1994 Saab 9000 Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 191,950miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 20 mpgcombined, 2.3L 4-cyl FWD · 17 city / 25 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Saab 9000 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1994 Saab 9000. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and engine cooling (3). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 191,950 miles. Of all complaints, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the sensor/control module-inactive filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the control unit/module 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.
- Air bags4 29%
- Brakes3 21%
- Engine cooling3 21%
- Electrical system2 14%
- Fuel system1 7.1%
- Body and structure1 7.1%
- Tires1 7.1%
- Vehicle speed control1 7.1%
Example complaints
Air bags: “Srs light came on within 1 day spontaneous driver side air bag deployed at hwy. Speed, able to get car to shoulder slight burns inside right forearm, clear and dry day.”
NHTSA complaint #10207583, filed 2007-10, 239,000 milesBrakes: “Consumer applied brakes at 55-60 MPH, there was a loud noise and pedal went to the floor. Dealer determined that brake line was crushed due to engine movement.”
NHTSA complaint #8017193, filed 2002-08Engine cooling: “This is the second time for the same pulley/ball bearing to fail. It first happened during the third year of operation; approx 30 000 miles. I'm stationed in vienna, austria.”
NHTSA complaint #715679, filed 1999-12Electrical system: “The contact owns a 1994 Saab 9000. The contact attempted to start the vehicle, but it failed to engage. He pushed the vehicle to the mechanic who diagnosed the cause of failure as the ignition module. The contact believes his vehicle should be a part of recall # 05v399000 (electrical system:ignition:module). The VIN, engine size, and # of cylinders were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 210,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10194130, filed 2007-06, 210,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 173,899 and 210,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1994 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 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 9000 FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| 9000 FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| 9000 FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 24 | 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.
- 94V084000May 2, 1994Exterior lighting › Brake lightsCovers: Saab 9000 1994
One of the bulbs in each of the brake light lower outboard lamp assemblies may not have been properly wired, resulting in improper tail light illumination on brake application. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no 108, "lamps, reflective…
Recall details for the 1994 Saab 9000 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- SQ98006Audio system firesClosed · Apr 22, 1998
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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 1994 Saab 9000 have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1994 Saab 9000 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Saab 9000 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.
Has the 1994 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 1994 Saab 9000 get?
The EPA rates the 1994 Saab 9000 (9000, 2.3L 4-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Saab 9000 reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 191,950 miles and the middle half falls between 173,899 and 210,000 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. 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.