2005 Saab 9-3 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,428miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2005 Saab 9-3, 3% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,428 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.
“My car won't start and no mechanic can figure out exactly why due to there not being any Saab dealers near the area I'm stuck in... I have been living out of my car for 3 months cuz I don't want anyone to steal my car”
NHTSA complaint #11123274, filed 2018-08, 12,000 miles“I have a 2005 Saab 9-3, 2.0 liter turbo engine. My daughter owns the same car, but a 2004 model. The ABS control unit with esp had to be replaced on both vehicles; in my vehicle at 73,000 miles and her car at 121,000 miles. Was there a recall on this part?”
NHTSA complaint #10315051, filed 2010-03, 73,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Saab 9-3
29 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeats
4 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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