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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2001 Saab 9-3 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 20, 200606V126000 | 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 06V126000
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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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| Nov 19, 200404V557000 | 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 04V557000
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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, 9-3 Convertible. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component83
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 31 | 37 |
| Fuel system | 20 | 24 |
| Gasoline | 19 | 23 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 17 | 20 |
| Air bags | 5 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 5 |
| Power train | 3 | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 4 |
| Tires | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
6 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
- Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2001 Saab 9-3. The contact stated that the vehicle was overheating while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start.”
- Air bags
“unexpected and unrequested deployment of driver side seat air bag. i was driving the vehicle at a speed of 0-5mph attempting to back the vehicle into a parking spot when the driver seat air bag deployed.”
- Air bags
“I left my home with my daughter in the afternoon to go to the bank and hardware store. I drove to the bank to make a deposit.”
Other Saab 9-3 model years
- 20052 recalls95 complaints
- 20045 recalls207 complaints
- 20034 recalls212 complaints
- 20024 recalls46 complaints
- 20014 recalls83 complaints
- 20003 recalls62 complaints
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2001 Saab 9-3 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Saab 9-3 have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2001 Saab 9-3. The most recent, 06V126000 (reported April 20, 2006), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2001 Saab 9-3 recalls for?
The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), air bags (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Saab 9-3?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 31 complaints out of 83 filed with NHTSA (37%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 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.