no report yet
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Risk. HEATER FAN RESISTOR WOULD OVERHEAT AND SMOKE IN THEPASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING SYSTEM, CAUSING DISCOMFORT AND BREATHING HAZARDSTO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS.
1989 Saab 900Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 1989 Saab 900, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 5, 2006. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1989 Saab 900 has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Seat belts
5Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
4Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
4Suspension
3Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Exterior lighting
2Equipment
2Power train
33 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1989 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. FUEL FILTER MAY LEAK CREATING A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
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
1989 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 seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S MOTORIZED SHOULDER SEATBELTS WOULD NOT RETRACT, RESULTING IN BOTH SHOULDER BELTS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. WILL NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK
RIGHT SIDE PASSIVE SEATBELT SYSTEM FAILED MOTOR CAUSED SHOULDER BELT KEY TO GO BACK AND FORTH. DRIVER SIDE DID THE SAME. REPAIR TECH SAID THAT IT WAS A SHORT IN THE SYSTEM AND THAT IT WAS COMMOM WITH SAABS WITH THIS TYPE OF SAFETY BELTS. COST OF REPAIR WOULD BE $650 DID NOT REPAIR HAD TECH LOCK KEY…
Own a 1989 900?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.