1997 Saab 900 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 Saab 900 recalls

Most common 1997 Saab 900 problems

Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	3
Wheels	2
Seats	2
Structure	2
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Electrical System	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Seat Belts	2
Air Bags	2
Visibility	1

What owners report

2014-08-04, Seat Belts
I WENT TO PUT MY SEAT BELT ON AND IT CAUGHT ON SOMETHING AND WOULDN'T LET ME EXTRACT THE BELT FROM THE RETRACTOR. THIS VEHICLE REGISTRATION IS NOT-OPERATIVE. *TR

2012-10-15, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 SAAB 900. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED HAPHAZARDLY. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD TO BECOME CRACKED AND THE CONTACT TO SUFFER MINOR HEARING LOST. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED DUE TO THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

2009-05-24, Fuel System, Gasoline
1997 SAAB 900 SE TURBO- DIRECT IGNITION CASSETTE FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL IN MIDDLE OF ROAD. *TR

2008-10-01, Structure
MY DRIVER SIDE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE, MASSACHUSETTS WILL NOT PASS IT DUE TO IT BEING A SAFETY HAZARD. WE TOOK THE DOOR APART FIXED THE DOOR AND THEN TESTED THE LOCKS TO MAKE SURE THEY STILL WORK. IT WAS THEN THAT THE DEADLOCK WAS ENGAGED. WE REALIZED THAT LAST NIGHT IF A CHILD WAS IN THE CAR THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO LET THEMSELVES OUT OF THE CAR NOR CAN YOU GET IN. THERE ARE NUMEROUS ACCOUNTS OF THIS FEATURE FAILING AND NOT RELEASING FROM A KEY. *TR

2006-07-17, Electrical System
FAILURE IN 1997 SAAB 900 SE OF DIRECT IGNITION CASSETTE. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR YEAR MODEL 2000-2002, BUT EARLIER MODEL YEARS FAIL TOO. *JB

1997 Saab 900 questions

Does the 1997 Saab 900 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1997 Saab 900: Equipment:Other:Labels; Exterior Lighting:Headlights; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Saab 900?

Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (3), Wheels (2), Seats (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 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.