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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2005 Saab 9-3 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 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 |
|---|---|
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 12, 201414V318000 | Seat belts: front retractorIn the event of a crash, a seat belt that has not retracted may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V318000
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| Feb 28, 201111E009000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpA VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE. DetailsHide details for campaign 11E009000
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| May 19, 200505V236000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuumIF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 05V236000
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Owner complaints by component95
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 29 | 31 |
| Seat belts | 22 | 23 |
| Air bags | 12 | 13 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 4 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 3 |
| Power train | 3 | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 2 |
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.
Latest reports
- Seat belts
“The contact owns a 2005 Saab 9-3. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat belt failed to latch.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“It happened to me twice.. While driving the gas gauge will drop to empty and when pressing on the gas il just rev there be a cut off due to the fuel level sensor in which it's a common in all saabs I don't know why this…”
- Electrical system
“Altornator keep malfunctioning happend multiple time”
Other Saab 9-3 model years
- 20092 recalls43 complaints
- 20082 recalls184 complaints
- 20072 recalls155 complaints
- 20062 recalls179 complaints
- 20052 recalls95 complaints
- 20045 recalls207 complaints
- 20034 recalls212 complaints
- 20024 recalls46 complaints
- 20014 recalls83 complaints
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2005 Saab 9-3 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Saab 9-3 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Saab 9-3. The most recent, 14V318000 (reported June 12, 2014), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Saab 9-3?
Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 29 complaints out of 95 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 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.