2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Owners filed 12 complaints, most often about air bags.

Recalls1

Complaints12

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Fuel system, gasoline — Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCampaign 07V087000 · 07 Mar 2007

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.

Risk: Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage. If an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.

Remedy: Dealers will develop a securing bracket that will secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump even if the plastic retaining tabs should break. The recall began on june 13, 2007. This is an expansion of previous recall campaigns - see 04v557 and 06v126. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

What owners complain about

Share of the 12 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags3 · 25%

Electrical system2 · 17%

Seat belts2 · 17%

Structure1 · 8%

Interior lighting1 · 8%

Power train1 · 8%

Fuel system1 · 8%

Gasoline1 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Takata recall: i received a recall notice in march 2016. The saab customer assistance center continues to tell me the airbag replacement is not available and "i should not worry because there have been no accidents with saab vehicles." however, i own other vehicles with the same recall, and those manufacturers have…
Air bags · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

I have a 2000 saab 9-3 convertible. I was cleaning the vehicle and had the driver door open. I saw smoke coming from the area between the front passenger seat and the right door. I opened the right door to find the light fixture in the right quarter panel had fallen out and was burning the seat cover by the air bag.…
Structure · Dec 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

Vehicle began shifting poorly and would not go into reverse unless turned off (5 speed manual trans). Saab dealership opened tarnsmission and found it needed full replacement (60,000 miles) and also needed a new clutch. Since that time the check engine light continues to come on and go off erraticly. Saab can't seem…
Power train · Apr 2004 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving on highway, auto shut down completely, no power steering, brakes, etc. Coasted to side of road. Car would not restart. Burnt electrical smell from engine. Car was towed to repair shop, where a failed ignition cassette was diagnosed. The "check engine" light comes on periodically since day one, in some…
Electrical system · Aug 2004 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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