Saab 9-3 recalls & problems by year
The Saab 9-3 has 18 NHTSA recalls and 1,346 owner complaints across model years 1994–2011. The most complained-about year is the 2003 with 212 complaints.
Model years
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 9-3 | 4 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 9-3 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 9-3 | 3 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 9-3 | 3 | 184 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2007 9-3 | 3 | 155 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2006 9-3 | 3 | 179 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2005 9-3 | 3 | 95 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2004 9-3 | 6 | 207 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2003 9-3 | 5 | 212 | 12 | 6 | 25 | 0 | |
| 2002 9-3 | 4 | 37 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2001 9-3 | 4 | 59 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2000 9-3 | 2 | 50 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 0 | |
| 1999 9-3 | 3 | 64 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 | |
| 1994 9-3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Saab 9-3 problems (all years)
Saab 9-3 recalls
| Recall | Component | Model years | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V063000 Feb 3, 2016 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2006–2011 | 113,716 |
| 14V318000 Jun 12, 2014 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2004–2011 | 28,789 |
| 11E009000 Feb 28, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2003–2011 | 4,887 |
| 11V015000 Jan 19, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2010–2011 | 4,400 |
| 10V043000 Feb 18, 2010 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2004 | 14,126 |
| 07V087000 Mar 7, 2007 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2002–2003 | 94,377 |
| 06V126000 Apr 20, 2006 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2001 | 11,886 |
| 05V399000 Sep 14, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2000–2002 | 103,202 |
| 05V236000 May 19, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2003–2005 | 68,654 |
| 04V557000 Nov 19, 2004 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2001–2002 | 17,394 |
| 04V540000 Oct 20, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2003 | 12,249 |
| 04V226000 May 11, 2004 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2003–2004 | 31,335 |
| 03V514000 Dec 10, 2003 | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2004 | 1,658 |
| 01V314000 Oct 3, 2001 | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 2002 | 1,366 |
| 01V168000 May 18, 2001 | AIR BAGS | 2000–2001 | 43,073 |
| 99V362000 Dec 29, 1999 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1999 | 424 |
| 99V246000 Sep 13, 1999 | SEATS | 1999 | 5,132 |
| 98V139000 Jun 23, 1998 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1999 | 39,313 |