Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The instructions for properly aiming the headlighting system were omitted. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
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Saab 900 Lighting problems by year
16 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Saab 900's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.
Lighting complaints by model year
Lighting recalls
The headlamp relay may fail in such a way as to cause the headlamps to fail to switch from low to high beam (or vice versa) when the control switch is operated. Also, the headlamps may shut off intermittently or completely.
Covers1979 Saab 900
Latest 900 lighting complaints
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
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...
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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 headlight assembly for the right side marker has fallen out twice in 13 months.*Ak
My concern is not about my car. My complaint is about the type of bright blue/white headlamps (halogen?) That I see with increasing frequency. I do a lot of highway driving, and whether in the city or in less well lit areas. When a car with these headlights approaches me the effect is like having flashbulbs go off in front of my eyes. I'm literally blinded and instantly become a compromised driver. The effect is only somewhat diminished when a car with these headlamps is behind me. I can switch my rearview...
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mirror to night but can't do much about the sideview mirrors. I've taken an informal poll with friends and family and the greater percentage of people have a similar response to mine. My eye doctor said that people with fair skin and light eyes (like me) have a much greater sensitivity to light. Help! I don't want to be an unsafe driver and I feel defenseless against these piercing lights! Thank you. Dt
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
Brakes light portions of the taillight melt and deform. While the optics of the taillight lens is degraded there is also internal deformation that makes it impossible to remove and replace the bulb, when it burn out. The deformation of the lens causes it to be nearer to the heat of the bulb causing continued deformation. Ultimately the lens will contact the bulb and probably cause it to break. When the bulb burns out or break the entire taillight assembly will have to be replaced. All due to design flaw that manifests itself whenever the brake lights are on for an extended period of time.
While driving at night headlight switch button broke, fell apart, causing complete headlight failure, and resulting in poor visibility. Consumer has contacted the manufacturer. *Ak
THE TURN SIGNAL REMAINS ON AFTER TURNING. YH
Faulty brake light switch. Also, starter jammed into place, burned starter up.
Consumer replaced headlight cover four times. The headlight cover is made of glass, and has broken each time in the last 1 1/2 years. *Ak
REAR BRAKE LIGHT SHORTED. MJS
Daytime running lights operate at full illumination, causing bulbs to burn out excessively.
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
Fuel pump failed, also replaced alternator, a/c compressor/back up lights/subroof cables.*Ak
When driving and you can't see in the rear , please describe . *Ak
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