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1991 Saab 9000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 1991 Saab 9000, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints81 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 2, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Saab 9000 has problems

8 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
Power train20
Fuel system, gasoline21
Equipment10
Seat belts10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Air bags10
Structure10
Electrical system10

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

1 recall

1991 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

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 91V-002 · Oct 2, 1991 · 250 vehicles

Risk. THE GEAR POSITION COULD NOT BE SELECTED OR DETERMINEDUSING THE SELECTOR LEVER; CAR COULD BE STARTED IN GEAR OTHER THAN PARK ORNEUTRAL, RESULTING IN SUDDEN…

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

1991 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
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  • Caution
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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 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
In owners' words

What 9000 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE CLUTCH PEDAL STICKS TO THE FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED. THE CLUTCH INITIALLY DOES NOT ENGAGE BECAUSE THE PEDAL IS ON THE FLOOR. HOWEVER, THE PRESSURE EVENTUALLY BLEEDS OFF AND THE CLUTCH ENGAGES WITHOUT WARNING DESPITE THE FACT THE PEDAL IS ENGAGED. YOU STILL HAVE TO PHYSICALLY PULL THE CLUTCH PEDAL…
Complaint 701404 · Dec 16, 1998

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