1997 Saab 9000 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Saab 9000, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Saab 9000
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Labels (equipment)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The air bag alert label on the driver side visor was omitted. This does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Remedy: Owners will be provided with an alert label to be installed on the visible side of the driver's sun visor. If an owner so desires, their dealer can install the label for them.
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Saab 9000 have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 60,700 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Consumer received recall 04c002000 for the strap. Part was not available. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 1, 2004 · Child seat
“While at a stop vehicle revved at a high rate. Consumer switched to neutral/shut off vehicle to temporally stop the problem. On one occasion consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealerships mechanic tried”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 22, 2004 · Vehicle speed control
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 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 1997 Saab 9000
How do I know if my 1997 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Saab 9000; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 (for example 98V139000).
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.
Other Saab models
- 9-31,346 complaints
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- 900360 complaints
- 9-7X171 complaints
- 9-2X121 complaints
- 9-3 Convertible61 complaints
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- Aero15 complaints
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.