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.
1993 Saab 9000Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 1993 Saab 9000, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 9, 2006. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1993 Saab 9000 has problems
29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Power train1 crash/fire/injury
4Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
4Fuel system, gasoline
3Seat belts
3Service brakes, hydraulic
2Air bags
2Electrical system
2Wheels
1Steering
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 9 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
1993 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
Brake lights: switch
Risk. THIS RESULTS IN EITHER THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINING ON CONSTANTLY OR THE BRAKE LIGHTS NOT ILLUMINATING WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
Show 1 more recall
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
1993 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
NHTSA crash tests
1993 Saab 9000 safety ratings
1993 Saab 9000CS 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1993 Saab 9000, and the recalls they led to.
- AUDIO SYSTEM FIRESNo recall
In owners' words
What 9000 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING OR STARTING VEHICLE AND WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE WILL STALL, CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUTDOWN, AND VEHICLE TO BECAME INOPERATIVE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. MECHANIC HAS SERVICED VEHICLE TWICE; CURRENTLY, IT IS GOING ON THE 3RD TIME, AND HAS NOT REMEDIED THE PROBLEM.*AK THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD…
ONE OF THE GEARS BROKE IN THE DIFFERENTIAL, CAUSING LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO LOCK AND STEERING TO BECAME UNSTABLE. OWNER HAS DEFECTIVE PARTS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, CLUTCH PEDAL STUCK/DID NOT DISENGAGE; VEHICLE KEPT GOING FORWARD, KILLED ENGINE BY APPLYING EMERGENCY BRAKES/FOOT BRAKE; NO WARNING, NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT, ALSO REPLACED WORN/CRACKED ENGINE BELT. *AK
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