2002 Honda Accord vs 2002 Saab 9-3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Honda Accord | 2002 Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,050 | 37 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 197 | 54 |
| Investigations | 7 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 129 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 89,660 mi | 63,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 478 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 273 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 69 | 14 |
| Structure | 75 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 46 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 39 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 33 | 6 |
| Suspension | 32 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Shifting problems | 89 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 73 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 64 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 54 | 0 |
| Stalling | 50 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 33 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 16 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
2002 Honda Accord
2002 Saab 9-3
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.