1999 Saab 9-3 electrical system problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1999 Saab 9-3 — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“For my 1999 saab 9-3, base engine, I replaced the direct ignition cassette, at 128,800 miles on the odometer. The part alone was $488 and the total installation cost and parts (including a hose and four spark plugs) was $760. Model years 2000 through 2002 were recalled for this part. *tr”
filed Oct 2, 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 saab 9-3. While driving approximately 55 mph in the snow, the driver's side air bag suddenly deployed without an impact or crash occurring. There were no injuries. Later that day, the air bag indicator illuminated. Her mechanic stated that the air bags would not function…”
filed Mar 2, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other 9-3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 9-3 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 9-3 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 9-3 | 11 | 6% |
| 2007 9-3 | 12 | 8% |
| 2006 9-3 | 13 | 7% |
| 2005 9-3 | 9 | 9% |
| 2004 9-3 | 13 | 6% |
| 2003 9-3 | 46 | 22% |
| 2002 9-3 | 14 | 38% |
| 2001 9-3 | 23 | 39% |
| 2000 9-3 | 23 | 46% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Saab 9-3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.