1995 Saab 900 electrical problems

Filed Apr 30, 2006 · Electrical · 60,137 miles · NE

We were driving on I-680, here in omaha, when we suddenly lost power. Everything went dark for a second and then started up again. A few seconds later it did it again, this time we did not regain power and had to pull off the road. The odd thing is that, although we had no ability to accelerate, no lights and seemingly no power at all, we still luckily had power steering so we were able to pull of the interstate safely. I shut the ignition off and re-started the vehicle. We were not far from home and we did not have further instances like this until we got there. We were both very scared but glad that the power loss did not cause an accident.

Filed Nov 15, 2005 · Body, Brakes · 9,732 miles · NJ

Timing belt on 1995 saab broke destroying the engine. *ts there was a coolant leak, the sun visor fell off, the battery went dead, the molding was peeling, the SRS lights flashed, there was an air valve problem, center muffler rotted and leaked, the water pump leaked, the driver's side turn signal was inoperative, the parking lamp had gone out, there was no heat, no air and no freon in the system, the remote was inoperative, there was a slow leak in the system, the rear muffler bracket had broken, the cd player was inoperative, the exhaust hanger had broken, the water tray gasket leaked, there was a battery remote problem, there was a parasitic current draw, the glove box would not open and the engine completely destroyed. The exhaust system, engine belts, main drive belt, muffler, water pump, flex pipe, compressor, tires, front pads and rotors, valve, air valve, head light, spark plugs, engine filters, de ice switch, evaporator core, brake light, battery, and spark plugs were all replaced.

Filed Aug 1, 2005 · Electrical · 130,500 miles · OH

Dt: the consumer stated this vehicle is having the same problems as mentioned in recall 95v066000 concerning ignition module failure. Consumer's vehicle was having problems after starting up. The motor was idling high and the rpms were all over the place. Had this problem for about 3 weeks. The car has not been to the dealer for this problem. The owner did stop by and saw if her car was included in the recall, and it was not. Wanted to wait to and see if the federal safety agency or sabb expanded the recall before she had it checked.

Filed Sep 1, 2004 · Electrical · 59,250 miles · CA

Recall 95v066000 concerning electronic control unit. Due to the VIN this vehicle was not eligible for recall repairs. However, based on the symptoms in the description of the defect this vehicle was having the same problems as mentioned in the recall. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who told consumer that because the recall information did not appear on the saab web page they will not assist the consumer.

Filed Jun 30, 2003 · Electrical · FL

1995 saab 900 se stalls upon cold start and also cuts off (stalls) while driving. Vehicle is totally tuned and all throttle, fuel injectors are clean etc. I contacted dealer and saab web-site to inquire about recall 95v066000 but I was told this was not applicable to my vehicle.

Filed Feb 25, 2003 · Electrical · 43,000 miles · NM

The alternator froze, which caused the timing belt to break.*jb

Filed Mar 12, 2002 · Airbags, Brakes · NY

While driving the vehicle dash lights are continuously illuminated. Took vehicle to dealer, and nothing was remedied. Main computer may be the reason for the malfunction. Also, brakes are failing and airbags do not work.

Filed Mar 2, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · KS · fire

While driving, consumer commented that the digital indicator panel felt hot, consumer parked vehicle while at dinner, then returned, the power assist brakes failed and then the coolant low light, headlamp out and washer low indicators illuminated, the next morning consumer raised the hood and discovered a fire had occurred, the upper and lower radiator hoses had melted, the electrical wiring below the hoses were bare copper, the battery, power steering reservoir, plastic engine cover, battery cables, vacuum hoses and cooling fins on the electrical cooling motor had all melted, the hood insulation was also damaged, there was additional fire damage under the plastic engine cover, it is uncertain as to what caused this fire.

Filed Jan 30, 2002 · Electrical, Transmission · MA · fire

Clutch became inoperable while consumer was driving. Also, there was a small compartment fire. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

Filed Mar 27, 2001 · Electrical · CA

7/18/99 while backing car out of parking spot, it turned itself off. Restarted after 15 minutes. Later same day, car turned itself off while driving 25mph. I restarted it after 5 minutes. Next day while driving 85 MPH in fast lane on I-15 north of san diego it turned itself off again. Took car into saab of san diego who eventually replicated the problem and replaced the ignition on july 20, 1999. On march 9, 2001 while driving 20 MPH, the car turned it self off. On march 12, 2001 while driving 70 MPH on I-52 in san diego, the car turned itself off but as I was maneuvering off the road, it restarted itself. Took car into saab of san diego whose mechanic drove the car for 10 days. The problem would not repeat so they declared that they could not fix anything, even though the exact same thing happened in 1999 and 2001. I have a case file # with saab USA - 197868 and have written a lengthy letter describing these events. I am copying the federal safety agency as well. Thank you.