1977 Saab 99 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1977 Saab 99. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1977 Saab 99
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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Vehicle speed control
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.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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.
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Emission control (engine and engine cooling)
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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1977 Saab 99. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Saab 99 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Saab 99 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 Saab 99 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 Saab 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 Saab 99 | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 Saab 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 Saab 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 Saab 99 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 Saab 99 | 4 | 0 |
| 1976 Saab 99 | 6 | 0 |
| 1977 Saab 99 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 Saab 99 | 5 | 0 |
| 1979 Saab 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 Saab 99 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1977 Saab 99
How do I know if my 1977 Saab 99 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1977 Saab 99; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 78V001000).
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.