Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1986 Saab 900 peaked in 1996, with 3 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1986 Saab 900
Body and fuel not decoded, built in Sweden. Owner complaints on file from Mar 29, 1995 to Sep 1, 2003.
Recall campaigns covering this model year216k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints99.0 times the median 1986 vehicle
Severity index33.3Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
56% of complaints about the 1986 Saab 900 name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 1986 Saab 900
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87V-013 | Feb 10, 1987 | Fuel hose between the pressure regulator and the injector fuel rail may rupture due to stress | Fuel system | 15,446 | Part replacement |
| 86V-057 | Apr 28, 1986 | Bolt in the upper steering column u-joint clamp may have been over torqued and may break | Steering | 59 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1986 Saab 900
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
9 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 1, 2003Failure Aug 31, 2003203,000 milesTucson, AZElectrical system, Fuel system, Other
MY 1986 , 8 VALVE, 2.0 LITER SAAB 900 STALLS OUT IN HOT WEATHER AND WILL NOT RESTART UNLESS AT LEAST 15 MINUTES HAVE PASSED. I HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER,DISTRIBUTOR CAP, IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUGS, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 10037006 - Filed Jan 28, 2001Santa Clar, CAElectrical system
THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER ABRUPTLY CAUSING THE TACHOMETER TO DROP AND THE STEERING TO BECOME HEAVY YET THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN SMOOTHLY, AS THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTS TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER THE POWER RETURNS BEFORE THE CAR STOPS, THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. NLM
0 - Filed Nov 7, 2000Columbia, SCTires
I AM AWARE OF THE TIRE RECALL AND QUESTIONS ABOUT OTHER MANUFACTURERS. I PURCHASED A SAAB IN 1986 EQUIPPED WITH PIRELLI TIRES. ALL FOUR OF THE TIRE TREADS SEPARATED WITHIN 15,000, INCLUDING ONE INCIDENT AT 65 MPH. I SENT ONE FO THE TIRES BACK TO PIRELLI FOR EXAMINATION. THEY CLAIMED THERE WAS NO MNAUFACTURING FLAW THAT CAUSED THE SEPARATION. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO WAY 4 NEW TIRES WITH LESS THAN 15,000 MILES COULD ALL SEPARATE WITHOUT A DEFECT. I REALIZE THIS IS AN OLD COMPLAINT BUT I THINK IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW THAT OTHER TIRE COMPANIES ARE ALSO PRODUCING SHODDY TIRES.( DOT NUMBER: )
NHTSA complaint 735910 - Filed Dec 9, 1998Failure May 31, 1996Seituate, MAModule, 12v/24v/48v battery, Engine and engine cooling, Exhaust system
WHEN DRIVING AT 65 MPH THERE WAS NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. ALSO, BATTERY KEPT GOING DEAD/ AIR CONDITIONING WENT OUT/THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE STOPPED WORKING/BRAKE PADS WORE OUT AND REPLACED FOUR TIMES/ SPARE TIRE KEPT GETTING A FLAT/CONTROL UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED FOUR TIMES/ REPLACED A CRACK IN EXHAUST SYSTEM, AS WELL AS OTHER PARTS IN THE VEHICLE.*AK
NHTSA complaint 832060 - Filed Nov 27, 1996Hillsville, VAGasolineFire
VEHICLE ENGINE FIRE.
NHTSA complaint 512027 - Filed Sep 23, 1996Failure Sep 13, 1996Solon, OHSeatsCrash
THE CONSUMER WAS HIT IN THE REAR AND THE DRIVERS SEAT RECLINED BACKWARDS. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
NHTSA complaint 802779 - Filed Feb 26, 1996Failure Aug 1, 1995SAN Franci, CACooling system, Multiple axle
WHEEL BEARING REPAIRED DUE TO FAILURE. *SD
NHTSA complaint 501917 - Filed Sep 6, 1995Failure Apr 1, 1995Brooklyn, WIWiring, Catalytic convertorFire
CATALYTIC CONVERTER OVERHEATED WIRING AND SENT SMOKE INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. TT
NHTSA complaint 971653 - Filed Mar 29, 1995Pleasanton, CAElectrical system
WHILE DRIVING WINDOWS FAILED, INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON THEN STOPPED. HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT AND OTHER FAILURES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA complaint 962850
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.