Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2004 Saab 9-3 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints: 2about this part
Share: 1%of 207 total for the year
Median mileage: 60,500miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2004 Saab 9-3, 1% of the 207 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,500 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 rear driver's side door lock actuator doesn't always lock or unlock using the keyfob. It sometimes clicks like it's trying to lock/unlock, but is always .5-1 second slower than the other doors. It does not have a key slot to unlock the door via a key. The door can be locked/unlocked using the push/pull rod on the interior - until the actuator fully freezes, then it can't be locked or unlocked at all.”

NHTSA complaint #10447864, filed 2012-02, 116,000 miles

“While the locking mechanism on the passenger door will pop to the open position. When the door lock is depressed the door lock mechanism will again pop up. Then from the driver door when depressing the switch to lock all the door the mechanism will lock then within seconds unlock. I have reported this problem to 2 distinct Saab dealers and they claim no problem exist but situation continues to occur. Safety issue when driving a child can open door or someone can gain entrance to the car due to failure to maintain door locked.”

NHTSA complaint #10139139, filed 2005-10, 5,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2008	2	1%
2007	1	1%
2006	1	1%
2004	2	1%
2002	1	3%
2001	1	2%
1999	1	2%

Other parts of the 2004 Saab 9-3

Seat belts
79 complaints Suspension
52 complaints Air bags
20 complaints Electrical system
13 complaints Engine cooling
9 complaints Fuel system
9 complaints Brakes
7 complaints Exterior lighting
5 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints Other or unknown
4 complaints Steering
4 complaints Tires
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 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