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2006 Saab 9-3 seat belts problems

15 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 117,854. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
15
of this car's complaints
8%
typical mileage
117,854
crashes
1
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Front: retractor
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Saab 9-3 seat belts problems in other years

199920052011

Related recalls

Seat belts: front: retractorReported June 12, 2014 · 28,789 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 14V318000 · Recall details

What 2006 Saab 9-3 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 3, 2019 · Seat belts · CA

Hello, I have been renting this car out for awhile....I have been unable to rent it out because of the recall, however, I repaired this issue months ago and the dealer that repaired the problem has submitted proof to you twice but still no one has updated this to your website and this is severely effecting my car rental business. Please advise?

Filed Jun 6, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · AZ

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 saab 9-3. The contact received recall notifications for the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Feb 28, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · DC

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

Filed Sep 26, 2017 · Seat belts · 117,854 miles · MA

Having difficulty getting gm recall #15027, the federal safety agency #14v318 fixed. Scheduled appointment on august 15, 2017 with authorized service center, cadillac of norwood and they never ordered the part because they said they had to see the car first which they never told me. Service advisor told me they would call me when part was in, which never happened. Called after and pete fitzpatrick was dismissive of my complaint.

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · CA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 saab 9-3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Seat belts · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saab 9-3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v318000 (seat belts); 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. Updated 09/18/15*lj updated 09/22/15

Filed Jun 11, 2015 · Seat belts · 155,000 miles · NC

I went to have a recall addressed the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v318000. The dealership does not have parts and stated that they may not arrive for some time. There was a very limited knowledge about the recall and I was forced to leave without having my seatbelt repaired. I believe it is very dangerous owning a convertible with a seat belt that has a manufactured defect and I would like my issue resolved immediately.

Filed Jun 9, 2015 · Seat belts · 90,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saab 9-3. While parked, the front driver side seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact was unsure of what part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2015 · Seat belts · 81,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saab 9-3. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v318000 (seat belts) exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact received the recall letter in june of 2014. The manufacturer stated that the part would be available within 30 to 60 days. The contact also stated that the seat belt was not retracting as normal. The failure mileage was 81,000..... Updated 06/30/15 *bf updated 08/26/15.

Filed Jun 1, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · 163,000 miles · NY · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saab 9-3. While driving at approximately 15 MPH while the brake pedal was depressed, the seat belt violently seized across the contact's chest causing her to lose consciousness. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.

Questions about the 2006 Saab 9-3 seat belts

Does the 2006 Saab 9-3 have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the seat belts of the 2006 Saab 9-3, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2006 Saab 9-3 seat belts problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 117,854 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Saab 9-3 seat belts?

Yes, 1 recall: 14V318000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Saab 9-3 have the most seat belts problems?

The Saab 9-3 model years with the most seat belts complaints are 2004 (79 complaints), 2005 (22 complaints) and 2006 (15 complaints).

Other 2006 Saab 9-3 problems

Airbags 87Brakes 31Engine 16Fuel system 14Electrical 13Steering 8Suspension 7Transmission 7Acceleration 6Driver assistance 5Lights 2Tires 2Visibility 2Body 1Locks 1Wheels 1

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