13
recalls
The Saab 9000 has 13 recalls covering 161,995 vehicles as reported; model year 1993 is covered by the most (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
13
Most for 1993: 5
Units affected
162K
As reported
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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.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Saab 9000 by component
- Electrical system2 · 34K units
- Exterior lighting2 · 9,806 units
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 7,410 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 26K units
- Air bags1 · 26K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 12K units
- Equipment1 · 39K units
- Power train1 · 250 units
Saab 9000 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 1999 | Saab 9000 (1992-1994): Air bagsNo. 99V109000 | Other or not stated | 26,116 |
| Jun 23, 1998 | Saab 9-3, 9-5, 900, 9000 (1997-1999): EquipmentNo. 98V139000 | Crash risk | 39,313 |
| Mar 29, 1995 | Saab 9000 (1992-1994): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 95V067000 | Other or not stated | 12,091 |
| Jul 8, 1994 | Saab 9000 (1992-1994): Engine and engine coolingNo. 94V126000 | Fire | 12,040 |
| Jun 9, 1994 | Saab 9000 (1993): Exterior lightingNo. 94V108000 | Crash risk | 9,747 |
| May 2, 1994 | Saab 9000 (1994): Exterior lightingNo. 94V084000 | Crash risk | 59 |
| Feb 3, 1994 | Saab 9000 (1992-1993): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 94V029000 | Fire | 5,824 |
| Oct 2, 1991 | Saab 9000 (1991): Power trainNo. 91V002000 | Other or not stated | 250 |
| Nov 2, 1990 | Saab 9000 (1986-1990): Electrical systemNo. 90V001000 | Fire | 24,379 |
| Nov 6, 1989 | Saab 9000 (1988-1989): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 89V191000 | Crash risk | 14,000 |
| Nov 28, 1988 | Saab 900, 9000 (1989): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 88V185000 | Fire | 1,586 |
| Apr 5, 1988 | Saab 9000 (1988): Vehicle speed controlNo. 88V057000 | Other or not stated | 7,000 |
| Oct 27, 1986 | Saab 9000 (1986): Electrical systemNo. 86V143000 | Fire | 9,590 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1999 Saab 9000 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1999 Saab 9000. 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 9000 have?
13 recalls cover the Saab 9000, for 161,995 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Saab 9000?
Power train: named in 29 of the 137 safety complaints about the Saab 9000, then electrical system (25). 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.