Complaints
80
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
14
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Saab 9-3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:129,173 mi
#210 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Avg mileage:69,325 mi
#37 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:100,467 mi
Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Saab 9-3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 10 | — | — | 129,173 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 10 | — | — | 69,325 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 | 4 | — | 100,467 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 126,100 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 | — | — | 107,048 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | 70,400 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 126,399 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 3 | — | — | 37,450 mi | |
| WHEELS:RIM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 100,788 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 | — | — | 100,788 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | 1 | — | 122,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 1 | — | — | 79,480 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 48,143 mi |
AIR BAGS
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,173
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,325
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,467
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,100
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,048
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,400
SUSPENSION
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,399
TIRES
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,450
WHEELS:RIM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,788
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,788
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,480
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,000
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,143
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