1994 Saab 900 engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1994 Saab 900 — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The experience leaking head gasket repeated problem. The engine overheating and brake problems. *bf the brakes squealed when stopping, the windshield wipers, the passenger door was hard to close, the battery light had run bad, the heat operation was inoperative, there was an oil leak, seat cover…”
filed Dec 7, 2004
“In july of 2003, saab of santa monica, ca replaced the timing belt on my used 1994 saab 900 (65,000 mile service). The labor was complimentary and covered under a change in scheduled maintenance outlined by saab usa in a letter sent out to saab 900 owners in july 1995. The letter amended…”
filed Nov 16, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 900 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 900 | 2 | 8% |
| 1997 900 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 900 | 9 | 19% |
| 1995 900 | 17 | 17% |
| 1992 900 | 3 | 14% |
| 1989 900 | 5 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Saab 900
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.