9-3 owners have made 34 complaints over 14 model years. It ranks 6th in reliability out of 6 eligible Saab models.
Our reliability rank is based on our PainRank™ system. A higher number means you can expect more significant problems. The average Saab score is 0.87 while the 9-3 comes in at 2.24.
We've pulled together a list of the problems 9-3 owners.
Parts supplier, Takata, manufactured defective, shrapnel-hurling airbag inflators that need to be recalled. The issue affects 34 million+ vehicles spread out across 24 brands, making it one of the largest (and most dangerous) recalls in aut…
We know there's more problems than this. Let us know which one you'd like to see us cover next.
Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.
The 9-3 has 2 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 2nd generation (2003–2011).
Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.
Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.
Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.
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General Motors is recalling 200,000 Saab and Saturn vehicles with Takata inflators.…
keep reading, prompting an important recall for drivers who don't want to the be thrown from their cars during an accident.…
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