30
recalls
The Saab 900 has 30 recalls covering 524,051 vehicles as reported; model year 1994 is covered by the most (8).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
30
Most for 1994: 8
Units affected
524K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Saab 900, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system68
- Engine and engine cooling63
- Power train60
- Air bags41
- Service brakes, hydraulic35
- Vehicle speed control26
- Suspension24
- Complaints
- 363
- Crashes reported
- 23
- Fires reported
- 21
- People injured
- 23
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Saab 900 by component
- Electrical system5 · 98K units
- Fuel system, gasoline5 · 68K units
- Seats3 · 15K units
- Air bags2 · 33K units
- Exterior lighting2 · 96K units
- Power train2 · 21K units
- Seat belts2 · 4,558 units
- Steering2 · 9,047 units
Saab 900 recalls
The 25 newest of 30
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2002 | Saab 900 (1995): Air bagsNo. 02V308000 | Injury | 20,476 |
| Jul 2, 2001 | Saab 900 (1998): Air bagsNo. 01V222000 | Injury | 12,036 |
| Jun 23, 1998 | Saab 9-3, 9-5, 900, 9000 (1997-1999): EquipmentNo. 98V139000 | Crash risk | 39,313 |
| Feb 24, 1998 | Saab 900 (1994-1998): Exterior lightingNo. 98V038000 | Other or not stated | 92,505 |
| Mar 21, 1997 | Saab 900 (1994-1997): Vehicle speed controlNo. 97V046000 | Crash risk | 52,500 |
| May 3, 1996 | Saab 900 (1996): Seat beltsNo. 96V077000 | Crash risk | 1,058 |
| Jan 23, 1996 | Saab 900 (1995): SteeringNo. 96V008000 | Crash risk | 8,988 |
| Mar 29, 1995 | Saab 900 (1994-1995): Power trainNo. 95V068000 | Crash risk | 8,993 |
| Mar 29, 1995 | Saab 900 (1995): Electrical systemNo. 95V066000 | Crash risk | 5,383 |
| Nov 18, 1994 | Saab 900 (1994-1995): SeatsNo. 94V226000 | Falls | 10,584 |
| Sep 14, 1994 | Saab 900 (1994): StructureNo. 94V174000 | Crash risk | 9,814 |
| Jul 8, 1994 | Saab 900 (1994): SeatsNo. 94V127000 | Crash risk | 1,015 |
| Jun 13, 1994 | Saab 900 (1994): SeatsNo. 94V110000 | Injury | 3,252 |
| Apr 16, 1994 | Saab 900 (1994): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 94V074000 | Crash risk | 7,443 |
| Jun 27, 1989 | Saab 900 (1989): VisibilityNo. 89V104000 | Fire | 6,000 |
| Nov 28, 1988 | Saab 900, 9000 (1989): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 88V185000 | Fire | 1,586 |
| Nov 1, 1988 | Saab 900 (1987-1988): Electrical systemNo. 88V173000 | Fire | 70,000 |
| Sep 7, 1988 | Saab 900 (1988): SuspensionNo. 88V149000 | Crash risk | 3,000 |
| Feb 10, 1987 | Saab 900 (1986-1987): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 87V013000 | Fire | 15,446 |
| Apr 28, 1986 | Saab 900 (1986): SteeringNo. 86V057000 | Crash risk | 59 |
| May 8, 1985 | Saab 900 (1985): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 85V060000 | Fire | 11,122 |
| Apr 2, 1985 | Saab 900 (1984): Electrical systemNo. 85V036000 | Fire | 11,659 |
| Feb 29, 1984 | Saab 900 (1981-1982): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 84V019000 | Other or not stated | 24,705 |
| Feb 6, 1984 | Saab 900 (1983): Electrical systemNo. 84V012000 | Other or not stated | 8,154 |
| Jul 14, 1983 | Saab 900, 99 (1978-1980): Power trainNo. 83V068000 | Other or not stated | 12,096 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 1999 Saab 900 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1999 Saab 900. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Saab 900 have?
30 recalls cover the Saab 900, for 524,051 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (5 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Saab 900?
Electrical system: named in 68 of the 363 safety complaints about the Saab 900, then engine and engine cooling (63). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.