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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1999 Saab 952 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
13%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Saab 952, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year.

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.

“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 2000-09

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1999113%

Other parts of the 1999 Saab 952

Engine cooling
4 complaints
Electrical system
2 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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