1997 Saab 9000 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 Saab 9000 recalls

Most common 1997 Saab 9000 problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Engine And Engine Cooling	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Child Seat	1

What owners report

2004-10-01, Child Seat
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04C002000 FOR THE STRAP. PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

2004-04-22, Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE AT A STOP VEHICLE REVVED AT A HIGH RATE. CONSUMER SWITCHED TO NEUTRAL/SHUT OFF VEHICLE TO TEMPORALLY STOP THE PROBLEM. ON ONE OCCASION CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC TRIED TO REPAIR VEHICLE 3 TIMES, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

2004-03-14, Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE DIED IN A 7 YEAR-OLD CAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 45,000 MILES. *AK

2003-12-02, Engine And Engine Cooling
PROBLEMS WITH ABS ON A 1997 SAAB 9000 CS.*MR THE ABS ECM UNIT WAS REPLACED AT 45900, AT 55393 MOST OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT THIS TYPE OF BRAKE WORK SHOULD NOT OCCUR AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE, ALSO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB *NM

2002-05-28, Vehicle Speed Control
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK GOING 25MPH WHEN THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AND I WAS BARELY ABLE TO STOP. SINCE I WAS IN TRAFFIC, I CONTINUED TO A STOP SIGN WHERE THE CAR STOPPED AFTER A SHORT LUNGE FORWARD. I CHECKED TO BE SURE THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS OFF AND I CHECKED THE DASHBOARD AND THERE WERE NO WARNING MESSAGES FLASHING. WHEN I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE AND WITH MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELELERATOR, THE CAR GAINED SPEED QUICKLY AND I WAS ONLY ABLE TO SLOW IT DOWN BY KEEPING MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE, SHIFTED THE AUTOMATIC CAR INTO "PARK" WHERE THE CAR STARTED RACING/REVVING AT A VERY HIGH RATE OF SPEED WHEREBY I IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF THE C

1997 Saab 9000 questions

Does the 1997 Saab 9000 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1997 Saab 9000: Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Saab 9000?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (3), Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 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.