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Model Year Problem Record

Saab 9-3 2007 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2007 Saab 9-3: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

154Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
12Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags67 complaints

67 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V063000.

Suspension25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V318000.

Fuel and Propulsion System6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

14V318000Reported June 12, 2014 - 28,789 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on June 12, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 28,789 vehicles across all affected models.

16V063000Reported February 3, 2016 - 113,716 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 113,716 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08005Opened January 28, 2008 - Closed June 3, 2008

REDUCED BRAKE POWER-ASSIST. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08005Opened January 28, 2008 - Closed June 3, 2008

REDUCED BRAKE POWER-ASSIST. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE09032Opened July 15, 2009 - Closed December 16, 2009

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20073
20085
200910
20107
20117
20127
20135
201418
201512
201648
201726
20183
20193
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.