2005 Saab 9-3 suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 32 complaints for the 2005 Saab 9-3, 28% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 28% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 30 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 | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 47% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
I have a 2005 saab 9-3 with 56,000 miles on it. Recently I experienced a broken right front coil spring which poses a significant safety issue not limited to the potential for a shredded tire. Luckily this issue was caught quickly and before causing an accident. The warranty on this vehicle lapsed at 50,000 miles and saab is unwilling to replace the part. After researching this issue I have found numerous reports of similar cases - some breakages happening at speed and shredding tires.
Approximately 4 months ago my right front coil spring broke on my 2005 saab 9-3 at around 75,000 miles. I was pulling out of my garage when it snapped, but could not determine the source of the sound as nothing appeared broken to my untrained eye and the vehicle still operated fine. Over the next couple weeks I brought it in to the dealership for front end noise and the broken spring was discovered. Not a big deal as the repair was covered under a service bulletin and no damage occurred to the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Saab 9-3
- Seat belts 22 complaints