- The problem
- The electrical cable between the starter and the alternator may rub against a brake line that is attached to the wheel well on the left side of the engine compartment.
- The fix
- The cable connection at the alternator will be adjusted and the cable will be relocated so it does not chafe. Any damage to the cable will be repaired.
Vehicle safety record
1983 Saab 900 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1983 Saab 900 with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (1) and the transmission & drivetrain (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 1984 for the wiring. For comparison, the 1982 has 1 and the 1984 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 900 year, for its age
#31 most complained-about 1983 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1983 Saab 900 problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1983 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
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 1983 Saab 900
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Transmission shifts erraticaly and performs poorly.
Cruise control jammed, causing vehicle to accelerate at full throttle, resulting in head-on collision with tree. *Ak
Saab 900: every year compared
All 900 yearsQuestions about the 1983 Saab 900
Does the 1983 Saab 900 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1983 Saab 900: wiring (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 1983 Saab 900?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (1), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 1983 Saab 900 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 6, 1996 and the latest on August 27, 1998. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1983 Saab 900 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 82 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 1983 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