1994 Saab 900: engine stalls while driving

5 of the 44 complaints about the 1994 Saab 900 describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 11%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

1998
3
1997
2
1995
3
1994
5
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Oct 21, 2003 · Engine · 90,837 miles · CT

Vehicle stalled in traffic due to engine failure.*mr the gasket surrounding the timing belt cover became tangled with the timing belt which caused the vehicle not to start.*ts

Filed Sep 22, 1999 · Engine · MD

Engine timing belt went out, and causing the engine to stall unexpectedly which may have resulted in a crash. Please provide further information.

Filed May 3, 1999 · Engine, Transmission · VA

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 the federal safety agency in these matters.

Filed Dec 21, 1995 · Engine · CT

Intermittent stalling 2 times.

Filed Sep 19, 1995 · Acceleration, Electrical · CA

Vehicle surged and stalled out without warning, dealer can not locate the problem. Tt

Service bulletins that may apply

Sep 1, 2013 Service bulletinExpanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Jul 28, 1998 Service bulletinAddressing engine noise complaints. yc
Jan 1, 1998 Service bulletinService information on aging coolant hose. tt
Feb 4, 1997 Service bulletinTemperature sending units for replacement cylinder heads for vehicles with 4 cylinder engine. jd
Feb 1, 1997 Service bulletinCylinder head bolt tightening torque. jd
Dec 1, 1995 Service bulletinReplacing camshaft drive belt and water pump. sd
Oct 1, 1995 Service bulletinCorrecting a customer complaint of a rattling noise from the synchromesh sleeves. sd
Jun 1, 1995 Service bulletinImproved cylinder blocks. tw

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1994 Saab 900 stalling

Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1994 Saab 900?

5 of 44 owner complaints about the 1994 Saab 900 (11%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1994.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Saab 900?

There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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