Chevrolet Celebrity vs Saab 9-5
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Chevrolet Celebrity | Saab 9-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 267 | 662 |
| Model years covered | 1982–1992 | 1998–2011 |
| Worst model year | — | 2001 |
| Best model year | — | 2011 |
| Crashes reported | 15 | 13 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 23 |
| Injuries reported | 15 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.6% | 6.9% |
Chevrolet Celebrity by year
What breaks
Steering
45
16.9%
Engine & Cooling
43
16.1%
Electrical System
29
10.9%
Brakes
26
9.7%
Seat Belts
22
8.2%
Body & Structure
16
6.0%
Doors, Latches & Locks
15
5.6%
Tires
12
4.5%
Saab 9-5 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
306
46.2%
Engine & Cooling
76
11.5%
Airbags
61
9.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
52
7.9%
Brakes
36
5.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
16
2.4%
Lights
13
2.0%
Tires
13
2.0%