SAAB 9-3 owners have reported 380 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (301 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's side/window air bag (31 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I have been trying to get this recall done for many years and with no luck. Most recently June 26th 2026 I was informed my recall was not fixable again and I hope for the last time. Enough is enough! van bortel Chevrolet in macedon NY tried again today which is there 2nd attempt. Read details...
Drivers side airbag spontaneously deployed while in motion on a city street going in a forward, straight motion. Read details...
Takata inflator -- took car in to dealer to have the airbag replaced but dealer said that this car has a different model airbag that was only used on a few cars for a month a so by SAAB, so it doesn't need to be replaced. Read details...
I was driving my 2003 SAAB 9-3 se convertible to the nearby publix supermarket. The car has never been in an accident or hit. I parked it in the lot with the top down and went into the store for approximately 10 minutes. It was a warm dry day in florida about 85 degrees. Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 2011 SAAB 93. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the air bag sensor light would remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the cause of the failure. Read details...