1987 SAAB 900 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1987 SAAB 900
The 1987 SAAB 900 has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor (3 complaints), Tiressidewall (3 complaints), and Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1987 SAAB 900
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1987 SAAB 900, potentially affecting up to 85,446 vehicles.
Recall 88V173000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
| 70,000 vehicles affected
Defect: WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST SHARP EDGES UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND AGAINST A SUPPORT UNDER THE REAR SEAT (1988 MODELS ONLY).
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT; THE RESULTING HEATBUILDUP COULD CAUSE SMOKE OR A FIRE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: INSTALL RUBBER PROTECTIVE STRIPS TO SHARP EDGES AND COMPLETELY ENCASE WIRE HARNESS IN A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC TUBE.
View full details →Recall 87V013000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 15,446 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FUEL HOSE BETWEEN THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND THE INJECTOR FUEL RAIL MAY RUPTURE DUE TO STRESS.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE FUEL HOSE WITH NEW PREFORMED PLASTIC HOSE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1987 SAAB 900
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 SAAB 900. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY 1987 SAAB 900 CAUGHTON FIRE WITH ME IN IT. I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST SAAB BUT I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT IT. I NEED HELP. THANK YOU.*AK
MY 1987 SAAB 900 CAUGHTON FIRE WITH ME IN IT. I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST SAAB BUT I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT IT. I NEED HELP. THANK YOU.*AK
THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON FAILURE ON SAAB 900 CARS, WELL KNOWN TO DEALERS AND THE FACTORY AS WELL AS THE TSN BULLETIN BOARD WHICH HAS BEEN UP SINCE 1988. [WWW.SAABNET.COM] THE MANUFACTURER HAS MADE AVAILABLE A REINFORCED LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUT HAS REFUSED TO PAY FOR EITHER THE PART OR INSTALLATION THEREOF. *AK
HEAT SHIELD FAILED DUE TO CORROSION.
HEAT SHIELD FAILED DUE TO CORROSION.
View all Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1987 SAAB 900
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 SAAB 900 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 SAAB 900
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 SAAB 900
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SAAB 900
- 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
- 1987 SAAB 900 (current)
- 1988 SAAB 900 — 18 complaints
- 1989 SAAB 900 — 34 complaints
- 1990 SAAB 900 — 21 complaints
- 1991 SAAB 900 — 15 complaints
- 1992 SAAB 900 — 25 complaints