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2002 Saab 9-3 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 37 total for the year
Median mileage
117,000miles
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 2002 Saab 9-3, 3% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,000 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 2002 Saab 93. The contact stated that all of the automatic door locks would activate independently as soon the doors were opened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 117,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10503794, filed 2013-03, 117,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200821%
200711%
200611%
200421%
200213%
200112%
199912%

Other parts of the 2002 Saab 9-3

Electrical system
14 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 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