Saab 9000 1988
Model 9000 made in 1988 by Saab got 17 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline and power train. The car had one investigation (electrical system). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control. The car has one 2.0, b202 ffs engine.
Model 1988
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0, (B202) (FFS) | 4 | Automatic 4 gears | FWD | Regular | P - Passenger Car |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V001000 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | from 09/01/1985 to 12/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 24379 | 03/05/1990 | MFR | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 11/02/1990 | 01/16/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Abrasion on the printed circuit card in the combination neutral safety/backup lamp switch operated by the automatic transmission gear selector may cause residue to collect in electrical area on the circuit card. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause overheating of the switch assembly withsmoke and possibly a fire in the center console area. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Add an electrical circuit, including a relay, to the backup lamp circuit to reduce the current that can flow through the combination switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with automatic transmissions. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V191000 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | from 08/01/1987 to 04/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 14000 | 03/05/1990 | MFR | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 11/06/1989 | 11/28/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The routing of the throttle kickdown cable could allow chafing to occur between the cable and any one of three steel brake fluid lines near the valve block of the hydraulic brake unit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause brake fluid leakage; thus, the brakecircuit supplied by that line would become inoperative and result in decreasedbraking effectiveness and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Change cable routing and install new attachment bracket to prevent chafing. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: hydraulic brake lines / throttle cablevehicle description: passenger cars equipped with automatic transmissions. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V057000 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | from 10/01/1987 to 03/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 7000 | 05/20/1988 | MFR | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 04/05/1988 | 04/12/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The ball chain between the cruise control vacuum regulator and the accelerator pedal arm may catch on the vacuum regulator attachment clip. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the chain gets caught the throttle could be preventedfrom returning to fully closed position when the accelerator pedal is released. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | A plastic cap will be installed over the vacuum regulator clip to cover the openings. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: cruise conrol.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||||
| 364 | 02/01/1997 | 52045 | Recall 278 - overheating of back-up light switch- saab cars usa, inc has notified the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in certain 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 an | 07/17/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||||
| 234 | 09/02/1997 | 604154 | Information on installing larger fuel system non-return valves. *tt | 04/15/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 01/970731 | 01/01/1997 | 52448 | Adjustment of bearing tension. *tw | 07/24/1997 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 2482035 | 11/01/1998 | 604046 | Backgroud information in diagnosing a driveability complaint or the check engine lamp coming on. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA95020 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 06/30/1995 | 07/31/1996 | PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE88081 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 07/06/1988 | 08/25/1988 | WIRE HARNESS CHAFING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE95009 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 02/10/1995 | 06/30/1995 | PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 02/21/1995 | |||
| Fuse box becomes extremely hot. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 03/11/1993 | |||
| Drivers seat started to burn. resulting in occupants clothes catching on fire. also engine compartment fire. explain in more detail. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 12/11/1994 | |||
| Consumer was driving and smoke came from the dash board. tt | |||
| 02/19/1993 | |||
| Upon returning to parked car owner smelled smoke and vehicle caught on fire. point of origin console area behind heating control/dashboard element. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/21/1994 | 1 | ||
| Timing belt chain failed. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 10/21/1994 | 1 | ||
| Power antenna failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 08/12/1994 | |||
| The vehicle quickly engulf in flames, the vehicle was parked ea95-0920a. tt | |||
| 02/10/1995 | 1 | ||
| Fuel system shorts out. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Fuel line leak under vent of fuel tank and near center of under carriage. *skd | |||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 02/10/1995 | 1 | ||
| Lights frequently go out on dash and dash makes crackling noise, also toxic odor coming from dash area. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 03/11/1993 | |||
| Drivers seat started to burn. resulting in occupants clothes catching on fire. also engine compartment fire. explain in more detail. tt | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| Drivers seat back is adjustable. on two occasions back collapsed with no warning. please describe details. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/01/2000 | |||
| Vehicle experiencing ongoing problem with brake failure. provide further details. *ak | |||
| 06/19/1995 | |||
| The abs system failed, and prior to that the abs light comes on and the brakes make noise when applied, dealer can find nothing wrong. tt | |||
| 02/10/1995 | 14 | ||
| Anti-lock brakes fail intermittently. *skd | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 10/21/1994 | 1 | ||
| Speed control regulator failed. *skd | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 02/27/1995 | 1 | ||
| Power windows cease to operate intermittently, now quitting altogether. tt | |||