1988 Saab 9000 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1988 Saab 9000 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (4 reports).

3Recalls
12Owner 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.

1988 Saab 9000 recalls

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Recall 90V001Nov 2, 199024,379 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 88V057Apr 5, 19887,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1988 Saab 9000 problems

Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Seats2
Visibility1
Interior Lighting1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Equipment1
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2000-03-22, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH BRAKE FAILURE. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
1996-01-17, Fuel System, Gasoline
THE VEHICLE QUICKLY ENGULF IN FLAMES, THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED EA95-0920A. TT
1995-09-11, Seats
DRIVERS SEAT STARTED TO BURN. RESULTING IN OCCUPANTS CLOTHES CATCHING ON FIRE. ALSO ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL. TT
1995-09-07, Seats
DRIVERS SEAT BACK IS ADJUSTABLE. ON TWO OCCASIONS BACK COLLAPSED WITH NO WARNING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
1995-06-27, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED, AND PRIOR TO THAT THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND THE BRAKES MAKE NOISE WHEN APPLIED, DEALER CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG. TT

1988 Saab 9000 questions

Does the 1988 Saab 9000 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1988 Saab 9000: Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Saab 9000?

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Fuel System, Gasoline (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 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.

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