Engine head gasket went, and cost about 1600 canadian. Manufacturer declined any assistance.*Ak
Engine & cooling
1989 Saab 900 Engine problems
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1989 Saab 900's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 14% of all its complaints, most recently on May 4, 2000. They describe 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
Timing chain failed during normal operation at 35 mph causing engine to stall and $2400 in engine valve damage. Timing chain is not specificed as a normal replacement item.
Casing around transmission cracked, causing oil to leak out onto the exhaust manifold, resulting in an engine fire.
Saab 900 engine complaints by year
900 engine problems, every yearSource: 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