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1988 Saab 900

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.

The Saab 900 is a compact car respectively mid-sized automobile produced by Swedish manufacturer Saab from 1978 until 1998 in two generations: the first from 1978 to 1993, and the second from 1993 to 1998.

Saab 900
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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 20 18 494
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 20 18 494
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 18 21 19 468
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 25 21 423
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 19 24 21 423
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 25 21 423
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 25 21 423

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 88V173000

WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST SHARP EDGES UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND AGAINST A SUPPORT UNDER THE REAR SEAT (1988 MODELS ONLY).

Campaign 88V149000

BOLTS USED IN THE ATTACHMENTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM CONTROL ARMS MAY BE DEFECTIVE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

18 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Power Train 3 Engine And Engine Cooling 3 Electrical System 2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Saab 900?

EPA figures for the 1988 Saab 900 reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1988 Saab 900?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1988 Saab 900. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1988 Saab 900?

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Saab 900, most often about: Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.