2003 Saab 9-3 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 212 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Saab 9-3, 4% of the 212 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 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 consumer experienced many problems with 2003 Saab 9-3 linear as engine failure light appear and ect. There were repeated problems with the sun roof remaining stuck open, stability control problems, low front head beam, getting air to the gas cap, the mud flap was cracked, and on one occasion when driving up a hill the consumer lost control of the steering.”
NHTSA complaint #10113551, filed 2005-02, 10,000 miles“The consumer was able to remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle was still running. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer replaced the ignition module. The repairs worked fine for two weeks, then the problem recurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #10107432, filed 2005-02, 15,000 miles“I am the owner of a 2003 Saab 9-3. My moonroof shattered without any explanation. As I was driving my car, it sounded like an explosion. Glass rained down on me. There was no object that hit the moonroof. It simply shattered. Is this a problem for this model?”
NHTSA complaint #10214371, filed 2008-01“The contact owns a 2003 Saab 9-3. The contact stated that the driver's side window made a grinding sound and would no longer go up or down. The dealer stated that the power window failed due to freezing rain. The window was repaired. The current mileage was 34,895 and failure mileage was 34,700. Updated 3/5/08 the consumer stated the dealership offered a gmc smart cure which is a package coil change and tire rotation at no cost. Updated 03/05/08”
NHTSA complaint #10214380, filed 2008-01, 34,700 miles“Drivers side window continues to either fail or non-operate. Automatic drivers window has: 1) malfunctioned to where it would not go up after 5 - 10 minutes of trying, 2) completely broken once to where it would not go down, 3) was replaced and same problems were experienced to where it will not go up after 5-10 minutes of trying. 4) was replaced a second time 5) having the same problems as the first two window lifts to where it takes 5 - 10 minutes sometimes to lift up and is making the same noises as the first two when they broke. …”
NHTSA complaint #10114636, filed 2005-03Related service bulletins
- 10019991Feb 1, 2005Updating the software for sunroof pinch protection.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Saab 9-3
46 complaintsSuspension
42 complaintsEngine cooling
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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