1999 Saab 9-3 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 1999 Saab 9-3, 5% of the 64 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.
“Wheel rims have bent in the inside for unknown reasons which could cause failure of tire. Cause is unknown. Consumer was told by deaelr that it is a very common problem.”
NHTSA complaint #872107, filed 2000-10“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 1999-12Related service bulletins
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Wheels: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Saab 9-3
22 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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