1995 Saab 900: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 1995 Saab 900. The newest campaign is 02V308000. NHTSA received the report on 14 Nov 2002. The NHTSA record gives the component Air Bags. NHTSA has 100 complaints on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 02V308000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will install a new air bag ECU. Owner notification began april 4, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

7 campaigns, newest first. 199,429 units in total.

02V30800014 Nov 2002Air Bags
98V03800024 Feb 1998Exterior Lighting / Headlights
97V04600021 Mar 1997Vehicle Speed Control
96V00800023 Jan 1996Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
95V06800029 Mar 1995Power Train / Manual Transmission
95V06600029 Mar 1995Electrical System / Ignition / Module
94V22600018 Nov 1994Seats / Front Assembly / Recliner

02V308000Received 14 Nov 2002. 20,476 units.
Air Bags
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain passenger vehicles, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) is designed to sense and discriminate frontal impact events, command air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployments in a timely manner, and perform continuous diagnostics of the air bag system in the vehicle. Due to the possible insufficient sealing of the bottom of an electrolyte capacitor, it is possible for it to leak electrolyte within the air bag ECU. Also, in high humidity environments, the operation of the vehicle air conditioner can cause rapid cooling of the ECU, which in turn may cause the formation of condensation with the unit.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If this moisture comes into contact with the electrolyte from the capacitor, it forms a highly conductive material that could create an electrical short circuit. This electrical short could trigger the air bags and seat belt pretensioners.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a new air bag ECU. Owner notification began april 4, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Report filed by SAAB CARS USA, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 15012. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Apr 2003.
98V038000Received 24 Feb 1998. 92,505 units.
Exterior Lighting / Headlights
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The instructions for properly aiming the headlighting system were omitted. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners will be sent aiming instructions, and directions for affixing these inserts to the owner guides. If an owner so desires, a dealer can affix the inserts in their owner guide for them.
Report filed by SAAB CARS USA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jun 1998.
97V046000Received 21 Mar 1997. 52,500 units.
Vehicle Speed Control
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Corrosion around the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing can cause the throttle lever to bind.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This binding can result in the throttle plate not returning to the closed position when the throttle pedal is released and a subsequent loss of throttle control.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing with a nickel-coated bushing and bolt.
Report filed by SAAB CARS USA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 May 1997.
96V008000Received 23 Jan 1996. 8,988 units.
Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The steering column shaft was incorrectly installed in the vehicle causing the column to be out of alignment.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If misaligned, an aluminum connecting piece can fail due to fatigue, resulting in a loss of steering control and an accident.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the steering column alignment to ensure that no misalignment exists. If a misalignment is found, the dealer will replace the steering column assembly as a unit.
Report filed by SAAB CARS USA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Feb 1996.
95V068000Received 29 Mar 1995. 8,993 units.
Power Train / Manual Transmission
Defect, in the NHTSA record
It is possible to move the shift lever into the reverse gear position, remove the ignition key, and still have the transmission in neutral, or, to accidently disengage reverse by striking the gear lever.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the parking brake is not applied, the car can roll from its original parked position increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace transmission linkage components and complete a specially developed service adjustment procedure that will ensure that when the shift is moved to the reverse position, the reverse gear is actually engaged.
Report filed by SAAB CARS USA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Jul 1995.
95V066000Received 29 Mar 1995. 5,383 units.
Electrical System / Ignition / Module
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Upon startup, a voltage drop to the engine control module can cause a malfunction where engine speed fluctuates from 600 to 3,000 RPM for up to 30 seconds before normal engine idle of 900 RPM.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unexpected movement of the vehicle may cause the driver to lose control and increase the potential of a vehicle accident.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a new revised electronic control module.
Report filed by SAAB CARS USA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Jul 1995.
94V226000Received 18 Nov 1994. 10,584 units.
Seats / Front Assembly / Recliner
Defect, in the NHTSA record
One or more of the arc welds can be missing on the seat back frame recliner.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This can result in a seat back falling backwards under a load.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Both front seat backs will be inspected with the use of a hook to pull back the seat back upholstery. For any seat with missing welds, the seat back frame/recliner will be replaced.
Report filed by SAAB CARS USA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Jan 1995.

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Complaints by component

100 complaints, 159 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

1995 Saab 900
All 1995 vehicles

1995 Saab 900: complaints by component, per 1,000 component mentions
Component	1995 900	All 1995 vehicles	900, all years	Mentions
Power Train	163.5	108.5	122	26
Electrical System	144.7	79.9	145.7	23
Engine and Engine Cooling	132.1	144.8	134.8	21
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	106.9	137.3	69.2	17
Structure	69.2	40.2	40.1	11
Visibility	50.3	61	43.7	8
Seat Belts	50.3	28.2	38.3	8
Vehicle Speed Control	50.3	36.2	51	8
Exterior Lighting	44	22.5	36.4	7
Air Bags	44	71.4	76.5	7

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 19.

Complaints that report a crash: 7
Complaints that report a fire: 3
Injuries in the complaints: 2
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 30 Apr 2012

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 1995 Saab 900, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 1995, with 22 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 1995 Saab 900
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
DP00008	Defect petition	DEFECTIVE WATER PUMP PULLEY	Engine and Engine Cooling	25 Sep 2000	19 Nov 2001
SQ98018	Safety query	NEW WHEEL BOLTS	Wheels	9 Oct 1998	27 Oct 1998

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

19794
19802
19812
19821
19831
19841
19851
19862
19872
19882
19892
19900
19910
19920
19930
19948
19957
19963
19973
19983
19990
20000

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 1995 Saab 900The recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 1995 Saab 900: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/saab/900/1995/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: SAAB CARS USA, INC.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1995 Saab 900?: 199,429 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Saab 900 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 30 recall campaigns for the Saab 900, model years 1979 to 2000. 7 of them name the 1995 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 1995 Saab 900 name most often?: Power Train: 26 of 159 component mentions, or 163.5 per 1,000. For all 1995 vehicles the figure is 108.5 per 1,000.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1995 Saab 900 open?: No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.