2005 Saab 9-3 suspension problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2005 Saab 9-3 — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saab 9-3. The contact stated that the passenger strut was bent. The contact mentioned that the strut was replaced but was concerned that the failure would recur. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the struts needed to be repaired. The vehicle…”
filed Feb 18, 2016
“While driving on the street at 30 mph I hear a bang! I start to lose control of the steering wheel I immediately put my hazard lights on and pulled over safely once I gained control when I get out the car to inspect it my passengers side front spring is broken in two and my passenger side tire is…”
filed Feb 4, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other 9-3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 9-3 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 9-3 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 9-3 | 10 | 5% |
| 2007 9-3 | 24 | 15% |
| 2006 9-3 | 7 | 4% |
| 2004 9-3 | 52 | 25% |
| 2003 9-3 | 42 | 20% |
| 2002 9-3 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 9-3 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 9-3 | 5 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.