Tl* the contact owns a 1994 saab 9000 cse. The contact stated that while traveling 15-20 MPH, the driver side air bag deployed erroneously. The failure caused injuries to the contact's head, leg and shoulders. The police were contacted and a report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 173,899.
The worst 1994 Saab 9000 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags4
- Brakes3
- Engine3
- Electrical2
- Acceleration1
Problems by type
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- Airbags4
- Brakes3
- Engine3
- Electrical2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
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
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- One of the bulbs in each of the brake light lower outboard lamp assemblies may not have been properly wired, resulting in improper tail light illumination on brake application. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: improper illumination of brake lights during brake application may not signal following drivers of the operator's intent to slow or stop and could result in a vehicle collision.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the brake light outboard lamp assemblies to meet fmvss requirements.
Recall number 94V084000 · Recall details
See all 4 recalls for the 1994 Saab 9000
Defect investigations
Audio system fires
See resume for details.
SQ98006
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Saab 9000 17
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Service information regarding the wiring harness repair kit. tt
- Service information on wiring harness repair kit. yc
- Backgroud information in diagnosing a driveability complaint or the check engine lamp coming on. yc
- Information on replacement of positive battery cable. yc
- Temperature sending units for replacement cylinder heads for vehicles with 4 cylinder engine. jd
- Cylinder head bolt tightening torque. jd
- New essential special tool: terminal repair kit. jd
- New method of preload adjustment. jd
- Adjustment of bearing tension. tw
1994 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 | 24-26 | 18-21 |
What 1994 Saab 9000 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 saab 9000. The contact noticed that the dashboard was cracked and had other unsightly damage. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and they stated that the top surface of the dashboard needed to be replaced. The repair cost was estimated at $750. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 150,000 and current mileage was 178,000.
Srs light came on within 1 day spontaneous driver side air bag deployed at hwy. Speed, able to get car to shoulder slight burns inside right forearm, clear and dry day.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 saab 9000. The contact attempted to start the vehicle, but it failed to engage. He pushed the vehicle to the mechanic who diagnosed the cause of failure as the ignition module. The contact believes his vehicle should be a part of recall # 05v399000 (electrical system:ignition:module). The VIN, engine size, and # of cylinders were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 210,000.
Consumer received the federal safety agency recall 99v109000 concerning air bag module. After having the ECM replaced and installed a cover over the ECM SRS light appeared on the dashboard. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The cause had not been determined.
Vehicle was at dealership for brake repair. Mechanic noticed 3 engine mounts had to be replaced.
Consumer applied brakes at 55-60 MPH, there was a loud noise and pedal went to the floor. Dealer determined that brake line was crushed due to engine movement.
Consumer noticed a gasoline odor in back of vehicle along with a sudden loss of fuel, dealer replaced the fuel pump sender assembly, dealer stated this failure could have caused an explosion.
This is the second time for the same pulley/ball bearing to fail. It first happened during the third year of operation; approx 30 000 miles. I'm stationed in vienna, austria.
The heater core was found leaking. Anti-freeze was found on both the passenger and driver side floor, but could not determine the exact cause. The problem was confirmed this week when the car was taken to the dealer for check up. I was told this was a common problem among saab, and it is not covered by major component warranty. A car only 5 year old should not have this problem.
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Questions about the 1994 Saab 9000
Is the 1994 Saab 9000 reliable?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 1994 Saab 9000, 1.8 times a typical 9000 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Saab 9000?
Airbags, with 4 complaints. Next is brakes (3).
How many recalls does the 1994 Saab 9000 have?
4 recalls, covering air bags, service brakes, hydraulic and engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Saab 9000 airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 99V109000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Saab 9000 get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Saab 9000 range from 18 to 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.3L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 15-18 city and 24-26 highway.
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