2001 Saab 9-3 Convertible Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 25%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Saab 9-3 Convertible, 25% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,350 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The vehicle has a fuel leak. The fitting that goes on the fuel pump is cracked. When the vehicle leaked it would run along the gas line which was near the exhaust pipe. The heat from the exhaust could cause a fire if contact was made.”
NHTSA complaint #10097868, filed 2004-11, 35,200 miles“The contact stated gasoline leaked onto the engine due to loosened fuel lines on the fuel pump. There was an NHTSA recall, # 06v126000 regarding the fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 9/15/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10166312, filed 2006-08, 39,500 miles“My Saab 9-3 CONVERTIBLE began pouring fuel at an alarming rate (more than 1/2 a tank poured out from the bottom-rear). No accident, bump, or road debris was involved. When the car was shut off, the fuel spill stopped. This is clearly a fire-hazard. At the rate it was flowing out, a lit cigarette in the road, a spark from road debris, or other flame source would have lit the car up like an explosive torch. …”
NHTSA complaint #10052912, filed 2004-01“Vehicle leaked fuel at an alarming rate. There was a leak coming from the fuel pump line. Fuel pressure was found and the hose at the pump blown (clip broken). The fuel assembly was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10067146, filed 2004-04Related recalls
- 04V557000Nov 19, 2004On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.Covers: Saab 9-3 Convertible 2001–2002, 9-3 2001–2002
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Saab 9-3 Convertible
8 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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