Saab recalls & problems
NHTSA lists 103 recalls and 2,796 owner complaints for Saab across 21 models (model years 1965–2012). Choose a model to see recalls and problems by year.
Saab models
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 | 1994–2011 | 18 | 1,346 | 56 | 103 |
| 900 | 1978–2000 | 30 | 360 | 23 | 25 |
| 9-5 | 1998–2011 | 9 | 506 | 11 | 13 |
| 9000 | 1986–1998 | 13 | 136 | 4 | 4 |
| 99 | 1969–1980 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9-2X | 2005–2006 | 8 | 121 | 2 | 3 |
| 9-7X | 2005–2009 | 4 | 171 | 0 | 0 |
| 95 | 1965–2002 | 7 | 51 | 3 | 3 |
| 96 | 1966–1973 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9-3 Convertible | 1999–2002 | 2 | 61 | 3 | 5 |
| 97 | 1967–1971 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 99EMS | 1973–1978 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9-4X | 2011–2012 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 99LE | 1973–1974 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saab | 1976–2003 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 99 Turbo | 1978–1978 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 99L | 1974–1974 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GL | 1976–1976 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MC | 1967–1967 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aero | 2000–2001 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 952 | 1995–2001 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Latest Saab recalls
| Recall | Vehicles & component | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 21V473000 Jun 24, 2021 |
Cadillac SRX 2010–2016; Saab 9-4X 2011–2012 SUSPENSION:REAR |
380,498 |
| 20V001000 Jan 2, 2020 |
Subaru Baja 2003–2006; Subaru Outback 2003–2014; Subaru Legacy 2003–2014 +4 more AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
258,813 |
| 20V002000 Jan 2, 2020 |
Subaru Impreza 2004–2011; Subaru WRX 2004–2014; Subaru Legacy 2003–2014 +4 more AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
127,547 |
| 20V003000 Jan 2, 2020 |
Subaru Legacy 2003–2014; Subaru Outback 2003–2014; Subaru Forester 2009–2013 +4 more AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
111,562 |
| 17V016000 Jan 10, 2017 |
Saab 9-2X 2006; Subaru Impreza 2006–2008; Subaru Tribeca 2006–2008 +1 more AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
62,764 |
| 16V359000 May 25, 2016 |
Subaru Legacy 2003–2004; Subaru Baja 2003–2006; Subaru Outback 2003–2004 +3 more AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
146,010 |
| 16V358000 May 25, 2016 |
Subaru Baja 2003–2006; Subaru Impreza 2006–2011; Subaru Legacy 2003–2011 +4 more AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
302,127 |
| 16V063000 Feb 3, 2016 |
Saab 9-5 2006–2009; Saab 9-3 2006–2011; Saturn Astra 2008–2009 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
113,716 |
| 15V519000 Aug 14, 2015 |
Saab 9-7X 2006–2008; Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006–2007; Buick Lacrosse 2005–2009 +6 more EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
429,170 |
| 15V323000 May 28, 2015 |
Subaru Outback 2003–2008; Subaru Legacy 2003–2008; Subaru Baja 2003–2004 +2 more AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
432,016 |
| 14V571000 Sep 19, 2014 |
Cadillac SRX 2010–2015; Saab 9-4X 2011–2012 SUSPENSION:REAR |
290,241 |
| 14V404000 Jul 2, 2014 |
Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006–2007; GMC Envoy 2006–2007; Saab 9-7X 2005–2007 +4 more VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS |
184,611 |
| 14V318000 Jun 12, 2014 |
Saab 9-3 2004–2011 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
28,789 |
| 13V248000 Jun 13, 2013 |
Saab 9-7X 2005–2007; Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext 2006; Buick Rainier 2006–2007 +4 more VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS |
193,652 |
| 12V406000 Aug 16, 2012 |
Isuzu Ascender 2006–2007; Saab 9-7X 2006–2007; GMC Envoy 2006–2007 +2 more VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS |
278,174 |
| 11V464000 Sep 6, 2011 |
Subaru Forester 2003–2008; Subaru Impreza 2002–2007; Saab 9-2X 2005–2006 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
318,215 |
| 11E009000 Feb 28, 2011 |
Chevrolet Malibu 2004–2007; Saab 9-3 2003–2011; Cadillac Xlr 2004–2009 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
4,887 |
| 11V015000 Jan 19, 2011 |
Saab 9-3 2010–2011 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
4,400 |
| 10V043000 Feb 18, 2010 |
Saab 9-3 2004 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
14,126 |
| 08V160000 Apr 9, 2008 |
Saab 9-5 2002–2008 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT |
57,389 |
| 07V087000 Mar 7, 2007 |
Saab 9-5 2001–2005; Saab 9-3 Convertible 2000; Saab 9-3 2002–2003 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
94,377 |
| 06V410000 Oct 26, 2006 |
Saab 9-5 2002–2003 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE |
5,078 |
| 06V126000 Apr 20, 2006 |
Saab 9-3 2001 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
11,886 |
| 05V399000 Sep 14, 2005 |
Saab 9-5 2000–2002; Saab 9-3 2000–2002 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE |
103,202 |
| 05V236000 May 19, 2005 |
Saab 9-3 2003–2005 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
68,654 |