Saab 9000 1997
Model 9000 made in 1997 by Saab got 8 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 15 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to child seat, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. There was one recall concerning equipment . The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.3, b234e4 ffs,trbo, 2.3, b234l/r4 ffs,trbo.
Model 1997
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3, B234E4 (FFS,TRBO) | 4 | Automatic 4 gears | FWD | Regular | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 2.3, B234L/R4 (FFS,TRBO) | 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V139000 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | from 02/25/1997 to 01/09/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 39313 | 09/01/1998 | MFR | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 06/23/1998 | 06/30/1998 | 571 | 208 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | The vehicle occupant may not properly understand the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notificationbegan september 1,1998.owners who do not receive the free alert label with installation instructions within a reasonble time should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 3111773 | 09/01/1997 | 604167 | Subject on long-term storage of hybrid batteries. *tt | 04/16/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| 97112498100 | 05/27/1998 | 600580 | Information on replacement of positive battery cable. *yc | 05/27/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 200 | 09/30/1997 | 604160 | Technical service broadcast on setting dtc p0300 on some models. *tt | 04/15/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 4401762 | 09/01/1997 | 604161 | Vehicles experiencing noise and vibrations when downshifting 4-3 and 3-2. *tt | 04/15/1999 | |
| 970923981816 | 09/23/1997 | 54286 | Experiencing problems with cac one piece hose. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 211 | 02/04/1997 | 52049 | Temperature sending units for replacement cylinder heads for vehicles with 4 cylinder engine. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| 210 | 02/01/1997 | 52041 | Cylinder head bolt tightening torque. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 4711936 | 04/01/1998 | 601511 | Vehicles speedometer stops working. *yc | 08/06/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 01/970731 | 01/01/1997 | 52448 | Adjustment of bearing tension. *tw | 07/24/1997 | |
| 471 | 01/01/1997 | 52289 | New method of preload adjustment. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 6441954 | 05/01/1998 | 601503 | Revisions to service manual group 6 front assembly, steering on vehicles up to and including m97 vin v1014201 to vin v1014202. *yc | 08/06/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 8121983 | 05/01/1998 | 601504 | Conditions with front roof console rattling on cars with sunroof. *yc | 08/06/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| 8011939 | 04/01/1998 | 601513 | Condition with hood ( bonnet ) will not open. *yc | 08/06/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| 100 | 02/01/1997 | 52044 | New essential special tool: terminal repair kit. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD SEAT | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received recall 04c002000 for the strap. part was not available. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/16/2004 | 45500 | 1 | 07/02/1997 |
| Engine died in a 7 year-old car with approximately 45,000 miles. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/24/2001 | 45900 | 1 | 12/23/1996 |
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/24/2001 | 45900 | 1 | 12/23/1996 |
| 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 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 10/24/2001 | 45900 | 1 | 12/23/1996 |
| 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 | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 03/09/2004 | 90700 | 4 | |
| 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 | |||
| 05/21/2002 | 1 | 03/01/2097 | |
| I was driving to work going 25mph when the car started accelerating. i stepped on the brake and i was barely able to stop. since i was in traffic, i continued to a stop sign where the car stopped after a short lunge forward. i checked to be sure that the cruise control was off and i checked the dashboard and there were no warning messages flashing. when i removed my foot from the brake and with my foot off the accelelerator, the car gained speed quickly and i was only able to slow it down by keeping my foot on the brake. i pulled into a parking space, shifted the automatic car into park where the car started racing/revving at a very high rate of speed whereby i immediately shut off the car. i had the saab towed to my dealer. the dealer said that they could find nothing wrong and that they were not able to do anything for me. they told me to drive the car to them if the problem happened again--i told them that their recommendation to drive to them would put my passengers and me at risk. that evening, i called saab usa's customer service number where i filed a formal complaint with saab (saab's file # for my complaint is 1-32268057).and was told that the dealer should have kept the car for several days to test it out more thoroughly given the risk that exists if a future problem occurs. i also expressed my fear of driving this car again with me and my family in it. the woman at saab usa said she would call the dealership and get back to me given my concern. i have heard nothing as of today, may 25, 2002. i am concerned about the safety of this car and saab has done nothing to alleviate my fears and they are offering no solution except to say they could find nothing wrong. i paid for their diagnosis and i would pay anything reasonable to correct a problem which could happen again. i have also owned saabs since 1983 and it is sad that saab's response to this problem is to send me away.*ak | |||
| 01/14/1998 | 1 | 08/30/1997 | |
| Turbo apc solenoid valve failed. yh | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | DENVILLE | 07834 | REINERTSEN MOTORS |