no report yet
Wiring: interior/under dash
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT; THE RESULTING HEATBUILDUP COULD CAUSE SMOKE OR A FIRE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
1987 Saab 900Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1987 Saab 900, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 2, 2003. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1987 Saab 900 has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Engine and engine cooling
2Tires
2Visibility
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Equipment1 crash/fire/injury
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1987 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
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.
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
1987 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
Own a 1987 900?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.