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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1989 Saab 9000 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
21%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1989 Saab 9000, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1996330%
1995225%
199417%
1993931%
1992632%
1991225%
1990229%
1989321%
1987120%

Other parts of the 1989 Saab 9000

Electrical system
6 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1989 Saab 9000

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