NHTSA Complaint #10070043 — 1999 SAAB 9-3 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10070043
Vehicle	1999 SAAB 9-3
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	December 15, 2002
Date Filed	April 22, 2004
Mileage	60,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

HEATER BOX FROZE UP UPONE TURNING THE CONTROL DIAL TO DEFROST WINDSHIELD...INTERNET DISCUSSION BOARDS SAY SAAB KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM. VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR TO FIX PROPERLY AND PERMANENTLY...PROBABLY TAKING THIS TO SMALL CLAIMS BASED UPON WHAT I'VE READ...

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