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1995 Saab 900 electrical system problems

23 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 1995 Saab 900, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
23 15% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 3
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 3 fires.

What owners wrote

Started automobile and went 2 car lengths and saw smoke coming from under hood. Shut engine down and opened hood. Cause of smoke was a cable that was on fire. Not hugh, but like bic lighter flames. About 3 to 5. Blew out fire. Went into office got some bottled water. Came back. Restarted auto. Got out and looked at engine. Fire again. Put out with water. Nothing on electronic infor display indicated fire. Called dealer and mechanic advised to have car towed in, which I did.

March 2000 Fire

Recall 95v066000 concerning electronic control unit. Due to the VIN this vehicle was not eligible for recall repairs. However, based on the symptoms in the description of the defect this vehicle was having the same problems as mentioned in the recall. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who told consumer that because the recall information did not appear on the saab web page they will not assist the consumer.

Reported at 59,250 miles, September 2004

Other problems reported for the 1995 Saab 900

Electrical system problems in other years

  • 1998
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  • 1995
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  • 1990

Electrical system problems across all Saab models