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1998 SAAB 9000

1 recalls, 1 complaints - 9 TSBs

98V139000 Jun 23, 1998
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Consequence
THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT PROPERLY UNDERSTAND THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND THE NEED TO USE SEAT BELTS.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ALERT LABEL TO BE INSTALLED ON THE VISIBLE SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
39,313 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Sep 28, 1998
Incident date: Jul 29, 1997
CONTROL ARM HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS PROBLEM WAS A PART OF A RECALL BUT THE OWNER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED.

EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 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) 16.0 24.0 18.0 Regular $3,450
2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 25.0 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, 1998 SAAB 9000

9 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST1
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY1
100000 POWER TRAIN1
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE1
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS1
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)1
Recalls Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
130089009 Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
2482035 Nov 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BACKGROUD INFORMATION IN DIAGNOSING A DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINT OR THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP COMING ON. *YC
8502006 Aug 1, 1998
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION ON AFFIXING AIRBAG LABEL. *TT
8121983 May 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONDITIONS WITH FRONT ROOF CONSOLE RATTLING ON CARS WITH SUNROOF. *YC
4711936 Apr 1, 1998
100000 POWER TRAIN
VEHICLES SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING. *YC
8011939 Apr 1, 1998
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CONDITION WITH HOOD ( BONNET ) WILL NOT OPEN. *YC
8521864 Mar 1, 1998
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
EXPERIENCING A RATTLE / PLAY NOISE FROM THE ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS. *YC
200 Sep 30, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BROADCAST ON SETTING DTC P0300 ON SOME MODELS. *TT

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 (current) 1 1
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 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