1994 Saab 900 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 32%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,418miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Saab 900, 32% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,418 miles.
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.
“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“In july of 2003, Saab of santa monica, ca replaced the timing belt on my used 1994 Saab 900 (65,000 mile service). The labor was complimentary and covered under a change in scheduled maintenance outlined by Saab USA in a letter sent out to Saab 900 owners in july 1995. The letter amended information in the warranties and service record booklet and owner's manual and stated that rather than every 95,000 miles, Saab was now recommending that the belt for the camshaft drive mechanism be replaced beginning with the 35,000 mile major service and at intervals of 30,000 miles thereafter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10047020, filed 2003-11, 72,000 miles“Consumer called complaining about having problems with the timming belt tension on her vehicle. Consumer also stated that she has replaced it once and it was warrantied for 3500 miles and it has happend again this also causes engine failure on the vehicle. Dealer was contacted but refuses to do anything on the vehicle because is no longer under warranty. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023056, filed 2002-11“Smelled sweet smell, thiught it was the vehicle, need a good cleaning. Smell never went away and kept coming up in intervals. Coolant kept leaking into the heater core and heater box. Changed filters, no smell found. Replaced thermostat. However, smell still appeared. In addition, throttle control lever bushing replaced as per recall (97v-046).”
NHTSA complaint #819203, filed 1998-02“Saab provided dealers/mechanics with a technical service bulletin about this problem, but neglected to provide consumers with a safety recall. What could have been a free, 30 minute repair resulted in over $600, 2 days of repairs, and a dangerous situation in which my engine nearly burned out.”
NHTSA complaint #704359, filed 1999-03Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine 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 1994 Saab 900
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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