Does the 1988 Saab 900 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1988 Saab 900 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Saab dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1988 Saab 900?

13 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1988 Saab 900 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1988 Saab 900. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Saab been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Saab dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1988 Saab 900 recalls, newest first

November 1, 1988NHTSA 88V17300070,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash

Summary: Wiring harness may chafe against sharp edges under the dashboard and against a support under the rear seat (1988 models only).
Consequence: This could cause a short circuit; the resulting heatbuildup could cause smoke or a fire in the passenger compartment.
Remedy: Install rubber protective strips to sharp edges and completely encase wire harness in a protective plastic tube.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 7, 1988NHTSA 88V1490003,000 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm

Summary: Bolts used in the attachments of the front suspension system control arms may be defective.
Consequence: If more than one of the three bolts should fail, lowerfront control arm could come loose leading to loss of directional control of afront wheel.
Remedy: Replace bolts with proper specification bolts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 1988 Saab 900 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and cable2
Power train2
Electrical system › Ignition1
Electrical system › Wiring1
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan1

Other Saab 900 years

Other 1988 Saab models

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Questions

Does the 1988 Saab 900 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1988 Saab 900 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Saab dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1988 Saab 900?: 13 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.