2002 Saab 9-3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Saab 9-3. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (14), Engine And Engine Cooling (6), Power Train (5).
Key takeaways
- 37 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 | 38% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 | 16% |
| Power Train | 5 | 14% |
| Fuel System | 4 | 11% |
| Gasoline | 4 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 8% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 8% |
| Equipment | 3 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% |
| Seats | 2 | 5% |
| Engine | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Saab 9-3 Covertible w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2002 Saab 9-3 w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2023-11-14
The radiator exploded, spewing fluids everywhere, overheating my vehicle without warning when I was driving 45 mph, almost causing a multi-car crash.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2023-02-16
The soft top is faulty and the rear lights are as well.
Seat Belts - filed 2019-11-26
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SAAB 9-3. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO UTILIZE THE SEAT BELT, THE RETRACTOR FAILED AND WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL PLACED ON CERTAIN TYPES OF SAAB VEHICLES FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NH...
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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.