2003 Saab 9-3 electrical system problems
The 2003 Saab 9-3 has 57 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
57
Electrical System complaints
18%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING OWNER SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND THOUGHT IT WAS COMING FROM OUTSIDE. OWNER PARKED THE VEHICLE AND WENT INTO THE DEPARTMENT STORE TO SHOP. WHEN THE OWNER RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE FIRE TRUCKS WERE OUTSIDE EXTINGUISHING THE FLAMES. IT APPEARED THAT THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD.…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2003 Saab 9-3 have?
NHTSA has 57 complaints about the 2003 Saab 9-3 electrical system — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.