2002 Saab 9-3 Convertible Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Saab 9-3 Convertible, and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 Saab 9-3 Convertible
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.
Remedy: Dealers will develop a securing bracket that will secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump even if the plastic retaining tabs should break. The recall began on march 14, 2005. Owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Saab 9-3 Convertible have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 31,633 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Slowly approaching stoplight, and drivers side, side AIRBAG goes off for no apparent reason. Driver was struck in side of head, and upper body, some hearing loss suffered also.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 6, 2011 · Air bags
“Use of high beams causes quick failure of headlamps. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 13, 2010 · Exterior lighting
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Saab 9-3 (9-3 Convertible, 9-3 Viggen, 9-3 Viggen Convertible). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–20 / 26–30 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Saab 9-3 Convertible model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Saab 9-3 Convertible model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible | 0 | 16 |
| 2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible | 1 | 12 |
| 2001 Saab 9-3 Convertible | 1 | 24 |
| 2002 Saab 9-3 Convertible | 1 | 9 |
Checking a specific 2002 Saab 9-3 Convertible
How do I know if my 2002 Saab 9-3 Convertible has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2002 Saab 9-3 Convertible; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Saab dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V557000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.