Air Bag Problems of SAAB 9-3

SAAB 9-3 owners have reported 379 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 (300 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.


Recently reported Air Bag problems of SAAB 9-3

The Air Bag problem

Hello, I know the takata airbag has to be replaced on my car. However now I do live abroad, in gothenburg sweden in europe. How do I get the replacement done? should I go to gm here in europe? thanks   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Drivers side airbag spontaneously deployed while in motion on a city street going in a forward, straight motion.   Read details...

The Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

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...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

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...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

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...




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