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Model year

1992 Saab 900

Hatchback, built in Sweden. Owner complaints on file from Apr 28, 1995 to Nov 2, 2011.

Recalls (0)Complaints (21)Investigations (0)Bulletins (1)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints21Close to the median 1992 hatchback
Severity index19.01992 hatchbacks average 14.4
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1992 Saab 900 peaked in 1999, with 9 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

02.557.510199519989200120042007201020132016201920222026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

29% of complaints about the 1992 Saab 900 name airbags

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Airbags
6
Engine and cooling
3
Fuel system
2
Powertrain
2
Tires
2
Electrical system
1
Equipment
1
Lighting
1
Brakes
1
Structure
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 1992 Saab 900

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1992 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.

21 complaints on file, page 1 of 2.

  1. Filed Nov 2, 2011Failure Oct 22, 2011299,000 milesArlington, TXTires

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 SAAB 900. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR ASSURANCE TIRES SIZE 195-60-R15, THE DOT NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBERS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STAY IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND LARGE BUBBLES ON THE FRONT DRIVER TIRE SIDEWALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL TIRE SPECIALIST WHO EXAMINED THE TIRE AND ADVISED THAT THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 299,000.

    NHTSA complaint 10433995
  2. Filed Jan 31, 2005Failure Oct 22, 2002Phoenix, AZFuel system, Tank assembly

    ORIGINAL GAS TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED ON OCTOBER 22, 2002. SINCE THEN CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE GAS TANK 5 MORE TIMES.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 10109369
  3. Filed Jan 28, 2005Failure Jan 3, 2005Washington, DCFuel system, Tank assembly

    SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH BAD GAS TANK ON SAAB 900, REPLACED 5 TANKS IN THE PAST 2 1/2 YEARS. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS BACK AT THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE GAS TANK REPLACED FOR THE 6TH TIME. *JB

    NHTSA complaint 10109226
  4. Filed Dec 30, 1999Unknown, UNEngine, Lower arm

    THE LOWER "A" ARM OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS CRACKS IN IT. FRACTURE OF THE "A" ARM WOULD RESULT IN THE WHEEL TURNING AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE HEAD GASKET LEAKS AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER LEAKS IN THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION SEALS.

    NHTSA complaint 780954
  5. Filed Oct 12, 1999Cambridge, MAAutomatic transmission

    VEHICLE DOES NOT CHANGE GEARS PROPERLY. DEALER HAS REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION FIVE TIMES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 850428
  6. Filed Sep 1, 1999Failure Aug 7, 1999Princton, NYFrontal1 injured

    WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED DUE TO CROSS BAR BEAM STRIKING SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. ACCORDING TO DEALER, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED CORRECTLY, BUT THE OWNER BELIEVES THAT THE SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE. *ML

    NHTSA complaint 844866
  7. Filed Aug 11, 1999Failure Aug 7, 1999Princeton, NJFrontal1 injured

    WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED DRIVER TO CRASH. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAUSED INJURIES TO DRIVER'S ARMS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 844815
  8. Filed Jul 6, 1999Signal MTN, TNUnknown or other

    NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 708294
  9. Filed Jun 29, 1999Iowa City, IAFrontal

    AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 841320
  10. Filed Jun 3, 1999Failure May 16, 1999Delaplane, VAUnknown or otherCrash1 injured

    NO SUMMARY INCLUDED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 707185
  11. Filed Jun 2, 1999Naperville, ILAir bags

    TWICE, AFTER GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH, THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON. BROUGHT IT TO DEALER WHO RESET IT, STATING THAT MOISTURE HAD GOTTEN INTO THE HARNESS SOMEWHERE. AFTER READING ABOUT THE RECALL FOR 92-94 9000 MODELS WITH A SIMILAR PROBLEM, I CALLED SAAB. SAAB TOLD ME I COULD HAVE THIS LOOKED AT OR FIXED BY THE DEALER AT MY COST. IS THIS RELATED AND WHAT SHOULD I DO.

    NHTSA complaint 707108
  12. Filed Jan 28, 1999West Palm, FLHeadlights, Body

    HEADLINER IN THE REAR OF VEHICLE COLLAPSED CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

    NHTSA complaint 543600
  13. Filed Oct 13, 1998Failure Oct 7, 1998SAN, CAFrontalCrashFire1 injured

    CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE MAKING A LEFT TURN HIT THE CONSUMER ON HER LEFT FRONT SIDE, CAUSING THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY, AND CONSUMER'S SHIRT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE, BUT CONSUMER SUSTAINED SECOND DEGREE BURNS. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME OUT, AND THEY FELT THE FIRE STARTED FROM THE AIR BAG. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 828815
  14. Filed Feb 25, 1998Randolph, VTGasoline

    LACK OF HEAT, TOOK ENGINE BLOCK APART SO IT COULD BE CLEANED UP, BECAUSE SUSPECTED VAPOR LOCK, DISCOVERED FAILURE IN MANUFACTURE WITH THE LACK OF CERTAIN HOLE HAVING BEEN DRILLED IN THE BLOCK WHERE SUPPOSED TO BE, WHICH PREVENTED PROPER AND SUSTAINED HEATING.

    NHTSA complaint 531379
  15. Filed May 20, 1997Failure Mar 11, 1997NEW York, NYFrontal

    WHILE DRIVING THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. ONCE THE AIR BAG WAS DEPLOYED, IT LET OUT A BLACK SMOKE WHICH FILLED ENTIRE VEHICLE. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 812381
  16. Filed Mar 10, 1997Failure Nov 4, 1995Houston, TXTires

    PIRELLI TIRES REPLACED DUE TO IRREGULAR WEAR/VIBRATION.

    NHTSA complaint 515446
  17. Filed Mar 14, 1996LA Jolla, CAUnknown or other

    FLOOR MATS W/SAAB LOGO WILL BUNCH UP INTERFERING WITH ACCELERATION. DEALER SAYS MATS ARE AFTER MARKET. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAIL. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 980745
  18. Filed Jul 25, 1995Failure Jul 24, 1994Atlanta, GAManual transmission

    THE TRANSMISSION IS STANDARD AND IS SOMETIMES HARD TO GET IT INTO REVERSE AND SOMETIMES INTO 1ST GEAR. IT IS IS A 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 969351
  19. Filed Jul 7, 1995Failure May 12, 1995Mount Oliv, PAEngine

    OIL PAN CRACKED AT DRAINPLUG, RESULTING IN AN OIL LEAK. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 485865
  20. Filed Jun 22, 1995Failure Jun 22, 1995ST Louis, MOFront underhood, Air conditioner

    WIRES LAYING ON AIR CONDITIONING BELT CUTTING INTO WIRING HARNESS. TT

    NHTSA complaint 967537
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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Service bulletins

1 manufacturer communication cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 234 Sep 2, 1997 ยท Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INFORMATION ON INSTALLING LARGER FUEL SYSTEM NON-RETURN VALVES. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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