CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Saab 9-3 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 207 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 2 fires, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (80 reports).
2004 Saab 9-3 recalls
Most common 2004 Saab 9-3 problems
Problem areas named in the 207 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 80 |
| Suspension | 57 |
| Air Bags | 20 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
What owners report
Retractor won't pull driver side seat belt back in
Constant random recurrence of error codes P2122 and P2138 (either together or on their own) which results in the car switching to low power mode, with very low acceleration which makes it very dangerous to merge into traffic, pull out of stops, red lights, etc. Technically supposed to require changing the throttle pedal sensor, but changing it does not solve the issue, which is electrical. This is a known issue for GM cars.
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CALLED DEVOE AUTOMOTIVE IN NAPLES TO HAVE RECALLED SEATBELT FIXED, IT JUST FAILED TO RETRACT. I SENT A PICTURE OF THE VIN. AND WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT FIND IT AND COULD NOT HELP US WITH OUT A LETTER WITH OUR VIN ON IT SAYING THE BROKEN SEATBELT WAS RECALLED, JUST BECAUSE IT WILL NOT RETRACT THAT DIDN'T MEAN IT WAS A RECALL ISSUE. I ASTKED HOW I WOULD GET A LETTER BUT RECEIVED NO GUIDANCE. I WAS ALSO TOLD SAAB IS OUT OF BUSINESS AND THEY WILL HELP KNOWN CUSTOMERS AND SINCE WE WERE IN TAMPA THEY COULDN'T HELP IT WAS SO FAR FOR US TO TRAVEL. I STATED THEY ARE ONE OF FIVE DEALERSHIP WHO WAS LISTED TO FIX THIS RECALL. ALSO TOLD THEM TAMPA REPAIR MAN WAS SICK WITH CARONA VIRUS AND THAT'S
I RECIEVED A LETTER RECALL 15027 DATED DECEMBER 2018. I HAD TO HAVE MY SEATBELT REPAIRED IN JUNE 2016. THE COST OF THE REPAIR WAS $401 AND WAS REPAIRED BY BICKLERS REPAIR. I AM REQUESTING REEMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIR IN 2016. IT IS STILL NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY SO I CURRENTLY HAVE IT IN FOR REPAIRS AT RIMROCK PONTIAC IN BILLINGS.
2004 Saab 9-3 questions
Does the 2004 Saab 9-3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2004 Saab 9-3: Seat Belts:Front:Retractor; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Saab 9-3?
Based on 207 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (80), Suspension (57), Air Bags (20).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 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.