Power Train Problems of SAAB 9000

SAAB 9000 owners have reported 3 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission failure (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of SAAB 9000


Recently reported Power Train problems of SAAB 9000

The Automatic Transmission problem

The dealer replaced the transmission four times in the past two years. The vehicle had to be driven manually and stayed in 4th gear. The mechanic found an internal transmission problem. The rear brake pads were worn, the transmission oil pump was worn out, the hazards did not work when the weather   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Faulty vehicle transmission in 1996 SAAB 9000. The replaced transmission failed resulting in the consumer having to drive the vehicle manually. The dealer found that the problem was internal with the transmission shifts, it stayed in 4th gear. They had to replace it with a rebuilt transmission.   Read details...

The Noises During Shifting problem

The automatic transmission was replaced three times. The first transmission was replaced due to a worn out oil pump(the fluid was burned), and there was a whining noise. The second incident happened while the consumer was driving and the transmission did not shift properly (had to drive back   Read details...




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