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Saab 900Model year report

1994 Saab 900 Problems

Complaints
44filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
75,000miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
8campaigns 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
19 mpgcombined, 2.3L 4-cyl FWD · 17 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Saab 900 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 1994 Saab 900. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 14 complaints (32% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (10) and electrical system (9). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 75,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Equipment (2), Seats (2), Steering (2), Exterior lighting (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seat belts (1), Body and structure (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “Vehicle stalled in traffic due to engine failure. The gasket surrounding the timing belt cover became tangled with the timing belt which caused the vehicle not to start.”

NHTSA complaint #10044446, filed 2003-10, 90,837 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Recall 95 v 068 000/transmission manual: vehicle operated in reverse intermittently. Dealer notified, and informed consume rthat vehicle was not cover under recall. Feel free to provide any further information.”

NHTSA complaint #8009679, filed 2002-05

Electrical system: “A fire started in the passenger side dash of the car, in a rapid sequence of events the windshield cracked, the passenger air bag deployed and thick smoke engulfed the interior of the vehicle, as the driver exited the vehicle the drivers side air bag deployed adding to the flames, the vehicle was totaled. Nlm”

NHTSA complaint #560904, filed 2001-04

Brakes: “When applying brakes on wet pavement there is no reponse for a few seconds, then the brakes will engage. Consumer states there is a recall regarding this problem, however his VIN is not included, consumer feels his vehicle should be included in the recall.”

NHTSA complaint #899586, filed 2001-11

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 72,000 and 78,000 miles.

0%0–1025%10–250%25–5025%50–7550%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 75,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

19951019971999200120032014
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1994 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
900 FWD2.3L 4-cyl5-speed manual182621$3,200
900 FWD2.3L 4-cyl4-speed automatic172419$3,550
900 FWD2.5L 6-cyl4-speed automatic172319$3,550
900 FWD2.5L 6-cyl5-speed manual162319$3,550

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

See all 8 recalls for the 1994 Saab 900 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.

Other model years of the Saab 900

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
19982496,0003—21—Stable
199721111,0003—20—Stable
19964899,5003—19Not compared (before 2008)Rising
199510086,0647—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19944475,0008—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19936—0—20—Not enough data
199221299,0000—20—Stable
199113—0—20—Not enough data
199019175,7560—21—Stable
19892285,0002—21—Stable
198813—2—21—Not enough data
19869203,0002—19—Not enough data
19855—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 1994 Saab 900 have?

NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 1994 Saab 900 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1994 Saab 900 is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 14 complaints (32% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 10.

Has the 1994 Saab 900 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1994 Saab 900 get?

The EPA rates the 1994 Saab 900 (900, 2.3L 4-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Saab 900 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 75,000 miles and the middle half falls between 72,000 and 78,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. 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.