2010 Saab 9-3 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 73%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Saab 9-3, 73% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have called viking Saab and registered on their web site months ago to have my airbag replaced as they are the only authorized Saab place in houston, texas, to replace it. They have not contacted me. I don't know what else to do. When I called there they told me to register on their web site. I did that and nothing has happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11040772, filed 2017-10, 52,000 miles“G.m. Has no information when a safe replacement will be a available. Not acceptable, the older the car is the more susceptible it is for the defect, another death has just been reported in a honda and g.m. Expects me to drive the car. How many more people have to die because certain companies are allowed to build garbage? I have an idea make them make their cars as safe as a tesla.”
NHTSA complaint #10854357, filed 2016-04, 30,000 miles“Takata recall. Given that these devices are potentially dangerous, possibly inflicting great harm or death, why are instructions not being given to disable the bags until corrective action has been implemented? The GM dealer I first approached said they were not authorized to disable the bags. The second said the same but added you know they are fuzed don't you? . Din my view disabling the bags [whle awaiting the repair should be the option of the owner. Request comment/guidance.”
NHTSA complaint #10884673, filed 2016-07, 50,000 miles“Takata recall notice march, 2016. To date general motors has made no effort to repair or replace the airbag. I have been unsuccessful in having the vehicle repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10911014, filed 2016-10, 117,000 miles“I received a notice dated march 16 regarding the airbag and that inflation may result in injury or death - there is currently no resolution for this issue. In the event of an inflator rupture, metal fragments could pass through the air bag cushion material, which may result in injury or death to vehicle occupants. Parts are not available, but in the mean time I could be killed”
NHTSA complaint #10926318, filed 2016-11Related recalls
- 16V063000Feb 3, 2016General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5…Covers: Saab 9-3 2006–2011, 9-5 2006–2009, Saturn Astra 2008–2009
Related service bulletins
- 10252974Apr 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
- 10251345Feb 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046…
- 10180298Aug 14, 2020This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
- 10171886Jan 27, 2020This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
- 10169308Nov 8, 2019This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
- 10154541Feb 13, 2019This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
- 10155100Nov 29, 2018This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
- 10137534Apr 30, 2018This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15041, 15043, 15406, 15438, 15815…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 25 | 83% |
| 2010 | 22 | 73% |
| 2009 | 17 | 40% |
| 2008 | 71 | 39% |
| 2007 | 65 | 42% |
| 2006 | 87 | 49% |
| 2005 | 12 | 13% |
| 2004 | 20 | 10% |
| 2003 | 15 | 7% |
| 2002 | 2 | 5% |
| 2001 | 4 | 7% |
| 2000 | 10 | 20% |
| 1999 | 17 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2010 Saab 9-3
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Saab 9-3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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