1992 Saab 900 Problems
- Complaints
- 21filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 299,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 20 mpgcombined, 2.1L 4-cyl FWD · 18 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Saab 900 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1992 Saab 900. The part named most often is air bags, with 6 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and other or unknown (3). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 299,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags6 29%
- Engine cooling3 14%
- Other or unknown3 14%
- Fuel system2 9.5%
- Tires2 9.5%
- Brakes1 4.8%
- Electrical system1 4.8%
- Equipment1 4.8%
- Exterior lighting1 4.8%
Also reported: Body and structure (1), Suspension (1).
Example complaints
Air bags: “Twice, after going through a car wash, the srs light came on. Brought it to dealer who reset it, stating that moisture had gotten into the harness somewhere. After reading about the recall for 92-94 9000 models with a similar problem, I called Saab. Saab told me I could have this looked at or fixed by the dealer at my cost. Is this related and what should I do.”
NHTSA complaint #707108, filed 1999-06Engine cooling: “The lower a arm of the front suspension has cracks in it. Fracture of the a arm would result in the wheel turning and loss of control of the vehicle. The head gasket leaks and there are numerous other leaks in the engine and transmission seals.”
NHTSA complaint #780954, filed 1999-12Fuel system: “Serious problem with bad gas tank on Saab 900, replaced 5 tanks in the past 2 1/2 years. The consumer stated the vehicle was back at the dealership to have the gas tank replaced for the 6th time.”
NHTSA complaint #10109226, filed 2005-01Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 299,000 and 299,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1992 Saab 900 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900 FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 900 FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,550 |
| 900 FWD | 2.1L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| 900 FWD | 2.1L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,550 |
| 900 Convertible FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| 900 Convertible FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| 900 Convertible FWD | 2.1L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| 900 Convertible FWD | 2.1L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1992 Saab 900 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1992 Saab 900.
Other model years of the Saab 900
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 24 | 96,000 | 3 | — | 21 | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 21 | 111,000 | 3 | — | 20 | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 48 | 99,500 | 3 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1995 | 100 | 86,064 | 7 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 44 | 75,000 | 8 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 6 | — | 0 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 21 | 299,000 | 0 | — | 20 | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 13 | — | 0 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 19 | 175,756 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 22 | 85,000 | 2 | — | 21 | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 13 | — | 2 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 9 | 203,000 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 5 | — | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
All Saab 900 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Saab 900 have?
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1992 Saab 900 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Saab 900 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 6 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.
Has the 1992 Saab 900 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Saab 900 get?
The EPA rates the 1992 Saab 900 (900, 2.1L 4-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Saab 900 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 299,000 miles and the middle half falls between 299,000 and 299,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.