2009 Honda Accord vs 2009 Saab 9-3
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 | 2009 Honda Accord | 2009 Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 720 | 43 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 101 | 448 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 47 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–25 | 18–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 36,750 mi | 66,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 160 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 142 | 17 |
| Engine | 111 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 51 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 1 |
| Power Train | 35 | 0 |
| Steering | 30 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 29 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 50 | 0 |
| Stalling | 40 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 31 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 26 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 24 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 15 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 13 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 11 | 0 |
2009 Honda Accord
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.