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Saab 9-3

Safety Grade: F
1,682
Total Complaints
84
Crashes
103
Injuries
4
Deaths

Top Issues

AIR BAGS
346
SEAT BELTS
140
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
119
ENGINE
117
SUSPENSION:FRONT
79
SUSPENSION
75
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
51
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
45
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MOD
41
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
36

Recent Complaints

2008 SAAB 9-3 — AIR BAGS
Hello, I know the Takata airbag has to be replaced on my car. However now I do live abroad, in Gothenburg Sweden in Europe. How do I get the replacement done? Should I go to GM here in Europe? Thanks
2006 SAAB 9-3 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2006 SAAB 9-3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and shut off, the contact attempted to start the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to start. The contact also noticed a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towe...
2001 SAAB 9-3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2001 Saab 9-3. The contact stated that the vehicle was overheating while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. A mobile independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 05V399000...
2001 SAAB 9-3 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2001 Saab 9-3. The contact stated that the vehicle was overheating while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. A mobile independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 05V399000...
2008 SAAB 9-3 — AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2008 Saab 9-3. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 14V318000 (Seat Belts) and 16V063000 (Air Bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted; however, the dealer declined to service the vehicle. Th...
2000 SAAB 9-3 — SEATS
The driver's side, side air bag deployed spontaneously. There was no apparent reason or cause, ie no side impact of any kind, no door slamming or other provocation. The car was parked in a garage for six hours before I sat in the car, closed the door, then BLAM! Temperature was moderate, where as th...
2000 SAAB 9-3 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The driver's side, side air bag deployed spontaneously. There was no apparent reason or cause, ie no side impact of any kind, no door slamming or other provocation. The car was parked in a garage for six hours before I sat in the car, closed the door, then BLAM! Temperature was moderate, where as th...
2000 SAAB 9-3 — AIR BAGS
The driver's side, side air bag deployed spontaneously. There was no apparent reason or cause, ie no side impact of any kind, no door slamming or other provocation. The car was parked in a garage for six hours before I sat in the car, closed the door, then BLAM! Temperature was moderate, where as th...
2004 SAAB 9-3 — SEAT BELTS
Retractor won't pull driver side seat belt back in
2010 SAAB 9-3 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
The contact owns a 2010 Saab 9-3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V015000 (Fuel System, Other) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The c...

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