1991 Saab 9000
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1991 Saab 9000. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1991 Saab 9000. Newest first.
Improper assembly could cause the ball of the gear selector arm not to be properly fixed to the socket on the end of the gear selector cable; gear selector arm could separate from the gear selector cable at the ball socket joint.
Risk and remedy
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 unexpected vehicle movement.
Remedy
Properly seat gear selector arm ball in the selector cable socket and secure by a lock ring inside the socket.
Owner complaints
8 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
My 1991 saab 9000cd turbo "eats" ignition modules. this happens roughly every 10,000 miles. at a cost in excess of $450 each it's expensive. when the module fails, the engine stops without warning. this can be hazardous in traffic. *nm
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Power train › Automatic transmission
This car has been a nightmare from the purchase date. No safety defect listed in summary. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving at about 55 to 60mph on a clear day driver's side airbag deployed without a cause. Dealer has not seen. *ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly
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…
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 up. this creates a very dangerous driving situation, especially in dc area traffic. I had the same problem when the car had 40,000 miles on it. obviously, the replacement part was of no better design/quality. at that time the dealer who repaired it told me it was a common problem.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Passenger's seat belt will not latch.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti lock brakes failed.
- Structure › Body › Door
Sporadic operation of electronic door locks. Appears to be an electrical problem. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline
Vehicle caught on fire while driving at 55mph. Please describe details. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Passenger compartment fire
There is no summary currently available
- Passenger compartment fires
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 604046Backgroud information in diagnosing a driveability complaint or the check engine lamp coming on.
- 52448Adjustment of bearing tension.
- 39171Acc electronic control module.
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