1981 SAAB 900 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1981 SAAB 900
The 1981 SAAB 900 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, SEAT BELTS:FRONT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1981 SAAB 900
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1981 SAAB 900, potentially affecting up to 28,205 vehicles.
Recall 84V019000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 24,705 vehicles affected
Defect: POOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AT THE FUEL GAUGE TRANSMITTER MAY RESULT IN A STOPPAGE OF THE FUEL PUMP AND ENGINE STALLING. IN EXTREME CASES, FUEL VAPOR MAY LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK.
Remedy: THE FUEL GAUGE TRANSMITTER WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF DAMAGED.
View full details →Recall 81V147000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT
| 3,500 vehicles affected
Defect: THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT PERMANENT LUBRICATION IN THE BUCKLE/RELEASE MECHANISM OF THE TYPE 2 SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. THIS MAY CAUSE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS TO HAVE DIFFICULTY IN FULLY FASTENING SEAT BELTS, ALTHOUGH THEY MAY SEEM TO BE FULLY FASTENED.
Remedy: A SPECIAL WAX LUBRICANT WILL BE SPRAYED INTO THE BUCKLE RECEPTACLE SLOT TO REMEDY DEFECT AND PREVENT REOCCURANCE. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1981 SAAB 900
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1981 SAAB 900. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE DUE TO OIL LEAK.(OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
Safety Rating for the 1981 SAAB 900
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1981 SAAB 900 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1981 SAAB 900
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1981 SAAB 900
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SAAB 900
- 1978 SAAB 900 — 0 complaints
- 1979 SAAB 900 — 2 complaints
- 1980 SAAB 900 — 0 complaints
- 1981 SAAB 900 (current)
- 1982 SAAB 900 — 1 complaint
- 1983 SAAB 900 — 2 complaints
- 1984 SAAB 900 — 4 complaints
- 1985 SAAB 900 — 5 complaints
- 1986 SAAB 900 — 18 complaints