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1994 Saab 9000 Air bags Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
29%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
206,450miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 1994 Saab 9000, 29% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 206,450 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“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 miles

“The contact owns a 1994 Saab 9000 cse. The contact stated that while traveling 15-20 MPH, the driver side air bag deployed erroneously. The failure caused injuries to the contact's head, leg and shoulders. The police were contacted and a report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 173,899.”

NHTSA complaint #10472903, filed 2012-08, 173,899 miles

“Consumer received NHTSA recall 99v109000 concerning air bag module. After having the ECM replaced and installed a cover over the ECM srs light appeared on the dashboard. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The cause had not been determined.”

NHTSA complaint #10101108, filed 2004-11

Related recalls

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1994429%
199327%
1992211%
1991113%
198917%

Other parts of the 1994 Saab 9000

Brakes
3 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 Saab 9000

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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