1989 Saab 900 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 23%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1989 Saab 900, 23% of the 22 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Timing chain failed during normal operation at 35 MPH causing engine to stall and $2400 in engine valve damage. Timing chain is not specificed as a normal replacement item.”
NHTSA complaint #706174, filed 1999-05Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 8% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 | 9 | 19% |
| 1995 | 17 | 17% |
| 1994 | 14 | 32% |
| 1992 | 3 | 14% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1989 | 5 | 23% |
| 1988 | 2 | 15% |
| 1986 | 4 | 44% |
Other parts of the 1989 Saab 900
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Saab 900
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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