- 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
1998 Saab 9000 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Saab 9000 with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 1998 for the labels. For comparison, the 1997 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 9000 year, for its age
#368 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Saab 9000 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1998 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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1998 Saab 9000
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Control arm had to be replaced. This problem was a part of a recall but the owner was never notified.
Saab 9000: every year compared
All 9000 years1998 Saab 9000 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Saab 9000 | 1 | 1 | A | |
| 1998 Saab 900 | 24 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Saab 9-5 | 1 | 0 | A | 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 1998 Saab 9000
Does the 1998 Saab 9000 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1998 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 1998 Saab 9000?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Saab 9000 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 28, 1998 and the latest on September 28, 1998. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Saab 9000 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 85 out of 100 (grade A: far 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 1998 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