1992 Saab 9000 Problems
- Complaints
- 19filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 2.3L 4-cyl FWD · 17 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Saab 9000 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 1992 Saab 9000. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 6 complaints (32% of the total), followed by fuel system (5) and electrical system (4). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system5 26%
- Electrical system4 21%
- Brakes3 16%
- Air bags2 11%
- Engine cooling1 5.3%
- Exterior lighting1 5.3%
- Seat belts1 5.3%
- Tires1 5.3%
Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “All I have to say is I have had this car for over a year. It has been absolutely the worst car I have ever purchased in my life.. I have had about seven.. And would never buy a Saab. The transmission went at about 100,000 miles. Two months ago the ABS brakes fails. The steering is making all kinds of noises. I had to replace the alternator, fuel pump..ect...every time I get in the car I feel like it's a death trap. This is the 9000 cd non turbo by the way...just thought I would let the next guy know what is happening to me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10170260, filed 2006-10Electrical system: “Ets sends car into limp home mode making car very hazardous to drive. Braking system hydrualics are controled by this unit and are limited. Car sticks in cruise control mode. Saab has known of this problem and refuses to resolve it. Abs has 4 sensors on this model 2 front 2 rear the 2 in the rear are hydraulic and has a pressure switch the switch goes whacky and gives false readings..... Thus putting my ABS dumby light on in my dash. Has a gas pedal poteintiometer that is very tempermental thus giving bad codes and causing my car to go haywire at highway speeds or any other speed..... …”
NHTSA complaint #738066, filed 2000-12Brakes: “I am very upset! I was LED to your page by edmunds car service as I was contemplating buying a new car. When I looked at your recall data for my car, I found two recalls ordered by your agency which I have not being notified by Saab. What really gets me is that I have abeen with this problem for over a year, and the dealer knowing that I have had these problems with the recalled items listed by you, did not disclose to me that these have been a problem. They are the two last items shown by your listing. One for the ABS system, wherein moisture causes switch to fail. …”
NHTSA complaint #706833, filed 1999-05Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1992 Saab 9000 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9000 FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| 9000 FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| 9000 FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 9000 FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 99V109000May 6, 1999Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactiveCovers: Saab 9000 1992–1994
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Moisture can enter the air bag inflatable restraint electronic control module (ecm) and cause corrosion on portions of the ecm printer circuit boards.
- 95V067000Mar 29, 1995Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control…Covers: Saab 9000 1992–1994
Moisture can follow the electrical harness and enter the pressure switch connector causing corrosion and malfunction of the switch.
- 94V126000Jul 8, 1994Engine and engine cooling › Cooling systemCovers: Saab 9000 1992–1994
During low energy frontal impact collisions, the front crossmember can contact the metal tubing portion of the cooler hose assembly; and/or the hose assembly can break and leak oil onto the hot exhaust manifold or the turbocharger.
- 94V029000Feb 3, 1994Fuel system, gasolineCovers: Saab 9000 1992–1993
The fuel filler and tank ventilation hoses may develop cracks under the securing hose clamps, resulting in fuel leakage.
Recall details for the 1992 Saab 9000 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1992 Saab 9000.
Other model years of the Saab 9000
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 6 | 45,900 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 10 | 55,000 | 0 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 8 | — | 0 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 14 | 191,950 | 4 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 29 | 67,646 | 5 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 19 | — | 4 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 8 | 112,000 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 7 | 230,000 | 1 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 14 | — | 3 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 12 | — | 3 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 5 | — | 1 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Saab 9000 have?
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 1992 Saab 9000 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Saab 9000 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 6 complaints (32% of the total), followed by fuel system with 5.
Has the 1992 Saab 9000 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Saab 9000 get?
The EPA rates the 1992 Saab 9000 (9000, 2.3L 4-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.