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2001 SAAB 9-3 in Bronx, NY
Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 saab 93. the contact stated that there was safety recall on the ignition discharge module. the first time he took the vehicle to the dealer to have the safety recall repair work done was 04/17/2006. the c...read more / reply »
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Joliet, IL
Car taken to dealer twice because "check engine light" on intermittently; told there were "no problems" and instructed on how to clear message. "check engine light" and "oil" light began to flicker intermittently; taken to 2 independent me...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Joliet, IL
Car taken to dealer twice because "check engine light" on intermittently; told there were "no problems" and instructed on how to clear message. "check engine light" and "oil" light began to flicker intermittently; taken to 2 independent me...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Brandon, FL
2001 9-3 engine light illuminated due to a cracked cylinder. when the consumer took the vehicle to the dealership, she was told the serial number on the module was not the one that would be replaced. a few months had passed and the serv...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Perkasie, PA
Dec. 10, 2005 while driving on the pa turnpike oil light came on then went off. oil light came on again car lost all power. saab towing left us on busy turnpike for 2 1/2 hours in freezing cold. towed to purchase dealer was told needs new e...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Freeland, WA
Safety recall 15018 my car is a saab model: 9-3, it had the fuel line problem in safety notice 15018, which is still an open file. saab says that because my vin is not part of the recall, i do not have a problem. i did have...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Folsom, CA
Dt*: the contact stated the engine stalled multiple times. the last time the engine stalled while traveling at a highway speed of 65-70 mph. the vehicle coasted off to the side of the road without incident. the vehicle was towed to the d...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Perkasie, PA
Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the highway at 55mph, the oil light illuminated. there was a very loud noise and the vehicle stalled. it was towed to a local dealership where it was determined the vehicle threw a rod. after two ...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Gibsonia, PA
Without warning, the vehicle would not re-start once turned off and the key taken out of the ignition. i was unable to turn the key to re-start the vehicle and also heard a "thunk" sound when attempting to start the vehicle which originated...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Chevy Chase, MD
My 2001 saab 9-3 began leaking fuel, culminating with a major leak of fuel from the bottom of the vehicle on 2/26. car was towed to the dealer, who explained that the problem was with tabs holding in the fuel pump. recall number 04v557 wa...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Hartland, WI
Dt contact stated the fuel line was leaking. there was recall 04v557000. when shutting the vehicle off a quart of gasoline will pour out under the vehicle. he contacted the dealer, and dealer stated this vehicle was not included in the r...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in New Cumberland, PA
Dt: the contact stated the fuel line came off the fuel pump. the car was spurting gas. the contact took the car to the nearest garage. they replaced the fuel pump. he found nhtsa recall 04v557000/saab recall 15018 which dealt with a ...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Beverly, MA
I was traveling in a rotary that is an on-ramp to 128 in reading, ma. and was about to accelerate up the on-ramp when the car died, battery light came on, power steering failed. this was during rush hour and there was no safe place to pull...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in West Chester, OH
A fuel leak from the brackets that hold the fuel tank together. a recall has been filed on saab 9-3 2001 -2004 cars. this is saab 9-3 2001, recall number is 04v557000, vin number ys3dd58h812036711, it seems if this has a recall on some car...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Bethlehem, PA
Dt: 2001 saab 93. the consumer states gas started coming out where the fuel line was. this started last night,on october 4, 2005. the vehicle was taken to a garage, and they stated it was the fuel clip. the mechanic told the consumer t...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Dillsburg, PA
While driving my car, i smelled gas and when i got it back to my job site, i looked underneath to see gas leaking from under my car. i called my garage and they had to tow it in due to the safety issues. they put in a new seal and snapped ...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Gaithersburg, MD
1) i stopped at home on the way to another appointment. there were no indicators that anything was wrong with the car. when i returned to the garage about 30 minutes later, the car would not start. it made no noise and gave no indication ex...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Wayne, PA
Direction ignition cassette failure. car suffered complete loss of power, without warning, while traveling at approx 65 mph.
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Johnson City, TN
Dt: fuel line came loose on the car. while driving i smelled gas and stopped looked underneath and gas was pouring out onto the ground. turn ed car off, cranked it up again, and was leaking everywhere. had towed to dealer, and line had ...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in North Syracuse, NY
I was driving to work on the highway from syracuse to cortland to new york when about quarter way their my car shut down right in the middle of the highway and i was almost involved in a traffic accident due to this failure. the failure was...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Oaklyn, NJ
I own a 2001 saab 9-3 and wish to alert you to a problem with the saab direct ignition cassette. a discussion on www.saabnet.com informed me that the failure rate of this part is apparently 100%. the di cassette can go at any time and cause...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in San Diego, CA
Direct ignition cassette failed while traveling approximately 45 mph. car lost power, including electricity and power steering. was able to restart car, but shut down again about 10 minutes later.
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Silver Spring, MD
While driving 45 mph vehicle shut off. dealer stated engine need to be cleaned of sludge.
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Burt, NY
2001 saab 9-3 turbo-charger failed on start-up on feb. 1, 2005; oil was blown into exhaust system; car was regularly maintained, no prior warning; manufacturer denied coverage because out of 50,000 mile warranty and repair shop done by loca...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Woodstock, IL
While stopped the consumer smelled fuel coming from the rear of the vehicle. the exited the vehicle and noticed fuel leaking from underneath the vehicle. it was towed to a dealer for inspection, the mechanic determined that the fuel pump ...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Edwards, CO
We had our car in for warranty work in the fall but the service provider needed to order parts that needed to be replaced. we were concerned because the parts would not arrive, and we couldn't get to authorized service provider until after ...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Shelton, CT
Complete loss of engine power while traveling at 55 mph on limited access highway in left lane. loss of power was due to direct ignition cassette failure (electrical failure in engine ignition system).
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Shelton, CT
Complete loss of engine power while traveling at 55 mph on limited access highway in left lane. loss of power was due to direct ignition cassette failure (electrical failure in engine ignition system).
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Shelton, CT
Complete loss of engine power while traveling at 55 mph on limited access highway in left lane. loss of power was due to direct ignition cassette failure (electrical failure in engine ignition system).
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Albany, NY
Key of saab 93 (yr 2001) turned to off while driving high speed on highway, due o being lightly hit as passenger reached down for purse. all electric in car went off, was lucky to be able to go on side road since we were on i95 outside bal...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vehicle lost power. fuel leaked from the vehicle. it had to be towed. fuel pump was replaced. manufacturer indicated that warranty was in effect.
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Sunnyvale, CA
Saab 9-3 (2001) automatic 49000 miles stalled on freeway while pressing on the gas pedal after braking (but still moving) for congestion. restart subsequent to stall did not succeed. had to tow the car to dealer (b&b saab). second time t...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Galesville, MD
Without any warning, car lost engine power, including power steering and brakes and would not restart. happened in congested traffic circle, causing near misses from buses and trucks. saab roadside service took nearly 5 hours to send a to...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Los Angeles, CA
Had the car serviced for 40000 service. complained of stalling when lifting off the gas. the very next day the car stalled on the freeway and unable to restart. the dealer is saying that my aftermarket bypass valve caused the failure. t...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Waterford Township, MI
Fuel line broke and leaked gas under rear passenger's seat. dealer notified. warranty expired.
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Miami Beach, FL
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning tvehicle shutdown, and would not restart.
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Valley Stream, NY
While driving at highway speed the engine shut causing the vehicle to lose power steering. ts
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Brooklyn, NY
While driving and without warning vehicle shut off completely. losing all power, resulting in no steering, brakes etc,. contacted dealer.
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Lake Oswego, OR
Right rear control arm bent, leading to massive mis-alignment, and the ruining of 4 tires. saab claims it resulted from "energy" not a defect. they say i must have driven it "too hard." i in fact babied the car, driving moderately, hit...
2001 SAAB 9-3 in Lake Oswego, OR
Right rear control arm bent, leading to massive mis-alignment, and the ruining of 4 tires. saab claims it resulted from "energy" not a defect. they say i must have driven it "too hard." i in fact babied the car, driving moderately, hit...
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