1999 Saab 9-3 ConvertibleProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 18, 2015. Updated daily.
Where the 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1999 vs. every other 9-3 Convertible year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 9-3 Convertible median. How we score
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- Caution
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible, and the recalls they led to.
- ENGINE STALL/ ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESLed to recall 05V-399
What 9-3 Convertible owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO VEHICLES WERE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS ON THE DI CASSETTE OR THE ID MODULE. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TWO VEHICLES MAY BE UNDER RECALL FOR THE PARTS AFFECTED. HOWEVER AFTER AN INVESTIGATION IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON…
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE I WAS HIGHWAY DRIVING; I PARKED THE VEHICLE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND DIDN'T USE IT UNTIL THE MECHANIC WAS AVAILABLE. THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST SHOWED DIRECT IGNITION FAILURE, THE PART WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW PART. BEING A LONG-TIME SAAB OWNER, OF SEVERAL MODELS, I AM…
I HAVE A 1999 9-3 CONVERTIBLE, BOUGHT CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED FROM THE DEALER (SANTA MONICA SAAB) IN 2002. LAST SUMMER, THE CEL CAME ON AT ABOUT 38K, SO I HAD THE ENGINE SERVICED AT THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED BY THE MANAGER THAT THE CODES INDICATED A DI CASSETTE FAILURE AND ALSO POSSIBLE OXYGEN SENSOR…
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