1989 SAAB 900

2 recalls — 34 complaints

89V104000 Jun 27, 1989
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A REVERSE CURRENT MIGHT FLOW THROUGH A WIRE CABLE BETWEEN THE AIR RECIRCULATION SWITCH AND A MICROSWITCH.
Remedy: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL WIRE CABLE AND SECURE BY TAPE AROUND CABLE HARNESS.
6,000 vehicles affected
88V185000 Nov 28, 1988
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL FILTER MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION CONCERNING LEAKAGE CRITERIA DUE TO LOW TEMPERATURE DURING THE GLUING PROCESS.
Remedy: REPLACE FUEL FILTER.
1,586 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Mar 5, 2006
ALTERNATOR, CARBURETOR, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, DRAINING OF POWER ; NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO PINPOINT THE PROBLEM, THE AUTO HAS SAT NOW FOR TWO YEARS BECAUSE I WAS TIRED OF POURING MONEY INTO IT ONLY TO HAVE IT UNABLE TO REPAIRED PROPERLY. *JB
SEAT BELTS Feb 7, 2002
RIGHT SIDE PASSIVE SEATBELT SYSTEM FAILED MOTOR CAUSED SHOULDER BELT KEY TO GO BACK AND FORTH . DRIVER SIDE DID THE SAME. REPAIR TECH SAID THAT IT WAS A SHORT IN THE SYSTEM AND THAT IT WAS COMMOM WITH SAABS WITH THIS TYPE OF SAFETY BELTS. COST OF REPAIR WOULD BE $650 DID NOT REPAIR HAD TECH LOCK KEY IN A FIXED POSITION.*AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Aug 16, 2001
FAILED AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Oct 23, 2000
DRIVER'S SIDE CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE PARKING VEHICLE. REPLACED BOTH DRIVER- & PASSENGER-SIDE CONTROL ARMS AS PRECAUTION. MECHANIC HAS PART & SPECULATES DESIGN DEFECT; HAS ONE FROM ANOTHER SAAB HANGING ON WALL AS SOUVENIR! CONTACT PETER'S ZAAB SERVICE, 415.456.0540.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 19, 2000
ENGINE HEAD GASKET WENT, AND COST ABOUT 1600 CANADIAN. MANUFACTURER DECLINED ANY ASSISTANCE.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Mar 24, 2000
THE DEALER IN LITTLE ROCK, AR. INDICATED THAT THIS TYPE OF A PROBLEM IS COMMON BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. ANY PROBLEM THAT CAUSES THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THEIR VEHICLE IS NOT COMMON. HAD I BEEN TRAVELLING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS I WOULD HAVE LOST CONTROL AND MY FAMILY WOULD BE WONDERING WHAT HAPPEND. MAJOR SUSPENSION PARTS, SUCH AS THE FRONT LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM, SHOULD NOT BREAK. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 3, 1999
TIMING CHAIN FAILED DURING NORMAL OPERATION AT 35 MPH CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL AND $2400 IN ENGINE VALVE DAMAGE. TIMING CHAIN IS NOT SPECIFICED AS A NORMAL REPLACEMENT ITEM.
SEAT BELTS Apr 21, 1999
COMPUTER BOX THAT CONTROLS MOTORBELTS FAILED. (MS)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY Jan 10, 1999
FAULTY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. ALSO, STARTER JAMMED INTO PLACE, BURNED STARTER UP.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Jan 10, 1999
FAULTY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. ALSO, STARTER JAMMED INTO PLACE, BURNED STARTER UP.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Feb 5, 1998
CASING AROUND TRANSMISSION CRACKED, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK OUT ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE FIRE.
Fire
SEAT BELTS Feb 4, 1998
THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S MOTORIZED SHOULDER SEATBELTS WOULD NOT RETRACT, RESULTING IN BOTH SHOULDER BELTS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. WILL NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM May 1, 1997
VEHICLE PARKED IN GARAGE , GOT IN CAR STARTED TO BACK UP AND THE BODY FELL ON THE WHEEL WELL. LOWER CONTROL ARM HAD FRACTURED FROM THE FRAME. THE WELD WAS THE ACTUAL FRACTURE POINT. *AK
SEATS Mar 25, 1997
WHILE IDLING DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION ADJUSTMENT LATCH MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSED SEAT TO GO BACKWARDS, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS Nov 14, 1996
MOTORIZED SEAT BELT WILL NOT STOP, CONTINUES TO SLIDE UP/DOWN TRACK.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Nov 5, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, LOWER ARM BROKE, CAUSED VEHICLE TO LURCH TO ONE SIDE, VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE; SPEED 5 MPH; FEW MINUTES BEFORE, WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, NO ACCIDENT. *AK
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Oct 2, 1996
FUEL PUMP FAILED, ALSO REPLACED ALTERNATOR, A/C COMPRESSOR/BACK UP LIGHTS/SUBROOF CABLES.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS Oct 2, 1996
FUEL PUMP FAILED, ALSO REPLACED ALTERNATOR, A/C COMPRESSOR/BACK UP LIGHTS/SUBROOF CABLES.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Oct 2, 1996
FUEL PUMP FAILED, ALSO REPLACED ALTERNATOR, A/C COMPRESSOR/BACK UP LIGHTS/SUBROOF CABLES.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Oct 2, 1996
FUEL PUMP FAILED, ALSO REPLACED ALTERNATOR, A/C COMPRESSOR/BACK UP LIGHTS/SUBROOF CABLES.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Jul 22, 1996
WINDOW LIFT FAILED. *SD
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Jul 22, 1996
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Jul 11, 1996
WIRING HARNESS UNDER DASH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *DH
Fire
SEAT BELTS Apr 25, 1996
DRIVERS MOTORBELT STUCK IN CENTER OF TRACK, PASSENGERS MOTORBELT FAILED. *DSH
SEATS Mar 7, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION ADJUSTMENT LATCH MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSED SEAT TO GO BACKWARDS, RESULT ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Feb 22, 1996
REPLACED RIGHT DOOR LOCK.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Feb 22, 1996
REPLACED TRANSMISSION.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Feb 22, 1996
THERMOSTAT FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE. *AK
Fire
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Feb 22, 1996
REPLACED RIGHT DOOR LOCK.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Feb 22, 1996
REPLACED RADIO ANTENNA.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE Oct 26, 1995
SEALING COLLAR/INNER DRIVE/DRIVE MOUNTS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Oct 26, 1995
WATER PUMP FAILURE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Oct 26, 1995
FUEL PUMP FAILURE.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Jul 25, 1995
IN 1990 VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN PASSENAGER COMPARTMENT, POSSIBLE DUE TO DEFAULT IN HEATING SYSTEM. TT
Fire