2003 Saab 9-3 problems by component
212 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Saab 9-3, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 46 | 22% | 61,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 42 | 20% | 70,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 32 | 15% | 10,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 32 | 15% | 35,200 mi |
| Steering → | 18 | 8% | 65,009 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 16 | 8% | 41,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 15 | 7% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 13 | 6% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 12 | 6% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 12 | 6% | — |
| Equipment | 9 | 4% | — |
| Structure | 9 | 4% | — |
| Tires | 9 | 4% | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 4% | — |
| Engine | 7 | 3% | — |
| Parking Brake | 7 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 2% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.