Saab 9-5 vs Honda Prologue
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 | Saab 9-5 | Honda Prologue |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 662 | 1,632 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2011 | 2024–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 2024 |
| Best model year | 2011 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 13 | 36 |
| Fires reported | 23 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 33 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.9% | 4.4% |
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%
Honda Prologue by year
What breaks
Steering
298
18.3%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
273
16.7%
Suspension
234
14.3%
Electrical System
194
11.9%
Other & Unspecified
186
11.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
181
11.1%
Brakes
67
4.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
45
2.8%