NHTSA — Air Bags Problems

2008 Saab 9-3 (Page 1 of 4)

7.5

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,621 miles

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2008 Saab 9-3 seat belts / air bags problems

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2008 Saab 9-3 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 4)

problem #68

Aug 022020

9-3

  • miles

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

Airbag malfunction contact service

- Ledbetter, TX, USA

problem #67

May 112016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Saab 9-3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called victory Chevrolet Cadillac at (707) 776-6385 (1360 auto center dr, petaluma, ca). The contact also called marin Mazda at (415) 454-7000 (807 francisco blvd, san raphael, ca). Both dealers confirmed that the parts were not available. 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.

- Santa Rosa, CA, USA

problem #66

Nov 152017

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall the website for reporting your repair and receiving your $25 mastercard is nonexistent.

- Scotia, NY, USA

problem #65

Oct 022017

9-3

  • miles

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

I got my airbags repaired and received a letter saying I would receive a $25 mastercard for getting the repair done. I tried to go to the website and it is not a functioning website. After taking hours to get the repair done, now this. The website listed was www.takatarepair.com/Saab. I just wanted you to be aware of this with everything else going on. Please advise.

- Weatherford, TX, USA

problem #64

Oct 112017

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall I received a notice referencing my 2008 Saab 9-3, indicating parts were available and I would be able to set an appointment for the takata airbag to be replaced. I called murdock Chevrolet Buick GMC, the Agency listed on the notice, and they set up an appointment for me this morning. When I arrived, they said they did not have parts and showed me in their system that based on my VIN no parts were currently available. The fact they set the appointment is their mistake, but it seemed reasonably clear that this Cadillac dealership did not have access to the parts needed. So the statement that 'airbag inflator parts are ready '' was incorrect. Please clarify how I can reasonably get my Saab fixed. I live in northern Utah so dealerships that can provide this service are limited. The noticed carried a copyright marking from General Motors, and the logos of the NHTSA and the usdot

- Logan, UT, USA

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problem #63

Sep 272017

9-3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Saab 9-3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called jeff wyler fairfield Cadillac Kia Nissan (5815 dixie hwy, fairfield, oh 45014; 513-682-2500) who informed the contact that, despite the notice he received stating that Cadillac would perform the recall repair, they would not repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Fairfield, OH, USA

problem #62

Jul 242017

9-3

  • miles

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

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Saab 9-3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted several months ago whom confirmed that parts were not available but a second notice would be sent to owners when remedy parts become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Williamsburg, VA, USA

problem #61

Apr 112016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Saab 9-3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted (dirito brothers Saab, 2020 North main street, walnut, California) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

problem #60

May 152017

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Saab 9-3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA

problem #59

Aug 102015

9-3 4-cyl

  • 41,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Saab 9-3. while driving at any speed the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. The contact received a recall notice for the air bag and took the vehicle to a dealer where the air bag was replaced. The NHTSA campaign number was not provided. The failure recurred, but the dealer stated that the air bag indicator was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000...updated 06/06/17 updated 06/07/17 updated 08/09/2017 th consumer requested an update. Updated 09/1/2017

- Lake In The Hills, IL, USA

problem #58

Feb 032016

9-3

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2008 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 was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the parts were distributed to the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Seekonk, MA, USA

problem #57

Apr 152017

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. My Saab was recalled. This vehicle was built by GM. I was told by Saab the only places that could fulfill the recall were >100 miles away. I called the facility on the other side of the state ~5 times without a return call. I'd like the get this fixed and I'm worried about driving the car with the defective airbags.

- Brentwood, TN, USA

problem #56

Mar 012016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Saab 9-3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Freehold, NJ, USA

problem #55

Dec 312015

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Saab 9-3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Avondale, PA, USA

problem #54

Mar 202017

9-3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Saab 9-3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Walnut Creek, CA, USA

problem #53

Mar 032016

9-3

  • 40,213 miles
Takata recall. Received notice in March 2016 that parts were not available to fix, and to date have still received no notification of how to get this corrected. Also, received notice of safety belt recall but again no notification of where and when parts would be available.

- Butler, PA, USA

problem #52

Jan 202017

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall no remedy yet at almost a year? I see there was another death and would like this remedied.

- Woodbridge, CT, USA

problem #51

Mar 112016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall received the recall notice in March 2016 from GM and still have not been able to replace. This is an unacceptable safety risk for me and my passenger.

- University Park, FL, USA

problem #50

Dec 212016

9-3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Saab 9-3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA

problem #49

Dec 122016

9-3

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Saab 9-3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Branford, CT, USA

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