2010 Saab 9-3 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 2010 Saab 9-3, 7% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Months ago, driver's seatbelt light would come on, driver would then push harder on seatbelt buckle which would 'click' again (second time) and secure. Recently, driver would conscientiously and purposely note 'click' in buckle mechanism yet light would come on anyway. Driver had to disengage and re click seatbelt 2-3 tries. This morning, the metal component would not lock into the driver's buckle. Driver had to attach seatbelt restraint into passenger's buckle. The alarm sounded, light in dash indicating no seatbelt usage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10492375, filed 2013-01, 10,500 miles“The NHTSA announced a recall pertaining to the drivers side seatbelt not retracting. Recall #14v318000. As of 3/10/17, my 2010 Saab 9.3 sedan is experiencing the same issue as the recall but, the recall only stipulates the convertible model. My question relates to how did the NHTSA determine it was only that model and not the others? Right now my seatbelt doesn't retract when extended in the normal operating extended position. I feel this is an extreme safety issue which could potentially involve all other 2010 models. Please clarify.”
NHTSA complaint #11052487, filed 2017-12Related recalls
- 14V318000Jun 12, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible vehicles manufactured July 30, 2003, to February 15, 2011. In the…Covers: Saab 9-3 2004–2011
Related service bulletins
- 10239755Jul 17, 2023This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 10% |
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 10 | 5% |
| 2007 | 7 | 5% |
| 2006 | 15 | 8% |
| 2005 | 22 | 23% |
| 2004 | 79 | 38% |
| 2003 | 12 | 6% |
| 2002 | 3 | 8% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2010 Saab 9-3
22 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsEngine
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology