1994 Saab 9000
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1994 Saab 9000. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. moisture can enter the air bag inflatable restraint electronic control module (ecm) and cause corrosion on portions of the ecm printer circuit boards.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This corrosion can possibly create open connections in circuits which control the restraint deployment, possibly causing inadvertent air bag deployment.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the exterior of the ecm. if there IS no indication of moisture, a cover will be installed over the ecm. if there IS indication of moisture, the dealer will replace the ecm and install a cover over the new ecm.
Moisture can follow the electrical harness and enter the pressure switch connector causing corrosion and malfunction of the switch.
Risk and remedy
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 loss of power assistance because of no hydraulic pumpoperation. Loss of power assist increases the driver's brake pedal effort required for stopping which can result in extended braking distances.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the electrical connections to the ABS pressure switch terminals for corrosion and install a shrink hose to the wiring harness to avoid moisture entering the connection. Pressure switches with corroded connectors will be replaced.
During low energy frontal impact collisions, the front crossmember can contact the metal tubing portion of the cooler hose assembly; and/or the hose assembly can break and leak oil onto the hot exhaust manifold or the turbocharger.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Oil leaking on these hot engine surfaces can ignite and cause a vehicular fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a protective cover which will protect the cooler and hoses from other structural components in low energy front impacts.
One of the bulbs in each of the brake light lower outboard lamp assemblies may not have been properly wired, resulting in improper tail light illumination on brake application. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: improper illumination of brake lights during brake application may not signal following drivers of the operator's intent to slow or stop and could result in a vehicle collision.
Remedy
Dealers will modify the brake light outboard lamp assemblies to meet fmvss requirements.
Owner complaints
14 complaints2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 1994 saab 9000 cse. The contact stated that while traveling 15-20 mph, the driver side air bag deployed erroneously. The failure caused injuries to the contact's head, leg and shoulders. The police were contacted and a report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 173,899.
- Structure
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 saab 9000. the contact noticed that the dashboard was cracked and had other unsightly damage. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and they stated that the top surface of the dashboard needed to be replaced. the repair cost was estimated at…
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 saab 9000. the contact noticed that the dashboard was cracked and had other unsightly damage. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and they stated that the top surface of the dashboard needed to be replaced. the repair cost was estimated at $750. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 150,000 and current mileage was 178,000.
- Air bags › Frontal
Srs light came on within 1 day spontaneous driver side air bag deployed at hwy. Speed, able to get car to shoulder slight burns inside right forearm, clear and dry day. *tr
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 saab 9000. the contact attempted to start the vehicle, but it failed to engage. he pushed the vehicle to the mechanic who diagnosed the cause of failure as the ignition module. the contact believes his vehicle should be a part of recall # 05v399000 (electrical system:ignition:module). the vin, engine size, and # of cylinders were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 210,000.
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer received nhtsa recall 99v109000 concerning air bag module. after having the ecm replaced and installed a cover over the ecm srs light appeared on the dashboard. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the cause had not been determined. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle was at dealership for brake repair. Mechanic noticed 3 engine mounts had to be replaced.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Consumer applied brakes at 55-60 mph, there was a loud noise and pedal went to the floor. Dealer determined that brake line was crushed due to engine movement.*ak
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Fuel gauge system
Consumer noticed a gasoline odor in back of vehicle along with a sudden loss of fuel, dealer replaced the fuel pump sender assembly, dealer stated this failure could have caused an explosion. *slc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
This IS the second time for the same pulley/ball bearing to fail. It first happened during the third year of operation; approx 30 000 miles. I'm stationed in vienna, austria.
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
The heater core was found leaking. anti-freeze was found on both the passenger and driver side floor, but could not determine the exact cause. The problem was confirmed this week when the car was taken to the dealer for check up. I was told this was a common problem among saab, and it IS not covered by major component warranty. a car only 5 year old should not have this problem.
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Clutch master cylinder failed.
- Vehicle speed control
The defective throttle system froze in an open postion, causing the vehicle to speed up to 75 mph. the occupant pressed the brakes and emergency parking brake to stop the vehicle. dealer IS replacing the throttle housing unit. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Right rear tail lamp replaced.
- Tires
The tires have to be replaced every 4000 miles due to cupping. Please explain. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Audio system fires
See resume for details.
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.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 621491Service information regarding the wiring harness repair kit.
- 604046Backgroud information in diagnosing a driveability complaint or the check engine lamp coming on.
- 602950Service information on wiring harness repair kit.
- 600580Information on replacement of positive battery cable.
- 52448Adjustment of bearing tension.
- 52289New method of preload adjustment.
- 52049Temperature sending units for replacement cylinder heads for vehicles with 4 cylinder engine.
- 52044New essential special tool: terminal repair kit.
- 52041Cylinder head bolt tightening torque.
- 46714Correcting a customer complaint of a rattling noise from the clutch plate.
- 46710Correcting a customer complaint of a rattling noise from the synchromesh sleeves.
- 46709Correcting a customer complaint that reverse gear lever IS difficult to engage or jumps out of gear when car IS driven in reverse.
- 44078Campaign 418 - it has been determined that a number or 1994 and 1995 9000 models the wiring harness connected to the main fuse box can chafe against the bracket which holds the fuse box and air duct in place possibly creating a short circuitthat could damage the main harness. To correct the problem, a cable tie must be added to the wiring harness to hold it away from the bracket.
- 39943Correcting complaints of poor defogging on rear window.
- 37978Air injection pump may generate an unusual noise due to hose clamp resting against the air shield.
- 37977Seal on gear selector shaft may leak.
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