MYRModel Year Report

1994 Saab 9000

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1994 Saab 9000
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:01:28.891Z

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
14

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 14 complaints 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 29 complaints 1994: 14 complaints 1994 14 1995: 8 complaints 1996: 10 complaints 1996 1997: 6 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998
1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 14 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 29 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1994 14 1995: 8 complaints 1995 1996: 10 complaints 1996 1997: 6 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998
1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 14 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 29 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1994 14 1995: 8 complaints 1995 1996: 10 complaints 1996 1997: 6 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998

1994: 14 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19863
19875
198812
198914
19907
19918
199219
199329
199414
19958
199610
19976
19981

Known problem areas

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

5 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Air bags

4 of 14 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 Saab 9000 cse. The contact stated that while traveling 15-20 MPH, the driver side air bag deployed erroneously. The failure caused injuries to the contact's head, leg and shoulders.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-29

SRS light came on within 1 day spontaneous driver side air bag deployed at hwy. Speed, able to get car to shoulder slight burns inside right forearm, clear and dry day.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-10-31

Other: passenger's air bag assembly replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-10

Also filed under Electrical system

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 14 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

Electrical system

2 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and module.

Visibility

1 of 14 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing heater core.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1994-05-31Exterior lighting94V084000 One of the bulbs in each of the brake light lower outboard lamp assemblies may not have been properly wired, resulting in improper tail light illumination on brake application. This does not conform…

    Remedy: Dealers will modify the brake light outboard lamp assemblies to meet FMVSS requirements.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1994-10-25Engine and engine cooling94V126000 During low energy frontal impact collisions, the front crossmember can contact the metal tubing portion of the cooler hose assembly; and/or the hose assembly can break and leak oil onto the hot…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover which will protect the cooler and hoses from other structural components in low energy front impacts.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1995-07-07Service brakes, hydraulic95V067000 Moisture can follow the electrical harness and enter the pressure switch connector causing corrosion and malfunction of the switch.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the electrical connections to the ABS pressure switch terminals for corrosion and install a shrink hose to the wiring harness to avoid moisture entering the connection. Pressure…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1998-04-22SQClosed 1998-05-08 Audio system fires
  5. R
    1999-07-05Air bags99V109000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Moisture can enter the air bag inflatable restraint electronic control module (ECM) and cause corrosion on portions of the ECM printer circuit boards.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the exterior of the ECM. If there is no indication of moisture, a cover will be installed over the ECM. If there is indication of moisture, the dealer will replace the ECM and…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Saab 9000 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V084000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 94V126000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 95V067000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 99V109000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 Saab 9000 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Saab 9000?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Saab 9000 have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-10 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.