Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1987 Saab 900 peaked in 1995, with 2 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
1987 Saab 900
Sedan, built in Sweden. Owner complaints on file from Mar 12, 1995 to Sep 2, 2003.
Recall campaigns covering this model year285k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints4Below the median 1987 sedan
Severity index25.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 1987 Saab 900 name engine and cooling
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 1987 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88V-173 | Nov 1, 1988 | Wiring harness may chafe against sharp edges under the dashboard and against a support under the rear seat (1988 models only) | Electrical system | 70,000 | Repair or modification |
| 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 |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1987 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.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 2, 2003Failure Aug 27, 2003200,000 milesBeacon, NYWiring, EquipmentFire
MY 1987 SAAB 900 CAUGHTON FIRE WITH ME IN IT. I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST SAAB BUT I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT IT. I NEED HELP. THANK YOU.*AK
NHTSA complaint 10037027 - Filed Dec 29, 2000Failure Mar 1, 2000Silver, MDLower arm
THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON FAILURE ON SAAB 900 CARS, WELL KNOWN TO DEALERS AND THE FACTORY AS WELL AS THE TSN BULLETIN BOARD WHICH HAS BEEN UP SINCE 1988. [WWW.SAABNET.COM] THE MANUFACTURER HAS MADE AVAILABLE A REINFORCED LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUT HAS REFUSED TO PAY FOR EITHER THE PART OR INSTALLATION THEREOF. *AK
NHTSA complaint 738457 - Filed Mar 17, 1995Failure Mar 17, 1995Orchard PA, NYCatalytic convertor, Sidewall, Interior
REPLACED FOUR CONTINENTAL TIRES BECAUSE OF CRACKING ON THE SIDEWALL.
NHTSA complaint 482259 - Filed Mar 12, 1995Failure Oct 1, 1994Orchard PA, NYCatalytic convertor, Sidewall, Interior
HEAT SHIELD UNDER CATALYTIC CONVERTER RUSTS, CAUSING SHIELD TO OVERHEAT.
NHTSA complaint 482050
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.