2009 Saab 9-3 vs 2009 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 | 2009 Saab 9-3 | 2009 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 43 | 1,459 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 448 | 372 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 186 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 25–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,250 mi | 29,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Saab 9-3 | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 17 | 552 |
| Steering | 1 | 382 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 197 |
| Engine | 12 | 91 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 89 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 70 |
| Power Train | 0 | 45 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 42 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 49 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 29 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 26 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 25 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 24 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 23 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 19 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 17 |
2009 Saab 9-3
2009 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.