CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Saab 900 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 3 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (5 reports).
1989 Saab 900 recalls
Most common 1989 Saab 900 problems
Problem areas named in the 22 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
What owners report
ALTERNATOR, CARBURETOR, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, DRAINING OF POWER ; NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO PINPOINT THE PROBLEM, THE AUTO HAS SAT NOW FOR TWO YEARS BECAUSE I WAS TIRED OF POURING MONEY INTO IT ONLY TO HAVE IT UNABLE TO REPAIRED PROPERLY. *JB
RIGHT SIDE PASSIVE SEATBELT SYSTEM FAILED MOTOR CAUSED SHOULDER BELT KEY TO GO BACK AND FORTH . DRIVER SIDE DID THE SAME. REPAIR TECH SAID THAT IT WAS A SHORT IN THE SYSTEM AND THAT IT WAS COMMOM WITH SAABS WITH THIS TYPE OF SAFETY BELTS. COST OF REPAIR WOULD BE $650 DID NOT REPAIR HAD TECH LOCK KEY IN A FIXED POSITION.*AK
FAILED AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE. *AK
DRIVER'S SIDE CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE PARKING VEHICLE. REPLACED BOTH DRIVER- & PASSENGER-SIDE CONTROL ARMS AS PRECAUTION. MECHANIC HAS PART & SPECULATES DESIGN DEFECT; HAS ONE FROM ANOTHER SAAB HANGING ON WALL AS SOUVENIR! CONTACT PETER'S ZAAB SERVICE, 415.456.0540.*AK
ENGINE HEAD GASKET WENT, AND COST ABOUT 1600 CANADIAN. MANUFACTURER DECLINED ANY ASSISTANCE.*AK
1989 Saab 900 questions
Does the 1989 Saab 900 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1989 Saab 900: Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Saab 900?
Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (5), Seat Belts (5), Electrical System (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Saab 900 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.