2006 Saab 9-3 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 8%of 179 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,927miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the seat belts of the 2006 Saab 9-3, 8% of the 179 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,927 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Having difficulty getting GM recall #15027, NHTSA #14v318 fixed. Scheduled appointment on august 15, 2017 with authorized service center, cadillac of norwood and they never ordered the part because they said they had to see the car first which they never told me. Service advisor told me they would call me when part was in, which never happened. Called after and pete fitzpatrick was dismissive of my complaint.”
NHTSA complaint #11029934, filed 2017-09, 117,854 miles“I went to have a recall addressed NHTSA campaign id number: 14v318000. The dealership does not have parts and stated that they may not arrive for some time. There was a very limited knowledge about the recall and I was forced to leave without having my seatbelt repaired. I believe it is very dangerous owning a convertible with a seat belt that has a manufactured defect and I would like my issue resolved immediately.”
NHTSA complaint #10724809, filed 2015-06, 155,000 miles“Two items: 1. The seatbelt failed to catch when pulled forward and would unravel and not return. The seatbelt fails to stop the passenger should there be a sudden stop. 2. Both the left and right side tail light assemblies have shorted and melted at the electrical connection.”
NHTSA complaint #10511970, filed 2013-05, 90,000 miles“Rear passenger seat belt has locked up while seat belt is extended out. Same exact issue in front seat has been recalled but since this is the back seat I'm told this is not part of the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10680449, filed 2015-02, 140,000 miles“Hello, I have been renting this car out for awhile....I have been unable to rent it out because of the recall, however, I repaired this issue months ago and the dealer that repaired the problem has submitted proof to you twice but still no one has updated this to your website and this is severely effecting my car rental business. Please advise?”
NHTSA complaint #11164708, filed 2019-01Related recalls
- 14V318000Jun 12, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible vehicles manufactured July 30, 2003, to February 15, 2011. In the…Covers: Saab 9-3 2004–2011
Related service bulletins
- 10037184Oct 1, 2011Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 10% |
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 10 | 5% |
| 2007 | 7 | 5% |
| 2006 | 15 | 8% |
| 2005 | 22 | 23% |
| 2004 | 79 | 38% |
| 2003 | 12 | 6% |
| 2002 | 3 | 8% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2006 Saab 9-3
87 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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