1994 Saab 900 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 23%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Saab 900, 23% of the 44 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.
“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“Vehicle experiences ongoing / intermittent problem with transmission failure. It will not shift into reverse. Also vehicle stalls while driving. Dealer/manufacturer notified. Seeking help from NHTSA in these matters.”
NHTSA complaint #837378, filed 1999-05“Manual transmission handles poorly in reverse. Vehicle will sometimes slip out of reverse without warning. Also there is a crunching noise during operation of transmission. Dealers are unable to correct problem.”
NHTSA complaint #823024, filed 1998-05“While in reverse gear jumps into neutral . Vehicle has been repaired under recall 95v068000. However, the problem still exists. Dealer has not been able to correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #855898, filed 2000-02“Intermittently, when going from 2nd gear to 3rd gear and from 1st to 2nd the gear will pop out so that one has to force the gear into place. Dealer cannot find anything wrong with vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #810171, filed 1997-03Related recalls
- 95V068000Mar 29, 1995It is possible to move the shift lever into the reverse gear position, remove the ignition key, and still have the transmission in neutral, or, to accidently…Covers: Saab 900 1994–1995
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 3 | 14% |
| 1996 | 10 | 21% |
| 1995 | 21 | 21% |
| 1994 | 10 | 23% |
| 1993 | 1 | 17% |
| 1992 | 2 | 10% |
| 1990 | 1 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 9% |
| 1988 | 3 | 23% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1994 Saab 900
14 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 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