2006 Saab 9-3 vs 2006 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Saab 9-3 | 2006 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 179 | 839 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 146 | 143 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 115 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 25–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 42,989 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Saab 9-3 | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 87 | 453 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 104 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 85 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 75 |
| Power Train | 7 | 43 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 23 | 17 |
| Steering | 8 | 22 |
| Engine | 5 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 74 |
| Brake problems | 8 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 61 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 28 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 20 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 7 |
2006 Saab 9-3
2006 Toyota Corolla
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.