1995 Saab 900 problems
Owners have filed 159 complaints about the 1995 Saab 900 with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 16.4% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electrical system at 14.5%.
Complaints159
Crashes11
Fires5
Injuries2
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 16.4% · 26
Electrical system 14.5% · 23
Engine and engine cooling 13.2% · 21
Service brakes, hydraulic 10.7% · 17
Structure 6.9% · 11
Visibility 5.0% · 8
Seat belts 5.0% · 8
Vehicle speed control 5.0% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 11 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 2 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 4 in the last three years against 6 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 80,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The vehicle could be in the reverse position, and the key will be out of the ignition which may cause a roll away. Also when in reverse, the vehicle seems to be in neutral just as the recall 95v068000 indicates. Mfr stated that this vehicle is not included in the recall, but experienced the same problem. Power train
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning there is vibration coming from underneath vehicle. Shift lever light appeared on the dash panel, and the vehicle shut off. Dealership is aware of problem. Power train
Clutch became inoperable while consumer was driving. Also, there was a small compartment fire. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything. Power train
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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