NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Saab 9000 Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Saab 9000 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Saab dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Saab 9000. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1998 Saab 9000 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Saab 9000, describing incidents dated July 29, 1997.
Most-cited components
- Suspension 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #541739 · Filed
CONTROL ARM HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS PROBLEM WAS A PART OF A RECALL BUT THE OWNER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED.
SAAB/FMVSS 208
NHTSA #98V139000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported June 23, 1998 · SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Potentially affected: 39,313 vehicles
Owners notified September 1, 1998 · Vehicles built February 25, 1997 – January 9, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT PROPERLY UNDERSTAND THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND THE NEED TO USE SEAT BELTS.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATIONBEGAN SEPTEMBER 1,1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE ALERT LABEL WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONBLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Saab 9000 model years
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