Saab · 1989

1989 Saab 9000

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	17	24	19	468
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	16	22	18	494
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	26	22	404
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	26	22	404

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 88V185000

FUEL FILTER MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION CONCERNING LEAKAGE CRITERIA DUE TO LOW TEMPERATURE DURING THE GLUING PROCESS.

Campaign 89V191000

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.

Campaign 90V001000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

24 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 7 Engine And Engine Cooling 4 Power Train 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1989 Saab 9000?

EPA figures for the 1989 Saab 9000 reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1989 Saab 9000?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1989 Saab 9000. 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 1989 Saab 9000?

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA for the 1989 Saab 9000, most often about: Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train. 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.