1988 Saab 9000 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 33%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 1988 Saab 9000, 33% of the 12 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.
“Upon returning to parked car owner smelled smoke and vehicle caught on fire. Point of origin console area behind heating control/dashboard element. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #960756, filed 1995-02Related recalls
- 90V001000Nov 2, 1990Abrasion on the printed circuit card in the combination neutral safety/backup lamp switch operated by the automatic transmission gear selector may cause…Covers: Saab 9000 1986–1990
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 20% |
| 1995 | 1 | 13% |
| 1994 | 2 | 14% |
| 1993 | 2 | 7% |
| 1992 | 4 | 21% |
| 1991 | 1 | 13% |
| 1990 | 1 | 14% |
| 1989 | 6 | 43% |
| 1988 | 4 | 33% |
| 1987 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1988 Saab 9000
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 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