2003 Saab 9-3 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 23 complaints for the 2003 Saab 9-3, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 32,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 32,000 miles, and 93% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
Since purchasing saab 9-3 arc in august 2003, the car has been in service 7 times. Problems include: key inoperable, back brakes loud sound, front brakes squealing, window problems, sunroof problems, loose heat console, onstar malfunction. Saab has been contacted and can not fix the brake issue. They state that the loud foghorn like sound is normal. I have contacted a lawyer and am pursuing the issue.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 saab 9-3. When the parking brake was engaged, it remained stuck in position. It took the contact approximately ten minutes to return the parking brake to its normal position. On a separate occasion, the vehicle was serviced by aaa and they too were unable to move the brake out of position. The vehicle was towed to another service station to see if the parking brake could be moved. The dealer was notified, but could not assist with the repairs.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Saab 9-3
- Electrical system 51 complaints
- Suspension 45 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Transmission 25 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints
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