2003 Saab 9-3 steering problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2003 Saab 9-3 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saab 9-3. The contact stated that with the key fob in the ignition, the power steering wheel lock malfunction warning light illuminated. The contact manually turned the ignition key to the left to right in order to have the vehicle started. The vehicle was taken to…”
filed Jan 7, 2020
“Tl* the contact owned a 2003 saab 9-3. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering lost power. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a concrete wall. The driver side tire became stuck under the driver seat without warning. The driver and passenger side air bags deployed. Both…”
filed Apr 4, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other 9-3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 9-3 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 9-3 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 9-3 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 9-3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 9-3 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 9-3 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 9-3 | 2 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Saab 9-3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.