2001 Saab 9-3 fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 16 complaints for the 2001 Saab 9-3, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Vehicle lost power. Fuel leaked from the vehicle. It had to be towed. Fuel pump was replaced. Manufacturer indicated that warranty was in effect.
When I changed the battery of the car key, its doors and trunk stopped lock and unlock. The belt of the gas tank was broken also. I replaced also the fuel tank.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Saab 9-3
- Electrical system 26 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints