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Saab 9-3X
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Complaints
1,345
Active records
Recalls
18
Active records
TSBs
634
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
2
Injuries
71
Crashes
56
Fires
22
Top reported issues — Saab 9-3X
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Condition issue
Operating state
Safety restraint issue
Engine behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Reporting mechanism
Starting behavior
Braking behavior
Performance issue
Noise
Thermal issue
Fluid issue
Access/entry issue
Lighting behavior
Steering behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Vibration/harshness
Smell
Electrical issue
Driver assistance issue
Powering on/off behavior
HVAC behavior
Infotainment behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Recent change
Communication/network issue
Wiper/washer behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2008 SAAB 9-3
Filed Dec 6, 2025
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
Filed Aug 6, 2025
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 towed to the residence. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
2001 SAAB 9-3
Filed Nov 25, 2024
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 (Electrical System) and 06V126000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage…
2008 SAAB 9-3
Filed Aug 30, 2024
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. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.…
2000 SAAB 9-3
Filed Aug 1, 2024
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 the car is often parked on a city street in direct sun. Air bag deployment was a loud bang followed by smoke from an explosive, and a sting on my neck and shoulder where the bag hit me. Bits of foam…
2004 SAAB 9-3
Filed Jul 15, 2024
Retractor won't pull driver side seat belt back in
2010 SAAB 9-3
Filed Jan 17, 2024
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 contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to accurately provide fuel level in the vehicle. The contact stated that while the tank was a half tank full, the fuel gauge would drop to 0 gallons. The…
2002 SAAB 9-3
Filed Nov 14, 2023
The radiator exploded, spewing fluids everywhere, overheating my vehicle without warning when I was driving 45 mph, almost causing a multi-car crash.
2005 SAAB 9-3
Filed Aug 3, 2023
The contact owns a 2005 Saab 9-3. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat belt failed to latch. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V318000 (Seat Belts). The vehicle was not repaired. There was no further information provided. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2008 SAAB 9-3
Filed Feb 18, 2023
at about 98,000 miles the starts to fail transmission fails Also when the car gets too cold in the winter it refuses to start and it is not a battery issue. the cylinders get to cold to start. When the warm weather comes back around it starts again.