1996 Saab 900 transmission problems

Filed Jul 8, 2002 · Transmission · NY

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.

Filed Mar 18, 2002 · Transmission · NY

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 safety issues open on this vehicle. Over 25 posts for this same problem on saabnet.com. Dealer has tried to repair vehicle twice without success. I have spent over $800.00 trying to repair this safety problem . Please help.

Filed Feb 10, 2002 · Transmission · DC

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 because there was a transmission fluid leak that was not caught by their mechanics. I have contacted saab corporate by letter in december 2001 about my multiple problems with this car. Their response by telephone was that there was nothing that they could do.

Filed Jun 12, 2001 · Transmission · NY

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.

Filed Jan 10, 2001 · Transmission · AZ

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 transmission housing causing a hole. The extended warranty company refuses to pay for the transmission because it was caused by the clutch exploding. I sent photos to saab and three separate letters requesting they fix this problem to no avail. I have all the documentation to support these facts.

Filed Oct 24, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · RI · 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 was determined to be a sensor. The vehicle slips while in gear and before going into gear due to loss of fluid by lthe leaking transmission.

Filed Sep 21, 2000 · Transmission · UN

Vehicle experienced clutch problem and a transmission failure, consumer wants reimbursement. (attorney for client)

Filed Sep 14, 1998 · Transmission · CT

Reoccuring gear shifting problems causing shifter bushings and motor mount housing to be worn.

Filed Feb 19, 1997 · Acceleration, Transmission · PA

When shifting from reverse to drive the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward.

Filed Aug 9, 1996 · Suspension, Transmission · CA

Car making unusual vibrating noise while clutching. Orignal transmission was replaced with a rebuilt one but the problem continued.