Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Saab / 9000
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007124999 SAAB 9000 1994 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,
007109721 SAAB 9000 1994 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
005081344 SAAB 9000 1992 All i have to say is i have had this car for over a year. it has been absolutely the worst car i have ever purchased in my life.. i have had about
005081343 SAAB 9000 1992 All i have to say is i have had this car for over a year. it has been absolutely the worst car i have ever purchased in my life.. i have had about
005081342 SAAB 9000 1992 All i have to say is i have had this car for over a year. it has been absolutely the worst car i have ever purchased in my life.. i have had about
005081341 SAAB 9000 1992 All i have to say is i have had this car for over a year. it has been absolutely the worst car i have ever purchased in my life.. i have had about
006078807 SAAB 9000 1996 Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the vehicle stalled then the alarm activated. after disconnecting and reconnecting the
006073789 SAAB 9000 1991 My 1991 saab 9000cd turbo "eats" ignition modules. this happens roughly every 10,000 miles. at a cost in excess of $450 each it's expensive. when
005064677 SAAB 9000 1993 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
004310650 SAAB 9000 1994 Consumer received nhtsa recall 99v109000 concerning air bag module. after having the ecm replaced and installed a cover over the ecm srs light
004302980 SAAB 9000 1997 CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04C002000 FOR THE STRAP. PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
003293737 SAAB 9000 1993 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
004287869 SAAB 9000 1996 I have replaced three locking actuators (driver's door, left passenger's door, and the right rear passenger's door) since i have purchased my car in
004273533 SAAB 9000 1997 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
004267043 SAAB 9000 1993 DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOUR TIMES. *AK
004265934 SAAB 9000 1996 1996 saab 9000 aero rear-ended an izuzu rodeo. damage to the rodeo was almost unnoticeable. saab engine however erupted into flames and was a
004265933 SAAB 9000 1996 1996 saab 9000 aero rear-ended an izuzu rodeo. damage to the rodeo was almost unnoticeable. saab engine however erupted into flames and was a
004265329 SAAB 9000 1997 ENGINE DIED IN A 7 YEAR-OLD CAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 45,000 MILES. *AK
001248347 SAAB 9000 1997 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
001248346 SAAB 9000 1997 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
001248345 SAAB 9000 1997 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
001231812 SAAB 9000 1996 Faulty vehicle transmission in 1996 saab 9000.*mr the replaced transmission failed resulting in the consumer having to drive the vehicle manually.
001231659 SAAB 9000 1996 The automatic transmission was replaced three times. *ph the first transmission was replaced due to a worn out oil pump(the fluid was burned),
001231658 SAAB 9000 1996 The automatic transmission was replaced three times. *ph the first transmission was replaced due to a worn out oil pump(the fluid was burned),
001231657 SAAB 9000 1996 The automatic transmission was replaced three times. *ph the first transmission was replaced due to a worn out oil pump(the fluid was burned),
001231656 SAAB 9000 1996 The automatic transmission was replaced three times. *ph the first transmission was replaced due to a worn out oil pump(the fluid was burned),
001231655 SAAB 9000 1996 The automatic transmission was replaced three times. *ph the first transmission was replaced due to a worn out oil pump(the fluid was burned),
001231654 SAAB 9000 1996 The automatic transmission was replaced three times. *ph the first transmission was replaced due to a worn out oil pump(the fluid was burned),
001231653 SAAB 9000 1996 The automatic transmission was replaced three times. *ph the first transmission was replaced due to a worn out oil pump(the fluid was burned),
003226460 SAAB 9000 1996 The dealer replaced the transmission four times in the past two years. *ak the vehicle had to be driven manually and stayed in 4th gear. the
003226458 SAAB 9000 1996 The dealer replaced the transmission four times in the past two years. *ak the vehicle had to be driven manually and stayed in 4th gear. the
0000209931 SAAB 9000 1993 THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO RELEASE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER HAVING TO BE CUT OUT. *JB
0000183758 SAAB 9000 1993 Nhtsa recall 99v109000, air bag module, when consumer applied the brake, the air bag light illuminated, and at times the light stayed on which caused
002183482 SAAB 9000 1994 VEHICLE WAS AT DEALERSHIP FOR BRAKE REPAIR. MECHANIC NOTICED 3 ENGINE MOUNTS HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK
002183481 SAAB 9000 1994 VEHICLE WAS AT DEALERSHIP FOR BRAKE REPAIR. MECHANIC NOTICED 3 ENGINE MOUNTS HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK
002183371 SAAB 9000 1994 Consumer applied brakes at 55-60 mph, there was a loud noise and pedal went to the floor. dealer determined that brake line was crushed due to engine
001150164 SAAB 9000 1993 Fuel tank is leaking fuel. vehicle is at the dealer for inspection and determined that tank has cracked under the belts.*ak dealer replaced the
999115055 SAAB 9000 1993 While pulling away from a stop lower control arm broke. appeared to have sheared in two parts. parts were available for inspection if needed.
000111583 SAAB 9000 1988 VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH BRAKE FAILURE. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
998105859 SAAB 9000 1993 The traction control kicks in without need when there are no slick spots on the road or some times a bump, it also activates at high speeds.*et
998105858 SAAB 9000 1993 THE TRACTION CONTROL KICKS IN WITHOUT NEED WHEN THERE ARE NO SLICK SPOTS ON THE ROAD OR SOME TIMES A BUMP, IT ALSO ACTIVATES AT HIGH SPEEDS.*ET
001071410 SAAB 9000 1992 As i began to back out of a parking space (with no other cars around), the automatic seat belt tensioner on the driver's side (part of the srs system
994061758 SAAB 9000 1991 THIS CAR HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE FROM THE PURCHASE DATE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
994061757 SAAB 9000 1991 THIS CAR HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE FROM THE PURCHASE DATE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
994061756 SAAB 9000 1991 THIS CAR HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE FROM THE PURCHASE DATE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
000061547 SAAB 9000 1992 Ets sends car into limp home mode making car very hazardous to drive. braking system hydrualics are controled by this unit and are limited. car
000061546 SAAB 9000 1992 Ets sends car into limp home mode making car very hazardous to drive. braking system hydrualics are controled by this unit and are limited. car
999038576 SAAB 9000 1989 SAAB CUSTOMER ASSIST CTR DECLINED ALL FORM OF ASSISTANCE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
999038575 SAAB 9000 1989 SAAB CUSTOMER ASSIST CTR DECLINED ALL FORM OF ASSISTANCE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
001013036 SAAB 9000 1994 Consumer noticed a gasoline odor in back of vehicle along with a sudden loss of fuel, dealer replaced the fuel pump sender assembly, dealer stated
0000007498 SAAB 9000 1992 CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR OVER A YEAR FOR RECALL REPAIR 99V109, DEALER IS WAITING ON PARTS. *SLC
996191754 SAAB 9000 1993 ONE OF THE GEARS BROKE IN THE DIFFERENTIAL, CAUSING LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO LOCK AND STEERING TO BECAME UNSTABLE. OWNER HAS DEFECTIVE PARTS. *AK
989191008 SAAB 9000 1989 VEHICLE ENGINE OVERHEATS AND THE STARTER WILL NOT START. *AK
996190477 SAAB 9000 1993 THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILS AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN AT 30 TO 40MPH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
996190091 SAAB 9000 1993 While driving, clutch pedal stuck/did not disengage; vehicle kept going forward, killed engine by applying emergency brakes/foot brake; no warning,
996186045 SAAB 9000 1986 WHEN PUTTING A MATCH IN THE ASHTRAY THE MATCH CONTINUED TO BURN AND THE WHOLE DASH WENT UP IN FLAMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
995182739 SAAB 9000 1987 Consumer was driving and car caught on fire call manufacturer said car was repaired under recall consumer has no knowledge of recall purchase car new
994181512 SAAB 9000 1988 THE VEHICLE QUICKLY ENGULF IN FLAMES, THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED EA95-0920A. TT
995175778 SAAB 9000 1993 AIR GOT INTO THE BRAKE LINE WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES NOT TO OPERATE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
993174343 SAAB 9000 1988 DRIVERS SEAT STARTED TO BURN. RESULTING IN OCCUPANTS CLOTHES CATCHING ON FIRE. ALSO ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL. TT
993174342 SAAB 9000 1988 DRIVERS SEAT STARTED TO BURN. RESULTING IN OCCUPANTS CLOTHES CATCHING ON FIRE. ALSO ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL. TT
0000172839 SAAB 9000 1990 THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED TWO TIMES PURCHASE CAR NEW ONLY CAN DRIVE IN REVERSE . TT
994172711 SAAB 9000 1986 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
992171860 SAAB 9000 1990 CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE GARAGE FROM UNDER THE HOOD FROM THE WIRING HARNESS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
992171859 SAAB 9000 1990 CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE GARAGE FROM UNDER THE HOOD FROM THE WIRING HARNESS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
995171531 SAAB 9000 1989 THE VEHICLE BURNED AND WAS TOTALLED. TT
994171052 SAAB 9000 1989 THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CAUSED THE IGNITION TO ALMOST GO OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
994163294 SAAB 9000 1989 THE FUSE BOX IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT MELT THE CANDY THAT WAS IN THE BOX SMELL THE SMOKE IN CAR. TT
995163212 SAAB 9000 1994 THE TIRES HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY 4000 MILES DUE TO CUPPING. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
995161213 SAAB 9000 1988 POWER WINDOWS CEASE TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY, NOW QUITTING ALTOGETHER. TT
993161135 SAAB 9000 1988 Upon returning to parked car owner smelled smoke and vehicle caught on fire. point of origin console area behind heating control/dashboard element.
994160310 SAAB 9000 1992 FOG LAMPS BURNED OUT. *AK
994160309 SAAB 9000 1992 SMELL EMMINATED FROM HEATER. *AK
994160308 SAAB 9000 1992 HEADLIGHTS BURNED OUT. *AK
993160253 SAAB 9000 1991 SPORADIC OPERATION OF ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS. APPEARS TO BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. TT
994159790 SAAB 9000 1991 VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
994159763 SAAB 9000 1989 ABS: BRAKES HAVE GONE OUT 2 TIMES WITHOUT WARNING; PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR WITH NO BRAKING EFFECT; NO WARNING; EXTENDED STOPPING; 45 MPH. TT
999146322 SAAB 9000 1989 While pulling out of a parking space, as soon as the car was put in drive, the vehicle took off. the vehicle hit other cars. dealer has not seen
999145578 SAAB 9000 1993 Wiring harness with airbag system and seatbelt is inoperative which won't protect the occupant in event of a crash. please provide further
0000137726 SAAB 9000 1991 WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 55 TO 60MPH ON A CLEAR DAY DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT A CAUSE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK
0000132961 SAAB 9000 1992 While driving a fire started on the passenger side under sunvisor which is equipped with a power mirror , cause unknown. please give any further
998130520 SAAB 9000 1992 While driving approximately 30mph, vehicle shifted into traction control on dry road and it stopped. had to restart. when happened again, had it
0000123745 SAAB 9000 1995 When attempting to accelerate, vehicle hesitated with pedal pushed to the floor having no or minimum repsonse. after inspection by mechanic, the the
998122275 SAAB 9000 1994 The defective throttle system froze in an open postion, causing the vehicle to speed up to 75 mph. the occupant pressed the brakes and emergency
995116435 SAAB 9000 1995 When driving the it acclerates without touching the gas pedal. vehicle has been to dealer for this problem (8) times. dealer is not able to duplicate
997112918 SAAB 9000 1993 Driver's side seatback: the driver's side seat will not stay in place .seat constantly falls backward. when seat falls backwards the knob on the side
996109754 SAAB 9000 1993 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN VEHICLE COMPLETELY.ALL POWER WAS LOST. *AK
999099206 SAAB 9000 1995 The clutch mechanism & hose was failed with out warning. saab installed hydraulic fluid that was chemically incompatable with the clutch hose. the
999099205 SAAB 9000 1995 The clutch mechanism & hose was failed with out warning. saab installed hydraulic fluid that was chemically incompatable with the clutch hose. the
999095727 SAAB 9000 1994 This is the second time for the same pulley/ball bearing to fail. it first happened during the third year of operation; approx 30 000 miles. i'm
993094933 SAAB 9000 1993 One wheel was originally replaced at 20000 miles by dealer. it was not round. srs (restraint system) was recalled and worked on in august of 1999,
993094932 SAAB 9000 1993 One wheel was originally replaced at 20000 miles by dealer. it was not round. srs (restraint system) was recalled and worked on in august of 1999,
999092204 SAAB 9000 1990 NO SUMMARY
998084110 SAAB 9000 1992 I am very upset! i was led to your page by edmunds car service as i was contemplating buying a new car. when i looked at your recall data for my car
999078508 SAAB 9000 1994 The heater core was found leaking. anti-freeze was found on both the passenger and driver side floor, but could not determine the exact cause. the
998076592 SAAB 9000 1993 The tracation control goes on and off unrelated to any road conditions. the engine cannot be adequately controlled nor the engagement of the
997075519 SAAB 9000 1993 First transmission replaced at 29,000; second transmission replaced at 66,000; and third transmission will be replaced at 98,000. most recent
997075237 SAAB 9000 1996 I reported this to you three weeks ago...still don't see it in the complaints summary. however, since my report, saab usa tells me that this problem
998071812 SAAB 9000 1997 TURBO APC SOLENOID VALVE FAILED. YH
995066057 SAAB 9000 1992 VALVE COVER GASKET REPLACED DUE TO OIL LEAK. *SD
998052815 SAAB 9000 1989 COOLING FAN RELAY BURNED OUT MELTING THE RELAY FUSE BOX LOCATED UNDER THE HOOD.
998049264 SAAB 9000 1994 CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.
998048170 SAAB 9000 1991 PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT LATCH.
998048169 SAAB 9000 1991 PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT LATCH.
997041705 SAAB 9000 1989 ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURERS STANDARD EQUIPMENT, DRIVER SIDE AIG BAG SHOULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED, HOWEVER IT'S NOT.
997038376 SAAB 9000 1992 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED. *AK
996034238 SAAB 9000 1992 When accelerating to merge into traffic or pass a vehicle, traction control warning light comes on, engine drops to approx. 500 rmps and vehicle dies
0000034145 SAAB 9000 1989 VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING AND CAN SOMETIME BE RESTARTED WITH A BATTERY BOOST.
997029381 SAAB 9000 1991 ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED.
996022445 SAAB 9000 1992 CLIPS SECURING INSERTS TO WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE CAME OPEN ALLOWING BLADE TO SLIDE OUT OF HOLDER.
995016675 SAAB 9000 1989 THROTTLE CABLE REPAIRED PRIOR TO RECALL. *SD
995016674 SAAB 9000 1989 BACK UP LIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATED/REPAIRED PRIOR TO RECALL.
995016672 SAAB 9000 1989 NOISE WHEN OPENING LEFT FRONT DOOR. *SD
995016671 SAAB 9000 1989 STARTER WILL NOT START WHEN VEHICLE IS HOT. *SD
995016670 SAAB 9000 1989 VEHICLE STALLING DUE TO BATTERY DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK. *SD
995016669 SAAB 9000 1989 TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES. *SD
994009041 SAAB 9000 1988 SPEED CONTROL REGULATOR FAILED. *SKD
994009040 SAAB 9000 1988 POWER ANTENNA FAILED.
994009039 SAAB 9000 1988 TIMING BELT CHAIN FAILED.
994005999 SAAB 9000 1994 ENGINE VALVE REPLACED DUE TO VEHICLE SURGING AT SPEEDS OF 55-60 MPH.
995002032 SAAB 9000 1988 LIGHTS FREQUENTLY GO OUT ON DASH AND DASH MAKES CRACKLING NOISE, ALSO TOXIC ODOR COMING FROM DASH AREA.
995002031 SAAB 9000 1988 FUEL SYSTEM SHORTS OUT.
995002030 SAAB 9000 1988 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. *SKD
003226459 SAAB 9000 1996 The dealer replaced the transmission four times in the past two years. *ak the vehicle had to be driven manually and stayed in 4th gear. the
003226457 SAAB 9000 1996 The dealer replaced the transmission four times in the past two years. *ak the vehicle had to be driven manually and stayed in 4th gear. the
003226456 SAAB 9000 1996 The dealer replaced the transmission four times in the past two years. *ak the vehicle had to be driven manually and stayed in 4th gear. the
003226455 SAAB 9000 1996 The dealer replaced the transmission four times in the past two years. *ak the vehicle had to be driven manually and stayed in 4th gear. the
003226454 SAAB 9000 1996 The dealer replaced the transmission four times in the past two years. *ak the vehicle had to be driven manually and stayed in 4th gear. the
0000210411 SAAB 9000 1993 THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO RELEASE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER HAVING TO BE CUT OUT. *JB
0000189435 SAAB 9000 1995 Consumer state while traveling without any indication vehicle lost brakes, gas and electrical system. dealer has been contacted. please provide
0000189434 SAAB 9000 1995 Consumer state while traveling without any indication vehicle lost brakes, gas and electrical system. dealer has been contacted. please provide
0000186389 SAAB 9000 1992 The owner had taken the car in for steering to be flushed, and was told that high pressure holes caused leaking, perventive maintance was not done
002183370 SAAB 9000 1994 Consumer applied brakes at 55-60 mph, there was a loud noise and pedal went to the floor. dealer determined that brake line was crushed due to engine
002166478 SAAB 9000 1992 When making a left turn at very low speeds right side of axle broke, making vehicle inoperable. contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to
999115062 SAAB 9000 1993 While pulling away from a stop lower control arm broke. appeared to have sheared in two parts. parts were available for inspection if needed.
000111590 SAAB 9000 1988 VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH BRAKE FAILURE. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
999107995 SAAB 9000 1992 Recall 99v109000; recall repairs on vehicle were done. but airbag light came on, indicating a problem with airbag system. also owner had the recall
999107988 SAAB 9000 1992 Recall 99v109000; recall repairs on vehicle were done. but airbag light came on, indicating a problem with airbag system. also owner had the recall
999106613 SAAB 9000 1987 Rear wheel wells rusted from inside, causing them to crack.from inside out, offering no support for rear axle which was real close to fallin gloose
999106606 SAAB 9000 1987 Rear wheel wells rusted from inside, causing them to crack.from inside out, offering no support for rear axle which was real close to fallin gloose
998105866 SAAB 9000 1993 The traction control kicks in without need when there are no slick spots on the road or some times a bump, it also activates at high speeds.*et
998105865 SAAB 9000 1993 THE TRACTION CONTROL KICKS IN WITHOUT NEED WHEN THERE ARE NO SLICK SPOTS ON THE ROAD OR SOME TIMES A BUMP, IT ALSO ACTIVATES AT HIGH SPEEDS.*ET
002101242 SAAB 9000 1993 The traction control system cuts warning light comes on, the pedel forceful comes up, car slows - complete loss of power - and will not accelerate
0000097933 SAAB 9000 1986 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
002093374 SAAB 9000 1997 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
002092837 SAAB 9000 1996 The rear center seat belt buckle came apart. it is held on to the belt by a lead pin. that pin came loose. the belt is no longer useable. it has to be
0000089751 SAAB 9000 1992 This complaint concerns blizzak ws-50 winter tires manufactured by bridgestone and purchased new from "the tire rack" these tires have not exhibited a
001078868 SAAB 9000 1992 PLASTIC FUEL TANK SEVERE LEAK AT 2 INCH CRACK ON BOTTOM RIGHT REAR.
001071417 SAAB 9000 1992 As i began to back out of a parking space (with no other cars around), the automatic seat belt tensioner on the driver's side (part of the srs system
0000070242 SAAB 9000 1995 DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BECOMES TWISTED AND MAY FAIL IN AN ACCIDENT. NO ACCIDENT HAS YET OCCURRED. *AK

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