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1989 Saab 9000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 1989 Saab 9000, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints146 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem6Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 31, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Saab 9000 has problems

14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system61
Engine and engine cooling41
Power train30
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Exterior lighting21
Vehicle speed control21
Parking brake10
Fuel system, gasoline11
Air bags10
1 other systems10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1989 Saab 9000 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

Ignition: switch

Recall 90V-001 · Nov 2, 1990 · 24,379 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITHSMOKE AND POSSIBLY A FIRE IN THE CENTER CONSOLE AREA.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 89V-191 · Nov 6, 1989 · 14,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE; THUS, THE BRAKECIRCUIT SUPPLIED BY THAT LINE WOULD BECOME INOPERATIVE AND RESULT IN DECREASEDBRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND AN…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 9000 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 9000 median. How we score

'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1989 Saab 9000, and the recalls they led to.

  1. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIREEA95020 · closed Jul 31, 1996
    No recall
  2. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRESPE95009 · closed Jun 30, 1995
    No recall

Own a 1989 9000?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.