1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 9-3 Convertible years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible. That ranks 2nd out of 4 9-3 Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 25%), typically at around 93,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 25% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 25% | 62,360 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 19% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | 76,354 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine stall/ engine compartment fires (PE05017) — opened Apr 7, 2005, closed Sep 23, 2005, led to recall 05V399000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was traveling along on the interstate and all of a sudden the side curtain driver airbag deployed for no reason. It nearly caused me to wreck from the loud pop which blurred my vision as well.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 saab 9-3 convertible. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 10/29/14*cn
Driver seat belt retractor failed. *tr
While my wife was driving to work, the passenger side airbag deployed. There was no collision and only the side airbag deployed, none of the others did. This could have caused an accident if it had been any of the other airbags, particularly those on the left. As it was, the noxious fumes and dust…
1999 saab 93 caught fire while on the ohio turnpike. Seems like the fire originated under the hood in the engine compartment. *kb (ohio traffic crash report)*jb
Other Saab 9-3 Convertible years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 9-3 Convertible | 9 | 1 |
| 2001 9-3 Convertible | 24 | 1 |
| 2000 9-3 Convertible | 12 | 1 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 9-3 Convertible model years, the 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.