2004 Saab 9-3 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 207 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Saab 9-3, 3% of the 207 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Brake failure. Resulted in collision. Dealership identified failed brake components and replaced the master cylinder, ABS manifold, brake pads and rotors. Claim was made to Saab/GM, claim# 513166, and warranty covered the brake repairs. They settled in full for the substitute transportation and collision deductible but only offered a percentage of the insurer's collision repair payments. This could result in an adverse policy rating for the commercial account.”
NHTSA complaint #10171636, filed 2006-10, 33,000 miles“While driving at 5 MPH and leaving a shopping mall consumer depressed the brakes, and seconds later the traction control failure light came on. Vehicle stalled, and could not be started. Vehicle had been to the dealer twice, who replaced the t6ecm or main computer.”
NHTSA complaint #10051943, filed 2003-12, 766 miles“Faulty installation at factory of brake line resulting in rubbing of the line until loss of all fluid and braking ability. Potentially fatal result as all braking is lost without warning.”
NHTSA complaint #10128108, filed 2005-07, 6,500 milesRelated recalls
- 05V236000May 19, 2005Certain sport sedan and convertible passenger vehicles were produced with a vacuum pipe check valve for the brake booster that may fail from exposure to…Covers: Saab 9-3 2003–2005
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 13 | 8% |
| 2006 | 31 | 17% |
| 2005 | 5 | 5% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 19 | 9% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2004 Saab 9-3
79 complaintsSuspension
52 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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