1989 SAAB 9000
3 recalls, 24 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.
89V191000 Nov 6, 1989
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE ROUTING OF THE THROTTLE KICKDOWN CABLE COULD ALLOW CHAFING TO OCCUR BETWEEN THE CABLE AND ANY ONE OF THREE STEEL BRAKE FLUID LINES NEAR THE VALVE BLOCK OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE UNIT.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE; THUS, THE BRAKECIRCUIT SUPPLIED BY THAT LINE WOULD BECOME INOPERATIVE AND RESULT IN DECREASEDBRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
CHANGE CABLE ROUTING AND INSTALL NEW ATTACHMENT BRACKET TO PREVENT CHAFING.
88V185000 Nov 28, 1988
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
FUEL FILTER MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION CONCERNING LEAKAGE CRITERIA DUE TO LOW TEMPERATURE DURING THE GLUING PROCESS.
Consequence
FUEL FILTER MAY LEAK CREATING A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
REPLACE FUEL FILTER.
Complaint Statistics
24 total complaints
2 crashes 3 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1999
SAAB CUSTOMER ASSIST CTR DECLINED ALL FORM OF ASSISTANCE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1999
SAAB CUSTOMER ASSIST CTR DECLINED ALL FORM OF ASSISTANCE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1999
SAAB CUSTOMER ASSIST CTR DECLINED ALL FORM OF ASSISTANCE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1999
SAAB CUSTOMER ASSIST CTR DECLINED ALL FORM OF ASSISTANCE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Jul 29, 1999
Incident date: Jul 27, 1999
WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, AS SOON AS THE CAR WAS PUT IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF. THE VEHICLE HIT OTHER CARS. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Sep 10, 1998
Incident date: Aug 20, 1998
COOLING FAN RELAY BURNED OUT MELTING THE RELAY FUSE BOX LOCATED UNDER THE HOOD.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 9, 1998
Incident date: Dec 10, 1997
ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURERS STANDARD EQUIPMENT, DRIVER SIDE AIG BAG SHOULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED, HOWEVER IT'S NOT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Aug 5, 1997
VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING AND CAN SOMETIME BE RESTARTED WITH A BATTERY BOOST.
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: Jul 5, 1995
TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: Jul 5, 1995
LEFT SIDE OF MOTOR MOUNT REPLACED DUE TO NOISE. *SD
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: Jul 5, 1995
BACK UP LIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATED/REPAIRED PRIOR TO RECALL.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: Jul 5, 1995
NOISE WHEN OPENING LEFT FRONT DOOR. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: Jul 5, 1995
STARTER WILL NOT START WHEN VEHICLE IS HOT. *SD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: Jul 5, 1995
THROTTLE CABLE REPAIRED PRIOR TO RECALL. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: Jul 5, 1995
VEHICLE STALLING DUE TO BATTERY DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Jun 17, 1996
Incident date: Jun 5, 1989
VEHICLE ENGINE OVERHEATS AND THE STARTER WILL NOT START. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 6, 1995
SAW SMOKE, POPPED HOOD ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. TT
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 25, 1995
Incident date: Jun 28, 1995
THE VEHICLE BURNED AND WAS TOTALLED. TT
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 18, 1995
Incident date: Jul 12, 1994
THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CAUSED THE IGNITION TO ALMOST GO OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Jun 9, 1995
Incident date: Jun 5, 1995
AFTER DRIVEN/PARKED 30 MINS., VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND FIRE STARTED IN AREA OF TAIL LIGHTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
May 25, 1995
Incident date: Apr 17, 1995
INTERMITTENT STALLING.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 25, 1995
Incident date: Apr 17, 1995
TRANSMISSION FAILS TO GO INTO GEAR, PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM STARTING. *AW
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Mar 27, 1995
Incident date: Nov 23, 1994
THE FUSE BOX IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT MELT THE CANDY THAT WAS IN THE BOX SMELL THE SMOKE IN CAR. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 6, 1995
Incident date: Sep 5, 1994
ABS: BRAKES HAVE GONE OUT 2 TIMES WITHOUT WARNING; PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR WITH NO BRAKING EFFECT; NO WARNING; EXTENDED STOPPING; 45 MPH. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1989 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) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
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, 1989 SAAB 9000
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 124100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
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
AUDIO SYSTEM FIRES
SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.
EA95020
Opened: Jun 30, 1995 , Closed: Jul 31, 1996
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRE
There is no summary currently available
PE95009
Opened: Feb 10, 1995 , Closed: Jun 30, 1995
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE88081
Opened: Jul 6, 1988 , Closed: Aug 25, 1988
WIRE HARNESS CHAFING
SUMMARY:===
PE86064
Opened: Jul 7, 1986 , Closed: Sep 9, 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
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