7.5

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,621 miles

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problem #28

Oct 022016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. My vehicle is affected by the current takata recall. I have received notice from Saab months and months ago and there is still no fix available. I have a potentially life threatening projectile in front of me while I drive and a remedy needs to come sooner than later. I drive about 50,000 miles a year, I am always on the road. When I contacted my Saab dealer they told me they won't put me in a loaner, there is no fix, and they think it will be a long time before we have one. Based on previous recalls, I tend to believe them. I would like a loaner car until this gets sorted out. I'm sure replacement parts for my Saab are on the bottom of the priority list as its a low volume model in this giant mess.

- Old Lyme, CT, USA

problem #27

Sep 202016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Saab 9-3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (air bags). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #26

Mar 012016

9-3

  • miles
It has been 6mo so far since the recall and still no repair available. This is a potentially fatal defect.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #25

May 042016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall I was notified in may that the airbags needed to be replaced but were not yet available I am still waiting

- Tucker, GA, USA

problem #24

Feb 012016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. Recall was issued in February 2016, six months ago, and parts are not available to have it fixed.

- Cicero, IN, USA

problem #23

Aug 252016

9-3

  • 60,000 miles
I was informed by GM/Saab phone representative (800-955-9007) stephanie long that because it is GM's position that the car is safe (and by implication the recall is a mistake), GM will not provide a rental car until parts are available. GM is obviously playing the odds by deciding that one or two future death claims will be less expensive than providing replacement vehicles.

- Playa Del Rey, CA, USA

problem #22

Apr 112016

9-3 6-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Saab a 9-3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (air bags); however, the remedy was not yet available. 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 VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 10/13/16 the consumer was advised there was no known repair and to operate the vehicle as normal. Updated 8/25/2017

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #21

Apr 012016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Saab 9-3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #20

Feb 032016

9-3

  • miles
The airbag recall was issued February 3rd, 2016. It has been six months now and there is still no remedy per the safercar.gov website. Please review the status of the recall on this model and escalate it so there is some recourse for car owners.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #19

Feb 032016

9-3

  • miles
"takata recall" this has been going on for month's that they have not gotten the parts to fix the recall on my air bag and its to the point my horn doesn't work anymore and the lights on my wheel do not work to control my settings.

- Harrison Township, MI, USA

problem #18

Jul 012016

9-3 4-cyl

  • miles
2008 Saab 9-3. consumer writes in regards to no corrective action available for airbag recall 16V-063.

- New Hartford, NY, USA

problem #17

Mar 012016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall: I was notified of the recall and I have contacted my certified dealer and the Saab hotline and there is still not a resolution nor can they give me a time frame as to when they will receive the parts. This is a dangerous situation and they have gone beyond a reasonable time frame. I drive a lot of miles daily and nervous.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #16

Mar 012016

9-3 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 08/17/16 updated 08/22/16.

- Farmington, CT, USA

problem #15

Jun 142016

9-3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Saab 9-3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V286000 (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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Clairemont, CA, USA

problem #14

Mar 102016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Saab 9-3 convertible. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Beacon, NY, USA

problem #13

Mar 072016

9-3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Saab 9-3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (air bags). 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Fresh Meadows, NY, USA

problem #12

Apr 012016

9-3

  • 44,000 miles
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.

- Johnstown, PA, USA

problem #11

May 052016

9-3

  • miles
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 the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced any failures. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts unavailable. The VIN was not available.

- Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #10

May 042016

9-3

  • miles
Saab is no longer in business, so where do I take my car in to get the airbags replaced or disabled?

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #9

Mar 012016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Saab 9-3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000(air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The VIN was not availabe.

- Pinson, AL, USA

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