NHTSA Complaint #11554987 — 2002 SAAB 9-3 ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11554987
Vehicle	2002 SAAB 9-3
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	September 1, 2023
Date Filed	November 14, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The radiator exploded, spewing fluids everywhere, overheating my vehicle without warning when I was driving 45 mph, almost causing a multi-car crash.

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