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2007 BMW 328I vs 2007 Saab 9-3

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2007 BMW 328I2007 Saab 9-3
NHTSA complaints397155
Recall campaigns62
Service bulletins (TSBs)124165
Investigations03
Crash reports112
Fire reports285
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)21–2218–22
Median reported incident mileage81,000 mi64,220 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentBMW 328ISaab 9-3
Air Bags10565
Electrical System12812
Engine6518
Steering564
Engine and Engine Cooling356
Latches/locks/linkages361
Suspension224
Seat Belts157

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling3710
Airbag warning light180
Overheating160
Won’t start150
Check engine light130
Steering problems120
Loss of power100
Electrical failures100

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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.