Saab Saab 1976-2003
Model Saab made by Saab got 3 consumer complains as well as 34 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Car model
Name | Number of models | Recalls | Bulletins | Consumer Complaints |
---|---|---|---|---|
Saab Saab 1976 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Saab Saab 1990 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Saab Saab 1992 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Saab Saab 1993 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Saab Saab 1994 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Saab Saab 1999 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Saab Saab 2001 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Saab Saab 2002 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Saab Saab 2003 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Model 9999
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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AIR BAGS | |||||
850 | 06/24/1999 | 608354 | Safety recall 708 regarding inspection of secondary restraint system (srs) ecm for damage caused by moisture. *tt | 11/23/1999 | |
98850 | 04/29/1998 | 602093 | Information pertaining to rivets required for diagnosing air bag faults. *yc | 09/14/1998 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
300 | 10/30/2000 | 618665 | Information on checking grounds to determine cause of electrical problems. *tt | 04/19/2001 | |
300 | 11/02/2000 | 615706 | Complaints of am radio reception, static and noise with electrical accessory operation. *tt | 01/28/2001 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
98365 | 03/20/1998 | 605828 | Concerns with tech 2 displaying a message to see si 365-1942 or si 365-1943. *tt | 06/27/2000 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
261 | 06/18/2001 | 621483 | This bulletin introduces the long-life coolant for all saab models. *tt | 09/25/2001 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
200 | 02/28/2001 | 619552 | Addressing customer complaint on engine or transmission smoothness. *tt | 06/18/2001 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
254 | 11/17/1998 | 603055 | Information on replacing oxygen sensors on 1994 and later vehicles. *yc | 01/27/1999 | |
EQUIPMENT | |||||
100 | 07/31/1998 | 602298 | Subject on limited av availability of isat. *yc | 10/26/1998 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
100 | 10/10/2000 | 618661 | Concerns may exist where the call is completed to the on star center, but the operator is unable to identify the car. *tt | 04/19/2001 | |
100 | 10/06/2000 | 618660 | Some customers may receive an error message caused by programming errors from the cellular provider used by onstar. *tt | 04/19/2001 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
870 | 06/24/1999 | 608076 | This bulletin addresses concerns of hot air being directed to the rear a/c outlet. *tt | 11/02/1999 | |
870 | 11/03/1998 | 603061 | Brief information regarding compatability of a/c system hoses. *yc | 01/27/1999 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
931 | 07/01/1999 | 608098 | Brief information on the pioneer cd changer bracket kit. *tt | 11/02/1999 | |
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
061998 | 06/19/1998 | 601509 | Information regarding missing alert label for sunvisor air bag warnings. *yc | 08/06/1998 | |
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
811 | 07/06/1998 | 602364 | Convertible diagnostic trouble codes missiong from service information. *yc | 10/29/1998 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
100 | 10/23/2000 | 618664 | Information on the use of chevron techron concentrate fuel system cleaner. *tt | 04/19/2001 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
RCL/295 | 08/01/1995 | 45889 | Saab has become aware of situations where it has been impossible to remove the pressure switch without destroying the threads in the abs pump housing. galvanic action between the cast iron housing and the aluminum switch can create this pr | 04/25/1996 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
516 | 08/19/1998 | 602795 | Subject on protective coating on brake disc. *yc | 01/13/1999 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
811 | 05/07/1998 | 605780 | Technical service broadcast regarding spare parts inventory of convertible electronic control module (ecm): necessity to program. *tt | 06/27/2000 | |
811 | 10/21/1998 | 603063 | Replacement of soft top cover drive mechanism shear / safety pin. *tt | 01/27/1999 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
20021021 | 10/21/2002 | 10004810 | Release notes 2002-10-21. incremental update of tis 2000. edition 2002-5, update 5. database tech 2. *tt | 01/08/2004 | |
20021030 | 10/30/2002 | 10004811 | Release notes 2002-10-30. incremental update of tis 2000. edition 2002-5, update 6. database sps. *tt | 01/08/2004 | |
20021007 | 10/07/2002 | 10004806 | Release notes 2002-10-07. incremental update of tis 2000. edition 2002-5, update 1. database tech-2. *tt | 01/08/2004 | |
100 | 03/07/2003 | 10002272 | Tis 2000, edition 2003-1 updates. *tt | 08/20/2003 | |
100 | 10/23/2000 | 618663 | Subject regarding noise definition chart. *tt | 04/19/2001 | |
291 | 09/28/2000 | 614919 | Subject regarding additional steps for recall 719, edition 3 shown as recall 717 on the iris recall and service campaign inquiry. *tt | 12/15/2000 | |
042498 | 04/24/1998 | 605138 | E-mail information on slim-jim lockout tools and general product news. *tt | 06/27/2000 | |
062899 | 06/28/1999 | 608355 | Dealer's communication system (dcs) bulletin to inform all dcs dealers of recall 10708. *tt | 11/23/1999 | |
101 | 06/15/1999 | 608078 | Information pertaining to the new service programming system hardware key (sps) - special tool - used to reprogram various control modules in some vehicles. *tt | 11/02/1999 | |
300 | 11/24/1998 | 603051 | Information on cars now being delivered out of transport mode. *yc | 01/27/1999 | |
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
854 | 07/19/1999 | 608403 | Customer5s may complain that on their acc-equipped car, the dash vent air distribution cannot be changed or is stuck in the defrost mode. *mjs | 11/26/1999 | |
364 | 07/08/1998 | 602368 | Brief information on repairing electrical tab for the rear defroster. *yc | 10/29/1998 | |
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
11/940522 | 11/01/1994 | 37817 | Improper or poor power window operation. *tw | 01/10/1995 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
1 | 02/01/1998 | ||
Front headlight failed. *yc | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||
01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
Letter to senator on behalf of constituent regarding his concerns that a recall has not been issued for particular saab vehicle. *kb the consumer stated when he attempted to drive his vehicle out the garage, he discovered the left front wheel would not move. the coil spring supporting the wheel had snapped. *jb | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
07/13/1995 | 3 | ||
Fluctuating idle prior to service recall. *ak |