2001 Saab 9-3 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,347miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2001 Saab 9-3, 2% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,347 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.
“The contact owns a 2001 Saab 9-3. While driving 70 MPH, the check engine light illuminated. The contact drove to the dealer and they stated that the ignition cassette failed. She then found a recall on her vehicle for the same failure her vehicle was experiencing; however, the dealer stated that her VIN was not included. The contact believes that her vehicle should be included in the recall because it is experiencing the same failure. The recall number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 82,347. Updated 05/20/08. The door handle was replaced. Updated 05/20/08”
NHTSA complaint #10224915, filed 2008-04, 82,347 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Saab 9-3
23 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Saab 9-3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology