1999 Saab 900 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 900 years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Saab 900. That ranks 5th out of 6 900 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Saab 900 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Saab 900 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Saab 900.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Stop sale notice (SQ98022) — opened Oct 29, 1998, closed Nov 4, 1998.
- Stop sale notice (SQ98023) — opened Oct 29, 1998, closed Nov 24, 1998.
- New wheel bolts (SQ98018) — opened Oct 9, 1998, closed Oct 27, 1998.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Engine shut off while car was running three times. First two times car was idling, third time car was being driven at 60 mph. Engine shut off with no warning and would not restart. Saab dealer claimed in the first two instances that this could not possibly happen with car running. In first…
Front end drifts across the road, strange noises in front end, rims and tires weak, glass roof noise, paint defects( dot number: tire size: 205,65, 16 )
Other Saab 900 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Saab 900?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Saab 900?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Saab 900 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 900 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.