2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 9-3 Convertible years
- Fewer complaints than other years 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible. That ranks 3rd out of 4 9-3 Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 25%), typically at around 174,183 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 12owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 | 3 | 25% | 174,183 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 17% | 32,200 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 17% | 128,673 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | 79,950 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 8% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 65,401 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.
Risk: Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage. If an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will develop a securing bracket that will secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump even if the plastic retaining tabs should break. The recall began on june 13, 2007. This is an expansion of previous recall campaigns - see 04v557 and 06v126. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
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.
Driving along, maybe 20-30 mph and driver side airbag deploys for no reason (side, not steering wheel airbag). . No crash, no impact, just driving straight and, boom! My left ear is ringing and my left arm is probably bruised. *tr
Takata recall: i received a recall notice in march 2016. The saab customer assistance center continues to tell me the airbag replacement is not available and "i should not worry because there have been no accidents with saab vehicles." however, i own other vehicles with the same recall, and those…
While driving my car i had to push on the brakes fairly hard. The seat belt retracted and then stayed retracted. I have been looking for a proper replacement for the drivers side seat belt and have yet to find one for less than $200.00 for a used one and over $300.00 for a refurbished one. Gm just…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saab 9-3 convertible. The contact stated that the driver's side seat belt would not retract and became tight around the contact. As a result, the contact began choking from the pressure of the seat belt becoming tighter. The contact spoke to the manufacturer and was told…
I have a 2000 saab 9-3 convertible. I was cleaning the vehicle and had the driver door open. I saw smoke coming from the area between the front passenger seat and the right door. I opened the right door to find the light fixture in the right quarter panel had fallen out and was burning the seat…
Other Saab 9-3 Convertible years
← 1999 9-3 Convertible · 2001 9-3 Convertible →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 9-3 Convertible | 9 | 1 |
| 2001 9-3 Convertible | 24 | 1 |
| 2000 | 12 | 1 |
| 1999 9-3 Convertible | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.