1992 Saab 9000 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 32%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Saab 9000, 32% of the 19 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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 2006-10“When making a left turn at very low speeds right side of axle broke, making vehicle inoperable. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8003583, filed 2002-02“While driving approximately 30mph, vehicle shifted into traction control on dry road and it stopped. Had to restart. When happened again, had it towed to dealer due to being stuck in traction mode.”
NHTSA complaint #828112, filed 1998-09“When accelerating to merge into traffic or pass a vehicle, traction control warning light comes on, engine drops to approx. 500 rmps and vehicle dies. Was unable to restart engine.”
NHTSA complaint #522611, filed 1997-08Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Saab 9000
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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.
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