- The problem
- Poor electrical connection at the fuel gauge transmitter may result in a stoppage of the fuel pump and engine stalling. In extreme cases, fuel vapor may leak from the fuel tank.
- The fix
- The fuel gauge transmitter will be inspected and replaced, if damaged.
Vehicle safety record
1982 Saab 900 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1982 Saab 900 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 1984 for the fuel pump. For comparison, the 1981 has 1 and the 1983 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 900 year, for its age
#40 most complained-about 1982 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1982 Saab 900 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1982 Saab 900 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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1 complaints about the 1982 Saab 900
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Vehicle struck median stip at 5mph, air bag deployed but never fully inflated (never touching driver body.) At the same time thick black smoke poured out of air bag, burning driver's thumb. Seat belt never tightened as air bag deployed.
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All 900 yearsQuestions about the 1982 Saab 900
Does the 1982 Saab 900 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1982 Saab 900: fuel pump (February 1984). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1982 Saab 900?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1).
How many complaints has the 1982 Saab 900 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 19, 1998 and the latest on February 19, 1998. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1982 Saab 900 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 91 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Saab 900 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Saab 900 years have the most complaints?
1995 (100), 1996 (48), 1994 (44). See every Saab 900 year compared.
What should I do if my 1982 Saab 900 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data