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1987 SAAB 900

2 recalls, 12 complaints

88V173000 Nov 1, 1988
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Defect Description
WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST SHARP EDGES UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND AGAINST A SUPPORT UNDER THE REAR SEAT (1988 MODELS ONLY).
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT; THE RESULTING HEATBUILDUP COULD CAUSE SMOKE OR A FIRE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
INSTALL RUBBER PROTECTIVE STRIPS TO SHARP EDGES AND COMPLETELY ENCASE WIRE HARNESS IN A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC TUBE.
70,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
87V013000 Feb 10, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE FUEL HOSE BETWEEN THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND THE INJECTOR FUEL RAIL MAY RUPTURE DUE TO STRESS.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE FUEL HOSE WITH NEW PREFORMED PLASTIC HOSE.
15,446 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

12 total complaints 2 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
TIRES:SIDEWALL3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR3
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR3
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
EQUIPMENT1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Sep 2, 2003
Incident date: Aug 27, 2003
MY 1987 SAAB 900 CAUGHTON FIRE WITH ME IN IT. I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST SAAB BUT I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT IT. I NEED HELP. THANK YOU.*AK
Fire
EQUIPMENT Sep 2, 2003
Incident date: Aug 27, 2003
MY 1987 SAAB 900 CAUGHTON FIRE WITH ME IN IT. I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST SAAB BUT I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT IT. I NEED HELP. THANK YOU.*AK
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Jan 17, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 2000
THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON FAILURE ON SAAB 900 CARS, WELL KNOWN TO DEALERS AND THE FACTORY AS WELL AS THE TSN BULLETIN BOARD WHICH HAS BEEN UP SINCE 1988. [WWW.SAABNET.COM] THE MANUFACTURER HAS MADE AVAILABLE A REINFORCED LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUT HAS REFUSED TO PAY FOR EITHER THE PART OR INSTALLA... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: Mar 17, 1995
REPLACED FOUR CONTINENTAL TIRES BECAUSE OF CRACKING ON THE SIDEWALL.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: Mar 17, 1995
HEAT SHIELD FAILED DUE TO CORROSION.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: Mar 17, 1995
INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR FAILED DUE TO A BRITTLE FRACTURE WITHIN THE SURFACE. *AK
TIRES:SIDEWALL Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: Mar 17, 1995
REPLACED FOUR CONTINENTAL TIRES BECAUSE OF CRACKING ON THE SIDEWALL.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: Mar 17, 1995
HEAT SHIELD FAILED DUE TO CORROSION.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: Mar 17, 1995
INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR FAILED DUE TO A BRITTLE FRACTURE WITHIN THE SURFACE. *AK
TIRES:SIDEWALL Oct 19, 1995
Incident date: Mar 12, 1995
FOUR CONTINENTAL TIRES CRACKED ON SIDE WALL.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Oct 19, 1995
Incident date: Mar 12, 1995
HEAT SHIELD UNDER CATALYTIC CONVERTER RUSTS, CAUSING SHIELD TO OVERHEAT.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR Oct 19, 1995
Incident date: Oct 1, 1994
DRIVER'S INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR CAME OFF IN DRIVER'S HAND DUE TO FATIGUED BALL SOCKET HOUSING. *SKD

EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 SAAB 900

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 20.0 18.0 Regular $3,450
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 20.0 18.0 Regular $3,450
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 20.0 18.0 Regular $3,450
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 24.0 20.0 Premium $3,850
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 24.0 20.0 Regular $3,100
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 24.0 21.0 Regular $2,950
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 24.0 21.0 Regular $2,950

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

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 (current) 2 12
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

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