1994 Saab 9000 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 1994 Saab 9000 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5 reports).

4Recalls
14Owner 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.

1994 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

Recall 94V084May 2, 199459 vehicles affected

Most common 1994 Saab 9000 problems

Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Air Bags4
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Electrical System2
Tires1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Power Train1
Visibility1
Fuel System, Other1
Structure1

What owners report

2012-08-29, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 SAAB 9000 CSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 15-20 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED ERRONEOUSLY. THE FAILURE CAUSED INJURIES TO THE CONTACT'S HEAD, LEG AND SHOULDERS. THE POLICE WERE CONTACTED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 173,899.
2009-08-12, Structure
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 SAAB 9000. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED AND HAD OTHER UNSIGHTLY DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE TOP SURFACE OF THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR COST WAS ESTIMATED AT $750. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 178,000.
2007-10-31, Air Bags
SRS LIGHT CAME ON WITHIN 1 DAY SPONTANEOUS DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AT HWY. SPEED, ABLE TO GET CAR TO SHOULDER SLIGHT BURNS INSIDE RIGHT FOREARM, CLEAR AND DRY DAY. *TR
2007-06-25, Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 SAAB 9000. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT IT FAILED TO ENGAGE. HE PUSHED THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AS THE IGNITION MODULE. THE CONTACT BELIEVES HIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE A PART OF RECALL # 05V399000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE). THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, AND # OF CYLINDERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 210,000.
2004-11-16, Air Bags
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 99V109000 CONCERNING AIR BAG MODULE. AFTER HAVING THE ECM REPLACED AND INSTALLED A COVER OVER THE ECM SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *AK

1994 Saab 9000 questions

Does the 1994 Saab 9000 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1994 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. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Saab 9000?

Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5), Air Bags (4), Engine And Engine Cooling (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 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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