2005 Saab 9-3 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 31%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Saab 9-3, 31% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on the street at 30 MPH I hear a bang! I start to lose control of the steering wheel I immediately put my hazard lights on and pulled over safely once I gained control when I get out the car to inspect it my passengers side front spring is broken in two and my passenger side tire is blown. I could have been very badly injured or killed! Saab you need to do a recall this is life threatening!”
NHTSA complaint #10824229, filed 2016-02, 130,000 miles“I went to put new tires on the car because of a flat tire and the service garage indicated the front coil springs were broken. I called a Saab dealearship and that indicated that the previous owner replaced the springs but the replacement springs were not covered.”
NHTSA complaint #10626883, filed 2014-08, 52,892 miles“Normal driving. Bottom six inches of front right strut coil spring just broke. I have never seen a coil spring just break before. This part is still on the car and I have the broken six inch semi-circular piece. It took almost three months before I discovered where a clicking sound was coming from in the front right suspension.”
NHTSA complaint #10291543, filed 2009-11, 70,000 miles“To whom this may be concerned: I just called Saab corp and my local Saab dealer, and they're acting like it's no big deal???? I think it's a very big deal and according to my personal non-Saab mechanic, this could have been a life-threatening ordeal if the coil-spring would have broke at a higher speeds... It's just plain wrong that Saab-corp is not making a bigger deal about this issue??? Why??? Any and all info will be appreciated. Also I'm thinking about reporting this to my our local congressman and state senator?? …”
NHTSA complaint #10376237, filed 2011-01, 64,000 miles“Since I bought my car (new) in june '05 I have complained of a crunching noise in the front suspension every time the weather turned cold. I was told the problems varied from ball bearings to the sway bar, to just dirt build up. Each time the dealer made some repair to get me out the door. The problem continued. Now, april '11 I have a broken spring in the front passenger side. I have been told that I have to pay the dealer to diagnose the problem before they will consider fixing it under any special circumstance free of charge. …”
NHTSA complaint #10394268, filed 2011-04, 53,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
- 10034466Jan 1, 2010Saab service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. On certain vehicles, particles of gravel or stones may collect between the coil spring and the lower spring…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 10 | 5% |
| 2007 | 24 | 15% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 29 | 31% |
| 2004 | 52 | 25% |
| 2003 | 42 | 20% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2005 Saab 9-3
22 complaintsAir bags
12 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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