2003 Saab 9-3 electrical system problems
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2003 Saab 9-3 — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am receiving an onstar not available error - there was a recall 08089-b part # 10027804 - I want my onstar disabled. Who do I contact?”
filed Sep 7, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saab 9-3. While driving approximately 30 mph, smoke emitted underneath the hood. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact mentioned that smoke emitted from the battery compartment. There were no flames visible. The vehicle was taken to an…”
filed Dec 7, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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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% |
| 2002 9-3 | 14 | 38% |
| 2001 9-3 | 23 | 39% |
| 2000 9-3 | 23 | 46% |
| 1999 9-3 | 22 | 34% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.