Saab 900 1999
Model 900 made in 1999 by Saab got 4 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, power train and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding visibility. The car had some investigations: steering, visibility and wheels.
Model 1999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||||
| 3632027 | 09/01/1998 | 603360 | Concerns with nuts on rear window and windshield wiper arms come loose. *yc | 02/18/1999 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| SQ98022 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 10/29/1998 | 11/04/1998 | STOP SALE NOTICE | ||
| Saab issued a tsb announcing a retail delivery stop on all 1999 saab's.the technical service broadcast advised the dealer to change the banjo bolt on the power steering rack assembly | ||||||
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| SQ98023 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 10/29/1998 | 11/24/1998 | STOP SALE NOTICE | ||
| See resume for details. | ||||||
| WHEELS | ||||||
| SQ98018 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 10/09/1998 | 10/27/1998 | NEW WHEEL BOLTS | ||
| Saab issued a tsb informing dealers about a new wheel mounting bolt.if the issue is loosening of the lug nut, this could lead to bolt fatigue and the potential for a wheel separation. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 01/16/2000 | 3 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Engine shut off while car was running three times. first two times car was idling, third time car was being driven at 60 mph. engine shut off with no warning and would not restart. saab dealer claimed in the first two instances that this could not possibly happen with car running. in first instance, dealer replaced ignition switch. in second instance, dealer replaced gear position switch. in third instance, dealer replaced chafed wiring harness to passenger seat. we are not convinced that saab has fixed this major safety problem, and are even more worried that a chafed wire for the heated seat can cause an immediate engine shutdown on any saab 9-3. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 01/16/2000 | 3 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Engine shut off while car was running three times. first two times car was idling, third time car was being driven at 60 mph. engine shut off with no warning and would not restart. saab dealer claimed in the first two instances that this could not possibly happen with car running. in first instance, dealer replaced ignition switch. in second instance, dealer replaced gear position switch. in third instance, dealer replaced chafed wiring harness to passenger seat. we are not convinced that saab has fixed this major safety problem, and are even more worried that a chafed wire for the heated seat can cause an immediate engine shutdown on any saab 9-3. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 01/16/2000 | 3 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Engine shut off while car was running three times. first two times car was idling, third time car was being driven at 60 mph. engine shut off with no warning and would not restart. saab dealer claimed in the first two instances that this could not possibly happen with car running. in first instance, dealer replaced ignition switch. in second instance, dealer replaced gear position switch. in third instance, dealer replaced chafed wiring harness to passenger seat. we are not convinced that saab has fixed this major safety problem, and are even more worried that a chafed wire for the heated seat can cause an immediate engine shutdown on any saab 9-3. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 09/23/1999 | 3 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Front end drifts across the road, strange noises in front end, rims and tires weak, glass roof noise, paint defects( dot number: tire size: 205,65, 16 ) | |||