Complaints
74
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Saab 9-3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Avg mileage:56,122 mi
#28 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:103,764 mi
#38 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Avg mileage:66,520 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Saab 9-3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 9 | — | — | 56,122 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 103,764 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 8 | — | — | 66,520 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | — | — | 79,905 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 6 | — | — | 52,508 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 1 | — | 92,800 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 76,100 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 42,389 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 | — | — | 75,440 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 116,900 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 44,100 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | — | 22,500 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 114,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 50,300 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 289,981 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 82,347 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 110,048 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 95,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 1 | — | 1 | 94,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 | 1 | — | 92,800 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 114,000 mi |
Other Saab 9-3 Years
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