1997 SAAB 9000 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 SAAB 9000
The 1997 SAAB 9000 has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by SAAB CARS USA, INC. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (3 complaints), Child Seat (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 SAAB 9000
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 SAAB 9000, potentially affecting up to 39,313 vehicles.
Recall 98V139000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 39,313 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Consequence: THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT PROPERLY UNDERSTAND THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND THE NEED TO USE SEAT BELTS.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ALERT LABEL TO BE INSTALLED ON THE VISIBLE SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 SAAB 9000
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 SAAB 9000. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04C002000 FOR THE STRAP. PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
WHILE AT A STOP VEHICLE REVVED AT A HIGH RATE. CONSUMER SWITCHED TO NEUTRAL/SHUT OFF VEHICLE TO TEMPORALLY STOP THE PROBLEM. ON ONE OCCASION CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC TRIED TO REPAIR VEHICLE 3 TIMES, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE DIED IN A 7 YEAR-OLD CAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 45,000 MILES. *AK
PROBLEMS WITH ABS ON A 1997 SAAB 9000 CS.*MR THE ABS ECM UNIT WAS REPLACED AT 45900, AT 55393 MOST OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT THIS TYPE OF BRAKE WORK SHOULD NOT OCCUR AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE, ALSO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB *NM
PROBLEMS WITH ABS ON A 1997 SAAB 9000 CS.*MR THE ABS ECM UNIT WAS REPLACED AT 45900, AT 55393 MOST OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT THIS TYPE OF BRAKE WORK SHOULD NOT OCCUR AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE, ALSO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB *NM
Safety Rating for the 1997 SAAB 9000
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 SAAB 9000 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 SAAB 9000
SAAB CARS USA, INC. has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 SAAB 9000. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
6441954 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
REVISIONS TO SERVICE MANUAL GROUP 6 FRONT ASSEMBLY, STEERING ON VEHICLES UP TO AND INCLUDING M97 VIN V1014201 TO VIN V1014202. *YC
4711936 — POWER TRAIN
VEHICLES SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING. *YC
8011939 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CONDITION WITH HOOD ( BONNET ) WILL NOT OPEN. *YC
970923981816 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH CAC "ONE PIECE" HOSE. *YC
4401762 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES EXPERIENCING NOISE AND VIBRATIONS WHEN DOWNSHIFTING 4-3 AND 3-2. *TT
3111773 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SUBJECT ON LONG-TERM STORAGE OF HYBRID BATTERIES. *TT
100 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NEW ESSENTIAL SPECIAL TOOL: TERMINAL REPAIR KIT. *JD
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 SAAB 9000
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SAAB 9000
- 1992 SAAB 9000 — 32 complaints
- 1993 SAAB 9000 — 34 complaints
- 1994 SAAB 9000 — 20 complaints
- 1995 SAAB 9000 — 10 complaints
- 1996 SAAB 9000 — 23 complaints
- 1997 SAAB 9000 (current)
- 1998 SAAB 9000 — 1 complaint