KnownCarProblemsSaab 9-3 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,281 complaints with NHTSA about the Saab 9-3 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2003, 2004, 2008. The most common problem overall: air bags.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Saab 9-3 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 9-3 | 30 | Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 9-3 | 30 | Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 9-3 | 43 | Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 9-3 | 184 | Air bags | 2 | 5 |
| 2007 9-3 | 155 | Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 9-3 | 179 | Air bags | 2 | 11 |
| 2005 9-3 | 95 | Suspension | 2 | 4 |
| 2004 9-3 | 207 | Seat belts | 5 | 10 |
| 2003 9-3 | 212 | Electrical | 4 | 12 |
| 2002 9-3 | 37 | Electrical | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 9-3 | 59 | Electrical | 4 | 1 |
| 2000 9-3 | 50 | Electrical | 2 | 4 |
35 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Saab 9-3
- What years of the Saab 9-3 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2003 (212), 2004 (207), 2008 (184).
- What is the most common problem with the Saab 9-3?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the air bags (348), engine (211), electrical (164).
- Which Saab 9-3 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2010 (30), 2011 (30), 2002 (37). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.