Complaints
323
Crashes
19
Fires
6
Injuries
25
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Saab 9-3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#136 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:58,139 mi
Fires:2
#227 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Avg mileage:75,256 mi
#323 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:31,638 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Saab 9-3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 36 | — | 2 | 58,139 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 27 | — | — | 75,256 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 23 | — | — | 31,638 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 15 | 1 | — | 33,642 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 14 | 1 | — | 13,456 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 12 | 2 | — | 107,367 mi | |
| STEERING | 11 | 4 | — | 89,946 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 8 | — | — | 53,796 mi | |
| ENGINE | 7 | — | — | 105,839 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 7 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 7 | 2 | — | 16,918 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 7 | 1 | — | 41,367 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 7 | — | — | 34,932 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 68,800 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 125,137 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 2 | — | 61,223 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 2 | — | 46,400 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 4 | — | 2 | 47,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | — | — | 32,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 | 1 | — | 21,037 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 3 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | 3 | — | — | 33,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 3 | — | — | 5,500 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 1 | — | 51,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 3 | — | — | 24,850 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 2 | — | — | 2,582 mi |
Other Saab 9-3 Years
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