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1999–2002 · 4 model years

SAAB 9-3 Convertible recalls & problems by year

3 recalls and 61 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200124 complaints
Most recalls20021 recall
Crashes reported3in owner complaints
Injuries reported50 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
081523301999: 16 complaints, 0 recalls2000: 12 complaints, 1 recalls2001: 24 complaints, 1 recalls2002: 9 complaints, 1 recalls1999200020012002
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2002 9-3 Convertible—21–24 mpg191310
2001 9-3 Convertible—21–22 mpg1241010
2000 9-3 Convertible—20–22 mpg1121120
1999 9-3 Convertible—19–21 mpg0160110

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system23
  • Air bags10
  • Fuel system, gasoline8
  • Engine and engine cooling7
  • Seat belts6
  • Power train6
  • Wheels3
  • Tires3