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1995 Saab 900 Electrical problems

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 1995 Saab 900's electrical system with NHTSA - 17% of all its complaints, most recently on April 30, 2006. They describe 0 crashes, 3 fires and 0 injuries. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Complaints
17
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Electrical recalls for the 1995 Saab 900

Electrical system: module

95V0660005,383 vehicles affected

The problem
Upon startup, a voltage drop to the engine control module can cause a malfunction where engine speed fluctuates from 600 to 3,000 rpm for up to 30 seconds before normal engine idle of 900 rpm.
The risk
Unexpected movement of the vehicle may cause the driver to lose control and increase the potential of a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will install a new revised electronic control module.

Electrical complaints

Electrical system

We were driving on i-680, here in omaha, when we suddenly lost power. Everything went dark for a second and then started up again. A few seconds later it did it again, this time we did not regain power and had to pull off the road. The odd thing is that, although we had no ability to accelerate, no lights and seemingly no power at all, we still luckily had power steering so we were able to pull of the interstate safely. I shut the ignition off and re-started the vehicle. We were not far from home and we did not have further instances like this until we got there. We were both very scared but glad that the power loss did not cause an accident. *Jb

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10156453
BrakesEngine & coolingElectrical systemLightsBody, doors & structureWheels & tiresEquipment & accessories

Timing belt on 1995 saab broke destroying the engine. *Ts there was a coolant leak, the sun visor fell off, the battery went dead, the molding was peeling, the srs lights flashed, there was an air valve problem, center muffler rotted and leaked, the water pump leaked, the driver's side turn signal was inoperative, the parking lamp had gone out, there was no heat, no air and no freon in the system, the remote was inoperative, there was a slow leak in the system, the rear muffler bracket had broken, the cd player...

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was inoperative, the exhaust hanger had broken, the water tray gasket leaked, there was a battery remote problem, there was a parasitic current draw, the glove box would not open and the engine completely destroyed. The exhaust system, engine belts, main drive belt, muffler, water pump, flex pipe, compressor, tires, front pads and rotors, valve, air valve, head light, spark plugs, engine filters, de ice switch, evaporator core, brake light, battery, and spark plugs were all replaced. *Sc

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Parking brake · Engine and engine cooling · Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Structure · Tires · EquipmentNHTSA 10144254
Electrical system

Dt: the consumer stated this vehicle is having the same problems as mentioned in recall 95v066000 concerning ignition module failure. Consumer's vehicle was having problems after starting up. The motor was idling high and the rpms were all over the place. Had this problem for about 3 weeks. The car has not been to the dealer for this problem. The owner did stop by and saw if her car was included in the recall, and it was not. Wanted to wait to and see if nhtsa or sabb expanded the recall before she had it checked. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10130790
Electrical system

Recall 95v066000 concerning electronic control unit. Due to the vin this vehicle was not eligible for recall repairs. However, based on the symptoms in the description of the defect this vehicle was having the same problems as mentioned in the recall. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who told consumer that because the recall information did not appear on the saab web page they will not assist the consumer. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10090195
Electrical system

1995 Saab 900 se stalls upon cold start and also cuts off (stalls) while driving. Vehicle is totally tuned and all throttle, fuel injectors are clean etc. I contacted dealer and saab web-site to inquire about recall 95v066000 but I was told this was not applicable to my vehicle.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10025197
Electrical system

The alternator froze, which caused the timing belt to break.*Jb *ts

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10009289
BrakesElectrical systemAirbagsLights

While driving the vehicle dash lights are continuously illuminated. Took vehicle to dealer, and nothing was remedied. Main computer may be the reason for the malfunction. Also, brakes are failing and airbags do not work. *Jg

Filed Service brakes, hydraulic · Electrical system · Air bags · Interior lightingNHTSA 8005444
Engine & coolingElectrical systemFire

While driving, consumer commented that the digital indicator panel felt hot, consumer parked vehicle while at dinner, then returned, the power assist brakes failed and then the coolant low light, headlamp out and washer low indicators illuminated, the next morning consumer raised the hood and discovered a fire had occurred, the upper and lower radiator hoses had melted, the electrical wiring below the hoses were bare copper, the battery, power steering reservoir, plastic engine cover, battery cables, vacuum hoses...

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and cooling fins on the electrical cooling motor had all melted, the hood insulation was also damaged, there was additional fire damage under the plastic engine cover, it is uncertain as to what caused this fire. *Slc

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical systemNHTSA 758837
Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemFire

Clutch became inoperable while consumer was driving. Also, there was a small compartment fire. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything. *Ak

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 8003217
Electrical system

On several occasions while driving, the vehicle will shut off, after a few minutes the vehicle can be restarted, the ignition was replaced because of a short,but soon after the problems started again. Nlm

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 743152
Electrical systemFire

Started automobile and went 2 car lengths and saw smoke coming from under hood. Shut engine down and opened hood. Cause of smoke was a cable that was on fire. Not hugh, but like bic lighter flames. About 3 to 5. Blew out fire. Went into office got some bottled water. Came back. Restarted auto. Got out and looked at engine. Fire again. Put out with water. Nothing on electronic infor display indicated fire. Called dealer and mechanic advised to have car towed in, which I did. At first saab rep did not even wish to...

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pay for cause of problem, the electical harness. Finally did, but this is a fire. I have drove cars for the past 40 years. They (saab) should not take a fire lightly. I think they should recall the car and investigate why it caught on fire. They elected easy way out. They should provide me with a new replacement and have their engineers go through to find out cause and make remedies. Why does it take a loss of life to get action? My dealership people mentioned that this is the 4th electrical harness that has needed replacing and this in only one dealer. I know this is the first fire that the dealership has seen. Do the public a service and take saab to task. As my new web page states, a fire should be taken seriously. I can only think you will agree. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 721453
Electrical system

Original battery went bad after 3 years replaced in 2/13/99 saab on october 12 battery is bad

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 713484
Electrical systemLights

Since leasing the vehicle (may, 1995) there has been a number of electrical problems. The batterey has gone dead 3 times, dimming and flickering of headlights and interior lights have failed; taken to dealer many times, cannot state the problem. *Ak

Filed Electrical system · Interior lightingNHTSA 807505
Electrical system

Vehicle's electrical system malfunctoned when trying to open the doors, they lock up by themselves, takes 5-6 times before being able to get out. *Ak

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 805119
Electrical system

Many other electrical-related failures; esp. W/electronic dash computer command control module and a/c. *Ak

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 985028
Electrical system

Engine intermittently stalls without warning; supposely corrected under recall # 95v066000, mfr #294; stalls while slowing down. Tt

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 976439
Electrical system

Electronic control module failed, causing vehicle to accelerate when starting. *Skd

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 484073

Saab 900 electrical complaints by year

900 electrical problems, every year

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