We found the following complaints for SAAB 900 (1994)
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Consumer says the cause of the deployment of the air bag was caused by the electronic control module.
Brakes didn't respond properly with delay in reaction, vehicle plowed into truck. No air bag deployment, but extensive front damage.tt
Driving at approximately66 mph coming to a toll booth had to slam brakes. Rearended vehicle in front. 6,000 dollars worth of damage in front. Had to replacebumper/raditor/headlight. Seat belts were worn at the time, air bag did not deploy. Mechanic does not why. This defect can result ininjuries in case of an accident.
The experience leaking head gasket repeated problem.the engine overheating and brake problems.the brakes squealed when stopping, the windshield wipers, the passenger door was hard to close, the battery light had run bad, the heat operation was inoperative, there was an oil leak, seat cover left lower cracked, fluid leaked under the vehicle/overnight coolant leak, over heating while the vehicle was in motion, the turn signal assembly, leaking distributor seal, broken turn signal, at a certain position the seat would not operate forward, the antenna would not properly retract, left fog light inoperable, driver side window front and rear for proper rubber alignment, leaking crank pulley seal, oil leak from the transmission, found a lack of fuel pressure, smoke was coming out of the tailpipe, the convertible top was wearing on the left and right side, there was a loose hose clamp in the power steering hose, the battery failed, one tail light was inoperative, the alternator belt was wrapped around the chassis, there was a squealing noise after start up, oil leaked through the valve cover, and the tank clutch leaked fluid.*sc
Vehicle surged and stalled out without warning, dealer can not locate the problem.tt
Vehicle surged and stalled out without warning, dealer can not locate the problem.tt
Vehicle surged and stalled out without warning, dealer can not locate the problem.tt
Consumer explains that the electronic control module upon investigation was found defective.*jg
When started, vehicle begins to smoke and catch fire. Fire failure possibly due to electrical failure. Please describe details w/location of fire on vehicle.
While driving the vehicle lost all power.the vehicle was sent to the dealership who found a bundle of wiresheld together by a plastic binder wire clip. The bundle became loose and a wire was exposed to and rubbing on metal.*nlm
When started, vehicle began to smoke and caught fire. Fire failure possibly was electrical. Please describe details.tt
Driving in outside lane of highway -- total, sudden failure of electrical system -- everything stopped working at once (including 4-way flashers, wipers. Lights etc.) -- positive battery cable had corroded -- but the same cable was replaced the year before due to similar, slight intermittent problems with it (engine "catching"tape player ejecting, cd going on "code"clock zeroing, etc.). This is very dangerous.
A fire started in the passenger side dash of the car, in a rapid sequence of events the windshield cracked, the passenger air bag deployed and thick smoke engulfed the interior of the vehicle, as the driver exited the vehicle the drivers side air bag deployed adding to the flames, the vehicle was totaled.nlm
One electrical skoke in passenger compartment, replace wiring on passenger side first time, second smoke on driver side.tt
The experience leaking head gasket repeated problem.the engine overheating and brake problems.the brakes squealed when stopping, the windshield wipers, the passenger door was hard to close, the battery light had run bad, the heat operation was inoperative, there was an oil leak, seat cover left lower cracked, fluid leaked under the vehicle/overnight coolant leak, over heating while the vehicle was in motion, the turn signal assembly, leaking distributor seal, broken turn signal, at a certain position the seat would not operate forward, the antenna would not properly retract, left fog light inoperable, driver side window front and rear for proper rubber alignment, leaking crank pulley seal, oil leak from the transmission, found a lack of fuel pressure, smoke was coming out of the tailpipe, the convertible top was wearing on the left and right side, there was a loose hose clamp in the power steering hose, the battery failed, one tail light was inoperative, the alternator belt was wrapped around the chassis, there was a squealing noise after start up, oil leaked through the valve cover, and the tank clutch leaked fluid.*sc
Engine cooling system leaks.
Smelled sweet smell, thiught it was the vehicle, need a goodcleaning. Smell never went away and kept coming up in intervals. Coolant kept leaking into the heater core and heater box.changed filters, no smell found. Replaced thermostat. However, smell still appeared.in addition, throttle control lever bushing replaced as per recall (97v-046).
Consumer had coolant bottle and coolant recovery bottle replaced.*jg
Consumer had coolant bottle and coolant recovery bottle replaced.*jg
Smelled sweet smell, thiught it was the vehicle, need a goodcleaning. Smell never went away and kept coming up in intervals. Coolant kept leaking into the heater core and heater box.changed filters, no smell found. Replaced thermostat. However, smell still appeared.in addition, throttle control lever bushing replaced as per recall (97v-046).
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the timming belt tension on her vehicle. Consumer also stated that she has replaced it once and it was warrantied for 3500 miles and it has happend again this also causes engine failure on the vehicle. Dealer was contacted but refuses to do anything on the vehicle because is no longer under warranty. Ts
Engine timing beltwent out, and causing the engine to stall unexpectedly which may have resulted in a crash.please provide further information.
Due to a defective timing chain while driving the vehicle the engineseized which may have caused a crash.there was a safety campaign which the owner was unaware.there a newly design for the timing belt.please provide further information.
Vehicle stalled in traffic due to engine failure.*mrthe gasket surrounding the timing belt cover became tangled with the timing belt which caused the vehicle not to start.
Saab provided dealers/mechanics with a technical service bulletin about this problem, but neglected to provide consumers with a safety recall.what could have been a free, 30 minute repair resulted in over $600, 2 days of repairs, and a dangerous situation in which my engine nearly burned out.
Vehicle experiences ongoing / intermittent problem with transmission failure. It will not shift into reverse. Also vehicle stalls while driving.dealer/manufacturer notified. Seeking help from nhtsa in these matters.
Intermittent stalling 2 times. *sd
Serpentine belt pulleys broke off twice, in the last few thousand miles, causing destruction of brand new serpentine belts, loss of steering control, loss of heating and air conditioning, loss of battery charge, and overheating.the most recent incident, in which another pulley broke off the system could have caused death, given that the incident occured up north, and the temperature outside was well below freezing.luckily, a dunkin donuts restaurant was on hand within walking distance of the car's failure.
Pulley on the serpentine belt assembly broke, causing loss of steering control. .et.
In july of 2003, saab of santa monica, ca replaced the timing belt on my used 1994 saab 900 (65,000 mile service).the labor was complimentary and covered under a change in scheduled maintenance outlined by saab usa in a letter sent out to saab 900 owners in july 1995. The letter amended information in the warranties and service record booklet and owner's manual and stated that rather than every 95,000 miles, saab was now recommending that the belt for the camshaft drive mechanism be replaced beginning with the 35,000 mile major service and at intervals of 30,000 miles thereafter.at the time of service, in addition to replacing the timing belt, non-routine labor was done on the tensioners. The work receipt notes that old-style tensioners were noted and replace.less than 1000 miles after saab of santa monica performed their "complimentary work" my car catastrophically failed. On oct. 17, 2003, i left work at and drove about 1/3 of a mile (35 mph) before i heard a loud clunk and the engine started to putter and clank as the car lost power. The next business day it was towed to a well-respected independent saab mechanic, hung tao (a.r.t. Saab 18440 hart st. Reseda, ca (818) 881-7940 ). Hung tao looked at the car and stated that the timing belt had slipped.the car was towed to the nearest saab dealer (sherman oaks, ca).saab of sherman oaks first said that the timing belt had slipped, but then changed they're story and said the camshaft had allegedly snapped, causing $5000 worth of damage to the engine. They argued that there was no correlation between the work they'd done on the camshaft drive belt and the failure of the camshaft. They say because the car isn't under warranty they can't help me.*la
The air conditioner: expansion valve broke for the 5th time.
The experience leaking head gasket repeated problem.the engine overheating and brake problems.the brakes squealed when stopping, the windshield wipers, the passenger door was hard to close, the battery light had run bad, the heat operation was inoperative, there was an oil leak, seat cover left lower cracked, fluid leaked under the vehicle/overnight coolant leak, over heating while the vehicle was in motion, the turn signal assembly, leaking distributor seal, broken turn signal, at a certain position the seat would not operate forward, the antenna would not properly retract, left fog light inoperable, driver side window front and rear for proper rubber alignment, leaking crank pulley seal, oil leak from the transmission, found a lack of fuel pressure, smoke was coming out of the tailpipe, the convertible top was wearing on the left and right side, there was a loose hose clamp in the power steering hose, the battery failed, one tail light was inoperative, the alternator belt was wrapped around the chassis, there was a squealing noise after start up, oil leaked through the valve cover, and the tank clutch leaked fluid.*sc
The experience leaking head gasket repeated problem.the engine overheating and brake problems.the brakes squealed when stopping, the windshield wipers, the passenger door was hard to close, the battery light had run bad, the heat operation was inoperative, there was an oil leak, seat cover left lower cracked, fluid leaked under the vehicle/overnight coolant leak, over heating while the vehicle was in motion, the turn signal assembly, leaking distributor seal, broken turn signal, at a certain position the seat would not operate forward, the antenna would not properly retract, left fog light inoperable, driver side window front and rear for proper rubber alignment, leaking crank pulley seal, oil leak from the transmission, found a lack of fuel pressure, smoke was coming out of the tailpipe, the convertible top was wearing on the left and right side, there was a loose hose clamp in the power steering hose, the battery failed, one tail light was inoperative, the alternator belt was wrapped around the chassis, there was a squealing noise after start up, oil leaked through the valve cover, and the tank clutch leaked fluid.*sc
The experience leaking head gasket repeated problem.the engine overheating and brake problems.the brakes squealed when stopping, the windshield wipers, the passenger door was hard to close, the battery light had run bad, the heat operation was inoperative, there was an oil leak, seat cover left lower cracked, fluid leaked under the vehicle/overnight coolant leak, over heating while the vehicle was in motion, the turn signal assembly, leaking distributor seal, broken turn signal, at a certain position the seat would not operate forward, the antenna would not properly retract, left fog light inoperable, driver side window front and rear for proper rubber alignment, leaking crank pulley seal, oil leak from the transmission, found a lack of fuel pressure, smoke was coming out of the tailpipe, the convertible top was wearing on the left and right side, there was a loose hose clamp in the power steering hose, the battery failed, one tail light was inoperative, the alternator belt was wrapped around the chassis, there was a squealing noise after start up, oil leaked through the valve cover, and the tank clutch leaked fluid.*sc
The experience leaking head gasket repeated problem.the engine overheating and brake problems.the brakes squealed when stopping, the windshield wipers, the passenger door was hard to close, the battery light had run bad, the heat operation was inoperative, there was an oil leak, seat cover left lower cracked, fluid leaked under the vehicle/overnight coolant leak, over heating while the vehicle was in motion, the turn signal assembly, leaking distributor seal, broken turn signal, at a certain position the seat would not operate forward, the antenna would not properly retract, left fog light inoperable, driver side window front and rear for proper rubber alignment, leaking crank pulley seal, oil leak from the transmission, found a lack of fuel pressure, smoke was coming out of the tailpipe, the convertible top was wearing on the left and right side, there was a loose hose clamp in the power steering hose, the battery failed, one tail light was inoperative, the alternator belt was wrapped around the chassis, there was a squealing noise after start up, oil leaked through the valve cover, and the tank clutch leaked fluid.*sc
While driving oil light came on, within 1/2 hour oil had completely drained out. According to dealer,oil was leaking from cracked oil line, replaced oil line.
Gas gauge inoperative.
The experience leaking head gasket repeated problem.the engine overheating and brake problems.the brakes squealed when stopping, the windshield wipers, the passenger door was hard to close, the battery light had run bad, the heat operation was inoperative, there was an oil leak, seat cover left lower cracked, fluid leaked under the vehicle/overnight coolant leak, over heating while the vehicle was in motion, the turn signal assembly, leaking distributor seal, broken turn signal, at a certain position the seat would not operate forward, the antenna would not properly retract, left fog light inoperable, driver side window front and rear for proper rubber alignment, leaking crank pulley seal, oil leak from the transmission, found a lack of fuel pressure, smoke was coming out of the tailpipe, the convertible top was wearing on the left and right side, there was a loose hose clamp in the power steering hose, the battery failed, one tail light was inoperative, the alternator belt was wrapped around the chassis, there was a squealing noise after start up, oil leaked through the valve cover, and the tank clutch leaked fluid.*sc
Passenger electric door lock will not unlock, door assembly needs to be replaced.tt
Emergency brake fell off.
Speedometer inoperative.
While in reversegear jumps into neutral .vehicle has been repaired underrecall 95v068000. However, the problem still exists. Dealer has not been able to correct the problem.
Vehicle experiences ongoing / intermittent problem with transmission failure. It will not shift into reverse. Also vehicle stalls while driving.dealer/manufacturer notified. Seeking help from nhtsa in these matters.
Pops out of park into reverse and at 40 mph.
Clutch pedal needed adjustment.
Manual transmission handles poorly in reverse.vehicle will sometimes slip out of reverse without warning.also there is a crunching noise during operation of transmission. Dealers are unable to correct problem.
Recall 95 v 068 000/transmission manual:vehicle operated in reverse intermittently. Dealer notified, and informedconsume rthat vehicle was not cover underrecall. Feel free to provide any further information.
Lost all ability to shift .tt
Transmission failure.
Transmission jumps out of gear; recall related (95v-068), no response from dealership.
Intermittently, when going from 2nd gear to 3rd gear and from 1st to 2nd the gear will pop out so that one has to force the gear into place. Dealer cannot find anything wrong with vehicle.
Driving at approximately66 mph coming to a toll booth had to slam brakes. Rearended vehicle in front. 6,000 dollars worth of damage in front. Had to replacebumper/raditor/headlight. Seat belts were worn at the time, air bag did not deploy. Mechanic does not why. This defect can result ininjuries in case of an accident.
The experience leaking head gasket repeated problem.the engine overheating and brake problems.the brakes squealed when stopping, the windshield wipers, the passenger door was hard to close, the battery light had run bad, the heat operation was inoperative, there was an oil leak, seat cover left lower cracked, fluid leaked under the vehicle/overnight coolant leak, over heating while the vehicle was in motion, the turn signal assembly, leaking distributor seal, broken turn signal, at a certain position the seat would not operate forward, the antenna would not properly retract, left fog light inoperable, driver side window front and rear for proper rubber alignment, leaking crank pulley seal, oil leak from the transmission, found a lack of fuel pressure, smoke was coming out of the tailpipe, the convertible top was wearing on the left and right side, there was a loose hose clamp in the power steering hose, the battery failed, one tail light was inoperative, the alternator belt was wrapped around the chassis, there was a squealing noise after start up, oil leaked through the valve cover, and the tank clutch leaked fluid.*sc
The contact owns a 1994 saab 900. The contact stated that the front driver's seat was cracked and had a damaged frame that was deteriorating. The seat was not secured and would move independently. The front passenger seat also exhibited the failure. The srs sensor and the service engine sensor illuminated for an extended period of time. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the dealer was unable to reset the codes. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 94v226000 (seats) however, the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was to be inspected and repaired by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,601 and current mileage was 143,100.
Consumer had left front wheel sensor replaced.
The experience leaking head gasket repeated problem.the engine overheating and brake problems.the brakes squealed when stopping, the windshield wipers, the passenger door was hard to close, the battery light had run bad, the heat operation was inoperative, there was an oil leak, seat cover left lower cracked, fluid leaked under the vehicle/overnight coolant leak, over heating while the vehicle was in motion, the turn signal assembly, leaking distributor seal, broken turn signal, at a certain position the seat would not operate forward, the antenna would not properly retract, left fog light inoperable, driver side window front and rear for proper rubber alignment, leaking crank pulley seal, oil leak from the transmission, found a lack of fuel pressure, smoke was coming out of the tailpipe, the convertible top was wearing on the left and right side, there was a loose hose clamp in the power steering hose, the battery failed, one tail light was inoperative, the alternator belt was wrapped around the chassis, there was a squealing noise after start up, oil leaked through the valve cover, and the tank clutch leaked fluid.*sc
Abs brakes didn't respond properly with delay in reaction, vehicle plowed into truck. No air bag deployment, but extensive front damage.tt
When applying the abs brakes the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Vehicle does not slow down when foot is off of gas and braking is enforced.tt
When applying brakes on wet pavement there is no reponse for a few seconds, then the brakes will engage. Consumer states there is a recall regarding this problem, however his vin is not included, consumer feels his vehicle should be included in the recall.
Recall related, 94074000, 60 days delay, no reponse from dealership.tt
Steering wheel on wrong.
The experience leaking head gasket repeated problem.the engine overheating and brake problems.the brakes squealed when stopping, the windshield wipers, the passenger door was hard to close, the battery light had run bad, the heat operation was inoperative, there was an oil leak, seat cover left lower cracked, fluid leaked under the vehicle/overnight coolant leak, over heating while the vehicle was in motion, the turn signal assembly, leaking distributor seal, broken turn signal, at a certain position the seat would not operate forward, the antenna would not properly retract, left fog light inoperable, driver side window front and rear for proper rubber alignment, leaking crank pulley seal, oil leak from the transmission, found a lack of fuel pressure, smoke was coming out of the tailpipe, the convertible top was wearing on the left and right side, there was a loose hose clamp in the power steering hose, the battery failed, one tail light was inoperative, the alternator belt was wrapped around the chassis, there was a squealing noise after start up, oil leaked through the valve cover, and the tank clutch leaked fluid.*sc
The experience leaking head gasket repeated problem.the engine overheating and brake problems.the brakes squealed when stopping, the windshield wipers, the passenger door was hard to close, the battery light had run bad, the heat operation was inoperative, there was an oil leak, seat cover left lower cracked, fluid leaked under the vehicle/overnight coolant leak, over heating while the vehicle was in motion, the turn signal assembly, leaking distributor seal, broken turn signal, at a certain position the seat would not operate forward, the antenna would not properly retract, left fog light inoperable, driver side window front and rear for proper rubber alignment, leaking crank pulley seal, oil leak from the transmission, found a lack of fuel pressure, smoke was coming out of the tailpipe, the convertible top was wearing on the left and right side, there was a loose hose clamp in the power steering hose, the battery failed, one tail light was inoperative, the alternator belt was wrapped around the chassis, there was a squealing noise after start up, oil leaked through the valve cover, and the tank clutch leaked fluid.*sc
The experience leaking head gasket repeated problem.the engine overheating and brake problems.the brakes squealed when stopping, the windshield wipers, the passenger door was hard to close, the battery light had run bad, the heat operation was inoperative, there was an oil leak, seat cover left lower cracked, fluid leaked under the vehicle/overnight coolant leak, over heating while the vehicle was in motion, the turn signal assembly, leaking distributor seal, broken turn signal, at a certain position the seat would not operate forward, the antenna would not properly retract, left fog light inoperable, driver side window front and rear for proper rubber alignment, leaking crank pulley seal, oil leak from the transmission, found a lack of fuel pressure, smoke was coming out of the tailpipe, the convertible top was wearing on the left and right side, there was a loose hose clamp in the power steering hose, the battery failed, one tail light was inoperative, the alternator belt was wrapped around the chassis, there was a squealing noise after start up, oil leaked through the valve cover, and the tank clutch leaked fluid.*sc
Camber/caster in front end suspension assembly out of alignment, casuing vehicle to pull to left. *dsh
Front end pulling to the right.
Suspension problem.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with lower control arm.lower control arms are resting onsub-frame, causing them to break.whendriving it causes their vehicle to drive towards a certain direction, even though the alignment is correct.the manufacturer has been contacted.
The experience leaking head gasket repeated problem.the engine overheating and brake problems.the brakes squealed when stopping, the windshield wipers, the passenger door was hard to close, the battery light had run bad, the heat operation was inoperative, there was an oil leak, seat cover left lower cracked, fluid leaked under the vehicle/overnight coolant leak, over heating while the vehicle was in motion, the turn signal assembly, leaking distributor seal, broken turn signal, at a certain position the seat would not operate forward, the antenna would not properly retract, left fog light inoperable, driver side window front and rear for proper rubber alignment, leaking crank pulley seal, oil leak from the transmission, found a lack of fuel pressure, smoke was coming out of the tailpipe, the convertible top was wearing on the left and right side, there was a loose hose clamp in the power steering hose, the battery failed, one tail light was inoperative, the alternator belt was wrapped around the chassis, there was a squealing noise after start up, oil leaked through the valve cover, and the tank clutch leaked fluid.*sc
Daughter took vehicle for check up. Mechanic noticed "o" ring cracked & replaced it. Driver picked up vehicle & lost control. Towed to dealer & "o" ring replaced due to wrongplacing. Problem still exists. Took vehicle to another dealer & checked, check engine light on. Mechanic test drove & lost control & repaired vehicle.
Check engine light goes on/off.
Oil gauge inoperative.
Consumer complains that manufacturer did not notify consumers of throttle lever corrosionrecall in a timely fashion, it was two months later.
Daughter took vehicle for check up. Mechanic noticed "o" ring cracked & replaced it. Driver picked up vehicle & lost control. Towed to dealer & "o" ring replaced due to wrongplacing. Problem still exists. Took vehicle to another dealer & checked, check engine light on. Mechanic test drove & lost control & repaired vehicle.
Vehicle surged and stalled out without warning, dealer can not locate the problem.tt
Vehicle surged and stalled out without warning, dealer can not locate the problem.tt
Vehicle surged and stalled out without warning, dealer can not locate the problem.tt
Vehicle does not slow down when foot is off of gas and braking is enforced.tt
Smelled sweet smell, thiught it was the vehicle, need a goodcleaning. Smell never went away and kept coming up in intervals. Coolant kept leaking into the heater core and heater box.changed filters, no smell found. Replaced thermostat. However, smell still appeared.in addition, throttle control lever bushing replaced as per recall (97v-046).
Throttle control lever failed, causing accident.
Consumer had the throttle motor replaced on vehicle. *jg
The experience leaking head gasket repeated problem.the engine overheating and brake problems.the brakes squealed when stopping, the windshield wipers, the passenger door was hard to close, the battery light had run bad, the heat operation was inoperative, there was an oil leak, seat cover left lower cracked, fluid leaked under the vehicle/overnight coolant leak, over heating while the vehicle was in motion, the turn signal assembly, leaking distributor seal, broken turn signal, at a certain position the seat would not operate forward, the antenna would not properly retract, left fog light inoperable, driver side window front and rear for proper rubber alignment, leaking crank pulley seal, oil leak from the transmission, found a lack of fuel pressure, smoke was coming out of the tailpipe, the convertible top was wearing on the left and right side, there was a loose hose clamp in the power steering hose, the battery failed, one tail light was inoperative, the alternator belt was wrapped around the chassis, there was a squealing noise after start up, oil leaked through the valve cover, and the tank clutch leaked fluid.*sc
Ventilation system weak, windows fog up, also when in deforst mode, defaults to panel distribution during heavy acceleration.
Smelled sweet smell, thiught it was the vehicle, need a goodcleaning. Smell never went away and kept coming up in intervals. Coolant kept leaking into the heater core and heater box.changed filters, no smell found. Replaced thermostat. However, smell still appeared.in addition, throttle control lever bushing replaced as per recall (97v-046).
Mirror cover fell off.
The experience leaking head gasket repeated problem.the engine overheating and brake problems.the brakes squealed when stopping, the windshield wipers, the passenger door was hard to close, the battery light had run bad, the heat operation was inoperative, there was an oil leak, seat cover left lower cracked, fluid leaked under the vehicle/overnight coolant leak, over heating while the vehicle was in motion, the turn signal assembly, leaking distributor seal, broken turn signal, at a certain position the seat would not operate forward, the antenna would not properly retract, left fog light inoperable, driver side window front and rear for proper rubber alignment, leaking crank pulley seal, oil leak from the transmission, found a lack of fuel pressure, smoke was coming out of the tailpipe, the convertible top was wearing on the left and right side, there was a loose hose clamp in the power steering hose, the battery failed, one tail light was inoperative, the alternator belt was wrapped around the chassis, there was a squealing noise after start up, oil leaked through the valve cover, and the tank clutch leaked fluid.*sc
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