1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,354miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible, 6% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,354 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: consumer states the fuel pump retaining tabs that hold the fuel line together failed on a 1999 Saab 9-3 CONVERTIBLE. The consumer smelled gas, while driving. Pulled over and saw that the gas was leaking out everywhere. Had vehicle towed to the dealership. The models 2001-2002 were recalled on the exact same thing. The vehicle was running fine before this. The dealership told consumer that his car was not included in the recall. The manufacturer said that it was not included in the recall. If there were more complaints they would broaden the recall year. …”
NHTSA complaint #10130862, filed 2005-08, 76,354 milesFuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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