2009 Saab 9-3 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Saab 9-3, 7% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,800 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.
“After starting car and adjusting seat I backed out of parking space and applied the brakes which did not seem to work properly. The car eventually stopped as I was not going very fast. I put the car in drive and began to accelerate to move to another parking spot and as I turned the corner going approximately 10 MPH I applied the brakes and they did not work; I accelerated again to test the brakes again and they did not work; I again accelerated to test the brakes again and they still did not work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10403429, filed 2011-05, 12,800 miles“During routine under hood inspection, brake fluid reservoir cap was observed to have split into multiple pieces. This damage, apparently heat related, compromised the ability of the braking system to maintain pressure and could result in loss of braking, crash, and bodily injury. Vehicle was removed from service pending receipt of replacement part.”
NHTSA complaint #10628279, filed 2014-08, 62,500 miles“Upon starting after sitting, the brakes have a greatly increased pedal effort and a correspondingly greatly reduced braking effect. This combined with the relatively high idle for this model of engine, (v-6), at start up combines to creates a situation where the car is very difficult to stop when driving away from first start-up.”
NHTSA complaint #10542491, filed 2013-09, 6,989 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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.
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 13 | 8% |
| 2006 | 31 | 17% |
| 2005 | 5 | 5% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 19 | 9% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2009 Saab 9-3
17 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Saab 9-3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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