1999 Saab 9-3 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,143miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Saab 9-3, 8% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,143 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.
“Cradle bolt head (Saab part number 43-45-674) was found under left side of car. It appeared to have been fractured. Cause unknown, but dealer stated it was due to pot hole. It could have also been over toqured at installation/service, or defetive bolt.”
NHTSA complaint #10016750, filed 2003-04, 48,143 miles“Alot of play in the wheel causing vehicle to drift from left / right when driving at 55 MPH . Also, the rims seem to be weak. Contacted dealer / manufacturer, they are not able to help.”
NHTSA complaint #853458, filed 1999-12“While driving vehicle goes over groves in the road. Vehicle moves over to the right or left side which may cause a crash. Dealer replaced the tires, but problem is still occurring.”
NHTSA complaint #837225, filed 1999-04Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 10 | 5% |
| 2007 | 24 | 15% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 29 | 31% |
| 2004 | 52 | 25% |
| 2003 | 42 | 20% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1999 Saab 9-3
22 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Saab 9-3
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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