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2006 Saab 9-3 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 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 |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Feb 3, 201616V063000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V063000
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| 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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Owner complaints by component179
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 87 | 49 |
| Service brakes | 31 | 17 |
| Hydraulic | 23 | 13 |
| Seat belts | 15 | 8 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 7 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 11 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 6 |
| Steering | 8 | 4 |
| Suspension | 7 | 4 |
| Power train | 7 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 3 |
| Engine | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 2 |
| Gasoline | 4 | 2 |
10 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
- Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2006 SAAB 9-3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and shut off, the contact attempted to start the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to start.”
- Air bags
“Warning message that airbag is not working. Loud hissing sound immediately in front of dashboard, as if air is escaping. We cannot drive the car for fear of the airbag inflating.”
- Vehicle speed control
“Ecu issues, loss power when driving.”
Other Saab 9-3 model years
- 20103 recalls30 complaints
- 20092 recalls43 complaints
- 20082 recalls184 complaints
- 20072 recalls155 complaints
- 20062 recalls179 complaints
- 20052 recalls95 complaints
- 20045 recalls207 complaints
- 20034 recalls212 complaints
- 20024 recalls46 complaints
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2006 Saab 9-3 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Saab 9-3 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 Saab 9-3. The most recent, 16V063000 (reported February 3, 2016), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Saab 9-3?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 87 complaints out of 179 filed with NHTSA (49%). Across all complaints, owners reported 11 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 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.