Saab 9000 complaints by model year
136 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 1992 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 1988 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 1989–1998. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Saab 9000 recalls (13)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one 9000 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99V109000 | May 6, 1999 | SAAB/AIR BAG MODULE | 1992, 1993, 1994 | — |
| 98V139000 | Jun 23, 1998 | SAAB/FMVSS 208 | 1997, 1998 | — |
| 95V067000 | Mar 29, 1995 | BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:ANTI-SKID CONTROL MODE SOLENOID S | 1992, 1993, 1994 | — |
| 94V126000 | Jul 8, 1994 | ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM | 1992, 1993, 1994 | — |
| 94V108000 | Jun 9, 1994 | LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1993 | — |
| 94V084000 | May 2, 1994 | LIGHTING:LAMP OR SOCKET:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1994 | — |
| 94V029000 | Feb 3, 1994 | FUEL:FUEL SYSTEMS | 1992, 1993 | — |
| 91V002000 | Oct 2, 1991 | POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC | 1991 | — |
| 90V001000 | Nov 2, 1990 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH:NEUTRAL START | 1986–1990 | — |
| 89V191000 | Nov 6, 1989 | BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:METALLIC | 1988, 1989 | — |
| 88V185000 | Nov 28, 1988 | FUEL:FUEL FILTER LINE | 1989 | — |
| 88V057000 | Apr 5, 1988 | EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL VACUUM LINES | 1988 | — |
| 86V143000 | Oct 27, 1986 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:HARNESS:UNDER DASH | 1986 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Saab 9000 FAQ
How many recalls has the Saab 9000 had?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns that cover at least one Saab 9000 model year from 1986 to 1998. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Saab 9000 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 13 model years with settled counts, the 1993 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (29) and the 1998 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Saab 9000 problems?
Across the 1989–1998 model years, owners most often name the power train, electrical system, engine and engine cooling in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Saab 9000 get?
EPA rates the 1998 Saab 9000 at 18 to 21 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
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.