All I have to say is I have had this car for over a year. It has been absolutely the worst car I have ever purchased in my life.. I have had about seven.. And would never buy a saab. The transmission went at about 100,000 miles. Two months ago the ABS brakes fails. The steering is making all kinds of noises. I had to replace the alternator, fuel pump..ect...every time I get in the car I feel like it's a death trap. This is the 9000 cd non turbo by the way...just thought I would let the next guy know what is happening to me. I have put almost 5,000 dollars in repairs already, I will be lucky if I can sell this car for $500 bucks and I have had it only one year.
The worst 1992 Saab 9000 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission6
- Fuel system5
- Electrical4
- Brakes3
- Airbags2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Transmission6
- Fuel system5
- Electrical4
- Brakes3
- Airbags2
- Visibility2
- Acceleration1
- Engine1
- Lights1
- Seat belts1
- Tires1
Recalls 4
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Moisture can enter the air bag inflatable restraint electronic control module (ECM) and cause corrosion on portions of the ECM printer circuit boards.
- Risk
- This corrosion can possibly create open connections in circuits which control the restraint deployment, possibly causing inadvertent air bag deployment.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the exterior of the ECM. If there is no indication of moisture, a cover will be installed over the ECM. If there is indication of moisture, the dealer will replace the ECM and install a cover over the new ECM.
Recall number 99V109000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- Moisture can follow the electrical harness and enter the pressure switch connector causing corrosion and malfunction of the switch.
- Risk
- The corrosion causes a deterioration of the electricalswitch connection and can result in false illumination of ABS and/or the brake warning lights and/or the loss of power assistance because of no hydraulic pumpoperation. Loss of power assist increases the driver's brake pedal effort required for stopping which can result in extended braking distances.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the electrical connections to the ABS pressure switch terminals for corrosion and install a shrink hose to the wiring harness to avoid moisture entering the connection. Pressure switches with corroded connectors will be replaced.
Recall number 95V067000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
- What is wrong
- During low energy frontal impact collisions, the front crossmember can contact the metal tubing portion of the cooler hose assembly; and/or the hose assembly can break and leak oil onto the hot exhaust manifold or the turbocharger.
- Risk
- Oil leaking on these hot engine surfaces can ignite and cause a vehicular fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protective cover which will protect the cooler and hoses from other structural components in low energy front impacts.
Recall number 94V126000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- The fuel filler and tank ventilation hoses may develop cracks under the securing hose clamps, resulting in fuel leakage.
- Risk
- Fuel leaks may result in a fire if an ignition sourceis present.
- Remedy
- The fuel filler and fuel ventilation hoses will be replaced with new hoses. The five securing hose clamps will be replaced by a new type with a shield that prevents damage to the hose when tightened.
Recall number 94V029000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Saab 9000 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Backgroud information in diagnosing a driveability complaint or the check engine lamp coming on. yc
- Adjustment of bearing tension. tw
- Replacement of a/c hose. sd
- It is now possible to install an extra switch that will allow the tcs function to be disengaged on...
- Correcting complaints of poor defogging on rear window. tw
- ACC electronic control module. tw
- Throttle potentiometer faults. tw
1992 Saab 9000 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4‑cyl | FWD | 15-18 | 22-24 | 18-20 |
What 1992 Saab 9000 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
This complaint concerns blizzak ws-50 winter tires manufactured by bridgestone and purchased new from "the tire rack" these tires have not exhibited a "failure" in that they have not defalted, blown out, shredded etc.the concern with these tires is their handling characteristics on dry pavement. They exhibit extreme tread squirm and sidewall flex. During cornering or lane changes, they give the sensation that they will "tuck under" the wheel rim, leading to a tip over.they are an extremely "soft" tire, with no reassuring feeling of support in the sidewall. It should be noted for sake of comparison that the two prior sets of winter tires on this same vehicle were bridgestone ws-15 which did not exhibit any of the aforementioned negative characteristics. I have contacted bridgestone both by phone and certified letter to effect a replacement of these tires, without success. I will make available to the office of defects investigation both my copy of this letter and my telephone conversation log in this matter. The vendor ofthese tires was "the tire rack". This organization maintains a web site bulletin board for its customers to post comments regarding various tires. I have downloaded, printed and retained several customer comments regarding the negative handling characteristics of these tires on dry pavement. I will also make my vehicle available for test drive by the local nhsta office if necessary.please advise.*ak (tiresize: 19565qr15)
When making a left turn at very low speeds right side of axle broke, making vehicle inoperable. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to fix the problem.
Plastic fuel tank severe leak at 2 inch crack on bottom right rear.
As I began to back out of a parking space (with no other cars around), the automatic seat belt tensioner on the driver's side (part of the SRS system) detonated. It sounded as if a firecracker exploded in my ear. I had not yet put on the seatbelt, so I wasn't injured, but it will cost $650 for a new seat belt assembly. The car has never been in an accident, and the airbag/SRS system has never deployed before.
Ets sends car into limp home mode making car very hazardous to drive. Braking system hydrualics are controled by this unit and are limited. Car sticks in cruise control mode. Saab has known of this problem and refuses to resolve it. Abs has 4 sensors on this model 2 front 2 rear the 2 in the rear are hydraulic and has a pressure switch the switch goes whacky and gives false readings..... Thus putting my ABS dumby light on in my dash. Has a gas pedal poteintiometer that is very tempermental thus giving bad codes and causing my car to go haywire at highway speeds or any other speed..... I was driving at about 55-60 MPH and the car and all it's componets shut down except the motor I coasted to the side of the road with no brakes or steering thinking my car had stalled and it was still idling . This is a very dangerous car and it's components were mad badly , I feel saab should put a safety recall on all tcs components not just the hydrualic switch. My fightings with saab are no over and I'm reporting to a higher authority. Thanks for your reveiw of this application I hope to hear from a engineer as soon as posible.
The fuel tank developed holes and began leaking, the leak developed above the support strap on the right rear. Nlm
Consumer has been waiting for over a year for recall repair 99v109, dealer is waiting on parts.
Recall 99v109000; recall repairs on vehicle were done. But airbag light came on, indicating a problem with airbag system. Also owner had the recall item before the recall came out. Please provide further information.
1" hairline crack upper aft of tank fuel leaks. No sign of rubbing or puncture. Mfg defect?
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Questions about the 1992 Saab 9000
Is the 1992 Saab 9000 reliable?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 1992 Saab 9000, 2.4 times a typical 9000 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Saab 9000?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 6 complaints. Next is fuel system (5).
How many recalls does the 1992 Saab 9000 have?
4 recalls, covering air bags, service brakes, hydraulic and engine and engine cooling.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Saab 9000 get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Saab 9000 range from 18 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.3L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 15-18 city and 22-24 highway.
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