2002 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
14
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE
The 2002 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE has received a total of 14 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (2 complaints), Air Bags (1 complaint), and Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE, potentially affecting up to 17,394 vehicles.
Recall 04V557000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 17,394 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION.
Consequence: OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LOOSEN FROM THE PUMP RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL MAY IGNITE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL DEVELOP A SECURING BRACKET THAT WILL SECURE THE FUEL LINES TO THE FUEL PUMP EVEN IF THE PLASTIC RETAINING TABS SHOULD BREAK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 14, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SLOWLY APPROACHING STOPLIGHT, AND DRIVERS SIDE, SIDE AIRBAG GOES OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON. DRIVER WAS STRUCK IN SIDE OF HEAD, AND UPPER BODY, SOME HEARING LOSS SUFFERED ALSO.
USE OF HIGH BEAMS CAUSES QUICK FAILURE OF HEADLAMPS. *TR
ON AUGUST 13, 2006, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2002 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE WHEN THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR SAFELY, BUT THE CAR WAS DESTROYED. INVESTIGATIONS BY INTERNATIONAL MOTORS (FALLS CHURCH, VA) AFTER THE EVENT SHOWED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD DISINTEGRATED AND TRANSMISSION FLUID HAS SPRAYED THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING THE FIRE.
2002 SAAB 9-3 WITH 54K MILES CAUGHT FIRE WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING IT ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 2006. *JB
DT: 5/4/05, CAR WAS AT DEALER5 FOR REGULARLY MAINTENANCE. DEALER REPORTED REAR BRAKES WERE RUSTED TO THE POINT OF NOT BEING ABLE TO OPERATE. SERVICE MANAGER SAID THAT SAAB HAD A HISTORY OF BRAKES DETERIORATING AT LOW MILES. CALLER COMPLAINED ABOUT SAAB, DEALER COULD NOT OFFER ANY HELP. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE, WHICH WAS IS REGULARLY SERVICED, AND RECORDS WERE AVAILABLE. *AK
View all Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood complaints →
Safety Rating for the 2002 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE
- 1999 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE — 17 complaints
- 2000 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE — 16 complaints
- 2001 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE — 31 complaints
- 2002 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE (current)