2006 Saab 9-3 brakes problems
The 2006 Saab 9-3 has 34 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
34
Brakes complaints
15%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AFTER SITTING, THE BRAKES HAD GREATLY INCREASED PEDAL EFFORT TO APPLY AND GREATLY REDUCED BREAKING RESULT. THE CAR FAILED TO STOP AND STRUCK A POLE WHILE BACKING UP.”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 2006 Saab 9-3 have?
NHTSA has 34 complaints about the 2006 Saab 9-3 brakes — 15% 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.