NHTSA Complaint #10577758 — 2007 SAAB 9-3
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10577758 |
| Vehicle | 2007 SAAB 9-3 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 78,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
MY 2007 SAAB 9-3, HAS INCIDENTS OF NOT STARTING WHEN I INSERT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION. I GET AN THAT INDICATES "STEERING WHEEL LOCK MALFUNCTION. PULL OVER SAFELY". THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OF 65 MILES PER HOUR. I NOTICE THAT WHILE THE CAR IS IN GEAR, I CAN DRIVE IT BUT ONCE I PLACE IT IN PARK, THE CAR WILL NOT DRIVE. I HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT IN ORDER TO MOVE IT. I AM CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY IF THIS SHOULD HAPPEN WHILE I AM DRIVING. THE CAR IS A GENERAL MOTORS PRODUCT HOWEVER GM NEGLECTED TO KEEP MY CAR WARRANTY INFORMATION ONCE THEY DISCONTINUED SELLING SAAB. I CAN NO LONGER GET ANY INFORMATION FROM GM ON ANY RECALLS. I PURCHASED MY CAR NEW AND IT HAS 78,000 MILES. *TR
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