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1987 SAAB 9000

1 recalls, 5 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.

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE:BODY2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY1
STRUCTURE:BODY Feb 9, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 1999
REAR WHEEL WELLS RUSTED FROM INSIDE, CAUSING THEM TO CRACK.FROM INSIDE OUT, OFFERING NO SUPPORT FOR REAR AXLE WHICH WAS REAL CLOSE TO FALLIN GLOOSE FROM CAR. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY May 27, 1997
Incident date: Feb 21, 1997
TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, CAUSING FRONT AXLE TO SNAP.
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 22, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1996
LARGE CRACKS IN THE REAR WHEEL WELLS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 5, 1996
Incident date: Dec 31, 1995
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE CALL MANUFACTURER SAID CAR WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL CONSUMER HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF RECALL PURCHASE CAR NEW . TT *JB
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Apr 13, 1995
VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHEN ENGINE WAS COLD AND OPERATING AT LOW SPEEDS. *SKD

EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 SAAB 9000

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 16.0 22.0 18.0 Regular $3,450
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 24.0 19.0 Regular $3,300
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 26.0 21.0 Regular $2,950
2.0L 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 20.0 Regular $3,100

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, 1987 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 (current) 1 5
1986 2 3 View

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99 31 0 View
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9-7X 16 237 View
9-2X 11 148 View
96 11 0 View
95 10 62 View