no report yet
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. THIS CORROSION CAN POSSIBLY CREATE OPEN CONNECTIONS IN CIRCUITS WHICH CONTROL THE RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT, POSSIBLY CAUSING INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
1992 Saab 9000Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 1992 Saab 9000, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 9, 2006. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1992 Saab 9000 has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Power train
5Fuel system, gasoline
4Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes, hydraulic
2Visibility
2Air bags
1Seat belts
1Engine and engine cooling
1Tires
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1992 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
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. THE CORROSION CAUSES A DETERIORATION OF THE ELECTRICALSWITCH CONNECTION AND CAN RESULT IN FALSE ILLUMINATION OF ABS AND/OR THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS AND/OR THE…
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
Risk. OIL LEAKING ON THESE HOT ENGINE SURFACES CAN IGNITE AND CAUSE A VEHICULAR FIRE.
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. FUEL LEAKS MAY RESULT IN A FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCEIS PRESENT.
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
1992 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
In owners' words
What 9000 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR OVER A YEAR. IT HAS BEEN ABSOLUTELY THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER PURCHASED IN MY LIFE.. I HAVE HAD ABOUT SEVEN.. AND WOULD NEVER BUY A SAAB. THE TRANSMISSION WENT AT ABOUT 100,000 MILES. TWO MONTHS AGO THE ABS BRAKES FAILS. THE STEERING IS MAKING ALL KINDS…
WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN AT VERY LOW SPEEDS RIGHT SIDE OF AXLE BROKE, MAKING VEHICLE INOPERABLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30MPH, VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO TRACTION CONTROL ON DRY ROAD AND IT STOPPED. HAD TO RESTART. WHEN HAPPENED AGAIN, HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER DUE TO BEING STUCK IN TRACTION MODE. *AK
Own a 1992 9000?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.