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1999 Saab 952 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
50%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
64,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Saab 952, 50% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles.

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.

“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 miles

“Ongoing problem with exhaust fumes getting into vehicle while driving. Dealer contacted. Dealer claims it is normal for turbo to exhibit exhaust fumes. Consumer states fumes are unbearable making consumer ill.”

NHTSA complaint #8011972, filed 2002-06

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1999450%

Other parts of the 1999 Saab 952

Electrical system
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Saab 952

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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