The 1994 Saab 9000 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 50,306 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS99V1090001999-05-0626,116 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
THIS CORROSION CAN POSSIBLY CREATE OPEN CONNECTIONS IN CIRCUITS WHICH CONTROL THE RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT, POSSIBLY CAUSING INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
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 INSTALL A COVER OVER THE NEW ECM.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC95V0670001995-03-2912,091 affected
Defect
MOISTURE CAN FOLLOW THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS AND ENTER THE PRESSURE SWITCH CONNECTOR CAUSING CORROSION AND MALFUNCTION OF THE SWITCH.
Consequence
THE CORROSION CAUSES A DETERIORATION OF THE ELECTRICALSWITCH CONNECTION AND CAN RESULT IN FALSE ILLUMINATION OF ABS AND/OR THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS AND/OR THE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE BECAUSE OF NO HYDRAULIC PUMPOPERATION. LOSS OF POWER ASSIST INCREASES THE DRIVER'S BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT REQUIRED FOR STOPPING WHICH CAN…
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 SWITCHES WITH CORRODED CONNECTORS WILL BE REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING94V1260001994-07-0812,040 affected
Defect
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 EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR THE TURBOCHARGER.
Consequence
OIL LEAKING ON THESE HOT ENGINE SURFACES CAN IGNITE AND CAUSE A VEHICULAR FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER WHICH WILL PROTECT THE COOLER AND HOSES FROM OTHER STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS IN LOW ENERGY FRONT IMPACTS.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING94V0840001994-05-0259 affected
Defect
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 TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IMPROPER ILLUMINATION OF BRAKE LIGHTS DURING BRAKE APPLICATION MAY NOT SIGNAL FOLLOWING DRIVERS OF THE OPERATOR'S INTENT TO SLOW OR STOP AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE COLLISION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE BRAKE LIGHT OUTBOARD LAMP ASSEMBLIES TO MEET FMVSS REQUIREMENTS.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
3
1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
AIR BAGS
1
1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
Total complaints20
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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. The police were contacted and a report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to the…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 saab 9000. The contact noticed that the dashboard was cracked and had other unsightly damage. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and they stated that the top surface of the dashboard needed to be replaced. The repair cost was estimated at…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 saab 9000. The contact attempted to start the vehicle, but it failed to engage. He pushed the vehicle to the mechanic who diagnosed the cause of failure as the ignition module. The contact believes his vehicle should be a part of recall # 05v399000 (electrical…”
“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. *tr”
“Consumer received nhtsa recall 99v109000 concerning air bag module. After having the ecm replaced and installed a cover over the ecm srs light appeared on the dashboard. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The cause had not been determined. *ak”
“Consumer applied brakes at 55-60 mph, there was a loud noise and pedal went to the floor. Dealer determined that brake line was crushed due to engine movement.*ak”
“Consumer applied brakes at 55-60 mph, there was a loud noise and pedal went to the floor. Dealer determined that brake line was crushed due to engine movement.*ak”
“Vehicle was at dealership for brake repair. Mechanic noticed 3 engine mounts had to be replaced.*ak”
Defect investigations
InvestigationSQ98006 Opened 1998-04-22 · closed 1998-05-08
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1994 Saab 9000 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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