1997 Saab 900 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 129,027miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 Saab 900, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,027 miles. 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.
“The vehicle suddenly accelerated when the throttle became stuck. While looking at the NHTSA website, the consumer saw that the problem he experienced was the subject of a recall (97v-046000). It appeared that the recall was not done on the consumer's vehicle prior to him purchasing it. The dealer indicated that it was the responsibility of the consumer to make sure the recall was done.”
NHTSA complaint #10065336, filed 2004-03, 129,027 miles“Consumer is having problems with the engine. While driving, the engine accelerated, when the consumer stepped on the brake pedal it did not work. Dealer was contacted and has not seen the vehicle. Ph”
NHTSA complaint #10003689, filed 2003-01Related 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 1997 Saab 900
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Saab 900
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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