2008 Saab 9-3 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,025miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Saab 9-3, 2% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,025 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.
“Concern 1 as a female it is a safety issue to be stranded in my vehicle, recently what I thought was a battery issue turned out to be a key fob issue. I have been stranded with a well cared for vehicle that has keys that start and get to destination, but have gotten back in my vehicle and the car does not recognize the fob. …”
NHTSA complaint #11082035, filed 2018-03, 100,050 miles“My car wouldn't start so I replaced the battery and the crankshaft sensor. It drove fine and then I parked it and went out a little later and it would jerk and try to stall while I was driving, sputtering like I was running out of gas. If I pressed the accelerator, it wouldn't accelerate and then it would surge forward. I ran some errands and it drove fine. After my final errand, the car struggled to start but did and idled really roughly. I put it into gear and it died. I couldn't get it started again. After reading other posts, this seems like an issue with these years and veey dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11337573, filed 2020-07, 101,000 miles“Intake valve issue - car will not start on a cold day and, sometimes at a stop sign /light, will stall - had to two mechanics depict the issue and it is the intake valve issue - many Saab's have reported this issue and nothing was done by GM - I called GM and they said that they are not responsible - this issue has been reported several times and there are several threads as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10852372, filed 2016-03, 100,000 miles“Whenever turbo boost is engaged in my Saab turbo x (2008), risk of misfire, check engine light begins to blink, car shudders, limp home mode engages (car loses power), and have to move to side of road and restart the car. This has happened both in second gear, and in fifth gear while trying to boost on the highway. There have been several similar reports on the web by other owners related to bad ignition coils in the vehicles. Car is brand new. Took this into dealer once and they say no codes were on the computer, but they have offered another visit to inspect. …”
NHTSA complaint #10317046, filed 2010-03, 425 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11004557Jun 17, 2024This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Saab 9-3
71 complaintsEngine
66 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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