CarRecallWatchThe 2000 Saab 9-3 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (31 reports).
2000 Saab 9-3 recalls
Most common 2000 Saab 9-3 problems
Problem areas named in the 50 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 31 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
The driver's side, side air bag deployed spontaneously. There was no apparent reason or cause, ie no side impact of any kind, no door slamming or other provocation. The car was parked in a garage for six hours before I sat in the car, closed the door, then BLAM! Temperature was moderate, where as the car is often parked on a city street in direct sun. Air bag deployment was a loud bang followed by smoke from an explosive, and a sting on my neck and shoulder where the bag hit me. Bits of foam from the seat interior, where the air bag was located, blew around the car interior. I suffered temporary hearing loss in my left ear due to the loud bang. I was also quite startled. No other people were
IN NEUTRAL PARKED IN TRAFFIC AT A RED LIGHT / INTERSECTION WAITING FOR GREEN, THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG IN MY SEAT DEPLOYED/ EXPLODED CAUSING INJURY AND BRUISING TO LEFT ARM.
I GOT INTO MY PARKED VEHICLE AS NORMAL, CLOSED THE DOOR AND FASTENED MY SEATBELT. I THEN DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH PEDAL AND INSERTED THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION. AS I TURNED THE KEY TO START THE CAR, THE DRIVERS SEAT SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG DEPLOYED SPONTANEOUSLY CAUSING TEMPORARY LOSS OF HEARING, A RINGING SOUND IN THE EARS, AND INJURY TO MY LEFT ARM. I REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AND OFF/NOT RUNNING, IN A PARKING LOT AT A LOCAL SHOPPING MALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT HIT, DAMAGED, OR USED IN ANY OTHER WAY OUT OF ORDINARY OPERATION. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS, SOUNDS, OR SIGNS OF DISTURBANCE IN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL SHORTER AFTER T
WHILE PARKED AND WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING THE DRIVER'S SEAT AIRBAG SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SAAB SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BACK PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY REAR IMPACT OR WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
2000 Saab 9-3 questions
Does the 2000 Saab 9-3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2000 Saab 9-3: Electrical System:Ignition:Module; Air Bags. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Saab 9-3?
Based on 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (31), Engine And Engine Cooling (14), Air Bags (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Saab 9-3 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.