2008 Saab 9-3 vs 2009 Saab 9-3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Saab 9-3 | 2009 Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 184 | 43 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 183 | 448 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 18–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,545 mi | 66,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Saab 9-3 | Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 71 | 17 |
| Engine | 66 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 2 |
| Suspension | 10 | 1 |
| Power Train | 10 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Misfire / rough idle | 21 | 0 |
| Stalling | 20 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2008 Saab 9-3
2009 Saab 9-3
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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.