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1987 Saab 9000 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
40%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1987 Saab 9000, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.

“Consumer was driving and car caught on fire call manufacturer said car was repaired under recall consumer has no knowledge of recall purchase car new . Tt”

NHTSA complaint #978668, filed 1996-02

Related recalls

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1996220%
1995113%
1994214%
199327%
1992421%
1991113%
1990114%
1989643%
1988433%
1987240%

Other parts of the 1987 Saab 9000

Body and structure
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1987 Saab 9000

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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