10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,206 miles

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problem #25

Aug 302020

9-3

  • 90,000 miles
Drivers side airbag spontaneously deployed while in motion on a city street going in a forward, straight motion.

- Oak Ridge, TN, USA

problem #24

May 152020

9-3

  • 103,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Saab 9-3. the contact stated that while driving, the air bag sensor warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer and local dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.

- East Wareham, MA, USA

problem #23

Jun 012017

9-3 4-cyl

  • miles
Letter is response to the recall of a defective air bag; seeking help for this dilemna NHTSA campaign id number 16V063. The consumer stated the recall exceeded a reasonable amount of time. Updated 06/29/2017

- Marshfield, MA, USA

problem #22

May 112016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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 dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-955-9007. The contact asked the manufacturer to have the dealer nearby repair the air bags. The manufacturer referred the contact to dealer that was 60 miles away from the contact's residence. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #21

May 112016

9-3 4-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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. Dorshal automotive was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and initially informed the contact that the part was being sent; however, the contact still was not able to get the recall remedied due to the lack of part availability. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 08/29/17

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #20

Feb 022016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. The recall issue has been known for several years now yet no remedy is available for this model vehicle. Considering the danger and gravity behind this known issue, it is unacceptable that a remedy is not available for all vehicles to ensure the safety the persons involved.

- Berkley, MI, USA

problem #19

Feb 012016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Saab 9-3. the contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000(air bags) was received in February of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Penfield, NY, USA

problem #18

Jan 012016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. I have been waiting a long time for the airbag to be fixed on my car. I check every month for the status of the recall and every month I see no action. This could seriously injure me or my family. An unknown time frame for resolution on an issue known to injure people is unacceptable.

- Stow, MA, USA

problem #17

Feb 032016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. I need an immediate solution to the safety hazard this recall presents. What are my options for getting a manufacturer buyout on my vehicle?

- New York, NY, USA

problem #16

Jan 012017

9-3

  • 112,148 miles
Tamara recall no replacement yet

- Medina, OH, USA

problem #15

Feb 032016

9-3 4-cyl

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Saab 9-3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V318000 (seat belts) and 16V063000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect. Updated 02/21/17 updated 03/01/17.

- Sheridan, MT, USA

problem #14

Mar 252016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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.

- Lynn, MA, USA

problem #13

Mar 012016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. We received notice, by mail, of the airbag recall in March 2016. It is now 8 months later and we are told there are no parts available.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

problem #12

Oct 272016

9-3

  • miles
Hi all, we receive a notice several months ago regarding a recall to the airbags in our car. At the time they said there was currently no rememdy. I just checked safecar.gov to check if there were any updates and it says "recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available " we are worried about using this car as recently an eleventh person was killed by these airbags. Is there some way to expedite the replacement of the airbags? thanks you so much for any help you might be able to offer. Scott

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #11

Mar 012016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Saab 9-3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not yet 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.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #10

Oct 122016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall - I was apprised by mail that the airbags on my Saab 9-3 need to be replaced, but that the remedy is not yet available. Eight months have passed and the remedy is still not available. Why must I continue to drive a vehicle with airbags that may cause injury or worse" when will replacement airbags be available"

- Charlestown, MA, USA

problem #9

Sep 302016

9-3

  • 75,000 miles
Takata recall. Saab vehicle has been recalled for potentially dangerous airbag, but manufacturer is out of business and previous parent company (GM) has not indicated any timeframe for fixing the defective airbag. This car is now going on 5 years with this defective airbag in place. What can be done?

- Dekalb, IL, USA

problem #8

Mar 012016

9-3 4-cyl

  • miles
2011 Saab 9-3. consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair recall notice 16V-063.

- Lake Orion, MI, USA

problem #7

Sep 072016

9-3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Saab 9-3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- New Castle, PA, USA

problem #6

Oct 012015

9-3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 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.

- Brentwood, TN, USA

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