2004 Saab 9-3 suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 57 complaints for the 2004 Saab 9-3, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 57 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 64,000 miles 54 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 21 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 16 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 54 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 64,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Backing my 2004 saab 93 out of the garage I heard I loud rubbing noise. I got my husband, he had me drive up the driveway, then back down. On the way back a tire blew, so we had the car towed to the dealer. The right front spring had broken and jetted into the tire, causing the blowout. The left front spring was also cracked at the base, so both needed to be replaced at a cost to me of $1300. The car has about 62k miles on it.
1. Standard driving conditions in minnesota. 2. Front left coil spring breakage. Near the top of spring. 3. Replaced both front springs at dealership.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Saab 9-3
- Seat belts 80 complaints
- Air bags 20 complaints