2001 Saab 9-3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Saab 9-3. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (23), Fuel System (14), Engine And Engine Cooling (14).
Key takeaways
- 59 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 23 | 39% |
| Fuel System | 14 | 24% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 | 24% |
| Gasoline | 13 | 22% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 3% |
| Seats | 2 | 3% |
| Engine | 1 | 2% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% |
| Structure | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel System, Gasoline,electrical System - filed 2024-11-25
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)...
Air Bags - filed 2021-10-11
unexpected and unrequested deployment of driver side seat air bag. i was driving the vehicle at a speed of 0-5mph attempting to back the vehicle into a parking spot when the driver seat air bag deployed. a report was made with the local police department. no indicator or failure lights were present, the vehicle is able...
Air Bags - filed 2021-05-17
I left my home with my daughter in the afternoon to go to the bank and hardware store. I drove to the bank to make a deposit. We had to wait for quite awhile in the drive-through line at the bank, so I turned off my engine a couple of times rather than having the car idle. After making the deposit at the bank, I pulle...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.