1996 Saab 9000 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Saab 9000, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“1996 Saab 9000 aero rear-ended an izuzu rodeo. Damage to the rodeo was almost unnoticeable. Saab engine however erupted into flames and was a total loss. A factory certified technician less than 30 days prior to fire had serviced Saab. Response from Saab customer service - the issue did not concern Saab and was between my insurance company and me. Was told by Saab that insurance company would subrogate the claim if they thought it was worthwhile. Insurance company (metlife) commented that loss was not large enough to pursue subrogation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10062660, filed 2004-03, 110,000 miles“The dealer replaced the transmission four times in the past two years. The vehicle had to be driven manually and stayed in 4th gear. The mechanic found an internal transmission problem. The rear brake pads were worn, the transmission oil pump was worn out, the hazards did not work when the weather was hot, but worked with the A/C it did not work. The muffler was replaced, the drive belt and pulleys were replaced, the rear brake rotors were out of specification and the brake pads were worn, the seat heater light switch was replaced, the oil pump was worn out”
NHTSA complaint #10029651, filed 2003-09, 55,000 milesElectrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 20% |
| 1995 | 1 | 13% |
| 1994 | 2 | 14% |
| 1993 | 2 | 7% |
| 1992 | 4 | 21% |
| 1991 | 1 | 13% |
| 1990 | 1 | 14% |
| 1989 | 6 | 43% |
| 1988 | 4 | 33% |
| 1987 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1996 Saab 9000
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Saab 9000
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.
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