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1986 SAAB 9000

2 recalls, 3 complaints - 3 TSBs

90V001000 Nov 2, 1990
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
ABRASION ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT CARD IN THE COMBINATION NEUTRAL SAFETY/BACKUP LAMP SWITCH OPERATED BY THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR MAY CAUSE RESIDUE TO COLLECT IN ELECTRICAL AREA ON THE CIRCUIT CARD.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITHSMOKE AND POSSIBLY A FIRE IN THE CENTER CONSOLE AREA.
Remedy
ADD AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT, INCLUDING A RELAY, TO THE BACKUP LAMP CIRCUIT TO REDUCE THE CURRENT THAT CAN FLOW THROUGH THE COMBINATION SWITCH.
24,379 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
86V143000 Oct 27, 1986
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Defect Description
THE WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BRACKET. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF A SHORT CIRCUIT DEVELOPS, IT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
AFFIX TWO RUBBER STRIPS TO THE VERTICAL EDGES OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BRACKET.
9,590 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints 2 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Oct 10, 1998
FRONT SEAT BACKS HAVE ALMOST AN INCH OF FREE-PLAY FRONT TO REAR. THIS FREE PLAY IS FELT ON STOPS, FLOPPING BACK TO FRONT, PARTICULARLY ON DOWNHILL STOPS. MAY CAUSE BACK INJURY AND ROAD DISTRACTION.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Mar 4, 1996
WHEN PUTTING A MATCH IN THE ASHTRAY THE MATCH CONTINUED TO BURN AND THE WHOLE DASH WENT UP IN FLAMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Aug 14, 1995
Incident date: Aug 3, 1994
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AND INOPERATIVE.THE FIRE BEGAN UNDER THE HOOD IT CAUSED AN EXPLOSION.THE CAR WAS STARTED BY ITSELF.(EA95-020). TT
Fire

EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 SAAB 9000

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 19.0 26.0 21.0 Regular $2,950

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

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

Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 SAAB 9000

3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
124100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH1
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
2482035 Nov 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BACKGROUD INFORMATION IN DIAGNOSING A DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINT OR THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP COMING ON. *YC
364 Feb 1, 1997
124100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH
RECALL 278 - OVERHEATING OF BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH- SAAB CARS USA, INC HAS NOTIFIED THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY MAY EXIST IN CERTAIN 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 AN
01/970731 Jan 1, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ADJUSTMENT OF BEARING TENSION. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, SAAB 9000

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

SQ98006 Opened: Apr 22, 1998 , Closed: May 8, 1998
SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1993
AUDIO SYSTEM FIRES
SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.
EA95020 Opened: Jun 30, 1995 , Closed: Jul 31, 1996
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1986
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRE
There is no summary currently available
PE95009 Opened: Feb 10, 1995 , Closed: Jun 30, 1995
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE88081 Opened: Jul 6, 1988 , Closed: Aug 25, 1988
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
WIRE HARNESS CHAFING
SUMMARY:===
PE86064 Opened: Jul 7, 1986 , Closed: Sep 9, 1986
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
SEAT TRACK/BELT FAILURE
ANALYSIS:A COMPLIANCE INFORMATION REQUEST (CIR) DATED MAY 30, 1986, HASBEEN SENT TO THE MANUFACTURER.NO RESPONSE HAS AS YET BEEN RECEIVED.THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION IS INTERESTED IN LEARNING WHETHER THEFAILURE DURING TEST REPRESENTS A DEFECT IN DESIGN, MATERIAL OR MANUFACTUREWHICH MANIFESTS... Read more

SAAB 9000 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SAAB 9000 across all model years (1986, 1998).

26 Total Recalls
197 Total Complaints
5 Investigations
5 Reported Crashes
17 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

SAAB 9000 - Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
1998 1 1 View
1997 1 8 View
1996 0 23 View
1995 0 10 View
1994 4 20 View
1993 5 34 View
1992 4 32 View
1991 1 11 View
1990 1 8 View
1989 3 24 View
1988 3 17 View
1987 1 5 View
1986 (current) 2 3

Other SAAB Models

Model Recalls Complaints
9-3 47 1,689 View
900 44 552 View
99 31 0 View
9-5 30 662 View
9-7X 16 237 View
9-2X 11 148 View
96 11 0 View
95 10 62 View