune the ignition switch and power comes on but the engine will not turn over. If you allow it to sit awhile, then it seems to start. I replaced the crankshaft sensor, but it still does this. I noticed there may have been recalls.
Saab 95 has bad di cassette unit that may cause fire (quote from dealer), and has caused stalling on other cars (quote from dealer). Software fix was available but no made available until after failure, and expensive repair
Three of the original michelin mxm noo6 tires on the vehicle have gone flat on separate occasions.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Aero has 8 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 4, below average.
What to check before buying
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Saab Aero?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: tires, electrical system, fuel system. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (25%), stalls while driving (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Saab Aero?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2000 Saab Aero from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2000 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.