1996 Saab 9000 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1996 Saab 9000, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1996 Saab 9000. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Saab 9000 have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 78,600 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the vehicle stalled then the alarm activated. After disconnecting and reconnecting the battery, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was not seen”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 14, 2006 · Engine and engine cooling
“I have replaced three locking actuators (driver's door, left passenger's door, and the right rear passenger's door) since i have purchased my car in 1997. Of course all this happen after the warranty”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 9, 2004 · Latches/locks/linkages
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1996 Saab 9000. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–18 / 24–26 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.3/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Saab 9000 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Saab 9000 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 Saab 9000 | 2 | 3 |
| 1987 Saab 9000 | 1 | 5 |
| 1988 Saab 9000 | 3 | 12 |
| 1989 Saab 9000 | 3 | 14 |
| 1990 Saab 9000 | 1 | 7 |
| 1991 Saab 9000 | 1 | 8 |
| 1992 Saab 9000 | 4 | 19 |
| 1993 Saab 9000 | 5 | 29 |
| 1994 Saab 9000 | 4 | 14 |
| 1995 Saab 9000 | 0 | 8 |
| 1996 Saab 9000 | 0 | 10 |
| 1997 Saab 9000 | 1 | 6 |
| 1998 Saab 9000 | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1996 Saab 9000
How do I know if my 1996 Saab 9000 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Saab dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.