Saab 900 1986
Model 900 made in 1986 by Saab got 19 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and steering. The car has one 2.0l engine.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 18/22/20 | 20/28/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 4 | 850829 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/23/20 | 21/29/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 4 | 850829 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 20/24/22 | 22/31/25 | Regular | $ 853 | 4 | 850829 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 20/26/22 | 22/33/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 4 | 850829 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 21/28/24 | 24/36/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 4 | 850829 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V013000 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | from 06/01/1986 to 12/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 15446 | 03/23/1987 | MFR | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 02/10/1987 | 02/13/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel hose between the pressure regulator and the injector fuel rail may rupture due to stress. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a fuel leak and possibly a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace fuel hose with new preformed plastic hose. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine/fuel injection hose.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V057000 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | from 01/01/1986 to 01/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 59 | 07/02/1986 | MFR | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 04/28/1986 | 05/01/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The bolt in the upper steering column u-joint clamp may have been over torqued and may break. consequence of defect: a broken u-joint clamp may allow the steering shaft to pull out of the joint and result in loss of steering control and possibly an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace and properly torque bolt. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering/u-joint clamp bolt.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/31/2003 | 203000 | 3 | |
| My 1986 , 8 valve, 2.0 liter saab 900 stalls out in hot weather and will not restart unless at least 15 minutes have passed. i have replaced the fuel filter,distributor cap, ignition coil, spark plugs, and the problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| The vehicle loses power abruptly causing the tachometer to drop and the steering to become heavy yet the engine continues to run smoothly, as the consumer attempts to pull to the shoulder the power returns before the car stops, the dealer has been unable to duplicate or reproduce the problem. nlm | |||
| While driving windows failed, indicator light came on then stopped. head lights went out and other failures. please describe details. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 05/31/1996 | |||
| When driving at 65 mph there was noise coming from the steering column, and when applying the brakes, consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the brakes. also, battery kept going dead/ air conditioning went out/the temperature gauge stopped working/brake pads wore out and replaced four times/ spare tire kept getting a flat/control unit had to be replaced four times/ replaced a crack in exhaust system, as well as other parts in the vehicle.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 05/31/1996 | |||
| When driving at 65 mph there was noise coming from the steering column, and when applying the brakes, consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the brakes. also, battery kept going dead/ air conditioning went out/the temperature gauge stopped working/brake pads wore out and replaced four times/ spare tire kept getting a flat/control unit had to be replaced four times/ replaced a crack in exhaust system, as well as other parts in the vehicle.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 04/01/1995 | |||
| Catalytic converter overheated wiring and sent smoke into passenger compartment. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 05/31/1996 | |||
| When driving at 65 mph there was noise coming from the steering column, and when applying the brakes, consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the brakes. also, battery kept going dead/ air conditioning went out/the temperature gauge stopped working/brake pads wore out and replaced four times/ spare tire kept getting a flat/control unit had to be replaced four times/ replaced a crack in exhaust system, as well as other parts in the vehicle.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Water pump replaced due to leak. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle engine fire. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 05/31/1996 | |||
| When driving at 65 mph there was noise coming from the steering column, and when applying the brakes, consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the brakes. also, battery kept going dead/ air conditioning went out/the temperature gauge stopped working/brake pads wore out and replaced four times/ spare tire kept getting a flat/control unit had to be replaced four times/ replaced a crack in exhaust system, as well as other parts in the vehicle.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 04/01/1995 | |||
| Catalytic converter overheated wiring and sent smoke into passenger compartment. tt | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 05/31/1996 | |||
| When driving at 65 mph there was noise coming from the steering column, and when applying the brakes, consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the brakes. also, battery kept going dead/ air conditioning went out/the temperature gauge stopped working/brake pads wore out and replaced four times/ spare tire kept getting a flat/control unit had to be replaced four times/ replaced a crack in exhaust system, as well as other parts in the vehicle.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 03/14/1994 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle fire/explosion, caused by possible leak of gasoline. *skd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 08/31/2003 | 203000 | 3 | |
| My 1986 , 8 valve, 2.0 liter saab 900 stalls out in hot weather and will not restart unless at least 15 minutes have passed. i have replaced the fuel filter,distributor cap, ignition coil, spark plugs, and the problem still exists. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 09/13/1996 | |||
| The consumer was hit in the rear and the drivers seat reclined backwards. please describe. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 05/31/1996 | |||
| When driving at 65 mph there was noise coming from the steering column, and when applying the brakes, consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the brakes. also, battery kept going dead/ air conditioning went out/the temperature gauge stopped working/brake pads wore out and replaced four times/ spare tire kept getting a flat/control unit had to be replaced four times/ replaced a crack in exhaust system, as well as other parts in the vehicle.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | |||
| 08/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Wheel bearing repaired due to failure. *sd | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 4 | 01/01/1986 | ||
| I am aware of the tire recall and questions about other manufacturers. i purchased a saab in 1986 equipped with pirelli tires. all four of the tire treads separated within 15,000, including one incident at 65 mph. i sent one fo the tires back to pirelli for examination. they claimed there was no mnaufacturing flaw that caused the separation. there is absolutely no way 4 new tires with less than 15,000 miles could all separate without a defect. i realize this is an old complaint but i think it is important to know that other tire companies are also producing shoddy tires.( dot number: ) | |||
| TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | |||
| 05/31/1996 | |||
| When driving at 65 mph there was noise coming from the steering column, and when applying the brakes, consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the brakes. also, battery kept going dead/ air conditioning went out/the temperature gauge stopped working/brake pads wore out and replaced four times/ spare tire kept getting a flat/control unit had to be replaced four times/ replaced a crack in exhaust system, as well as other parts in the vehicle.*ak | |||