1993 SAAB 900 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1993 SAAB 900
The 1993 SAAB 900 has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by SAAB CARS USA, INC. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebodydoor (2 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint), and Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1993 SAAB 900
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 SAAB 900. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1993 SAAB 900
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 SAAB 900. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebodydoor | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controllinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ORIGINAL FUEL TANK MADE OF PLASTIC LEAKED FROM THE BOTTOM DUE TO A HOLE. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FUEL TANK, WHICH ALSO STARTED TO LEAK SOMETIMES IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION. MANUFACTURER HAD NO ANSWER AS TO THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK. *AK
EARLY TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT - FIRST GEAR POPS OUT CONSTANTLY. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE MADE THREE JUMPS AND ACCELERATED DOWN A HILL, WITH NO BRAKES AND CLUTCH WOULD NOT SHIFT DOWN. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ON. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS PUT ON AND MADE VEHICLE STOP. DEALER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 40MPH, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, HIT A WALL, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
ELECTRICAL FIRE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1993 SAAB 900
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 SAAB 900 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 SAAB 900
SAAB CARS USA, INC. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1993 SAAB 900. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
234 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
INFORMATION ON INSTALLING LARGER FUEL SYSTEM NON-RETURN VALVES. *TT
063093 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NEW SLAVE CYLINDER. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 SAAB 900
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1993 SAAB 900.
Other Model Years of the SAAB 900
- 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
- 1993 SAAB 900 (current)
- 1994 SAAB 900 — 88 complaints
- 1995 SAAB 900 — 159 complaints
- 1996 SAAB 900 — 78 complaints
- 1997 SAAB 900 — 27 complaints
- 1998 SAAB 900 — 26 complaints