1998 Saab 9000 Problems: 1 Complaint, 1 Recall

The worst 1998 Saab 9000 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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Recalls 1

Equipment: other: labelsReported June 23, 1998 · 39,313 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The air bag alert label on the driver side visor was omitted. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk: The vehicle occupant may not properly understand the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with an alert label to be installed on the visible side of the driver's sun visor. If an owner so desires, their dealer can install the label for them.

Recall number 98V139000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Saab 9000 9

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Jun 30, 2014 Service bulletinVehicle Recalls
Sep 1, 2013 Service bulletinExpanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Nov 1, 1998 Service bulletinBackgroud information in diagnosing a driveability complaint or the check engine lamp coming on. yc
Aug 1, 1998 Service bulletinRecall campaign information on affixing airbag label. tt
May 1, 1998 Service bulletinConditions with front roof console rattling on cars with sunroof. yc
Apr 1, 1998 Service bulletinVehicles speedometer stops working. yc
Apr 1, 1998 Service bulletinCondition with hood ( bonnet ) will not open. yc
Mar 1, 1998 Service bulletinExperiencing a rattle / play noise from the electrically adjustable front seats. yc
Sep 30, 1997 Service bulletinTechnical service broadcast on setting DTC P0300 on some models. tt

1998 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	16-18	24-25	18-21

What 1998 Saab 9000 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 28, 1998 · Suspension · CA

Control arm had to be replaced. This problem was a part of a recall but the owner was never notified.

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Questions about the 1998 Saab 9000

Is the 1998 Saab 9000 reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Saab 9000, fewer than a typical 9000 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Saab 9000?

Suspension, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1998 Saab 9000 have?

1 recall, covering equipment.

What gas mileage does the 1998 Saab 9000 get?

Official estimates for the 1998 Saab 9000 range from 18 to 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.3L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 16-18 city and 24-25 highway.

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1998 Saab 9000 problems