Saab 900 vs Acura TLX
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Saab 900 | Acura TLX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 549 | 1,349 |
| Model years covered | 1979–2000 | 2012–2025 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2015 |
| Best model year | 1997 | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 32 | 58 |
| Fires reported | 29 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 23 | 34 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.3% | 7.3% |
Saab 900 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
80
14.6%
Engine & Cooling
74
13.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
67
12.2%
Brakes
45
8.2%
Airbags
42
7.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
28
5.1%
Suspension
25
4.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
24
4.4%
Acura TLX by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
294
21.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
262
19.4%
Electrical System
156
11.6%
Other & Unspecified
116
8.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
109
8.1%
Brakes
71
5.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
49
3.6%