Does the 1994 Saab 900 have any recalls?

8 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, power train, seats, structure, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 1994 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 1994 Saab 900?

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

1994 Saab 900 recalls

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

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

For the 1994 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.

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1994 Saab 900 recalls, newest first

February 24, 1998NHTSA 98V03800092,505 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The instructions for properly aiming the headlighting system were omitted. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence: If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.
Remedy: Owners will be sent aiming instructions, and directions for affixing these inserts to the owner guides. If an owner so desires, a dealer can affix the inserts in their owner guide for them.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 21, 1997NHTSA 97V04600052,500 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: Corrosion around the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing can cause the throttle lever to bind.
Consequence: This binding can result in the throttle plate not returning to the closed position when the throttle pedal is released and a subsequent loss of throttle control.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing with a nickel-coated bushing and bolt.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 29, 1995NHTSA 95V0680008,993 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Manual transmission

Summary: It is possible to move the shift lever into the reverse gear position, remove the ignition key, and still have the transmission in neutral, or, to accidently disengage reverse by striking the gear lever.
Consequence: If the parking brake is not applied, the car can roll from its original parked position increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace transmission linkage components and complete a specially developed service adjustment procedure that will ensure that when the shift is moved to the reverse position, the reverse gear is actually engaged.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 18, 1994NHTSA 94V22600010,584 vehicles potentially affected

Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

Summary: One or more of the arc welds can be missing on the seat back frame recliner.
Consequence: This can result in a seat back falling backwards under a load.
Remedy: Both front seat backs will be inspected with the use of a hook to pull back the seat back upholstery. For any seat with missing welds, the seat back frame/recliner will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 14, 1994NHTSA 94V1740009,814 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Door

Summary: The two weld points in the rearward attachment bracket for the side impact protection beam in the rear door may be out of position. If the welds are out of position, the vehicles will not meet the requirements of FMVSS 214, S5, "side door strength."
Consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: passengers sitting in the rear seats will be subject to an increased risk of injury in the event of a side collision.
Remedy: Dealers will install support brackets at the support weld locations.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 8, 1994NHTSA 94V1270001,015 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: Two trigger springs mounted to the fore/aft adjustment lever do not develop sufficient force to properly lock the seat rails. After the seat is adjusted, this does not allow the seat rail lock to properly engage, which can cause the seat to move in a sudden stop or collision.
Consequence: This can increase the possibility of injury to a seat occupant in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Remedy: Dealers will remove both front seats and the two springs on each seat will be replaced with new springs with proper tension to ensure proper engagement.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 13, 1994NHTSA 94V1100003,252 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: A weld in the seat rails was not made, increasing the risk of fatigue cracks forming around the attachment bushings on the height adjustment mechanism, causing the possibility of the height adjuster breaking in a rear end collision and allowing the seat to fold backwards.
Consequence: This can increase the risk of injury to seat occupants.
Remedy: Dealers will install new front seat frame rails.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 16, 1994NHTSA 94V0740007,443 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc

Summary: The original front brake discs and/or pads shields do not protect the assemblies from being coated with a layer of slush, road salt or water while driving in snow or heavy rain. This can result in a delay in braking action that increases normal stopping distance.
Consequence: Increased stopping distance could result in an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the original front brake shields with a new design. An additional hole will be drilled in the steering king pin housing to attach a larger cover plate. A smaller protection plate will also be attached to the existing two bolts in the hub.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 44 complaints about the 1994 Saab 900 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Vehicle speed control9
Service brakes7
Power train › Manual transmission6
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system4
Engine and engine cooling › Engine4

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Questions

Does the 1994 Saab 900 have any recalls?: 8 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, power train, seats, structure, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 1994 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 1994 Saab 900?: 44 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.