1992 SAAB 900
0 recalls, 25 complaints - 1 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
25 total complaints
2 crashes 1 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
TIRES
Nov 2, 2011
Incident date: Oct 22, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 SAAB 900. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR ASSURANCE TIRES SIZE 195-60-R15, THE DOT NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBERS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STAY IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 3, 2005
Incident date: Jan 3, 2005
SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH BAD GAS TANK ON SAAB 900, REPLACED 5 TANKS IN THE PAST 2 1/2 YEARS. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS BACK AT THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE GAS TANK REPLACED FOR THE 6TH TIME. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jan 31, 2005
Incident date: Oct 22, 2002
ORIGINAL GAS TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED ON OCTOBER 22, 2002. SINCE THEN CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE GAS TANK 5 MORE TIMES.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 30, 1999
THE LOWER "A" ARM OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS CRACKS IN IT. FRACTURE OF THE "A" ARM WOULD RESULT IN THE WHEEL TURNING AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE HEAD GASKET LEAKS AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER LEAKS IN THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION SEALS.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Dec 30, 1999
THE LOWER "A" ARM OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS CRACKS IN IT. FRACTURE OF THE "A" ARM WOULD RESULT IN THE WHEEL TURNING AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE HEAD GASKET LEAKS AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER LEAKS IN THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION SEALS.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 12, 1999
VEHICLE DOES NOT CHANGE GEARS PROPERLY. DEALER HAS REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION FIVE TIMES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 1, 1999
Incident date: Aug 7, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED DUE TO CROSS BAR BEAM STRIKING SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. ACCORDING TO DEALER, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED CORRECTLY, BUT THE OWNER BELIEVES THAT THE SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE. *ML
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 11, 1999
Incident date: Aug 7, 1999
WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED DRIVER TO CRASH. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAUSED INJURIES TO DRIVER'S ARMS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 6, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 29, 1999
AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 3, 1999
Incident date: May 16, 1999
NO SUMMARY INCLUDED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Jun 2, 1999
TWICE, AFTER GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH, THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON. BROUGHT IT TO DEALER WHO RESET IT, STATING THAT MOISTURE HAD GOTTEN INTO THE HARNESS SOMEWHERE. AFTER READING ABOUT THE RECALL FOR 92-94 9000 MODELS WITH A SIMILAR PROBLEM, I CALLED SAAB. SAAB TOLD ME I COULD HAVE THIS LOOKED AT OR FIXED ... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Oct 7, 1998
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE MAKING A LEFT TURN HIT THE CONSUMER ON HER LEFT FRONT SIDE, CAUSING THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY, AND CONSUMER'S SHIRT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE, BUT CONSUMER SUSTAINED SECOND DEGREE BURNS. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME OUT,... Read more
Crash
Fire
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 9, 1999
LACK OF HEAT IN THE VEHICLE DUE TO FAILURE IN MANUFACTURE WITH THE LACK OF A HOLE HAVING BEEN DRILLED IN THE BLOCK WHERE IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE AND WHICH PREVENTED PROPER AND SUSTAINED HEATING.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Feb 5, 1999
HEADLIGHT LENSES BECAME CLOUDY RESULTING IN DIMINISHED VISIBILITY.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 5, 1999
HEADLINER IN THE REAR OF VEHICLE COLLAPSED CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 11, 1998
LACK OF HEAT, TOOK ENGINE BLOCK APART SO IT COULD BE CLEANED UP, BECAUSE SUSPECTED VAPOR LOCK, DISCOVERED FAILURE IN MANUFACTURE WITH THE LACK OF CERTAIN HOLE HAVING BEEN DRILLED IN THE BLOCK WHERE SUPPOSED TO BE, WHICH PREVENTED PROPER AND SUSTAINED HEATING.
TIRES
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Nov 4, 1995
PIRELLI TIRES REPLACED DUE TO IRREGULAR WEAR/VIBRATION.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 20, 1997
Incident date: Mar 11, 1997
WHILE DRIVING THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. ONCE THE AIR BAG WAS DEPLOYED, IT LET OUT A BLACK SMOKE WHICH FILLED ENTIRE VEHICLE. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 14, 1996
FLOOR MATS W/SAAB LOGO WILL BUNCH UP INTERFERING WITH ACCELERATION. DEALER SAYS MATS ARE AFTER MARKET. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAIL. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 16, 1995
Incident date: May 12, 1995
OIL PAN CRACKED AT DRAINPLUG, RESULTING IN AN OIL LEAK. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jul 25, 1995
Incident date: Jul 24, 1994
THE TRANSMISSION IS STANDARD AND IS SOMETIMES HARD TO GET IT INTO REVERSE AND SOMETIMES INTO 1ST GEAR. IT IS IS A 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Jun 22, 1995
WIRES LAYING ON AIR CONDITIONING BELT CUTTING INTO WIRING HARNESS. TT
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Jun 22, 1995
WIRES LAYING ON AIR CONDITIONING BELT CUTTING INTO WIRING HARNESS. TT
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Apr 28, 1995
Incident date: Mar 4, 1995
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE FAILED, VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN AN INCLINE. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 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 | 21.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.1L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 21.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 2.1L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 SAAB 900
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | 1 |
234
Sep 2, 1997
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
INFORMATION ON INSTALLING LARGER FUEL SYSTEM NON-RETURN VALVES. *TT
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
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
DEFECTIVE WATER PUMP PULLEY
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SQ98022
Opened: Oct 29, 1998 , Closed: Nov 4, 1998
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
STOP SALE NOTICE
SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.
SQ98018
Opened: Oct 9, 1998 , Closed: Oct 27, 1998
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
FUEL PUMP FAILS/TANK LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
PE93102
Opened: Dec 8, 1993 , Closed: Apr 21, 1994
SEAT BACK RECLINER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE93087
Opened: Oct 5, 1993 , Closed: Feb 28, 1994
FUEL PUMP FAILS/TANK LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
PE89008
Opened: Oct 21, 1988 , Closed: Jan 26, 1989
BATTERY CABLE GROUNDING
There is no summary currently available
EA87024
Opened: Sep 28, 1987 , Closed: Jan 7, 1988
FIRES
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DP87018
Opened: May 29, 1987 , Closed: Oct 7, 1987
SAAB 900 FIRES
SAAB 900 FIRES
DP82009
Opened: May 20, 1982 , Closed: Dec 6, 1982
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 (current) | 0 | 25 | |
| 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 |