2007 Saab 9-3 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 15%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the suspension of the 2007 Saab 9-3, 15% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Left front coil spring failure. Corresponds with existing Saab TSB for 9-3's through 2006. My 2007 is identical vehicle and equipped with the same part as earlier vehicles, but current campaign does not cover this year? This makes no sense. Please expand to include all model years originally equipped with the faulty coil springs. I was lucky in that the failure on my vehicle did not tear the tire and I did not have an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10487591, filed 2012-12, 89,393 miles“Front coil spring on car has rusted through which is a common issue for 2003-2006 saabs, and GM has provided a extended warranty to cover this issue. However, for 2007 they have not. (I have never had a vehicle where the springs have broken.) while I did not have an accident, when the spring broke, it caused a drivability issue. After searching Saab forums for answers, it is apparent I am not the only one affected by this issue. Please review for possible action. This seems to me a just a accident waiting to happen. …”
NHTSA complaint #10461198, filed 2012-06, 98,100 miles“While driving my Saab 9-3 2007 I started hearing some rattling noise from the front left suspension. I stopped the vehicle but could not see anything unusual. When I reached my garage I was able to remove the front wheel and noticed about 6 inches of the bottom spring coil was broken off from the rest of the spring. I contacted Saab exchange dealer in lake bluff, illinois and was told the 2007 Saab does not have any recalls related to the springs and the replacement cost would be about $1250. This is definitely a major safety issue and should be repaired by Saab (GM in this case).”
NHTSA complaint #10452398, filed 2012-03, 49,408 miles“A noise could be heard coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle when driving over rough portion of the road. Vehicle was taken to repair center and it was discovered the front passenger coil spring had corroded and split. Currently working with dealer to verify if repair costs can be covered under any extended warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10627920, filed 2014-08, 91,000 miles“Well known problem with Saab - suspension springs breaking. They warranty it for '03 to '06 cars only. Mine is an '07. My front right spring broke. Dealers say they see a ton of them in '07's and see the posts online from '07 owners with broken springs. Saab/GM needs to get behind this and do the right thing.”
NHTSA complaint #10701927, filed 2015-03, 67,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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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 2007 Saab 9-3
65 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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