2007 Saab 9-3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 9-3 years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 155 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Saab 9-3. That ranks 5th out of 13 9-3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (65 complaints, 42%), typically at around 65,563 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 5 fires, 4 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 155owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Saab 9-3 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 problems | 65 | 42% | 65,563 | “takata air bags” (37%) | — |
| Suspension | 24 | 15% | 69,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 18 | 12% | 84,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 8% | 50,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 6% | 25,190 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 5% | 86,992 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 4% | 38,700 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 3% | 73,708 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 3% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3% | 50,700 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 3% | 76,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 2% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 2% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 7,180 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 87,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Saab 9-3 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and will replace the driver's frontal airbag module on Saturn Astra vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2017. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007 or Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 28810.
Seat belts:front:retractor
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible vehicles manufactured July 30, 2003, to February 15, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the driver's side front seat belt retractor may break, causing the seat belt webbing not to retract.
Risk: In the event of a crash, a seat belt that has not retracted may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14222. Note: Special Coverage 10086 will replace the passenger side seat belt retractor if it fails, free of charge, for the life of the vehicle.
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
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Engine compartment fire (PE09032) — opened Jul 15, 2009, closed Dec 16, 2009.
- Reduced brake power-assist (PE08005) — opened Jan 28, 2008, closed Jun 3, 2008.
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 called elkins chevrolet in marlton nj as listed on my recall form. I called them two times. The first time they told me the part is not available. I then received a few more recall notices still listing them as the service center. I called again an was then told the only work of chevrolets. Both…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 saab 9-3. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v063000 (air bags). After contacting malcolm cunningham chevrolet (2031 gordon hwy, augusta, ga), the contact was informed that they did not service saab vehicles. The manufacturer…
I was having an issue with my engine idling rough when starting up and while driving cold. After the car warms, the issue get a bit better. But while cold, the car runs terribly rough. After spending over $3000 trying to diagnose and fix the issue, including replacing the entire fuel system…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT WHETHER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION OR NOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V318000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE…
First issue was front suspension coils. Replaced both. Biggest issue was once the weather became very cold, car would not start. Ended up being a victim of the bad intake valves provided by gm. Now, after a complete valve job and having the car run great from march 2017 to dec 2017..it appears it…
Other Saab 9-3 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 9-3 | 30 | 3 |
| 2010 9-3 | 30 | 3 |
| 2009 9-3 | 43 | 2 |
| 2008 9-3 | 184 | 2 |
| 2007 | 155 | 2 |
| 2006 9-3 | 179 | 2 |
| 2005 9-3 | 95 | 2 |
| 2004 9-3 | 207 | 5 |
| 2003 9-3 | 212 | 4 |
| 2002 9-3 | 37 | 4 |
| 2001 9-3 | 59 | 4 |
| 2000 9-3 | 50 | 2 |
| 1999 9-3 | 64 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Saab 9-3?
Owners most often report air bags, suspension, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 65 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Saab 9-3?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Saab 9-3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 9-3 model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.