1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible, 6% of the 16 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While driving 35 MPH smoke was coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer inspected the vehicle, and noticed that fluid was leaking from underneath. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the power steering pump needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10083812, filed 2004-07Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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