2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 17%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,200 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.
“While driving on highway, auto shut down completely, no power steering, brakes, etc. Coasted to side of road. Car would not restart. Burnt electrical smell from engine. Car was towed to repair shop, where a failed ignition cassette was diagnosed. The check engine light comes on periodically since day one, in some cases for days at a time. I have asked about this problem at several dealers and have been told that it could be because of a loose gas cap and not to worry about it (Saab USA claims that they don't know anything about this problem). …”
NHTSA complaint #10090611, filed 2004-09, 38,000 milesElectrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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