1997 Saab 9000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 9000 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Saab 9000. That ranks 3rd out of 4 9000 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 90,700 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Saab 9000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 50% | 90,700 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 33% | 45,700 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | 45,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Saab 9000 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The air bag alert label on the driver side visor was omitted. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk: The vehicle occupant may not properly understand the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts.
Fix: Owners will be provided with an alert label to be installed on the visible side of the driver's sun visor. If an owner so desires, their dealer can install the label for them.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Consumer received recall 04c002000 for the strap. Part was not available. *ak
While at a stop vehicle revved at a high rate. Consumer switched to neutral/shut off vehicle to temporally stop the problem. On one occasion consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealerships mechanic tried to repair vehicle 3 times, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
Engine died in a 7 year-old car with approximately 45,000 miles. *ak
Problems with abs on a 1997 saab 9000 cs.*mr the abs ecm unit was replaced at 45900, at 55393 most of the brake system had to be replaced, the consumer believed that this type of brake work should not occur at such low mileage, also the exhaust system and radiator had to be replaced. *jb *nm
I was driving to work going 25mph when the car started accelerating. I stepped on the brake and i was barely able to stop. Since i was in traffic, i continued to a stop sign where the car stopped after a short lunge forward. I checked to be sure that the cruise control was off and i checked the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Saab 9000?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, engine and engine cooling, child seat problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Saab 9000?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Saab 9000 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 9000 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.