How many recalls does the 1978 Saab 900 have?

The 1978 Saab 900 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1978 Saab 900 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1978 Saab 900 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1978 Saab 900. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Defect investigations

Investigation DP82009 Opened 1982-05-20 · closed 1982-12-06

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Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1978 Saab 900 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.