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Feb 2, 2024 Air Bags

Passenger airbag deployed for no reason while driving car, no warning lights on dashboard, no impact, no precipitating event occured

Feb 2, 2024 Air Bags

Passenger airbag deployed for no reason while driving car, no warning lights on dashboard, no impact, no precipitating event occured

Nov 4, 2005 Electrical System 99,000 mi

DRIVING SMOOTHLY AT 50 MPH IN 1996 SAAB 900 SE TURBO, 99K MILES. ENGINE RPM SUDDENLY BUT SMOOTHLY DROPS TO ZERO AND STOPPED IN A VERY UNSAFE PLACE ON THE HIGHWAY. CAR WOULD NOT RE-START. ABSOLUTELY NO FAULTS OF ANY KIND OCCURRED DURING THE MONTHS LEADING UP TO THIS INCIDENT. THIS CAR'S DIRECT IGNITI...

Nov 4, 2005 Electrical System 99,000 mi

DRIVING SMOOTHLY AT 50 MPH IN 1996 SAAB 900 SE TURBO, 99K MILES. ENGINE RPM SUDDENLY BUT SMOOTHLY DROPS TO ZERO AND STOPPED IN A VERY UNSAFE PLACE ON THE HIGHWAY. CAR WOULD NOT RE-START. ABSOLUTELY NO FAULTS OF ANY KIND OCCURRED DURING THE MONTHS LEADING UP TO THIS INCIDENT. THIS CAR'S DIRECT IGNITI...

Sep 4, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 58,857 mi

IN JUNE 2003, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE FUEL TANK OF MY 1996 SAAB 900S. THE TANK WAS REPLACED. ON 28 JULY 2004, THE REPLACEMENT TANK WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE A LEAK AND WAS REPLACED. ON 1 SEPTEMBER 2005, THE SECOND REPLACEMENT TANK WAS DIAGNOSED AS LEAKING.*JB

Sep 4, 2005 Equipment 58,857 mi

IN JUNE 2003, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE FUEL TANK OF MY 1996 SAAB 900S. THE TANK WAS REPLACED. ON 28 JULY 2004, THE REPLACEMENT TANK WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE A LEAK AND WAS REPLACED. ON 1 SEPTEMBER 2005, THE SECOND REPLACEMENT TANK WAS DIAGNOSED AS LEAKING.*JB

Sep 4, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 58,857 mi

IN JUNE 2003, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE FUEL TANK OF MY 1996 SAAB 900S. THE TANK WAS REPLACED. ON 28 JULY 2004, THE REPLACEMENT TANK WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE A LEAK AND WAS REPLACED. ON 1 SEPTEMBER 2005, THE SECOND REPLACEMENT TANK WAS DIAGNOSED AS LEAKING.*JB

Sep 4, 2005 Equipment 58,857 mi

IN JUNE 2003, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE FUEL TANK OF MY 1996 SAAB 900S. THE TANK WAS REPLACED. ON 28 JULY 2004, THE REPLACEMENT TANK WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE A LEAK AND WAS REPLACED. ON 1 SEPTEMBER 2005, THE SECOND REPLACEMENT TANK WAS DIAGNOSED AS LEAKING.*JB

Jul 29, 2005 Electrical System 100,000 mi

PRIOR TO DI FAILURE, STARTING IMPAIRMENT AND MISFIRES DETECTED WITH CEL. UPON FAILURE, CAR WOULD NOT RUN AND STEERING WAS LOST. TO CORRECT FAILURE, NEW DI WAS FITTED AFTER IT WAS BROKEN. SYMPTOMS SHOULD HAVE BEEN REASON ENOUGH TO CHANGE IT EARLY. *NM

Jul 29, 2005 Electrical System 100,000 mi

PRIOR TO DI FAILURE, STARTING IMPAIRMENT AND MISFIRES DETECTED WITH CEL. UPON FAILURE, CAR WOULD NOT RUN AND STEERING WAS LOST. TO CORRECT FAILURE, NEW DI WAS FITTED AFTER IT WAS BROKEN. SYMPTOMS SHOULD HAVE BEEN REASON ENOUGH TO CHANGE IT EARLY. *NM

Dec 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING BALL BEARRINGS EXPLODED IN THE LOWER ENGINE. CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD BOOM. THE VEHICLE WAS FULL OF CLEAN OIL. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MAUFACTURER AND THE DEALER. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT DEALER. *AK

Dec 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING BALL BEARRINGS EXPLODED IN THE LOWER ENGINE. CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD BOOM. THE VEHICLE WAS FULL OF CLEAN OIL. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MAUFACTURER AND THE DEALER. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT DEALER. *AK

Oct 10, 2003 Air Bags 100,000 mi

WHEN THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WAS OPENED FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, AND SMOKE ENTERED THE PASSENGER'S CABIN. *AK

Oct 10, 2003 Air Bags 100,000 mi

WHEN THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WAS OPENED FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, AND SMOKE ENTERED THE PASSENGER'S CABIN. *AK

Apr 29, 2003 Electrical System Fire 72,000 mi

ON APRIL 27, 2003, MY SAAB 900 SE HAD AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHILE DRIVING WITHIN A MINUTE HAD COMPLETELY DESTROYED THE CAR. THE "CHECK BATTERY" LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH THE HAZARD LIGHT. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND JUST ESCAPED THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE PO...

Apr 29, 2003 Electrical System Fire 72,000 mi

ON APRIL 27, 2003, MY SAAB 900 SE HAD AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHILE DRIVING WITHIN A MINUTE HAD COMPLETELY DESTROYED THE CAR. THE "CHECK BATTERY" LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH THE HAZARD LIGHT. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND JUST ESCAPED THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE PO...

Mar 26, 2003 Unknown Or Other

ODOMETER FRAUD. THE ADVERTISED MILEAGE WAS 55,000 BUT THE CARFAX REPORTED THE MILEAGE AT 150,000 MILES OVER A YEAR AGO. I REPORTED IT TO THE DEALER, TOOK BACK MY DEPOSIT AND GAVE BACK THE CAR. THEY INFORMED ME THEY ALREADY HAD ANOTHER BUYER FOR THE CAR AND ARE STILL ADVERTISING IT WITH 55,000 MILES....

Mar 26, 2003 Unknown Or Other

ODOMETER FRAUD. THE ADVERTISED MILEAGE WAS 55,000 BUT THE CARFAX REPORTED THE MILEAGE AT 150,000 MILES OVER A YEAR AGO. I REPORTED IT TO THE DEALER, TOOK BACK MY DEPOSIT AND GAVE BACK THE CAR. THEY INFORMED ME THEY ALREADY HAD ANOTHER BUYER FOR THE CAR AND ARE STILL ADVERTISING IT WITH 55,000 MILES....

Mar 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TIMING BELT FAILED. *JB (SAAB 900 SE)

Mar 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TIMING BELT FAILED. *JB (SAAB 900 SE)

Sep 5, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 5, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 14, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A RADDLING NOISE, HAD IT CHECKED OUT. MAIN FRONT LEFT SPRING HAD FRACTURED. SPRING REPLACEMENT, 44 83-178.CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Aug 14, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A RADDLING NOISE, HAD IT CHECKED OUT. MAIN FRONT LEFT SPRING HAD FRACTURED. SPRING REPLACEMENT, 44 83-178.CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Jul 8, 2002 Power Train

WILL NOT SHIFT INTO FIRST, FIFTH, OR REVERSE. KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED SINCE IT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. SAAB HAS REFUSED TO PAY FOR REPAIR.*AK

Jul 8, 2002 Power Train

WILL NOT SHIFT INTO FIRST, FIFTH, OR REVERSE. KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED SINCE IT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. SAAB HAS REFUSED TO PAY FOR REPAIR.*AK

May 3, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

PLASTIC FUEL TANK IS LEAKING, DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 3, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

PLASTIC FUEL TANK IS LEAKING, DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 2, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

S MODEL, CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL, DEALER DETERMINED THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. PART WAS REPLACED, NEW FUEL TANK HAS LEAKED TWICE.*JB

May 2, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

S MODEL, CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL, DEALER DETERMINED THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. PART WAS REPLACED, NEW FUEL TANK HAS LEAKED TWICE.*JB

Mar 18, 2002 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY GEARBOX LIGHT WILL LIGHT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE 1ST AND SECOND GEAR. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS VEHICLE MAY NOT GET UP TO HIGHTWAY SPEEDS AT RAMPS, ALMOST CAUSING A REAR END COLLISION. THIS IS A KNOW ISSUE W/ SAAB. I CONTACTED THEM REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. THEY STATED THERE ARE NO...

Mar 18, 2002 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY GEARBOX LIGHT WILL LIGHT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE 1ST AND SECOND GEAR. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS VEHICLE MAY NOT GET UP TO HIGHTWAY SPEEDS AT RAMPS, ALMOST CAUSING A REAR END COLLISION. THIS IS A KNOW ISSUE W/ SAAB. I CONTACTED THEM REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. THEY STATED THERE ARE NO...

Feb 10, 2002 Power Train

THIS CAR HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT A NIGHTMARE. IT HAS REQUIRED THREE TOWS FROM JUNE 2001 TO FEBRUARY 2002. THE MOST EXPENSIVE FAILURE OCCURRED THE DAY AFTER I HAD TAKEN THE CAR TO A LOCAL DEALER FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE (INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, FALLS CHURCH, VA), AND THE TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH FAILED BEC...

Feb 10, 2002 Power Train

THIS CAR HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT A NIGHTMARE. IT HAS REQUIRED THREE TOWS FROM JUNE 2001 TO FEBRUARY 2002. THE MOST EXPENSIVE FAILURE OCCURRED THE DAY AFTER I HAD TAKEN THE CAR TO A LOCAL DEALER FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE (INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, FALLS CHURCH, VA), AND THE TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH FAILED BEC...

Feb 10, 2002 Power Train

THIS CAR HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT A NIGHTMARE. IT HAS REQUIRED THREE TOWS FROM JUNE 2001 TO FEBRUARY 2002. THE MOST EXPENSIVE FAILURE OCCURRED THE DAY AFTER I HAD TAKEN THE CAR TO A LOCAL DEALER FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE (INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, FALLS CHURCH, VA), AND THE TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH FAILED BEC...

Feb 10, 2002 Power Train

THIS CAR HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT A NIGHTMARE. IT HAS REQUIRED THREE TOWS FROM JUNE 2001 TO FEBRUARY 2002. THE MOST EXPENSIVE FAILURE OCCURRED THE DAY AFTER I HAD TAKEN THE CAR TO A LOCAL DEALER FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE (INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, FALLS CHURCH, VA), AND THE TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH FAILED BEC...

Jun 12, 2001 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING 60MPH TRANSMISSION BECAME LOCKED IN GEAR. WAS NOT ABLE TO SHIFT INTO ANOTHER GEAR. HAD REMAINED IN 4TH GEAR UNTIL ABLE TO SHIFT. TOOK VEHICLE TO SERVICE STATION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE ANY PROBLEMS. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP.*AK

Jun 12, 2001 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING 60MPH TRANSMISSION BECAME LOCKED IN GEAR. WAS NOT ABLE TO SHIFT INTO ANOTHER GEAR. HAD REMAINED IN 4TH GEAR UNTIL ABLE TO SHIFT. TOOK VEHICLE TO SERVICE STATION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE ANY PROBLEMS. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP.*AK

May 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING CHAIN HAS TO BE REPLACED AFTER 75,000 MILES. VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LOUD WARNING NOISE. SAAB DEALER FOUND PROBLEM AFTER DOING A ROUTINE SERVICE CHECK. ALTHOUGH THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN FOUND, DEALER HAS NEVER DONE REPAIRS. *AK

May 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING CHAIN HAS TO BE REPLACED AFTER 75,000 MILES. VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LOUD WARNING NOISE. SAAB DEALER FOUND PROBLEM AFTER DOING A ROUTINE SERVICE CHECK. ALTHOUGH THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN FOUND, DEALER HAS NEVER DONE REPAIRS. *AK

Jan 10, 2001 Power Train

SAAB CARS USA REFUSES TO PAY FOR A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. I HAVE HAD THE CLUTCH PLATE EXAMINED BY SPECIALISTS AND THEY ALL THINK THIS IS AN OBVIOUS MANUFACTURER DEFECT. MOST EXPERTS HAVE NEVER SEEN A CLUTCH PLATE SPLIT IN HALF LIKE THIS. THE DEBRIS FROM THE CLUTCH DISINTEGRATING BLEW INTO THE TRANS...

Jan 10, 2001 Power Train

SAAB CARS USA REFUSES TO PAY FOR A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. I HAVE HAD THE CLUTCH PLATE EXAMINED BY SPECIALISTS AND THEY ALL THINK THIS IS AN OBVIOUS MANUFACTURER DEFECT. MOST EXPERTS HAVE NEVER SEEN A CLUTCH PLATE SPLIT IN HALF LIKE THIS. THE DEBRIS FROM THE CLUTCH DISINTEGRATING BLEW INTO THE TRANS...

Jan 10, 2001 Power Train

SAAB CARS USA REFUSES TO PAY FOR A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. I HAVE HAD THE CLUTCH PLATE EXAMINED BY SPECIALISTS AND THEY ALL THINK THIS IS AN OBVIOUS MANUFACTURER DEFECT. MOST EXPERTS HAVE NEVER SEEN A CLUTCH PLATE SPLIT IN HALF LIKE THIS. THE DEBRIS FROM THE CLUTCH DISINTEGRATING BLEW INTO THE TRANS...

Jan 10, 2001 Power Train

SAAB CARS USA REFUSES TO PAY FOR A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. I HAVE HAD THE CLUTCH PLATE EXAMINED BY SPECIALISTS AND THEY ALL THINK THIS IS AN OBVIOUS MANUFACTURER DEFECT. MOST EXPERTS HAVE NEVER SEEN A CLUTCH PLATE SPLIT IN HALF LIKE THIS. THE DEBRIS FROM THE CLUTCH DISINTEGRATING BLEW INTO THE TRANS...

Dec 14, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 14, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 14, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 14, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 14, 2000 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 14, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 14, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 14, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 14, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 14, 2000 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 24, 2000 Electrical System Fire

AFTER A 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AREA BEFORE A FIRE STARTED. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ON SITE TO PUT OUT FIRE. SAAB HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK VEHICLE TRAVELING, CHECK THE ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AND STAYED ON THE CAUSE WA...

Oct 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

AFTER A 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AREA BEFORE A FIRE STARTED. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ON SITE TO PUT OUT FIRE. SAAB HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK VEHICLE TRAVELING, CHECK THE ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AND STAYED ON THE CAUSE WA...

Oct 24, 2000 Power Train Fire

AFTER A 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AREA BEFORE A FIRE STARTED. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ON SITE TO PUT OUT FIRE. SAAB HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK VEHICLE TRAVELING, CHECK THE ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AND STAYED ON THE CAUSE WA...

Oct 24, 2000 Electrical System Fire

AFTER A 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AREA BEFORE A FIRE STARTED. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ON SITE TO PUT OUT FIRE. SAAB HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK VEHICLE TRAVELING, CHECK THE ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AND STAYED ON THE CAUSE WA...

Oct 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

AFTER A 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AREA BEFORE A FIRE STARTED. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ON SITE TO PUT OUT FIRE. SAAB HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK VEHICLE TRAVELING, CHECK THE ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AND STAYED ON THE CAUSE WA...

Oct 24, 2000 Power Train Fire

AFTER A 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AREA BEFORE A FIRE STARTED. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ON SITE TO PUT OUT FIRE. SAAB HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK VEHICLE TRAVELING, CHECK THE ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AND STAYED ON THE CAUSE WA...

Sep 21, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED CLUTCH PROBLEM AND A TRANSMISSION FAILURE, CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SLC

Sep 21, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED CLUTCH PROBLEM AND A TRANSMISSION FAILURE, CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SLC

Sep 21, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED CLUTCH PROBLEM AND A TRANSMISSION FAILURE, CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SLC

Sep 21, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED CLUTCH PROBLEM AND A TRANSMISSION FAILURE, CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SLC

Apr 25, 2000 Air Bags

SAFETY ALERT COMES ON AND NEEDS DEALER SERVICE IF BATTERY DISCONNECTED. CANNOT TELL IF AIRBAG WORKS - REQUIRES DEALER SERVICE TO CORRECT EACH TIME. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Air Bags

SAFETY ALERT COMES ON AND NEEDS DEALER SERVICE IF BATTERY DISCONNECTED. CANNOT TELL IF AIRBAG WORKS - REQUIRES DEALER SERVICE TO CORRECT EACH TIME. *AK

Sep 15, 1999 Seats

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH, THE ELECTRIC SEAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE STARTED MOVING TO THE REAR. THIS HAPPENED FIVE TIMES BEFORE DRIVER ARRIVED AT HOME, AND WAS CAUSING THE DRIVER'S FEET TO BE PULLED AWAY FROM THE PEDALS. *ML

Sep 15, 1999 Seats

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH, THE ELECTRIC SEAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE STARTED MOVING TO THE REAR. THIS HAPPENED FIVE TIMES BEFORE DRIVER ARRIVED AT HOME, AND WAS CAUSING THE DRIVER'S FEET TO BE PULLED AWAY FROM THE PEDALS. *ML

Aug 9, 1999 Steering

REMOTE ALARM SYSTEM FAILED. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Equipment

DIRTY CABIN AIR FILTER CAUSED A MUSTY SMELL TO COME FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR HAS A SMALL LEAK. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Structure

SUN VISOR SNAPPED OFF. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Equipment

ANTENNA GEARS WERE DAMAGED AND MOTOR FAILED CAUSING IT NOT TO RETRACT PROPERLY. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Electrical System

CELLULAR PHONE KEPT BLOWING FUSES. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LOOSE CONNECTION CAUSED DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT TO FAIL. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAN CONTROL UNIT FAILED CAUSING A HIGH PITCHED NOISE TO COME FROM THAT AREA. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Structure

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE CAUSING VIBRATIONS WHEN ACCELERATING. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY WENT DEAD. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Steering

REMOTE ALARM SYSTEM FAILED. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Equipment

DIRTY CABIN AIR FILTER CAUSED A MUSTY SMELL TO COME FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR HAS A SMALL LEAK. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Structure

SUN VISOR SNAPPED OFF. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Equipment

ANTENNA GEARS WERE DAMAGED AND MOTOR FAILED CAUSING IT NOT TO RETRACT PROPERLY. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Electrical System

CELLULAR PHONE KEPT BLOWING FUSES. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LOOSE CONNECTION CAUSED DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT TO FAIL. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAN CONTROL UNIT FAILED CAUSING A HIGH PITCHED NOISE TO COME FROM THAT AREA. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Structure

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE CAUSING VIBRATIONS WHEN ACCELERATING. NLM

Aug 9, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY WENT DEAD. NLM

Aug 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE DOES NOT START FIRST THING IN MORNING. WOULD JERK AFTER STARTING, FOR 1/2 HOUR. THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AFTER THE JERKING MOTION. STAYED ON UNTIL VEHICLE PUT IN THE GARAGE, THEN WENT OFF. CAME BACK ON 2 DAYS LATER. *AK

Aug 5, 1999 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE DOES NOT START FIRST THING IN MORNING. WOULD JERK AFTER STARTING, FOR 1/2 HOUR. THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AFTER THE JERKING MOTION. STAYED ON UNTIL VEHICLE PUT IN THE GARAGE, THEN WENT OFF. CAME BACK ON 2 DAYS LATER. *AK

Aug 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE DOES NOT START FIRST THING IN MORNING. WOULD JERK AFTER STARTING, FOR 1/2 HOUR. THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AFTER THE JERKING MOTION. STAYED ON UNTIL VEHICLE PUT IN THE GARAGE, THEN WENT OFF. CAME BACK ON 2 DAYS LATER. *AK

Aug 5, 1999 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE DOES NOT START FIRST THING IN MORNING. WOULD JERK AFTER STARTING, FOR 1/2 HOUR. THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AFTER THE JERKING MOTION. STAYED ON UNTIL VEHICLE PUT IN THE GARAGE, THEN WENT OFF. CAME BACK ON 2 DAYS LATER. *AK

Jun 9, 1999 Seat Belts

THE COMPLAINT HERE IS THAT A PROVIDED SAFETY DEVICE, THE SEAT BELTS, HAVE INADEQUATE WEBBING LENGTH TO ACCOMODATE LARGER OCCUPANTS. I HAVE CONTACTED SAAB'S CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER AND WAS ADVISED THAT WHILE SEAT BELT EXTENDERS WERE AVAILABLE FOR THIS MODEL, THE COST WOULD BE $250 EACH. WE CONSIDER...

Jun 9, 1999 Seat Belts

THE COMPLAINT HERE IS THAT A PROVIDED SAFETY DEVICE, THE SEAT BELTS, HAVE INADEQUATE WEBBING LENGTH TO ACCOMODATE LARGER OCCUPANTS. I HAVE CONTACTED SAAB'S CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER AND WAS ADVISED THAT WHILE SEAT BELT EXTENDERS WERE AVAILABLE FOR THIS MODEL, THE COST WOULD BE $250 EACH. WE CONSIDER...

Feb 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST CHECK VALVE LIFTERS MALFUNCTIONED.

Feb 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST CHECK VALVE LIFTERS MALFUNCTIONED.

Sep 14, 1998 Power Train

REOCCURING GEAR SHIFTING PROBLEMS CAUSING SHIFTER BUSHINGS AND MOTOR MOUNT HOUSING TO BE WORN.

Sep 14, 1998 Power Train

REOCCURING GEAR SHIFTING PROBLEMS CAUSING SHIFTER BUSHINGS AND MOTOR MOUNT HOUSING TO BE WORN.

Sep 9, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON EVERY 6 MONTHS. THE DEALER CONTINUES TO REPLACE THE CLOCK SPRING AND WITHIN THE NEXT 6 MONTHS THE WARNING LIGHT IS BACK ON AGAIN. *AK

Sep 9, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON EVERY 6 MONTHS. THE DEALER CONTINUES TO REPLACE THE CLOCK SPRING AND WITHIN THE NEXT 6 MONTHS THE WARNING LIGHT IS BACK ON AGAIN. *AK

Jul 1, 1998 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, CAUSING CHECK ENGINE/TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHTS TO FAIL. QCAW

Jul 1, 1998 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, CAUSING CHECK ENGINE/TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHTS TO FAIL. QCAW

Apr 28, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER REPLACED HEADLIGHT COVER FOUR TIMES. THE HEADLIGHT COVER IS MADE OF GLASS, AND HAS BROKEN EACH TIME IN THE LAST 1 1/2 YEARS. *AK

Apr 28, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER REPLACED HEADLIGHT COVER FOUR TIMES. THE HEADLIGHT COVER IS MADE OF GLASS, AND HAS BROKEN EACH TIME IN THE LAST 1 1/2 YEARS. *AK

Jan 23, 1998 Air Bags

DURING FRONT END COLLISION THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR THE BAGS.

Jan 23, 1998 Air Bags

DURING FRONT END COLLISION THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR THE BAGS.

Oct 27, 1997 Visibility

CRACKED WINDSHIELD.

Oct 27, 1997 Seats

PASSENGER SEAT ADJUSTER FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Structure

INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL FAILURE.

Oct 27, 1997 Visibility

CRACKED WINDSHIELD.

Oct 27, 1997 Seats

PASSENGER SEAT ADJUSTER FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Structure

INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL FAILURE.

Oct 16, 1997 Wheels

IN A (18) MONTH PERIOD ALL WHEELS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON VEHICLE DUE TO COLLAPSING. *AK

Oct 16, 1997 Wheels

IN A (18) MONTH PERIOD ALL WHEELS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON VEHICLE DUE TO COLLAPSING. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Equipment

THREE FAILURES OF THE CD PLAYER.

Sep 8, 1997 Equipment

THREE FAILURES OF THE CD PLAYER.

Aug 28, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK LATCH RELEASE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Aug 28, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Aug 28, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK LATCH RELEASE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Aug 28, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Jun 20, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO SOUTH CAROLINA TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE. RECALL #97V046000. *AK

Jun 20, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO SOUTH CAROLINA TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE. RECALL #97V046000. *AK

Apr 21, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Apr 21, 1997 Equipment

STEREO FAILED.

Apr 21, 1997 Steering

ANTI-THEFT FAILED.

Apr 21, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Apr 21, 1997 Equipment

STEREO FAILED.

Apr 21, 1997 Steering

ANTI-THEFT FAILED.

Apr 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT FAILED.

Apr 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT FAILED.

Mar 11, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND SPINNED AROUND IN A 360 DEGREE CIRCLE.

Mar 11, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND SPINNED AROUND IN A 360 DEGREE CIRCLE.

Feb 19, 1997 Power Train

WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD.

Feb 19, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

UPON SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE GEAR, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Feb 19, 1997 Power Train

WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD.

Feb 19, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

UPON SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE GEAR, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Jan 3, 1997 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE IDLING IN PARKED POSITION, OCCUPANTS SMELLED FUNNY ODOR, SMELL GOT WQRSE, SUBSEQUENTLY FIRE STARTED COMING FROM UNDERHOOD, VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Jan 3, 1997 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE IDLING IN PARKED POSITION, OCCUPANTS SMELLED FUNNY ODOR, SMELL GOT WQRSE, SUBSEQUENTLY FIRE STARTED COMING FROM UNDERHOOD, VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

A SUDDEN ACCELERATION WAS EXPERIENCED, UPON PLACING TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE POSITION, COMPLETE BRAKING AND STEERING WAS LOST AS A RESULT. *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Steering

A SUDDEN ACCELERATION WAS EXPERIENCED, UPON PLACING TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE POSITION, COMPLETE BRAKING AND STEERING WAS LOST AS A RESULT. *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

A SUDDEN ACCELERATION WAS EXPERIENCED, UPON PLACING TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE POSITION, COMPLETE BRAKING AND STEERING WAS LOST AS A RESULT. *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

A SUDDEN ACCELERATION WAS EXPERIENCED, UPON PLACING TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE POSITION, COMPLETE BRAKING AND STEERING WAS LOST AS A RESULT. *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Steering

A SUDDEN ACCELERATION WAS EXPERIENCED, UPON PLACING TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE POSITION, COMPLETE BRAKING AND STEERING WAS LOST AS A RESULT. *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

A SUDDEN ACCELERATION WAS EXPERIENCED, UPON PLACING TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE POSITION, COMPLETE BRAKING AND STEERING WAS LOST AS A RESULT. *AK

Aug 14, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL FILTER FAILED, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. *AK

Aug 14, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL FILTER FAILED, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. *AK

Aug 9, 1996 Power Train

CAR MAKING UNUSUAL VIBRATING NOISE WHILE CLUTCHING. ORIGNAL TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED WITH A REBUILT ONE BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED.

Aug 9, 1996 Suspension

CAR DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING.

Aug 9, 1996 Power Train

CAR MAKING UNUSUAL VIBRATING NOISE WHILE CLUTCHING. ORIGNAL TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED WITH A REBUILT ONE BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED.

Aug 9, 1996 Suspension

CAR DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING.

Jul 18, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING AND YOU CAN'T SEE IN THE REAR , PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Jul 18, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING AND YOU CAN'T SEE IN THE REAR , PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Jan 22, 1996 Visibility

LEFT SIDEVIEW MIRROR CANNOT BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY TO ENABLE DRIVER TO SEE BLIND SPOTS TO LEFT REAR OF VEHICLE; NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT WHILE PULLING OUT OF LANE.

Jan 22, 1996 Visibility

LEFT SIDEVIEW MIRROR CANNOT BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY TO ENABLE DRIVER TO SEE BLIND SPOTS TO LEFT REAR OF VEHICLE; NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT WHILE PULLING OUT OF LANE.