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2012 Saab 9-3

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

No complaints reported

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model-year.

Complaints filed fell from 30 in 2011 to 0 in 2012.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2012: 4 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category201020112012vs. 2012 Compact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)2,600–3,5002,600–3,1002,600–2,950
Combined MPG21–2420–2421–24
City / Highway MPG17–21 / 27–3117–21 / 26–3018–20 / 28–32
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)370–423370–444370–423
Complaints filed30300Not compared
Recalls issued440Not compared
Crash-involved complaints010Not compared
Fire-involved complaints000Not compared
Injuries reported000Not compared
Deaths reported000Not compared
Configurations compared566

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Saab 9-3 have?

No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Saab 9-3 get?

EPA rates it 21–24 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Saab 9-3?

EPA estimates $2,600–$2,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (10)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic (S6)42.0LAll-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars18 mpg (low)28 mpg (low)22 mpg$2,850404 g/mi
Configuration 2Manual 6-spd42.0LAll-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars20 mpg (high)30 mpg23 mpg$2,700386 g/mi
Configuration 3Automatic (S6)42.0LAll-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Station Wagons18 mpg (low)28 mpg (low)22 mpg$2,850404 g/mi
Configuration 4Manual 6-spd42.0LAll-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Station Wagons20 mpg (high)30 mpg23 mpg$2,700386 g/mi
Configuration 5Automatic (S6)42.0LFront-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Compact Cars19 mpg29 mpg22 mpg$2,850404 g/mi
Configuration 6Manual 6-spd42.0LFront-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Compact Cars20 mpg (high)32 mpg (high)24 mpg (high)$2,600 (low)370 g/mi (low)
Configuration 7Automatic (S6)42.0LFront-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Small Station Wagons18 mpg (low)28 mpg (low)21 mpg (low)$2,950 (high)423 g/mi (high)
Configuration 8Manual 6-spd42.0LFront-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Small Station Wagons20 mpg (high)32 mpg (high)24 mpg (high)$2,600 (low)370 g/mi (low)
Configuration 9Automatic (S6)42.0LFront-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Compact Cars18 mpg (low)28 mpg (low)21 mpg (low)$2,950 (high)423 g/mi (high)
Configuration 10Manual 6-spd42.0LFront-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Compact Cars20 mpg (high)32 mpg (high)24 mpg (high)$2,600 (low)370 g/mi (low)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine00000
Transmission & Drivetrain00000
Fuel System00000
Electrical00000
Brakes00000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires00000
Airbags & Restraints00000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control00000
Body, Seats & Latches00000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other00000

Recalls

No recalls have been issued for this model-year.