2011 Saab 9-3 air bags problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2011 Saab 9-3 — 83% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 saab 9-3. The contact stated that while driving, the air bag sensor warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer and local dealer was not notified of the…”
filed Jun 1, 2020
“Letter is response to the recall of a defective air bag; seeking help for this dilemna nhtsa campaign id number 16v063. *ld the consumer stated the recall exceeded a reasonable amount of time. Updated 06/29/2017 *js”
filed Jun 29, 2017
“Drivers side airbag spontaneously deployed while in motion on a city street going in a forward, straight motion.”
filed Aug 31, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…Campaign 16V063000 · Feb 3, 2016
Air Bags problems in other 9-3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 9-3 | 22 | 73% |
| 2009 9-3 | 17 | 40% |
| 2008 9-3 | 71 | 39% |
| 2007 9-3 | 65 | 42% |
| 2006 9-3 | 87 | 49% |
| 2005 9-3 | 12 | 13% |
| 2004 9-3 | 20 | 10% |
| 2003 9-3 | 15 | 7% |
| 2002 9-3 | 2 | 5% |
| 2001 9-3 | 4 | 7% |
| 2000 9-3 | 10 | 20% |
| 1999 9-3 | 17 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.