1978 SAAB 900

0 recalls — 0 complaints

No recalls found for this vehicle.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — SAAB 900

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE01018 Opened: May 24, 2001 — Closed: Aug 9, 2001
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1998
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
ALLEGED THAT THE PASSENGER-SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY WITHOUT A FRONTAL CRASH.
DP00008 Opened: Sep 25, 2000 — Closed: Nov 19, 2001
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1994
DEFECTIVE WATER PUMP PULLEY
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SQ98022 Opened: Oct 29, 1998 — Closed: Nov 4, 1998
SQ — Closed — Model Year: 1999
STOP SALE NOTICE
SAAB ISSUED A TSB ANNOUNCING A RETAIL DELIVERY STOP ON ALL 1999 SAAB'S.THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BROADCAST ADVISED THE DEALER TO CHANGE THE BANJO BOLT ON THE POWER STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY
SQ98023 Opened: Oct 29, 1998 — Closed: Nov 24, 1998
SQ — Closed — Model Year: 1998
STOP SALE NOTICE
SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.
SQ98018 Opened: Oct 9, 1998 — Closed: Oct 27, 1998
SQ — Closed — Model Year: 1994
NEW WHEEL BOLTS
saab issued a tsb informing dealers about a new wheel mounting bolt.If the issue is loosening of the lug nut, this could lead to bolt fatigue and the potential for a wheel separation.
EA94011 Opened: Feb 28, 1994 — Closed: Feb 28, 1995
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1990
FUEL PUMP FAILS/TANK LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
PE93102 Opened: Dec 8, 1993 — Closed: Apr 21, 1994
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1988
SEAT BACK RECLINER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE93087 Opened: Oct 5, 1993 — Closed: Feb 28, 1994
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1990
FUEL PUMP FAILS/TANK LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
PE89008 Opened: Oct 21, 1988 — Closed: Jan 26, 1989
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1988
BATTERY CABLE GROUNDING
There is no summary currently available
EA87024 Opened: Sep 28, 1987 — Closed: Jan 7, 1988
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1984
FIRES
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DP87018 Opened: May 29, 1987 — Closed: Oct 7, 1987
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1984
SAAB 900 FIRES
SAAB 900 FIRES
DP82009 Opened: May 20, 1982 — Closed: Dec 6, 1982
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1978
BURNED OUT TRANSMISSION DUE TO OIL LEAK
BURNED OUT TRANSMISSION DUE TO OIL LEAK IN REAR DIFFERENTIAL

SAAB 900 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SAAB 900 across all model years (1979–1998).

44 Total Recalls
552 Total Complaints
12 Investigations
32 Reported Crashes
29 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

SAAB 900 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2000 0 1 View
1999 0 4 View
1998 3 26 View
1997 3 27 View
1996 3 78 View
1995 7 159 View
1994 8 88 View
1993 0 8 View
1992 0 25 View
1991 0 15 View
1990 0 21 View
1989 2 34 View
1988 2 18 View
1987 2 12 View
1986 2 18 View
1985 1 5 View
1984 1 4 View
1983 1 2 View
1982 1 1 View
1981 2 1 View
1980 2 0 View
1979 4 2 View

Other SAAB Models

Model Recalls Complaints
9-3 47 1,689 View
99 31 0 View
9-5 30 662 View
9000 26 197 View
9-7X 16 237 View
9-2X 11 148 View
96 11 0 View
95 10 62 View