Complaints
72
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
11
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Saab 9-3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Avg mileage:60,324 mi
#210 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:140,452 mi
Crash-related:1
#39 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:70,459 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Saab 9-3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 12 | — | — | 60,324 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 1 | — | 140,452 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | — | — | 70,459 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 9 | 1 | — | 61,237 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 | — | — | 75,099 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 80,333 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | 1 | 79,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2 | — | — | 108,679 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 125,200 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 114,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 94,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 111,180 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 106,178 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 87,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 87,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
Other Saab 9-3 Years
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