Saab 952 problems
The Saab 35 Draken (IPA: ; The Kite, ambiguous with The Dragon) is a Swedish fighter-interceptor developed and manufactured by Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget (SAAB) between 1955 and 1974. Development of the Saab 35 Draken started in 1948 as the Swedish air force future replacement for the then also in development Saab 29 Tunnan dayfighter and Saab 32B Lansen night fighter. It featured an innovative but unproven double delta wing, which led to the creation of a sub-scale test aircraft, the Saab 210, which was produced and flown to test this previously-unexplored aerodynamic feature. The full-scale production version entered service with frontline squadrons of the Swedish Air Force on 8 March 1960. It was produced in several variants and types, most commonly as a fighter-interceptor.
The Saab 35 Draken is known for, among other things, its many "firsts" within aviation. It was the first Western European-built combat aircraft with true supersonic capability to enter service and the first fully supersonic aircraft to be deployed in Western Europe. Designwise it was one of, if not the first, combat aircraft designed with double delta wings, being drawn up by early 1950. The unconventional wing design also had the side effect of making it the first known aircraft to be capable of and perform the Cobra maneuver. It was also one of the first Western-European-built aircraft to exceed Mach 2 in level flight, reaching it on 14 January 1960.
The Draken functioned as an effective supersonic fighter aircraft of the Cold War period, although it was never used in conflict. Even though the type was designed and intended as an interceptor, it was considered to be a very capable dogfighter for the era. In Swedish service, it underwent several upgrades, the ultimate of these being the J 35J model. By the mid-1980s, the SAF's Drakens had largely been replaced by the more advanced JA 37 Viggen fighter, while the introduction of the more capable Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter was expected in service within a decade, although delayed. As a consequence of cutbacks and high maintenance costs, the SAF opted to retire the Draken during December 1999. The type was also exported to the air forces of Austria, Denmark and Finland. Danish aircraft have been exported, post-service, to the United States where they have seen use as training aircraft for test pilots.
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Common Saab 952 problems
Common problems with the Saab 952 cars include engine surging while accelerating, coolant leaks, and suspension issues.
Engine surging while accelerating is a common issue reported by Saab 952 owners. This problem is often caused by worn out spark plugs or a malfunctioning coil pack. The surging can be observed between 4 and 5k RPM, and it can be smoothed out after 5k all the way to red line. To address this issue, the spark plugs should be replaced within a few weeks, and the coil pack should be checked for any signs of malfunction.
Coolant leaks are another common issue with Saab 952 cars. These leaks can lead to overheating of the engine, which can cause serious damage and pose a safety risk. Symptoms of coolant leaks include steam coming from under the hood, white smoke coming from the exhaust, puddles of coolant under the car, depleted coolant levels, and small bubbles on the surface of the radiator. To address this issue, it is essential to have the car inspected by a professional as soon as possible to prevent further damage.
Suspension issues are also common with Saab 952 cars. For example, some owners have reported problems with the suspension on their 2007 9-5 Vector estate diesel. Suspension issues can affect the car's stability and handling, making it difficult and dangerous to drive. To address this issue, it is essential to have the car inspected by a professional as soon as possible to prevent further damage and ensure the car's safety.
In summary, Saab 952 cars are prone to engine surging while accelerating, coolant leaks, and suspension issues. These problems can lead to serious damage and safety risks if not addressed promptly. To ensure the car's safety and longevity, it is essential to have the car inspected by a professional as soon as possible if any of these issues are suspected.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Saab 952 years
We have researched Saab problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Saab 952 cars and compiled the top 3 most problematic Saab 952 model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Saab 952 model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Saab 952 years
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Saab 952 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Saab 952 , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electrical system problems
- Equipment problems
- Air bags problems
- Seat belts problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Saab 952 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
The NHTSA has received 12 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Saab 952 . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Saab 952 vehicles.
List of Saab 952 complaints
Saab 952 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-10
- Date Complaint: 2008-06-11
- VIN: YS3ED58EX13
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WITHOUT NOTICE, AND HORN STOPS WORKING, TOOK TO DEALER WHO SAID IT WAS THE CLOCK SPRING AND THIS IS A TYPICAL PROBLEM. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE AIRBAG IS NEEDED TO PREVENT INJURIES. I HAVE HEARD OF OTHER PEOPLE BEING INJURED BY THIS. (THE 9-5 IS THE SAME AS THE 95 AND THE 952 AND THE AERO. *TR
Saab 952 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2005-02-18
- Date Complaint: 2005-03-15
- VIN: YS3EF58Z713
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 45 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPPED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND THE IGNITION MODULE WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE, AND WAS REPLACED.*AK VEHICLE DID NOT ACTUALLY STALL, BUT RATHER SPUTTERED LIKE IT WAS RUNNING OUT OF GAS AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 35 MPH (PER CONSUMER CALL 8/15/05 - C. ROSE)
Saab 952 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2004-09-18
- Date Complaint: 2004-09-20
- VIN: YS3ED45E7X3
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: A PLASTIC PIECE IN THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM BROKE. WHEN THIS OCCURRED CONSUMER COULD NOT CONTROL THE TEMPERATURE COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENT, PRIMARILY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THIS MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DEFROST THE WINDOWS, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. IN ADDITION, THE FAN MOTOR FAILED TO FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE WINDOWS FOGGED UP IMMEDIATELY. MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE, AND RE DESIGNED THE SYSTEM, BUT THE REPLACEMENT OF THIS PART WILL BE VERY COSTLY. A TSB ON THIS PROBLEM WAS ISSUED. *AK
Saab 952 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2003-09-11
- Date Complaint: 2003-09-17
- VIN: WDBKK47F8WF
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE TIMING CHAIN, BUT THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *NLM
Saab 952 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 2003-03-05
- VIN: YS3ED55E313
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE ENTIRE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. *JB
Saab 952 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2002-07-08
- Date Complaint: 2002-08-21
- VIN: YS3ED58EXX3
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I HAVE HAD TO HAVE MULTIPLE GASKETS REPLACED (AND ASSOCIATED ENGINE PARTS) BECAUSE THEY ARE PREMATURELY WEARING OUT. THE VEHICLE SMOKES EXTENSIVELY AND CAUSES THE SMOKE TO ENTER THE CAR WHEN DRIVING. IT HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR OVER THREE WEEKS TOTAL IN THE LAST 5 WEEKS TO REPLACE THE GASKETS, OIL PANS, TURBO CHARGERS, ETC., WITH NO END IN SIGHT. THE SERVICE MANAGER HAS EXPLAINED TO ME THAT THERE IS AN OIL PRESSURE ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE AND THAT SAAB HAS ISSUED A REPAIR RECOMMENDATION FOR ALL OF SAAB LIKE VEHICLES BECAUSE THE PCV IS DEFECTIVE AND IS CAUSING THE OIL PRESSURE TO BE TOO GREAT. THIS CAUSES THE GASKETS TO WEAR OUT PREMATURELY AND CAUSES OTHER IMPORTANT PARTS OF THE ENGINE TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE DEALER TOOK THE ENTIRE FRONT END APART AND DIDN'T PUT IT TOGETHER CORRECTLY CAUSING THE PC BOOT TO NEED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE STEERING WENT OUT AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD (TWO CHILDREN IN VEHICLE - NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES). I HAVE INFORMED SAAB USA OF THE PROBLEM AND THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE CONTACTING THE DEALER AND LOOKING INTO IT BECAUSE ALL OF THIS STARTED AS SOON AS THE CAR WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THERE IS OBVIOUSLY AN ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE AND SAAB IS AWARE OF IT BECAUSE THEY HAVE ISSUED A REPAIR STATEMENT TO THE DEALERS. THAT TELLS ME THAT THEY KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE AND THAT ALL REPAIRS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROBLEM SHOULD BE PAID FOR BY SAAB. I'VE SPENT OVER $3,000 IN REPAIR BILLS AND RENTAL CAR BILLS WITH NO END IN SIGHT.*AK
Saab 952 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2000-01-15
- Date Complaint: 2002-06-17
- VIN: YS3EF48Z3X3
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ONGOING PROBLEM WITH EXHAUST FUMES GETTING INTO VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK DEALER CLAIMS IT IS NORMAL FOR TURBO TO EXHIBIT EXHAUST FUMES. CONSUMER STATES FUMES ARE UNBEARABLE MAKING CONSUMER ILL. *TT
Saab 952 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2000-02-15
- Date Complaint: 2002-06-17
- VIN: YS3EF48Z3X3
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING FROM A STOP POSITION. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Saab 952 1999
- Date Of Incident: 1999-10-01
- Date Complaint: 2001-05-09
- VIN: YS3ED55E9X3
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: BOTH HEADLIGHTS BURNED OUT WITHIN A FEW/ MINUTES, THIS HAS HAPPENED 5-6 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, SEEMS TO BE A ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATES HAVE BEEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WHEN BULBS ON BOTH LOW BEAMS HAVE BURNED OUT. *JB
Saab 952 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2000-09-09
- Date Complaint: 2000-09-23
- VIN: YS3EF48ZOX3
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AS WE TRAVELLED ALONG A BUSY ROAD, THE TRANSMISION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING ADN WE WERE UNABLE TO ENGAGE ANY GEAR, WHICH PUT US SOME REAL DANGER AS WE ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WE WE TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT SAAB HAS KNOWN OF A FAILURE IN THE CNETRAL COMPUTER IN THE 9-5 MODEL AND HAS BEEN REPLACING COMPUTERS IN CARS EVEN IF THEY COME IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. WE WERE NEVER INFORMED OF ANY PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR AND DROVE IT WITHOUT REALIZING THE DANGER IT PRESENTED. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE COMPUTER REPLACED, BUT AS OF TODAY NEW ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS HAVE APPEARED AND WE FEAR THE PROBLEM IS NOT SOLVED.*AK
Saab 952 1999
- Date Of Incident: 1998-11-25
- Date Complaint: 1999-01-01
- VIN: YS3EF48E5X3
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: INTERMITTENT STALLING DUE TO ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILURE.
Saab 952 1995
- Date Of Incident: 1995-01-01
- Date Complaint: 1995-06-15
- VIN: 1S3DF78V5S7
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: WATER FROM EVAPORATOR LEAKS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, MAKING THE BRAKE PEDAL SLIPPER, WAS LEAKING ON GAS PEDAL UNIT DEALER ADDED INSTALLATION AND DUCT TAPE. TT
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