NHTSA — Air Bags Problems

2006 Saab 9-3 (Page 1 of 5)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,816 miles

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2006 Saab 9-3 seat belts / air bags problems

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2006 Saab 9-3 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 5)

problem #86

Sep 262021

9-3

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Warning message that airbag is not working. Loud hissing sound immediately in front of dashboard, as if air is escaping. We cannot drive the car for fear of the airbag inflating. We are going to have to towed to a repair shop to be fixed and will keep all paperwork.

- New York, NY, USA

problem #85

Nov 302019

9-3

  • miles
I have been trying to find a dealership to fix my recall but General Motors stated they do not fix it. I am receiving calls and letters every other week. Who will fix this issue "?" I am located in the wilkes barre pa 18705 area. Please advise thank you

- Wilkes Barre, PA, USA

problem #84

Jan 092018

9-3

  • 130,000 miles
Takata recall, I took my 06 Saab 93 aero into bellevue Washington Cadillac dealership to get my air bag recall fixed, after I hot the recalled airbag replaced they reset my ECM and now my airbag light is on intermittently and drains my battery dead over night! I have called bellevue Cadillac and they refuse to do anything about the damage they did to my car by replacing the recalled airbag with another bad airbag! they listed in their computers that they fixed my car and never did so now I am stuck with another bad faulty airbag and now a battery drain issue from it. My car has been literally undriveable since the day they replaced the recalled airbag. The car also has a failed gas gauge due to electrical issues from the factory which was never recalled, the fuel sending units are bad and never worked properly since the car was purchased which alot if people with the same Saab have experienced all over the world!

- Burlington, WA, USA

problem #83

Jun 062018

9-3

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Saab 9-3. the contact received recall notifications for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V318000 (seat belts) and 16V063000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The dealer (royal Cadillac of tucson, 520-777-1708) was called and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. The manufacturer was notified. The contact experienced a failure with the driver's seat belt seizing when being applied. She stated that the seat belt had to be maneuvered back and forth to get it secured comfortably. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #82

Mar 012018

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Saab 9-3. the contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact received the recall notification in March of 2018. The dealer (jim falk motors, 1201 N 2nd St, clinton, mo 64735) stated that the parts were unavailable for the recall repair at their location, but referred the contact to an unknown Saab dealer over 100 miles away. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Clinton, MO, USA

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problem #81

Apr 022018

9-3

  • miles
Takata inflator -- took car in to dealer to have the airbag replaced but dealer said that this car has a different model airbag that was only used on a few cars for a month a so by Saab, so it doesn't need to be replaced. However, we keep getting recall notices all the time and I'm afraid this will affect resale of car. Can this be confirmed?

- Statham, GA, USA

problem #80

Jan 012018

9-3 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2006 Saab 93 base. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall. The consumer stated the dealer advised there was no such contract with Saab owners or warranty service offer for the vehicle.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #79

Nov 012017

9-3

  • miles
I have tried to have the GM airbag recall for my 2006 Saab 9-3 serviced by all paso robles and san luis obispo Chevrolet, GM, and Cadillac dealers. All have refused to do the work because the claim not to have a Saab certified mechanic. The closest dealer with Saab certified mechanic is bunnin Cadillac in santa barbara, a 240 mile round trim from our house. Despite three phone calls to bunnin we have still been unable to schedule an appointment for the repair or even confirm that they are willing and able to do the work. The challenge and burden of getting this recall work performed has proven impossible so far. When will GM take responsibility and made the recall fix to my Saab reasonably available?

- Paso Robles, CA, USA

problem #78

Dec 182017

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall - I contacted alberic colon auto sales at 787 793 2222 in puerto rico as mentioned in the letter sent to me and I was told that they can not performed the recall in my car because they wont get paid since they dont worked in Saab

- San Juan, PR, USA

problem #77

Dec 142017

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall contacted three Cadillac dealers before finding one that would handle the recall. Contacted bush auto place in wilmington, oh and was told we do not work on Saab and they would not do the recall. Very rude and short. Also contacted gusweiller Cadillac in Washington court house, oh and told the same, but they were very cordial about it. Finally, I contacted camargo Cadillac in cincinnati, oh and they were over the top nice and on top of things. They were more than happy to assist with the recall and it has now been completed.

- Hillsboro, OH, USA

problem #76

Dec 022017

9-3

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall, after getting a notice I looked online called every single dealer in my area they all said they don't work on saabi hope everything is GM finally I found one most of them said sub went bankrupt so in a few years the car should be fixed faded out and you should get rid of it they said no one will fix it because there's no older this is the of the dealerships within 100 mile radius dealership GMC's somehow I got connected to a repair shop that specializes in sob and they said they said they could do it there about one month out and I would have to come to them which was 400 miles away I told him it was a hardship also and if they could arrange to pick it up or we could arrange another shop to fix it for the dealer they said nope with only ones in northern California appointment later I got a notice from GMC it was and ambiguous it stated your seatbelt and airbag might not be recall however you might want to check this website which was in small print I took it as a discouraging memo when I checked it out they said if you don't have any dealers in yourn your area no I cannot drive it because of safety concerns nor can I sell it because of african more of the concerns I had showing a lawn service recalled I believe GMC is required and responsible in this case to buy back your vehicle for me or offer me a replacement in this case they are avoiding there's possibility and no matter if the company would bankrupt they are the ones that assumed I have been driving with this issue and I have kids and it is unsafe I need to help they need to be in burst me for the whole cost of the vehicle for

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

problem #75

Sep 062017

9-3

  • miles
I called to get a recall replaced and never got a call back.

- Duncanville, TX, USA

problem #74

Feb 032016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Saab 9-3. the contact received more than four recall notifications for NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (air bags). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The contact called michael hohl motor company (3700 S carson St, carson city, nv 89701, (775) 297-4689) and an unknown dealer. Both dealers were unable to provide a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Dayton, NV, USA

problem #73

May 112016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 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 (victory Chevrolet Cadillac, 1360 auto center dr, petaluma, ca 94952) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted and was not made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Novato, CA, USA

problem #72

Jun 112014

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Saab 9-3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V318000 (seat belts) and 16V063000 (air bags). 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 dealer was contacted (putnam Cadillac in burlingame, ca, 650-342-9500) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- San Mateo, CA, USA

problem #71

Feb 032017

9-3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 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 local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The contact was advised that she could take the vehicle to another state; however, the contact preferred the vehicle be towed to the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Anthony, NM, USA

problem #70

Mar 212016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Saab 9-3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact called flow Saab (located on 1400 S stratford rd, winston-salem, nc 27103) and was informed that he had to wait to make an appointment in September. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #69

Jun 262017

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. I was notified by letter in March of 2016 that my Saab was part of the takata airbag recall and that I would be notified when and where to take my car for air bag replacement. I was also notified in that letter that parts were not currently available and I would be notified when they were available and what service center I would need to take the cart to for repairs. Sometime in April 2017, I was notified that dorito bros Saab, in walnut creek, California would be doing the air bag replacement and I would likely be contacted within the next month about scheduling the repairs. I did not hear back and I tried to contact dorito bros. Saab and it appears they are no longer in business. I tried calling the "toll-free vehicle safety hotline, (1.888.327.4236 or 1.800.424.9153) and have got nothing but a busy signal. What should I do about getting the airbag replaced in my 2006 Saab 93? the car is our main source of transportation.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #68

Jun 012016

9-3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Saab 9-3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (air bags) however, the contact was not able to get the recall completed due to the dealers refusal to perform the recall on their model of vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The don kay dealer was contacted and they were informed that the vehicle must be taken to a Saab approved repair center and the closest one was 300 miles away. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Kalispell, MT, USA

problem #67

Mar 032016

9-3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Saab 9-3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (air bags). The contact was unable to have the vehicle repaired due to the nearest service center being two states away. Eisinger motors, the nearest GMC dealer, was contacted and informed the contact that they were not performing any Saab takata air bag replacements, and advised the contact to go to the nearest service center. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered the same advice. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Columbia Falls, MT, USA

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