1993 Saab 9000 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 1993 Saab 9000 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (10 reports).

5Recalls
29Owner complaints
1Crashes 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.

1993 Saab 9000 recalls

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

Recall 99V109May 6, 199926,116 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Recall 94V126Jul 8, 199412,040 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Recall 94V108Jun 9, 19949,747 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline

Recall 94V029Feb 3, 19945,824 vehicles affected

Most common 1993 Saab 9000 problems

Problem areas named in the 29 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train10
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Fuel System, Gasoline4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Seat Belts3
Wheels2
Electrical System2
Air Bags2
Steering1
Seats1

What owners report

2006-05-09, Fuel System, Gasoline
WE FIXED THE CAR THE FIRST TIME THE FUEL WAS LEAKING, AND IT WAS A BIG SPRAY IN THE TRUNK, AFTER THAT WE HAD TROUBLE WITH TURNING IT ON AND IT STAYING ON. NOW THE CAR ABOUT NOVEMBER '05 IT STARTED SMELLING LIKE GAS AGAIN. IT IS NOW MAY 9 2006 AND WE TOOK IT TO GET A DIAGNOSTICS TEST IN MARCH '06 AND THEY WEREN'T TOO SURE WHAT THE MISHAP IS. WE ARE REALLY CONCERNED I AM CURRENTLY 2 MONTHS PREGNANT AND I WILL PRETTY SOON NEED TO CARRY MY CHILD IN THIS VEHICLE BUT I AM REALLY SCARED OF WHAT COULD GO WRONG. I CONSTANTLY GET RIDES FROM MY MOTHER, BECAUSE OF THE CAR DYING ON ME. *NM
2004-08-05, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING BRAKE LIGHT AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE LOST BRAKING OPERATION. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE BRAKE MOTOR WAS REPLACED. *AK
2004-03-19, Power Train
DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOUR TIMES. *AK
2003-04-08, Seat Belts
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO RELEASE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER HAVING TO BE CUT OUT. *JB
2002-11-01, Power Train
THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM CUTS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, THE PEDEL FORCEFUL COMES UP, CAR SLOWS - COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER - AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE TILL FOOT IS LIFTED OF ACCELERATOR AND DEPRESSED AGAIN. PEDAL IS NOW HARD TO DEPRESS AND POWER LOSS IS SIGNIFCANT FROM NORMAL. VERY ENJOYABLE WHEN ACCELERATING AND CHANGING LANES IN FRONT OF A SEMI. THIS WILL HAPPEN OCCASIONALLY WHEN ACCELERATING - TRYING TO PASS, GET ON A FREEWAY, ETC. THIS HAPPENS UPON DEPRESSING THE PEDAL ONLY SLIGHTLY. THERE IS NO MODIFICATIONS TO CORRECT AND TURN OFF COMPLETELY. DT

1993 Saab 9000 questions

Does the 1993 Saab 9000 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1993 Saab 9000: Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Fuel System, Gasoline. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Saab 9000?

Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (10), Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Fuel System, Gasoline (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1993 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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