Saab problems & recalls

Saab vehicles have drawn 3,670 consumer complaints and 133 recall campaigns across 20 models in NHTSA's files, led by the 9-3 and the 9-5.

3,670

NHTSA complaints

133

Recall campaigns

Models tracked

9-3

Most complained

Which Saab models have the most problems?

Model	Years	Complaints	Recalls	Worst year
9-3	1994–2011	1,689	18	2003
9-5	1965–2011	724	16	1999
900	1978–2000	549	30	1995
9-7X	2005–2009	237	4	2006
9000	1986–1998	196	13	1993
9-2X	2005–2006	148	8	2005
9-3 Convertible	1999–2002	78	2	2001
Aero	2000–2001	18	0	2001
Saab	1976–2003	13	1	2001
952	1995–2001	12	0	1999
9-4x	2011–2012	6	2	2011
96	1966–1973	0	7	—
97	1967–1971	0	4	—
99	1969–1980	0	19	—
99ems	1973–1978	0	3	—
99l	1974–1974	0	1	—
99le	1973–1974	0	2	—
99 Turbo	1978–1978	0	1	—
Gl	1976–1976	0	1	—
Mc	1967–1967	0	1	—

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 28, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.