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2005 Saab 9-3 seat belts problems

The 2005 Saab 9-3 has 22 seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA — 19% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

22

Seat Belts complaints

19%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Seat Belts complaints by year

9-3 seat belts complaints by model year80 complaints1999: 4 complaints2000: 3 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 3 complaints2003: 12 complaints2004: 80 complaints2005: 22 complaints2006: 15 complaints2007: 7 complaints2008: 10 complaints2009: 2 complaints2010: 2 complaints2011: 3 complaints
9-3 seat belts complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

14V318000Seat BeltsJune 12, 2014 · 28,789 units

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible vehicles manufactured July 30, 2003, to February 15, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the driver's side front seat belt retractor may break, causing the seat belt webbing not to retract.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, a seat belt that has not retracted may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14222. Note: Special Coverage 10086 will replace the passenger side seat belt retractor if it fails, free of charge, for the life of the vehicle.

What owners report

“SEAT BELT REPAIR PROBLEM RE 2005 SAAB 9.3 VIN [XXX] PURCHASED DEC '04, INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT AUG '05. NO REPAIR PARTS STOCKED IN USA, THEREFORE ORDERED FROM SWEDEN. AFTER SEVEN WEEKS ON ORDER, MOST REPAIR PARTS RECEIVED AND REPAIRS FINALLY HAVE BEEN STARTED MORE THAN EIGHT WEEKS SINCE ACCIDENT.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · August 19, 2005 · crash

Common questions

How many seat belts complaints does the 2005 Saab 9-3 have?

NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 2005 Saab 9-3 seat belts — 19% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2005 Saab 9-3 seat belts?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the seat belts: 14V318000.

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.