2006 Saab 9-3 problems by component
179 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 87 | 49% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 23 | 13% | 32,500 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 15 | 8% | — |
| Electrical System → | 13 | 7% | 40,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 11 | 6% | 30,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 10 | 6% | — |
| Steering | 8 | 4% | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 4% | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 4% | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 4% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 3% | — |
| Engine | 5 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.