2007 Saab 9-3 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Saab 9-3, 3% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,500 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 2007 Saab 9-3, has incidents of not starting when I insert the key into the ignition. I get an that indicates steering wheel lock malfunction. Pull over safely . This has happened to me while stopped at a light and while driving on the highway at speeds of 65 miles per hour. I notice that while the car is in gear, I can drive it but once I place it in park, the car will not drive. I have to turn the car off and restart it in order to move it. I am concerned for my safety if this should happen while I am driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10577758, filed 2014-04, 78,000 miles“2007 Saab has issue with driver steering lock and driver air bag failure. When I driver on highway I get notice steering wheel lock. I have not have the wheel lock yet while I am driving on highway but I did complete stop several time when notice on dash board light up where the steering locks up after I stop and turn off the car. I brought in the car to GM dealer and error on system computer and they said no issue. For a 2008 automotive less than 100,000 miles to have air bag failure is very odd. Dealers want to replace the air bag which cost about $1300. …”
NHTSA complaint #10632167, filed 2014-09, 75,000 miles“While attempting to install new headlights, I removed the negative on the battery. After putting the negative back on to the battery, the system has reset and has not rebooted since then. The car is in minimal driving condition, performance has significantly dropped and the steering wheel locks while driving at high speeds, the engine knocks and shakes at high speeds, there is no more turbo boost and while flooring the gas pedal, the car is hesitant to increase speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10660045, filed 2014-11, 99,500 miles“2007 Saab 9-3 was being driven at normal speeds on a residential street. Driver noticed shudder in steering wheel twice, then at the right next turn the driver's side front wheel turn 90 degrees outward from forward direction and the car was inoperable. Axle was detached from the driveshaft. Car taken to Saab dealer, who reported a bolt on the steering linkage may have sheared off, causing the failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10307276, filed 2010-02, 32,000 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…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Saab 9-3
65 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeats
5 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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