1994 Saab 900 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 16%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 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1994 Saab 900, 16% 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.
“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“Daughter took vehicle for check up. Mechanic noticed o ring cracked & replaced it. Driver picked up vehicle & lost control. Towed to dealer & o ring replaced due to wrong placing. Problem still exists. Took vehicle to another dealer & checked, check engine light on. Mechanic test drove & lost control & repaired vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #820610, filed 1997-12Related recalls
- 97V046000Mar 21, 1997Corrosion around the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing can cause the throttle lever to bind.Covers: Saab 900 1994–1997
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Saab 900
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBrakes
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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