2005 Saab 9-3 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 13%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,390miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Saab 9-3, 13% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,390 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Takata recall driver in front was in motion and came to an abrupt stop at the yellow signal light. I was not able to stop in time. There was a direct impact front end collision to my car. The force of collision activated my passenger airbag to inflate, but my driver's airbag did not...updated 05/09/16”
NHTSA complaint #10840391, filed 2016-03, 127,277 miles“Takata recall why aren't parts available to fix this problem. How long can I expect to wait for a solution to this serious problem? Who is responsible if someone is injured as a result of this recall. Why isn't more being done about it. Why is this company still allowed to be in business?”
NHTSA complaint #10894067, filed 2016-08, 8,500 miles“Airbag deployed on passenger side (no passenger present) and did not deploy on drivers side in less than 15 mile per hour accident. Appears to be a defect or malfunction of the system.”
NHTSA complaint #10243351, filed 2008-09, 30,781 miles“I received a safety recall from Saab about the possibility of the inflator of the airbag rupturing and metal fragments could pass through the cushion. They do not currently have a solution to the problem. What can I do about this? How long do I have to wait til it is fixed or something happens? Can they take as much time as they need to fix the car without having any responsibilities? Any information will help. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10852091, filed 2016-03“The contact stated while driving 30 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle impacted a semi truck and the air bags did not deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the incident however, after the crash, a warning message illuminated indicating an air bag malfunction. The fire department was at scene of the accident but there were no injuries sustained. The police was also present and a police report was taken. The vehicle remained inoperable and neither the dealership nor the manufacturer had been contacted yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10175491, filed 2006-12, 16,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 25 | 83% |
| 2010 | 22 | 73% |
| 2009 | 17 | 40% |
| 2008 | 71 | 39% |
| 2007 | 65 | 42% |
| 2006 | 87 | 49% |
| 2005 | 12 | 13% |
| 2004 | 20 | 10% |
| 2003 | 15 | 7% |
| 2002 | 2 | 5% |
| 2001 | 4 | 7% |
| 2000 | 10 | 20% |
| 1999 | 17 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2005 Saab 9-3
29 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Saab 9-3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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