no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.
1986 Saab 900Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 1986 Saab 900, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 1, 2003. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1986 Saab 900 has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Electrical system
4Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
2Tires
1Fuel system, other
1Seats1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Suspension
1Equipment
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 2 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1986 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.
no report yet
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
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
1986 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 900 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
WHILE DRIVING WINDOWS FAILED, INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON THEN STOPPED. HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT AND OTHER FAILURES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
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…
Own a 1986 900?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.