Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1998 Saab 9000 peaked in 1998, with 1 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
1998 Saab 9000
Hatchback. Owner complaints on file from Sep 28, 1998 to Sep 28, 1998.
Recall campaigns covering this model year139k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 1998 hatchback
Severity index0.01998 hatchbacks average 17.4
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1998 Saab 9000 name suspension
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
One recall campaign covers the 1998 Saab 9000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98V-139 | Jun 23, 1998 | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles | Equipment | 39,313 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1998 Saab 9000
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.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 28, 1998Failure Jul 29, 1997Compton, CAControl arm
CONTROL ARM HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS PROBLEM WAS A PART OF A RECALL BUT THE OWNER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint 541739
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
9 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- Recalls Jun 30, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicle Recalls - 130089009 Sep 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules - 8502006 Aug 1, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION ON AFFIXING AIRBAG LABEL. *TT - 200 Sep 30, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TECHNICAL SERVICE BROADCAST ON SETTING DTC P0300 ON SOME MODELS. *TT - 2482035 Nov 1, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BACKGROUD INFORMATION IN DIAGNOSING A DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINT OR THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP COMING ON. *YC - 8011939 Apr 1, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONDITION WITH HOOD ( BONNET ) WILL NOT OPEN. *YC - 4711936 Apr 1, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING. *YC - 8121983 May 1, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONDITIONS WITH FRONT ROOF CONSOLE RATTLING ON CARS WITH SUNROOF. *YC - 8521864 Mar 1, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXPERIENCING A RATTLE / PLAY NOISE FROM THE ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS. *YC
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.