2004 Saab 9-3 problems by component
207 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Saab 9-3, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts → | 79 | 38% | 87,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 52 | 25% | 64,500 mi |
| Air Bags → | 20 | 10% | — |
| Electrical System → | 13 | 6% | 53,500 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 4% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 3% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2% | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 2% | — |
| Steering | 4 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 4 | 2% | — |
| Engine | 3 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | — |
| Structure | 2 | 1% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.