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1982 Saab 900Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1982 Saab 900, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 19, 1998. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1982 Saab 900 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Air bags
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1982 Saab 900 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Saab.
Best & worst years
1982 vs. every other 900 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 900 median. How we score
'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 900 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
VEHICLE STRUCK MEDIAN STIP AT 5MPH, AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT NEVER FULLY INFLATED (NEVER TOUCHING DRIVER BODY.) AT THE SAME TIME THICK BLACK SMOKE POURED OUT OF AIR BAG, BURNING DRIVER'S THUMB. SEAT BELT NEVER TIGHTENED AS AIR BAG DEPLOYED.
Own a 1982 900?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.