- The problem
- Corrosion around the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing can cause the throttle lever to bind.
- The risk
- This binding can result in the throttle plate not returning to the closed position when the throttle pedal is released and a subsequent loss of throttle control.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing with a nickel-coated bushing and bolt.
Acceleration & cruise control
1997 Saab 900 Acceleration problems
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Saab 900's acceleration & cruise control with NHTSA - 10% of all its complaints, most recently on March 11, 2004. Unintended acceleration, surging, throttle problems and cruise or adaptive cruise faults.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Acceleration recalls for the 1997 Saab 900
Acceleration complaints
The vehicle suddenly accelerated when the throttle became stuck. *Ph while looking at the nhtsa website, the consumer saw that the problem he experienced was the subject of a recall (97v-046000). It appeared that the recall was not done on the consumer's vehicle prior to him purchasing it. The dealer indicated that it was the responsibility of the consumer to make sure the recall was done. *Nm
Consumer is having problems with the engine. While driving, the engine accelerated, when the consumer stepped on the brake pedal it did not work. Dealer was contacted and has not seen the vehicle. Ph
Saab 900 acceleration complaints by year
900 acceleration 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