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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2000 Saab 9-3 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 7, 200707V087000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsOVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LOOSEN FROM THE PUMP RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V087000
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| Sep 14, 200505V399000 | Electrical system: ignition moduleOVERHEATING OF THE IGBT OCCURS MOST OFTEN AT ENGINE START-UP, BUT IT MAY ALSO OCCUR WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 05V399000
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| May 18, 200101V168000 | Air bagsTHESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS. DetailsHide details for campaign 01V168000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: 9-3 Convertible, 9-3. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component62
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 25 | 40 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 14 | 23 |
| Air bags | 13 | 21 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 8 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 6 |
| Gasoline | 3 | 5 |
| Equipment | 3 | 5 |
| Tires | 2 | 3 |
| Power train | 2 | 3 |
| Seats | 1 | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 2 |
| Other | 1 | 2 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 2 |
3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names 9-3, 9-3 Convertible.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“The driver's side, side air bag deployed spontaneously. There was no apparent reason or cause, ie no side impact of any kind, no door slamming or other provocation.”
- Air bags
“In neutral parked in traffic at a red light / intersection waiting for green, the driver side airbag in my seat deployed/ exploded causing injury and bruising to left arm.”
- Air bags
“Driving along, maybe 20-30 mph and driver side airbag deploys for no reason (side, not steering wheel airbag). . No crash, no impact, just driving straight and, boom!”
Other Saab 9-3 model years
- 20045 recalls207 complaints
- 20034 recalls212 complaints
- 20024 recalls46 complaints
- 20014 recalls83 complaints
- 20003 recalls62 complaints
All years: 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
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2000 Saab 9-3 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2000 Saab 9-3 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Saab 9-3. The most recent, 07V087000 (reported March 7, 2007), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Saab 9-3?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 25 complaints out of 62 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Saab 9-3?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.