Complaints
52
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Saab 9-3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:86,789 mi
Fires:1
#25 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Avg mileage:69,886 mi
Fires:1
#34 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:66,902 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Saab 9-3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | — | 1 | 86,789 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 5 | — | 1 | 69,886 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | 66,902 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 126,333 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 | — | — | 6,720 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 35,650 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 2 | — | — | 115,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 | — | — | 78,582 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | 56,500 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 6,720 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | 1 | 48,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 44,510 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 123,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 92,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 33,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 117,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 | — | — | 8,700 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 71,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 | — | — | 59,163 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1 | — | — | — |
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