1990 SAAB 9000
1 recalls, 8 complaints - 4 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.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Oct 21, 2010
Incident date: Oct 1, 2010
VEHICLE WILL OCCASIONALLY BE HARD TO START, WHEN DOES START IT MISSES UNTIL REVVED TO CLEAR UP. TUNE UPS ARE PERFORMED AT RECOMMENDED MILEAGE. MY CAR IS A 1990, FIRST YEAR FOR SAAB DIRECT IGNITION. REPLACED IGNITION CASSETTE LESS THAN 30,000 MILES AGO, STARTING TO GO OUT AGAIN. DURING MY OWNERSH... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Oct 11, 1999
Incident date: Oct 10, 1999
NO SUMMARY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 20, 1997
THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 24, 1997
Incident date: Jun 19, 1997
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES HARD AND THE LIGHT COMES ON, BUT IT HAS NOT AFFECTED THE BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE JUST YET. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 20, 1997
Incident date: Jun 17, 1997
THE ABS LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL GETS REALLY HARD WHEN IT DOES AND THE BRAKES DO OPERATE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 14, 1995
THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED TWO TIMES PURCHASE CAR NEW ONLY CAN DRIVE IN REVERSE . TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 1, 1995
Incident date: Dec 12, 1992
CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE GARAGE FROM UNDER THE HOOD FROM THE WIRING HARNESS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 1, 1995
Incident date: Dec 12, 1992
CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE GARAGE FROM UNDER THE HOOD FROM THE WIRING HARNESS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Fire
EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 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 | 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) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 2.3L 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, 1990 SAAB 9000
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| 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
01/950537
Jan 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ACC ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. *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
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26
Total Recalls
197
Total Complaints
5
Investigations
5
Reported Crashes
17
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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