Body, doors & structure
18 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Saab 900's body, doors & structure. Doors, hoods and latches, frame rust, sunroofs, leaks, trim and structural failures.
The two weld points in the rearward attachment bracket for the side impact protection beam in the rear door may be out of position. If the welds are out of position, the vehicles will not meet the requirements of fmvss 214, s5, "side door strength."
My driver side inside door handle broke, massachusetts will not pass it due to it being a safety hazard. We took the door apart fixed the door and then tested the locks to make sure they still work. It was then that the deadlock was engaged. We realized that last night if a child was in the car they would not be able to let themselves out of the car nor can you get in. There are numerous accounts of this feature failing and not releasing from a key. *Tr
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...
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
The experience leaking head gasket repeated problem. The engine overheating and brake problems. *Bf the brakes squealed when stopping, the windshield wipers, the passenger door was hard to close, the battery light had run bad, the heat operation was inoperative, there was an oil leak, seat cover left lower cracked, fluid leaked under the vehicle/overnight coolant leak, over heating while the vehicle was in motion, the turn signal assembly, leaking distributor seal, broken turn signal, at a certain position the...
seat would not operate forward, the antenna would not properly retract, left fog light inoperable, driver side window front and rear for proper rubber alignment, leaking crank pulley seal, oil leak from the transmission, found a lack of fuel pressure, smoke was coming out of the tailpipe, the convertible top was wearing on the left and right side, there was a loose hose clamp in the power steering hose, the battery failed, one tail light was inoperative, the alternator belt was wrapped around the chassis, there was a squealing noise after start up, oil leaked through the valve cover, and the tank clutch leaked fluid. *Sc
The automatic door locks locked permanently. The doors will not open. Driver had to escape through the sun roof. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer, who stated it could be repaired for $2700.00 By installing a new computer.*Ak
Bought car with undisclosed problems. Trying to resolve this with seller without success.
Nar 03-24-2003 mr while the brakes were applied, the vehicle pulled to the left. The consumer suspected there was a problem in the steering. When there vehicle was inspected, there were no abnormalities found in the steering system. The problem has not been identified but the consumer is afraid that if problem is not fixed it may cause the vehicle to lose control and endanger others. *Cb *jb
Both sunvisors broke wihtin three months. Plastic attachment failed. Safety hazard for driver with sun at low angle at this time of year. Manufacturer had no explanation for failure.*Ak
The tonneau cover will not open when the convertible top is up, consumer must assist with hand prior to using control unit, control unit must be replaced,tsb issued #8111923 about convertible top malfunction. *Mjs
Headliner in the rear of vehicle collapsed causing poor visibility.
FAULTY PAINT.
TRUNK LATCH RELEASE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
The convertible top when open and closing the top it stops half way bent took to dealer eight times having other problems the electrical problem . Tt
The front passenger side door lock can't open from in or out side . Tt
PROBLEM WITH SUNVISORS.
The visibility in the front the side and back is very bad that not safe.
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