1993 SAAB 9000

5 recalls, 34 complaints - 8 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MOISTURE CAN ENTER THE AIR BAG INFLATABLE RESTRAINT ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AND CAUSE CORROSION ON PORTIONS OF THE ECM PRINTER CIRCUIT BOARDS.

Consequence

THIS CORROSION CAN POSSIBLY CREATE OPEN CONNECTIONS IN CIRCUITS WHICH CONTROL THE RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT, POSSIBLY CAUSING INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE EXTERIOR OF THE ECM. IF THERE IS NO INDICATION OF MOISTURE, A COVER WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE ECM. IF THERE IS INDICATION OF MOISTURE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ECM AND INSTALL A COVER OVER THE NEW ECM.

26,116 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Defect Description

MOISTURE CAN FOLLOW THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS AND ENTER THE PRESSURE SWITCH CONNECTOR CAUSING CORROSION AND MALFUNCTION OF THE SWITCH.

Consequence

THE CORROSION CAUSES A DETERIORATION OF THE ELECTRICALSWITCH CONNECTION AND CAN RESULT IN FALSE ILLUMINATION OF ABS AND/OR THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS AND/OR THE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE BECAUSE OF NO HYDRAULIC PUMPOPERATION. LOSS OF POWER ASSIST INCREASES THE DRIVER'S BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT REQUIRED FOR S... Read more

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE ABS PRESSURE SWITCH TERMINALS FOR CORROSION AND INSTALL A SHRINK HOSE TO THE WIRING HARNESS TO AVOID MOISTURE ENTERING THE CONNECTION. PRESSURE SWITCHES WITH CORRODED CONNECTORS WILL BE REPLACED.

12,091 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Defect Description

DURING LOW ENERGY FRONTAL IMPACT COLLISIONS, THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER CAN CONTACT THE METAL TUBING PORTION OF THE COOLER HOSE ASSEMBLY; AND/OR THE HOSE ASSEMBLY CAN BREAK AND LEAK OIL ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR THE TURBOCHARGER.

Consequence

OIL LEAKING ON THESE HOT ENGINE SURFACES CAN IGNITE AND CAUSE A VEHICULAR FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER WHICH WILL PROTECT THE COOLER AND HOSES FROM OTHER STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS IN LOW ENERGY FRONT IMPACTS.

12,040 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Defect Description

A NUMBER OF BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES HAVE AN OVAL-SHAPED PISTON WHICH CAN GET STUCK UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. OTHER SWITCHES WERE MOUNTED SO THAT BOTH LOCKING TABS ARE NOT COMPLETELY ENGAGED IN THE MOUNTING BRACKET. IF ONE SIDE IS NOT ENGAGED, THE SWITCH IS MISALIGNED WITH THE PEDAL MECHANISM AND CAN BI... Read more

Consequence

THIS RESULTS IN EITHER THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINING ON CONSTANTLY OR THE BRAKE LIGHTS NOT ILLUMINATING WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THIS RESULTS IN INACCURATE SIGNALS OF BRAKE OPERATION TO OTHER VEHICLE OPERATORS, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES. FOR VEHICLES WITH THE OVAL-SHAPED PISTON AND FOR VEHICLES WITH MISALIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED.

9,747 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

THE FUEL FILLER AND TANK VENTILATION HOSES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS UNDER THE SECURING HOSE CLAMPS, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKS MAY RESULT IN A FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCEIS PRESENT.

Remedy

THE FUEL FILLER AND FUEL VENTILATION HOSES WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW HOSES. THE FIVE SECURING HOSE CLAMPS WILL BE REPLACED BY A NEW TYPE WITH A SHIELD THAT PREVENTS DAMAGE TO THE HOSE WHEN TIGHTENED.

5,824 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

34 total complaints 1 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)	6
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE	2
WHEELS	2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY	2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	1
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM	1

Incident date: Jul 1, 2005

WE FIXED THE CAR THE FIRST TIME THE FUEL WAS LEAKING, AND IT WAS A BIG SPRAY IN THE TRUNK, AFTER THAT WE HAD TROUBLE WITH TURNING IT ON AND IT STAYING ON. NOW THE CAR ABOUT NOVEMBER '05 IT STARTED SMELLING LIKE GAS AGAIN. IT IS NOW MAY 9 2006 AND WE TOOK IT TO GET A DIAGNOSTICS TEST IN MARCH '06 AN... Read more

Incident date: Jul 27, 2003

WHILE DRIVING BRAKE LIGHT AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE LOST BRAKING OPERATION. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE BRAKE MOTOR WAS REPLACED. *AK

Incident date: Mar 19, 2004

DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOUR TIMES. *AK

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO RELEASE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER HAVING TO BE CUT OUT. *JB

Incident date: Oct 10, 2002

THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM CUTS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, THE PEDEL FORCEFUL COMES UP, CAR SLOWS - COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER - AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE TILL FOOT IS LIFTED OF ACCELERATOR AND DEPRESSED AGAIN. PEDAL IS NOW HARD TO DEPRESS AND POWER LOSS IS SIGNIFCANT FROM NORMAL. VERY ENJOYABLE WHEN ACCE... Read more

NHTSA RECALL 99V109000, AIR BAG MODULE, WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND AT TIMES THE LIGHT STAYED ON WHICH CAUSED THE BATTERY TO FAIL. *AK *JB

WHILE DRIVING OR STARTING VEHICLE AND WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE WILL STALL, CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUTDOWN, AND VEHICLE TO BECAME INOPERATIVE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. MECHANIC HAS SERVICED VEHICLE TWICE; CURRENTLY, IT IS GOING ON THE 3RD TIME, AND HAS NOT REMEDIED THE PROBLEM.*AK THIS VEHICLE HAS HA... Read more

Incident date: Aug 17, 1998

THE TRACTION CONTROL KICKS IN WITHOUT NEED WHEN THERE ARE NO SLICK SPOTS ON THE ROAD OR SOME TIMES A BUMP, IT ALSO ACTIVATES AT HIGH SPEEDS.*ET

Incident date: Aug 17, 1998

THE TRACTION CONTROL KICKS IN WITHOUT NEED WHEN THERE ARE NO SLICK SPOTS ON THE ROAD OR SOME TIMES A BUMP, IT ALSO ACTIVATES AT HIGH SPEEDS.*ET

Incident date: Jun 26, 2001

FUEL TANK IS LEAKING FUEL. VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND DETERMINED THAT TANK HAS CRACKED UNDER THE BELTS.*AK DEALER REPLACED THE TANK AND VALVE. *SLC

Incident date: Dec 26, 2000

3 OF 4 TIRES EXHIBITED TIRE BELT BUNCHING OR SHIFTING, RESULTING IN ROUGH RIDE AND FADE OR CHANGE IN FEEL OF STEARING. THE DEALERSHIP COVERED THE TIRES UNDER WARRANTY ONLY AFTER A GREAT DEAL OF PREASURE BY ME AND MY THWARTING THEIR CONFRONTATIONAL TACTICS. *AK (TIRESIZE: P205/60R15)( DOT NUMBER: T... Read more

Incident date: Aug 12, 2000

NO WARNING LIGHTS OR BACK UP SYSTEMS CAME INTO PLAY!

Incident date: Nov 22, 1999

WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE. APPEARED TO HAVE SHEARED IN TWO PARTS. PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IF NEEDED. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Incident date: Sep 15, 1993

ONE WHEEL WAS ORIGINALLY REPLACED AT 20000 MILES BY DEALER. IT WAS NOT ROUND. SRS (RESTRAINT SYSTEM) WAS RECALLED AND WORKED ON IN AUGUST OF 1999, BUT HAS FAILED ALREADY (SEPTEMBER OF 1999).

Incident date: Sep 15, 1993

ONE WHEEL WAS ORIGINALLY REPLACED AT 20000 MILES BY DEALER. IT WAS NOT ROUND. SRS (RESTRAINT SYSTEM) WAS RECALLED AND WORKED ON IN AUGUST OF 1999, BUT HAS FAILED ALREADY (SEPTEMBER OF 1999).

THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON DUE TO THE FRONT SENSORS GOING BAD. DLR REPLACED THE FRONT SENSORS AND RESET AIRBAG LIGHT. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. MJS

Incident date: Jun 29, 1999

WIRING HARNESS WITH AIRBAG SYSTEM AND SEATBELT IS INOPERATIVE WHICH WON'T PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Incident date: Apr 30, 1999

CASTING PLUG ON WATER PUMP FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE.

SEAT BELT BUCKLE WOULD NOT UNLATCH OR RELEASE, TRAPPING THE OCCUPANT IN THE SEAT. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Incident date: Dec 12, 1998

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, WHILE GOING OVER A BRIDGE VEHICLE DIED OUT AND LOST POWER. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP THREE TIMES FOR REPAIR WORK, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Incident date: Dec 1, 1998

THE TRACATION CONTROL GOES ON AND OFF UNRELATED TO ANY ROAD CONDITIONS. THE ENGINE CANNOT BE ADEQUATELY CONTROLLED NOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION IS SMOOTH ENOUGH FOR MAINTAINING CONTROL OF THE ROAD. IT IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN, WHICH IT ALMOST DID SEVERAL TIMES.

Crash

Incident date: Apr 14, 1997

FIRST TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 29,000; SECOND TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 66,000; AND THIRD TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED AT 98,000. MOST RECENT INCIDENT LEFT ME UNABLE TO ACCELERATE IN TRAFFIC AS TRANSMISSION WAS UNABLE TO DOWNSHIFT FROM 3RD GEAR. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF OTHERS HAVE HAD SIMILAR SCARY ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 29, 1998

RECALL 94V029000, FUEL SYSTEM. MANUFACTURER STATES THAT THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF THE RECALL OR THE WORK WAS ALREADY DONE. DEALER. ALSO INDICATES THAT THE PROBLEM WAS TAKEN CARE. SOMEONE DID THE WORK AND DID NOT REPORT IT. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, AND IS CHARGING THE CONSUMER TO REMEDY TH... Read more

Incident date: Mar 27, 1998

ENGINE FIRE.

Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Oct 18, 1997

CHECK VALVE FROM FUEL PUMP IS CRACKING, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK UNDER PRESSURE ABOVE THE FUEL TANK. *AK

Incident date: Mar 23, 1997

DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK: THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE .SEAT CONSTANTLY FALLS BACKWARD. WHEN SEAT FALLS BACKWARDS THE KNOB ON THE SIDE OF THE SEAT SPINS. HAD DEALER LOOK AT IT, BUT THEY COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Incident date: Jun 1, 1996

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN VEHICLE COMPLETELY.ALL POWER WAS LOST. *AK

Incident date: May 3, 1996

WHILE DRIVING, CLUTCH PEDAL STUCK/DID NOT DISENGAGE; VEHICLE KEPT GOING FORWARD, KILLED ENGINE BY APPLYING EMERGENCY BRAKES/FOOT BRAKE; NO WARNING, NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT, ALSO REPLACED WORN/CRACKED ENGINE BELT. *AK

Incident date: May 3, 1996

Incident date: Apr 3, 1996

ONE OF THE GEARS BROKE IN THE DIFFERENTIAL, CAUSING LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO LOCK AND STEERING TO BECAME UNSTABLE. OWNER HAS DEFECTIVE PARTS. *AK

Incident date: Apr 3, 1996

ONE OF THE GEARS BROKE IN THE DIFFERENTIAL, CAUSING LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO LOCK AND STEERING TO BECAME UNSTABLE. OWNER HAS DEFECTIVE PARTS. *AK

Incident date: Apr 3, 1996

ONE OF THE GEARS BROKE IN THE DIFFERENTIAL, CAUSING LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO LOCK AND STEERING TO BECAME UNSTABLE. OWNER HAS DEFECTIVE PARTS. *AK

Incident date: Jun 2, 1996

THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILS AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN AT 30 TO 40MPH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Incident date: Sep 18, 1995

AIR GOT INTO THE BRAKE LINE WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES NOT TO OPERATE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

EPA Fuel Economy, 1993 SAAB 9000

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	15.0	23.0	18.0	Regular	$3,450
2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	16.0	22.0	18.0	Regular	$3,450
2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	17.0	24.0	19.0	Regular	$3,300
2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	17.0	25.0	20.0	Regular	$3,100
2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	17.0	26.0	21.0	Premium	$3,650

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, 1993 SAAB 9000

8 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	2
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE	1
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER	1
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING	1
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	1
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

COMPLAINT OF NO START, STALLING OR POOR DRIVEABILITY WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND TRACTION CONTROL. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

BACKGROUD INFORMATION IN DIAGNOSING A DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINT OR THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP COMING ON. *YC

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

NEW METHOD OF PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT. *JD

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

ADJUSTMENT OF BEARING TENSION. *TW

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

REPLACEMENT OF A/C HOSE. *SD

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

CORRECTING COMPLAINTS OF POOR DEFOGGING ON REAR WINDOW. *TW

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

ACC ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. *TW

061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

IMPROVED CONNECTION (MARMON TYPE) BETWEEN THE TURBO CHARGER OUTLET AND AND THE INLET PIPE GOING INTO THE CHARGE AIR COOLER. *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.

SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1993

AUDIO SYSTEM FIRES

SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1986

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRES

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988

WIRE HARNESS CHAFING

SUMMARY:===

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 (current)	5	34
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	2	3	View

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

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1993 SAAB 9000

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Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 1993 SAAB 9000

Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 SAAB 9000

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, SAAB 9000

SAAB 9000 - All Years Overview

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