1986 Saab 9000 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1986 Saab 9000 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (1 report).

2Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 9000?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1986 Saab 9000 recalls

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Recall 90V001Nov 2, 199024,379 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash

Recall 86V143Oct 27, 19869,590 vehicles affected

Most common 1986 Saab 9000 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Equipment1
Seats1

What owners report

1998-10-10, Seats
FRONT SEAT BACKS HAVE ALMOST AN INCH OF FREE-PLAY FRONT TO REAR. THIS FREE PLAY IS FELT ON STOPS, FLOPPING BACK TO FRONT, PARTICULARLY ON DOWNHILL STOPS. MAY CAUSE BACK INJURY AND ROAD DISTRACTION.
1996-03-14, Equipment
WHEN PUTTING A MATCH IN THE ASHTRAY THE MATCH CONTINUED TO BURN AND THE WHOLE DASH WENT UP IN FLAMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
1995-08-14, Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AND INOPERATIVE.THE FIRE BEGAN UNDER THE HOOD IT CAUSED AN EXPLOSION.THE CAR WAS STARTED BY ITSELF.(EA95-020). TT

1986 Saab 9000 questions

Does the 1986 Saab 9000 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1986 Saab 9000: Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Saab 9000?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Equipment (1), Seats (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Saab 9000 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.

Other Saab 9000 years

Other 1986 Saab models