Engine shut off while car was running three times. First two times car was idling, third time car was being driven at 60 mph. Engine shut off with no warning and would not restart. Saab dealer claimed in the first two instances that this could not possibly happen with car running. In first instance, dealer replaced ignition switch. In second instance, dealer replaced gear position switch. In third instance, dealer replaced chafed wiring harness to passenger seat. We are not convinced that saab has fixed this major safety problem, and are even more worried that a chafed wire for the heated seat can cause an immediate engine shutdown on any saab 9-3.
Vehicle safety record
1999 Saab 900 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 Saab 900 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the suspension (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1998 has 24 and the 2000 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 900 year, for its age
#337 most complained-about 1999 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1999 Saab 900 problems
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No recalls for the 1999 Saab 900
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 Saab 900. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1999 Saab 900
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Front end drifts across the road, strange noises in front end, rims and tires weak, glass roof noise, paint defects( dot number: tire size: 205,65, 16 )
Saab 900: every year compared
All 900 years1999 Saab 900 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Saab 900 | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 1999 Saab 9-5 | 117 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Saab 9-3 | 64 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible | 16 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1999 Saab 952 | 8 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Saab Saab | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1999 Saab 900
Does the 1999 Saab 900 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 Saab 900 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Saab 900?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), suspension (1), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 1999 Saab 900 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 29, 1999 and the latest on January 23, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1999 Saab 900 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 97 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 1999 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