2003 Saab 9-3 suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 45 complaints for the 2003 Saab 9-3, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 17 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 37 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
At 65 MPH the vehicle pulls to the right and left very hard even at the slightest turn.this pulling is really violent. Consumer has to drive at low speeds to control vehicle. Dealer suggested consumer to get skinnier tires. Please provide any further information.
My saab 9 3 has been in the shop 5 times for the same issue - "front end creaks when I turn or goes over bumps" this started on march 2, 2006 with 41,694 up until october 17 2008 with 98,508 (sept 2007, dec 2007 june 2008). Out of the 5 times 4 of those times they have replaced the front stabilizers. In october 17 they stated nothing was wrong however, after we left the dealership we still heard the front end making noise. Called the dealership right away who then tells me that they were unable to find anything.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Saab 9-3
- Electrical system 51 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Transmission 25 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints