Saab problems
Owners have filed 3,670 complaints about Saab vehicles with NHTSA, spread across 12 models.
3,670
Complaints
12
Models
146
Crashes reported
136
Fires reported
Every Saab model
| Model | Years | Complaints | Worst year | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 | 1994–2011 | 1,689 | 2003 | Airbags |
| 9-5 | 1998–2011 | 662 | 2001 | Electrical System |
| 900 | 1979–2000 | 549 | 1995 | Electrical System |
| 9-7X | 2005–2009 | 237 | 2007 | Fuel & Propulsion |
| 9000 | 1986–1998 | 196 | 1993 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 9-2X | 2005–2006 | 148 | — | Airbags |
| 9-3 Convertible | 1999–2002 | 78 | 2002 | Electrical System |
| 95 | 2000–2002 | 62 | 2001 | Electrical System |
Saab model years to avoid
Graded D or F against the other years of their own model.
2003 Saab 9-3
323 complaints · electrical system
2006 Saab 9-3
227 complaints · airbags
1995 Saab 900
159 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
2001 Saab 9-5
113 complaints · electrical system
2002 Saab 9-3 Convertible
14 complaints · electrical system
2002 Saab 9-5
74 complaints · electrical system
1993 Saab 9000
34 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
2004 Saab 9-3
236 complaints · seat belts
2007 Saab 9-7X
71 complaints · electrical system
2001 Saab 95
28 complaints · electrical system
1999 Saab 9-5
157 complaints · electrical system
2000 Saab 9-5
121 complaints · electrical system