1978 Saab 99: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1978 Saab 99. The newest campaign is 83V068000. NHTSA received the report on 14 Jul 1983. The NHTSA record gives the component Power Train / Automatic Transmission. NHTSA has no complaint on file for 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, 83V068000, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will replace the existing exhaust pipe bracket with one that attaches to the side of the transmission. The rear differential cover gasket will also be replaced, using screws instead of studs.
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
5 campaigns, newest first. 97,377 units in total.
- 83V068000Power Train / Automatic Transmission
- 79V206000Vehicle Speed Control
- 78V208000Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control
- 78V130000Vehicle Speed Control
- 78V099000Seat Belts / Rear/Other
83V068000Received . 12,096 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
A problem relating to the front exhaust pipe bracket attachment could cause leaking of transmission oil. Transmission could lock up due to lack of proper oil lubrication.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will replace the existing exhaust pipe bracket with one that attaches to the side of the transmission. The rear differential cover gasket will also be replaced, using screws instead of studs.
Report filed by SAAB CARS USA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
79V206000Received . 61,739 units.
Vehicle Speed Control
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Under certain conditions such as ambient humidity and vehicle pre-conditioning by repeated cold start, and short trip driving cycles in combination with sub-zero temperatures, there exists the possibility for ice to form in the throttle housing and temporarily impede full closure of the throttle plate when the accelerator is released. This ice build-up in the throttle housing may cause hesitation in vehicle deceleration and increased stopping distances.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The dealer will modify the engine intake system to further improve preheating of incoming air in cold weather. This will be done free of charge.
Report filed by SAAB CARS USA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
78V208000Received . 16,238 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Insufficient clearance may exist between the fuel tank vent tube and vehicle floorpan where the tube projects through an access hole into the tool compartment under the trunk floor. Should the tube contact the lower edge of this opening, it could become damaged and fail at the point where it is soldered to the fuel tank. Fuel leakage could result, especially when the tank is nearly or completely full.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will enlarge the access hole in the floorpan to ensure proper clearance. If the vent tube is damaged, it will be repaired.
Report filed by SAAB CARS USA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
78V130000Received . 404 units.
Vehicle Speed Control
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Insufficient clearance between the air/fuel mixing regulator and the throttle housing could allow the decel solenoid link arm on the throttle to contact the mixing regulator under certain extreme driving conditions. This would cause the engine to rock to the left on its mounting. Fully depressing the accelerator while making a sharp right turn at moderate to high speeds could cause such a contact to occur. Furthermore, movement of the throttle plate may momentarily be restricted during the time of contact between the link arm and mixing regulator.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The dealer will replace the link arm with a modified one to ensure sufficient clearance to the mixing regulator under all driving conditions. The position of the decel solenoid may also be readjusted if found necessary.
Report filed by SAAB CARS USA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
78V099000Received . 6,900 units.
Seat Belts / Rear/Other
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
There is a possibility that the webbing near the metal tongue of the left half of the center rear seat belt may have been improperly sewn together.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will inspect the center rear seat belt and, if necessary, replace it.
Report filed by SAAB CARS USA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
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Complaints by component
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.
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Other model years
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Official channels
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- NHTSA page of the 1978 Saab 99The recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 1978 Saab 99: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/saab/99/1978/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
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- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
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- Recall file through
- 29 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 15 May 2019
- 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 1978 Saab 99?
- 97,377 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Saab 99 have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for the Saab 99, model years 1969 to 1980. 5 of them name the 1978 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1978 Saab 99 open?
- The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.