2007 Saab 9-3 air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 67 complaints for the 2007 Saab 9-3, 37% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 67 37% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 61,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 61,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
Air bag failure 2007 saab aero convertible I was in a 4 car pile up in which I hit the car in front of me at approximately 25 MPH. Air bag sensors were hit but airbag failed to deploy. I was seatbelted but did hit the steering wheel face first and was taken to the hospital by ambulance from the scene. I did suffer a concussion and facial bruising and a full set of cuts in my mouth.
Takata recall. I have a 2007 saab 9-3 with a recall for the driver side airbag. I called GM saab and the dealer and they keep telling me there is nothing they can do at this time to resolve the issue. This is for the driver side so every time I am driving I could potentially have the airbag kill me. In some cars it is for the passenger side and you could just have the passenger sit in the back but mine is for the driver side.
Other problems reported for the 2007 Saab 9-3
- Suspension 25 complaints
- Engine 24 complaints