- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The air bag alert label on the driver side visor was omitted. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "Occupant crash protection."
- The risk
- The vehicle occupant may not properly understand the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts.
- The fix
- Owners will be provided with an alert label to be installed on the visible side of the driver's sun visor. If an owner so desires, their dealer can install the label for them.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Saab 9000 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1997 Saab 9000 with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (3) and the engine & cooling (2). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 1998 for the labels. For comparison, the 1996 has 10 and the 1998 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical 9000 year, for its age
#186 most complained-about 1997 vehicle
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1997 Saab 9000 problems
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1997 Saab 9000 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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6 complaints about the 1997 Saab 9000
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Consumer received recall 04c002000 for the strap. Part was not available. *Ak
While at a stop vehicle revved at a high rate. Consumer switched to neutral/shut off vehicle to temporally stop the problem. On one occasion consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealerships mechanic tried to repair vehicle 3 times, but did not resolve the problem. *Ak
Engine died in a 7 year-old car with approximately 45,000 miles. *Ak
Problems with abs on a 1997 saab 9000 cs.*Mr the abs ecm unit was replaced at 45900, at 55393 most of the brake system had to be replaced, the consumer believed that this type of brake work should not occur at such low mileage, also the exhaust system and radiator had to be replaced. *Jb *nm
I was driving to work going 25mph when the car started accelerating. I stepped on the brake and I was barely able to stop. Since I was in traffic, I continued to a stop sign where the car stopped after a short lunge forward. I checked to be sure that the cruise control was off and I checked the dashboard and there were no warning messages flashing. When I removed my foot from the brake and with my foot off the accelelerator, the car gained speed quickly and I was only able to slow it down by keeping my foot on the...
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brake. I pulled into a parking space, shifted the automatic car into "park" where the car started racing/revving at a very high rate of speed whereby I immediately shut off the car. I had the saab towed to my dealer. The dealer said that they could find nothing wrong and that they were not able to do anything for me. They told me to drive the car to them if the problem happened again--i told them that their recommendation to drive to them would put my passengers and me at risk. That evening, I called saab usa's customer service number where I filed a formal complaint with saab (saab's file # for my complaint is 1-32268057).And was told that the dealer should have kept the car for several days to test it out more thoroughly given the risk that exists if a future problem occurs. I also expressed my fear of driving this car again with me and my family in it. The woman at saab usa said she would call the dealership and get back to me given my concern. I have heard nothing as of today, may 25, 2002. I am concerned about the safety of this car and saab has done nothing to alleviate my fears and they are offering no solution except to say they could find nothing wrong. I paid for their diagnosis and I would pay anything reasonable to correct a problem which could happen again. I have also owned saabs since 1983 and it is sad that saab's response to this problem is to send me away.*Ak
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Saab 9000: every year compared
All 9000 years1997 Saab 9000 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Saab 9000 | 6 | 1 | B | |
| 1997 Saab 900 | 21 | 3 | D | 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 1997 Saab 9000
Does the 1997 Saab 9000 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Saab 9000: labels (June 1998). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Saab 9000?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (3), engine & cooling (2), brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 1997 Saab 9000 had?
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 1, 1999 and the latest on October 1, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1997 Saab 9000 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 63 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Saab 9000 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 9000 years have the most complaints?
1993 (30), 1992 (19), 1994 (15). See every Saab 9000 year compared.
What should I do if my 1997 Saab 9000 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