2008 Saab 9-3 air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 71 complaints for the 2008 Saab 9-3, 33% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 71 33% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the air bags complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 saab 9-3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v063000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall: I recently purchased this car; I noted that this vehicle is part of the driver ab recall but can find no information on when the ab will be available for replacement. Can your provide any more information about timing and availability? I do not feel the vehicle is safe to drive after viewing how the inflator can respond. By the way, this vehicle spent time in fl and va area's so would be suspect. Please advise.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Saab 9-3
- Engine 68 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints