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Saab 9000Model year report

1993 Saab 9000 Problems

Complaints
29filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
67,646miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns 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 1993 Saab 9000 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 1993 Saab 9000. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 9 complaints (31% of the total), followed by engine cooling (4) and fuel system (4). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 67,646 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Suspension (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “First transmission replaced at 29,000; second transmission replaced at 66,000; and third transmission will be replaced at 98,000. Most recent incident left me unable to accelerate in traffic as transmission was unable to downshift from 3rd gear. Please let me know if others have had similar scary experiences or if others have replaced this transmission numerous times. Thanks.”

NHTSA complaint #700434, filed 1998-11

Engine cooling: “While driving at 35 MPH, without prior warning, while going over a bridge vehicle died out and lost power. Vehicle has been in the shop three times for repair work, and dealer can't determine the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #833290, filed 1999-01

Fuel system: “We fixed the car the first time the fuel was leaking, and it was a big spray in the trunk, after that we had trouble with turning it on and it staying on. Now the car about november '05 it started smelling like gas again. It is now may 9 2006 and we took it to get a diagnostics test in march '06 and they weren't too sure what the mishap is. We are really concerned I am currently 2 months pregnant and I will pretty soon need to carry my child in this vehicle but I am really scared of what could go wrong. I constantly get rides from my mother, because of the car dying on me.”

NHTSA complaint #10157071, filed 2006-05

Brakes: “While driving brake light and the ABS light came on. Vehicle lost braking operation. Vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The brake motor was replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10087278, filed 2004-08, 55,291 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 55,291 and 80,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5050%50–7550%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 67,646 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

1995199719996200120032006
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1993 Saab 9000. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
9000 · sedan not rated4 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1993 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
9000 FWD2.3L 4-cyl5-speed manual172621$3,900
9000 FWD2.3L 4-cyl5-speed manual172520$3,350
9000 FWD2.3L 4-cyl5-speed manual172419$3,550
9000 FWD2.3L 4-cyl4-speed automatic152318$3,700
9000 FWD2.3L 4-cyl4-speed automatic162218$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

Recall details for the 1993 Saab 9000 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1993 Saab 9000.

Other model years of the Saab 9000

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
1997645,9001—19—Not enough data
19961055,0000—20—Not enough data
19958—0—19—Not enough data
199414191,9504—20—Not enough data
19932967,6465—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199219—4—19—Stable
19918112,0001—19—Not enough data
19907230,0001—20—Not enough data
198914—3—19—Not enough data
198812—3—21—Not enough data
19875—1—20—Not enough data

All Saab 9000 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Saab 9000 have?

NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 1993 Saab 9000 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1993 Saab 9000 is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 9 complaints (31% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 4.

Has the 1993 Saab 9000 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1993 Saab 9000 get?

The EPA rates the 1993 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.

At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Saab 9000 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 67,646 miles and the middle half falls between 55,291 and 80,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.