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1988 Saab 9000 recalls

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

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

For the 1988 Saab 9000. 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.

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1988 Saab 9000 recalls, newest first

November 2, 1990NHTSA 90V00100024,379 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

Summary
Abrasion on the printed circuit card in the combination neutral safety/backup lamp switch operated by the automatic transmission gear selector may cause residue to collect in electrical area on the circuit card.
Consequence
This could cause overheating of the switch assembly withsmoke and possibly a fire in the center console area.
Remedy
Add an electrical circuit, including a relay, to the backup lamp circuit to reduce the current that can flow through the combination switch.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 6, 1989NHTSA 89V19100014,000 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
The routing of the throttle kickdown cable could allow chafing to occur between the cable and any one of three steel brake fluid lines near the valve block of the hydraulic brake unit.
Consequence
This could cause brake fluid leakage; thus, the brakecircuit supplied by that line would become inoperative and result in decreasedbraking effectiveness and an accident.
Remedy
Change cable routing and install new attachment bracket to prevent chafing.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 5, 1988NHTSA 88V0570007,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary
The ball chain between the cruise control vacuum regulator and the accelerator pedal arm may catch on the vacuum regulator attachment clip.
Consequence
If the chain gets caught the throttle could be preventedfrom returning to fully closed position when the accelerator pedal is released.
Remedy
A plastic cap will be installed over the vacuum regulator clip to cover the openings.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 1988 Saab 9000 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Fuel system3
  2. Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3
  3. Service brakes3
  4. Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash2
  5. Gasoline2

Other Saab 9000 years

Other 1988 Saab models

Questions

Does the 1988 Saab 9000 have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control. 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 9000 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 9000?
12 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.