Saab 900 Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 25 recall campaigns covering at least one Saab 900 model year (1981–1998). Each campaign below shows the model years it covers, the official NHTSA text and the share of vehicles repaired so far.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Which model years each campaign covers

Saab 900 recall campaigns (rows) by model year covered (columns), 1983–1998
Campaign	1983	1984	1985	1986	1987	1988	1989	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998
02V308000 Air bag	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
01V222000 Air bag	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered
98V139000 Equipment	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered
98V038000 Lighting	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	covered
97V046000 Vehicle speed control	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered
96V077000 Seat belt	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered
96V008000 Steering	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
95V068000 Power train	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
95V066000 Electrical	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
94V226000 Seat	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
94V174000 Structure	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
94V127000 Seat	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
94V110000 Seat	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
94V074000 Brake	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
89V104000 Visibility	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
88V185000 Fuel system	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
88V173000 Electrical	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
88V149000 Suspension	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
87V013000 Fuel system	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
86V057000 Steering	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
85V060000 Fuel system	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
85V036000 Electrical	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
84V012000 Electrical	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered

● = the campaign lists this model year. Source: NHTSA recalls file, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

All 25 campaigns, newest first

Listed for 1995 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 02V308000 Filed Nov 14, 2002

SAAB/AIR BAG ECU

Air bags

Repair progress not yet reported20,476 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 02V308000

Listed for 1998 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 01V222000 Filed Jul 2, 2001

SAAB\AIR BAG MODULE

Air bags · frontal

Repair progress not yet reported12,036 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V222000

Listed for 1997, 1998 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 98V139000 Filed Jun 23, 1998

SAAB/FMVSS 208

Equipment · other · labels

Repair progress not yet reported39,313 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V139000

Listed for 1994–1998 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 98V038000 Filed Feb 24, 1998

SAAB/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights

Repair progress not yet reported92,505 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V038000

Listed for 1994–1997 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 97V046000 Filed Mar 21, 1997

SAAB/THROTTLE CONTROL

Vehicle speed control

Repair progress not yet reported52,500 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V046000

Listed for 1996 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 96V077000 Filed May 3, 1996

SAAB/INTERIOR SYSTEMS:RESTRAINT

Seat belts · front · anchorage

Repair progress not yet reported1,058 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V077000

Listed for 1995 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 96V008000 Filed Jan 23, 1996

SAAB/STEERING:COLUMN

Steering · steering wheel/handle bar

Repair progress not yet reported8,988 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V008000

Listed for 1994, 1995 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 95V068000 Filed Mar 29, 1995

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:STANDARD:MANUAL

Power train · manual transmission

Repair progress not yet reported8,993 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V068000

Listed for 1995 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 95V066000 Filed Mar 29, 1995

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT

Electrical system · ignition · module

Repair progress not yet reported5,383 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V066000

Listed for 1994, 1995 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 94V226000 Filed Nov 18, 1994

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:BUCKET:BACK REST

Seats · front assembly · recliner

Repair progress not yet reported10,584 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V226000

Listed for 1994 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 94V174000 Filed Sep 14, 1994

STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:FRAME AND PANEL

Structure · body · door

Repair progress not yet reported9,814 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V174000

Listed for 1994 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 94V127000 Filed Jul 8, 1994

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:TRACKS AND ANCHORS:FRONT SEAT:MAN

Seats

Repair progress not yet reported1,015 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V127000

Listed for 1994 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 94V110000 Filed Jun 13, 1994

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEATS

Seats

Repair progress not yet reported3,252 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V110000

Listed for 1994 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 94V074000 Filed Apr 16, 1994

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SHOE:DISC BRAKE SYSTEM

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc

Repair progress not yet reported7,443 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V074000

Listed for 1989 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 89V104000 Filed Jun 27, 1989

HEATER:EXHAUST MANIFOLD:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER

Visibility · defroster/defogger/hvac system

Repair progress not yet reported6,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 89V104000

Listed for 1989 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 88V185000 Filed Nov 28, 1988

FUEL:FUEL FILTER LINE

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported1,586 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 88V185000

Listed for 1987, 1988 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 88V173000 Filed Nov 1, 1988

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:HARNESS:UNDER DASH

Electrical system · wiring · interior/under dash

Repair progress not yet reported70,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 88V173000

Listed for 1988 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 88V149000 Filed Sep 7, 1988

SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:SHA

Suspension · front · control arm · lower arm

Repair progress not yet reported3,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 88V149000

Listed for 1986, 1987 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 87V013000 Filed Feb 10, 1987

FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported15,446 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 87V013000

Listed for 1986 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 86V057000 Filed Apr 28, 1986

STEERING:COLUMN SHAFT UPPER

Steering · steering wheel/handle bar

Repair progress not yet reported59 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 86V057000

Listed for 1985 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 85V060000 Filed May 8, 1985

FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported11,122 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 85V060000

Listed for 1984 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 85V036000 Filed Apr 2, 1985

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:HARNESS:FRONT:UNDERHOOD

Electrical system · wiring · front underhood

Repair progress not yet reported11,659 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 85V036000

Listed for 1981, 1982 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 84V019000 Filed Feb 29, 1984

FUEL:FUEL PUMP

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump

Repair progress not yet reported24,705 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 84V019000

Listed for 1983 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 84V012000 Filed Feb 6, 1984

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Electrical system · wiring

Repair progress not yet reported8,154 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 84V012000

Listed for 1981 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 81V147000 Filed Dec 8, 1981

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:FRONT

Seat belts · front

Repair progress not yet reported3,500 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 81V147000

Where to next

Saab 900 problems by yearModel overview →Which 900 years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Data sources

NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included

Processing

Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.

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