2003 SAAB 9-3 Structure Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structure Issues in the 2003 SAAB 9-3

2 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 SAAB 9-3. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Structure Complaints

#10107432 | January 18, 2005

THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL RUNNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION MODULE. THE REPAIRS WORKED FINE FOR TWO WEEKS, THEN THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *JB THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED, THE FOG AND HEAD LIGHTS WOULD GO OUT ONCE A MONTH, THE TRACTION CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RECOIL TO PROVIDE SECURITY FOR THE PASSENGERS, THE CLUTCH PEDAL DID NOT HAVE THE PROPER PRESSURE WHEN APPLIED, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT "SPIN OVER," THERE WAS A BLOWN FUEL PUMP FUSE, THE DRIVER WINDOW WAS INOPERATIVE, THE SUNROOF DEFLECTOR DID NOT COLLAPSE WHEN CLOSING THE GLASS CAUSING THE GLASS TO RE-OPEN ON IT'S OWN, THE DRIVER DOOR PANEL DID NOT FIT THE FLUSH TO THE DOOR PANEL, THE RADIO AND THE ONSTAR FEATURE DID NOT WORK. *SC *JB

#10105453 | December 28, 2004

THE CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE ACCELERATION. WHEN THE PEDAL IS APPLIED, THE VEHICLE HESITATES. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED AND HE WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL. *JB

Other 2003 SAAB 9-3 Problem Areas

Electrical System 36 complaints Suspensionfront 27 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 23 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 15 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 14 complaints Air Bags 12 complaints Steering 11 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 8 complaints Engine 7 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 7 complaints Parking Brake 7 complaints Seat Belts 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Tires 7 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 5 complaints Power Train 5 complaints Suspension 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 4 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 4 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 3 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 3 complaints Suspensionrear 3 complaints Unknown Or Other 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Equipmentelectrical 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Steeringelectric Power Assist System 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint

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