1988 Saab 900 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 1988 Saab 900, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front left control arm broke pulling out of driveway causing loss of steering control, wheel to fall off and causing damage to shock, wheel bearing and c.v. Joint.”
NHTSA complaint #738820, filed 2001-01Related recalls
- 88V149000Sep 7, 1988Bolts used in the attachments of the front suspension system control arms may be defective.Covers: Saab 900 1988
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 4 | 9% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 5% |
| 1989 | 4 | 18% |
| 1988 | 1 | 8% |
| 1986 | 1 | 11% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1988 Saab 900
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Saab 900
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology