2007 Saab 9-3 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 Saab 9-3, 4% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,700 miles. 4 a fire, 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.
“2007 Saab 9-3 the vehicle stalls during hot and cold weather. Sometimes the vehicle runs rough the vehicle has then stalled in the middle of an intersection. The vehicle has been to the dealer six times for this problem. Saab USA has been made aware of this problem and I advised them I want them to buy the vehicle back. The vehicle is still under it's factory warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10406188, filed 2011-06, 39,000 miles“2007 Saab 9-3 went on fire with driver in it. Car was serviced at massey Saab, orlando, flon june 3rd, 2008 (40,000 mile service, electrical repairs, detail, wheel alignment). Vehicle was in mcdonald's drive-through in orlando fl on junction of 535 n and hotel plaza blvd. Engine caught on fire. Manger of mcdonald's (frederico) and I (driver) pushed car away from building and other people. Flames entered cabin while I was in the vehicle steering it. I jumped out just in time, and the whole car went up in flames. There have been records of other Saab's having similar fire problems in the past. …”
NHTSA complaint #10231264, filed 2008-06, 38,700 miles“2007 Saab 9-3 aero equipped with 2.8l v6 turbo engine (convertible) - engine compartment fire - (odometer - 23,200 miles) upon starting, engine ran a little rough, proceeded to Saab dealer for service - no service lights on dash - eventually lost power brakes - engine stalled and burst into flames - all happened within a one-mile distance.”
NHTSA complaint #10339477, filed 2010-06, 23,200 miles“Owner drove Saab to mall and parked it. Approximately 20-30 minutes later, came back out to car and observed that fire department had extinguished a fire in the Saab. Fire originated in right rear of engine compartment. Cause undetermined at this time. Vehicle has 2.0 liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10406962, filed 2011-06“2007, 2.0t Saab 93 engine stalling start engine, hot or cold, place gear selector in forward or reverse, the engine will stall out, but will immediately re-start. Car has been back to dealer twice for re-programming of ECM, but engine still stalls.”
NHTSA complaint #10213837, filed 2008-01Related service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 4% |
| 2006 | 11 | 6% |
| 2005 | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 | 9 | 4% |
| 2003 | 32 | 15% |
| 2002 | 6 | 16% |
| 2001 | 14 | 24% |
| 2000 | 13 | 26% |
| 1999 | 5 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2007 Saab 9-3
65 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Saab 9-3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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