1999 Saab 952 Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 84,500miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Saab 952 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1999 Saab 952. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and transmission and drivetrain (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 84,500 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Engine cooling4 50%
- Electrical system2 25%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “While driving 65 MPH the vehicle stalled. The consumer managed to pull over. The dealership said that the problem was due to the timing chain, but the problem has not been resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10040163, filed 2003-09, 64,000 milesElectrical system: “Both headlights burned out within a few/ minutes, this has happened 5-6 times since purchase of vehicle, seems to be a electrical problem. Consumer states have been driving at night when bulbs on both low beams have burned out.”
NHTSA complaint #887780, filed 2001-05Transmission and drivetrain: “As we travelled along a busy road, the transmision failed without warning adn we were unable to engage any gear, which put us some real danger as we attempted to move the car to the side of the road. We we told by the dealer that Saab has known of a failure in the cnetral computer in the 9-5 model and has been replacing computers in cars even if they come in for routine maintenance. We were never informed of any problem with this car and drove it without realizing the danger it presented. …”
NHTSA complaint #732356, filed 2000-09Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “A plastic piece in the climate control system broke. When this occurred consumer could not control the temperature coming through the air vent, primarily on the driver's side. This made it difficult to defrost the windows, resulting in poor visibility. In addition, the fan motor failed to function intermittently. When this happened the windows fogged up immediately. Manufacturer was aware of this issue, and re designed the system, but the replacement of this part will be very costly. A TSB on this problem was issued.”
NHTSA complaint #10092771, filed 2004-09, 105,000 milesMileage 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 64,000 and 105,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Saab 952 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1999 Saab 952.
Other model years of the Saab 952
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 8 | 84,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Saab 952 have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1999 Saab 952 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Saab 952 is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 1999 Saab 952 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Saab 952 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 84,500 miles and the middle half falls between 64,000 and 105,000 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.
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.