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Saab 99 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 19 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 12 model years of the Saab 99 (1969–1980).

19
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
1976
year with most recalls

Pick your Saab 99 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1980 Saab 9910
1979 Saab 9910
1978 Saab 9950
1977 Saab 9930
1976 Saab 9960
1975 Saab 9940
1974 Saab 9920
1973 Saab 9910
1972 Saab 9910
1971 Saab 9930
1970 Saab 9910
1969 Saab 9930

All Saab 99 recalls (19)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Saab 99, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 83V068000 Reported 12,096 vehicles potentially affected SAAB CARS USA, INC.

    A problem relating to the front exhaust pipe bracket attachment could cause leaking of transmission oil. Transmission could lock up due to lack of proper oil lubrication.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the existing exhaust pipe bracket with one that attaches to the side of the transmission. The rear differential cover gasket will also be replaced, using screws instead of studs.

    Model years: 1978

  2. Fuel injection system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 80V123000 Reported 15,213 vehicles potentially affected SAAB CARS USA, INC.

    The possibility exists that the mounting collar for the electric fuel pump, submerged in the fuel, could partially detach from the top of the tank and cause a fuel leak.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the fuel pump support and remount the pump at no charge to owner.

    Model years: 1980

  3. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 79V206000 Reported 61,739 vehicles potentially affected SAAB CARS USA, INC.

    Under certain conditions such as ambient humidity and vehicle pre-conditioning by repeated cold start, and short trip driving cycles in combination with sub-zero temperatures, there exists the possibility for ice to form in the throttle housing and temporarily impede full closure of the throttle plate when the accelerator is released.…

    Remedy: The dealer will modify the engine intake system to further improve preheating of incoming air in cold weather. This will be done free of charge.

    Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

  4. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 78V001000 Reported 18,088 vehicles potentially affected SAAB CARS USA, INC.

    The fuel line may have been installed in a way such that the axle could contact the line and eventually cause the line to rupture, allowing fuel to leak to the ground.

    Remedy: The dealer will remove the hose between the return check valve and fuel tank and install a longer hose of a preformed shape.

    Model years: 1976, 1977

  5. Emission control (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 78V208000 Reported 16,238 vehicles potentially affected SAAB CARS USA, INC.

    Insufficient clearance may exist between the fuel tank vent tube and vehicle floorpan where the tube projects through an access hole into the tool compartment under the trunk floor. Should the tube contact the lower edge of this opening, it could become damaged and fail at the point where it is soldered to the fuel tank. Fuel leakage…

    Remedy: Dealer will enlarge the access hole in the floorpan to ensure proper clearance. If the vent tube is damaged, it will be repaired.

    Model years: 1977, 1978

  6. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 78V156000 Reported 9,862 vehicles potentially affected SAAB CARS USA, INC.

    The front seat belts may be of insufficient length and do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection". These belts may not fit some adult passengers when the seat is in the far forward position and the seat back is adjusted to the nominal design riding position.

    Model years: 1974

  7. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 78V130000 Reported 404 vehicles potentially affected SAAB CARS USA, INC.

    Insufficient clearance between the air/fuel mixing regulator and the throttle housing could allow the decel solenoid link arm on the throttle to contact the mixing regulator under certain extreme driving conditions. This would cause the engine to rock to the left on its mounting. Fully depressing the accelerator while making a sharp…

    Remedy: The dealer will replace the link arm with a modified one to ensure sufficient clearance to the mixing regulator under all driving conditions. The position of the decel solenoid may also be readjusted if found necessary.

    Model years: 1978

  8. Seat belts: rear/other

    NHTSA 78V099000 Reported 6,900 vehicles potentially affected SAAB CARS USA, INC.

    There is a possibility that the webbing near the metal tongue of the left half of the center rear seat belt may have been improperly sewn together.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect the center rear seat belt and, if necessary, replace it.

    Model years: 1978

  9. Pedals and linkages (service brakes)

    NHTSA 76V208000 Reported 22,595 vehicles potentially affected SAAB CARS USA, INC.

    Model years: 1975, 1976

  10. Structure

    NHTSA 76V161000 Reported 7,139 vehicles potentially affected SAAB CARS USA, INC.

    Model years: 1976

  11. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 76V011000 Reported 17,898 vehicles potentially affected SAAB CARS USA, INC.

    Model years: 1975, 1976

  12. Fuel injection system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 75V215000 Reported 1,200 vehicles potentially affected SAAB CARS USA, INC.

    Model years: 1976

  13. Unknown or other

    NHTSA 75V041000 Reported 1,908 vehicles potentially affected SAAB CARS USA, INC.

    Model years: 1974, 1975

  14. Fuel rail (fuel system)

    NHTSA 74V186000 Reported 21,038 vehicles potentially affected SAAB CARS USA, INC.

    Model years: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973

  15. Rack (steering)

    NHTSA 71V198000 Reported 1,221 vehicles potentially affected SAAB CARS USA, INC.

    Model years: 1971

  16. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 70V126000 Reported 488 vehicles potentially affected SAAB CARS USA, INC.

    Model years: 1971

  17. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 70V029000 Reported 550 vehicles potentially affected SAAB CARS USA, INC.

    Model years: 1969

  18. Seats

    NHTSA 70V014000 Reported 19,600 vehicles potentially affected SAAB CARS USA, INC.

    Model years: 1969

  19. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 69V098000 Reported 500 vehicles potentially affected SAAB CARS USA, INC.

    Model years: 1969

Other Saab models

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.