1998 Saab 9000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 9000 years
- Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Saab 9000. That ranks 4th out of 4 9000 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Saab 9000 recalls (1)
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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.
Control arm had to be replaced. This problem was a part of a recall but the owner was never notified.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Saab 9000?
Owners most often report suspension problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Saab 9000?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.