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14V318000 Jun 12, 2014 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible vehicles manufactured July 30, 2003, to February 15, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the driver's side front sea...

11E009000 Feb 28, 2011 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE DEFECTIVE...

10V043000 Feb 18, 2010 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 SAAB 9-3 SEDANS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT, OVER TIME, COULD FAIL TO RETRACT.

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Jul 15, 2024 Seat Belts

Retractor won't pull driver side seat belt back in

Jul 15, 2024 Seat Belts

Retractor won't pull driver side seat belt back in

Jun 4, 2022 Electrical System

Constant random recurrence of error codes P2122 and P2138 (either together or on their own) which results in the car switching to low power mode, with very low acceleration which makes it very dangerous to merge into traffic, pull out of stops, red lights, etc. Technically supposed to require changi...

Jun 4, 2022 Electrical System

Constant random recurrence of error codes P2122 and P2138 (either together or on their own) which results in the car switching to low power mode, with very low acceleration which makes it very dangerous to merge into traffic, pull out of stops, red lights, etc. Technically supposed to require changi...

Mar 29, 2022 Seat Belts 119,000 mi

******* DELETE VOQ ******* THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING MARKED FOR DELETION BECAUSE THE CONSUMER PLACED THE REQUEST*DJR ******* DELETE VOQ *******

Mar 29, 2022 Seat Belts 119,000 mi

******* DELETE VOQ ******* THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING MARKED FOR DELETION BECAUSE THE CONSUMER PLACED THE REQUEST*DJR ******* DELETE VOQ *******

Apr 14, 2020 Seat Belts 110,000 mi

CALLED DEVOE AUTOMOTIVE IN NAPLES TO HAVE RECALLED SEATBELT FIXED, IT JUST FAILED TO RETRACT. I SENT A PICTURE OF THE VIN. AND WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT FIND IT AND COULD NOT HELP US WITH OUT A LETTER WITH OUR VIN ON IT SAYING THE BROKEN SEATBELT WAS RECALLED, JUST BECAUSE IT WILL NOT RETRACT THA...

Apr 14, 2020 Seat Belts 110,000 mi

CALLED DEVOE AUTOMOTIVE IN NAPLES TO HAVE RECALLED SEATBELT FIXED, IT JUST FAILED TO RETRACT. I SENT A PICTURE OF THE VIN. AND WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT FIND IT AND COULD NOT HELP US WITH OUT A LETTER WITH OUR VIN ON IT SAYING THE BROKEN SEATBELT WAS RECALLED, JUST BECAUSE IT WILL NOT RETRACT THA...

Jan 3, 2019 Seat Belts

I RECIEVED A LETTER RECALL 15027 DATED DECEMBER 2018. I HAD TO HAVE MY SEATBELT REPAIRED IN JUNE 2016. THE COST OF THE REPAIR WAS $401 AND WAS REPAIRED BY BICKLERS REPAIR. I AM REQUESTING REEMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIR IN 2016. IT IS STILL NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY SO I CURRENTLY HAVE IT IN FOR REPAIR...

Jan 3, 2019 Seat Belts

I RECIEVED A LETTER RECALL 15027 DATED DECEMBER 2018. I HAD TO HAVE MY SEATBELT REPAIRED IN JUNE 2016. THE COST OF THE REPAIR WAS $401 AND WAS REPAIRED BY BICKLERS REPAIR. I AM REQUESTING REEMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIR IN 2016. IT IS STILL NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY SO I CURRENTLY HAVE IT IN FOR REPAIR...

Aug 20, 2018 Seat Belts 164,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTONATION CHEVROLET WEST AMARILLO (7300 I-40 FRONTAGE RD, WEST AMARILLO, TX 79106, 806-553-5673) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPAIRS WERE NOT INCLUDED ...

Aug 20, 2018 Seat Belts 164,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTONATION CHEVROLET WEST AMARILLO (7300 I-40 FRONTAGE RD, WEST AMARILLO, TX 79106, 806-553-5673) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPAIRS WERE NOT INCLUDED ...

Mar 27, 2018 Air Bags 95,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL - GM DEALERS ADVISE MY CAR NOT AFFECTED BUT ON RECALL WEBSITES MY 2004 SAAB 9-3 AERO IS SHOWN TO HAVE A TAKATA AIR BAG.

Mar 27, 2018 Air Bags 95,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL - GM DEALERS ADVISE MY CAR NOT AFFECTED BUT ON RECALL WEBSITES MY 2004 SAAB 9-3 AERO IS SHOWN TO HAVE A TAKATA AIR BAG.

Mar 17, 2018 Air Bags 180,000 mi

AIR BAG MALFUNCTION LIGHT

Mar 17, 2018 Air Bags 180,000 mi

AIR BAG MALFUNCTION LIGHT

Nov 1, 2017 Seat Belts 95,411 mi

I HAVE A RECALL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT. IT WAS BROKEN AND IS UNSPOOLED.

Nov 1, 2017 Seat Belts 95,411 mi

I HAVE A RECALL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT. IT WAS BROKEN AND IS UNSPOOLED.

Oct 24, 2016 Seat Belts 106,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR HAS FAILED WHEN I WENT TO FASTEN MY SEAT BELT.

Oct 24, 2016 Seat Belts 106,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR HAS FAILED WHEN I WENT TO FASTEN MY SEAT BELT.

Aug 8, 2016 Electrical System 1,855 mi

WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE CAR ENGINE STALLS. NO WARNING AT ALL!! ONCE IT STOPS, IGNITION KEY WON'T WORK. THE ONLY WAY TO RESTART THE CAR IS TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. THIS IS ALL DONE IN THE EMERGENCY SHOULDERS, BREAKDOWN LANES, ITS ALSO HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY EXIT RAMPS. LUCKILY E...

Aug 8, 2016 Engine 1,855 mi

WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE CAR ENGINE STALLS. NO WARNING AT ALL!! ONCE IT STOPS, IGNITION KEY WON'T WORK. THE ONLY WAY TO RESTART THE CAR IS TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. THIS IS ALL DONE IN THE EMERGENCY SHOULDERS, BREAKDOWN LANES, ITS ALSO HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY EXIT RAMPS. LUCKILY E...

Aug 8, 2016 Electrical System 1,855 mi

WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE CAR ENGINE STALLS. NO WARNING AT ALL!! ONCE IT STOPS, IGNITION KEY WON'T WORK. THE ONLY WAY TO RESTART THE CAR IS TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. THIS IS ALL DONE IN THE EMERGENCY SHOULDERS, BREAKDOWN LANES, ITS ALSO HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY EXIT RAMPS. LUCKILY E...

Aug 8, 2016 Engine 1,855 mi

WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE CAR ENGINE STALLS. NO WARNING AT ALL!! ONCE IT STOPS, IGNITION KEY WON'T WORK. THE ONLY WAY TO RESTART THE CAR IS TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. THIS IS ALL DONE IN THE EMERGENCY SHOULDERS, BREAKDOWN LANES, ITS ALSO HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY EXIT RAMPS. LUCKILY E...

Aug 4, 2016 Air Bags 79,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL? MY CAR KEEPS GIVING ME THE FOLLOWING ALERT: AIRBAG MALFUNCTION. HOW CAN I VERIFY IT IS PART OF THE RECALL?

Aug 4, 2016 Service Brakes 79,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL? MY CAR KEEPS GIVING ME THE FOLLOWING ALERT: AIRBAG MALFUNCTION. HOW CAN I VERIFY IT IS PART OF THE RECALL?

Aug 4, 2016 Suspension 79,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL? MY CAR KEEPS GIVING ME THE FOLLOWING ALERT: AIRBAG MALFUNCTION. HOW CAN I VERIFY IT IS PART OF THE RECALL?

Aug 4, 2016 Air Bags 79,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL? MY CAR KEEPS GIVING ME THE FOLLOWING ALERT: AIRBAG MALFUNCTION. HOW CAN I VERIFY IT IS PART OF THE RECALL?

Aug 4, 2016 Service Brakes 79,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL? MY CAR KEEPS GIVING ME THE FOLLOWING ALERT: AIRBAG MALFUNCTION. HOW CAN I VERIFY IT IS PART OF THE RECALL?

Aug 4, 2016 Suspension 79,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL? MY CAR KEEPS GIVING ME THE FOLLOWING ALERT: AIRBAG MALFUNCTION. HOW CAN I VERIFY IT IS PART OF THE RECALL?

Jul 5, 2016 Air Bags

SAAB RECALL. I RECEIVED BOTH SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND AIRBAG INFLATE DEFECT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE. HOWEVER, IN MY CAR THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MALFUNCTION IS IN THE DRIVER SIDE. I HAVE CALLED THE SAAB OFFICIAL SERVICE CENTER AND THE DEALER FOR BOTH PROBLEMS SEVERAL DAYS UP TODAY AND I HAVE NOT HAD AN ...

Jul 5, 2016 Seat Belts

SAAB RECALL. I RECEIVED BOTH SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND AIRBAG INFLATE DEFECT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE. HOWEVER, IN MY CAR THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MALFUNCTION IS IN THE DRIVER SIDE. I HAVE CALLED THE SAAB OFFICIAL SERVICE CENTER AND THE DEALER FOR BOTH PROBLEMS SEVERAL DAYS UP TODAY AND I HAVE NOT HAD AN ...

Jul 5, 2016 Air Bags

SAAB RECALL. I RECEIVED BOTH SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND AIRBAG INFLATE DEFECT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE. HOWEVER, IN MY CAR THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MALFUNCTION IS IN THE DRIVER SIDE. I HAVE CALLED THE SAAB OFFICIAL SERVICE CENTER AND THE DEALER FOR BOTH PROBLEMS SEVERAL DAYS UP TODAY AND I HAVE NOT HAD AN ...

Jul 5, 2016 Seat Belts

SAAB RECALL. I RECEIVED BOTH SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND AIRBAG INFLATE DEFECT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE. HOWEVER, IN MY CAR THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MALFUNCTION IS IN THE DRIVER SIDE. I HAVE CALLED THE SAAB OFFICIAL SERVICE CENTER AND THE DEALER FOR BOTH PROBLEMS SEVERAL DAYS UP TODAY AND I HAVE NOT HAD AN ...

Jun 27, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V063000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD ...

Jun 27, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V063000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD ...

Jun 15, 2016 Air Bags

2004 SAAB 9-3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL NOTICE. *SMD

Jun 15, 2016 Air Bags

2004 SAAB 9-3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL NOTICE. *SMD

May 17, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V063000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFA...

May 17, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V063000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFA...

May 11, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V063000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. ...

May 11, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V063000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. ...

May 9, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V063000 (AIR BAGS) IN MARCH OF 2016. THE CONTACT CALLED SAAB TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE NOTIFICATION WAS SENT BY MISTAKE AND THE VIN WAS...

May 9, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V063000 (AIR BAGS) IN MARCH OF 2016. THE CONTACT CALLED SAAB TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE NOTIFICATION WAS SENT BY MISTAKE AND THE VIN WAS...

Apr 12, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: I CONTACTED MY DEALER AS INSTRUCTED AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE ARE NO PARTS AND NO INFORMATION AS TO WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. I ASKED THEM TO DISCONNECT MY SEEMINGLY MURDEROUS AIRBAG AND THEY SAID IT WAS ILLEGAL. WHY IS IT NOT ILLEGAL TO HAVE TO WAIT FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD...

Apr 12, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: I CONTACTED MY DEALER AS INSTRUCTED AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE ARE NO PARTS AND NO INFORMATION AS TO WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. I ASKED THEM TO DISCONNECT MY SEEMINGLY MURDEROUS AIRBAG AND THEY SAID IT WAS ILLEGAL. WHY IS IT NOT ILLEGAL TO HAVE TO WAIT FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD...

Apr 7, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V063000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT...

Apr 7, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V063000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT...

Apr 6, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA INFLATORS: I RECENTLY RECEIVED MY SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE DRIVER AIRBAG DEFECT IN MY 2004 SAAB 9-3. I UNDERSTAND THE CIRCUMSTANCES AND THAT THE REPAIR PARTS FOR THIS DEFECT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THE SEVERE IMPLICATIONS TO THIS DEFECT IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. ...

Apr 6, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA INFLATORS: I RECENTLY RECEIVED MY SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE DRIVER AIRBAG DEFECT IN MY 2004 SAAB 9-3. I UNDERSTAND THE CIRCUMSTANCES AND THAT THE REPAIR PARTS FOR THIS DEFECT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THE SEVERE IMPLICATIONS TO THIS DEFECT IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. ...

Mar 9, 2016 Suspension 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SPRINGS AND FRONT STRUTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRACTURE HAPPENED TWICE, ONCE ON EACH SIDE. A MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPRINGS PREMATURELY FRACTURED AND THE FRONT STRUTS AND SPRINTS NEEDED TO BE R...

Mar 9, 2016 Suspension 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SPRINGS AND FRONT STRUTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRACTURE HAPPENED TWICE, ONCE ON EACH SIDE. A MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPRINGS PREMATURELY FRACTURED AND THE FRONT STRUTS AND SPRINTS NEEDED TO BE R...

Dec 14, 2015 Electrical System 146,000 mi

I HAVE A 9-3 SAAB EVERYTIME I STOP AND TURN CAR OFF WHEN I GET BACK IN A PUT KEY IN I GET A STEERING WHEEL LOCK CONTACT SAAB DEALER IT WON'T EVEN LET ME TURN THE KEY I HAVE THE CAR FOR ABOUT YEARS AND NOW IT'S DOING THIS I HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND RECONNECT FOR THE COMPUTER RESET AND RESTA...

Dec 14, 2015 Steering 146,000 mi

I HAVE A 9-3 SAAB EVERYTIME I STOP AND TURN CAR OFF WHEN I GET BACK IN A PUT KEY IN I GET A STEERING WHEEL LOCK CONTACT SAAB DEALER IT WON'T EVEN LET ME TURN THE KEY I HAVE THE CAR FOR ABOUT YEARS AND NOW IT'S DOING THIS I HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND RECONNECT FOR THE COMPUTER RESET AND RESTA...

Dec 14, 2015 Electrical System 146,000 mi

I HAVE A 9-3 SAAB EVERYTIME I STOP AND TURN CAR OFF WHEN I GET BACK IN A PUT KEY IN I GET A STEERING WHEEL LOCK CONTACT SAAB DEALER IT WON'T EVEN LET ME TURN THE KEY I HAVE THE CAR FOR ABOUT YEARS AND NOW IT'S DOING THIS I HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND RECONNECT FOR THE COMPUTER RESET AND RESTA...

Dec 14, 2015 Steering 146,000 mi

I HAVE A 9-3 SAAB EVERYTIME I STOP AND TURN CAR OFF WHEN I GET BACK IN A PUT KEY IN I GET A STEERING WHEEL LOCK CONTACT SAAB DEALER IT WON'T EVEN LET ME TURN THE KEY I HAVE THE CAR FOR ABOUT YEARS AND NOW IT'S DOING THIS I HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND RECONNECT FOR THE COMPUTER RESET AND RESTA...

Dec 8, 2015 Seat Belts 200,000 mi

SEATBELT RETRACTOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE COMPLETELY UNSPOOLED AND WILL NOT RETRACT UNDER NORMAL USE EFFECTING DRIVER'S SAFETY IN EVENT OF A CRASH. WHILE CONVERTIBLE AND PASSEGER SIDE RETRACTORS SEEM TO BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY WE ARE TOLD OUR CAR IS NOT COVERED AND IT IS $550 TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THIS...

Dec 8, 2015 Seat Belts 200,000 mi

SEATBELT RETRACTOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE COMPLETELY UNSPOOLED AND WILL NOT RETRACT UNDER NORMAL USE EFFECTING DRIVER'S SAFETY IN EVENT OF A CRASH. WHILE CONVERTIBLE AND PASSEGER SIDE RETRACTORS SEEM TO BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY WE ARE TOLD OUR CAR IS NOT COVERED AND IT IS $550 TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THIS...

Oct 28, 2015 Engine 117,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP SIGN, THERE WAS A ODOR OF BURNING OIL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE COVER GASKET WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECU...

Oct 28, 2015 Engine 117,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP SIGN, THERE WAS A ODOR OF BURNING OIL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE COVER GASKET WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECU...

Oct 23, 2015 Exterior Lighting

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE SO DIM THAT THE VEHICLE CAN NOT BE SAFELY DRIVEN AT NIGHT. HIGH BEAM WORK GREAT.

Oct 23, 2015 Exterior Lighting

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE SO DIM THAT THE VEHICLE CAN NOT BE SAFELY DRIVEN AT NIGHT. HIGH BEAM WORK GREAT.

Aug 27, 2015 Engine 151,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES AFTER STARTING, THE CAR STALLED ON A BUSY, 6 LANE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS NOT ABLE TO START AGAIN, OR EVEN ATTEMPT TO IGNITE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THE CAR SPENT 2 DAYS IN THE MECHANIC, WHO WAS ABLE TO SOURCE A P1605 ERROR CODE. HOWEVER, HE TOLD US ONLY A LICENSED SAAB ...

Aug 27, 2015 Engine 151,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES AFTER STARTING, THE CAR STALLED ON A BUSY, 6 LANE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS NOT ABLE TO START AGAIN, OR EVEN ATTEMPT TO IGNITE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THE CAR SPENT 2 DAYS IN THE MECHANIC, WHO WAS ABLE TO SOURCE A P1605 ERROR CODE. HOWEVER, HE TOLD US ONLY A LICENSED SAAB ...

Jul 30, 2015 Seat Belts 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT TH...

Jul 30, 2015 Seat Belts 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT TH...

Jul 27, 2015 Tires 95,000 mi

TIRE HAS BULGE IN SIDEWALL. OWNER NOTICED IT AND WAS ABLE TO PREVENT A BLOW OUT. THIS IS NOT AN IMPACT RELATED DAMAGE.

Jul 27, 2015 Tires 95,000 mi

TIRE HAS BULGE IN SIDEWALL. OWNER NOTICED IT AND WAS ABLE TO PREVENT A BLOW OUT. THIS IS NOT AN IMPACT RELATED DAMAGE.

Jun 29, 2015 Steering Crash 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE STEERING COLUMN JAMMED AND RESULTED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED AWAY. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FIELD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. T...

Jun 29, 2015 Steering Crash 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE STEERING COLUMN JAMMED AND RESULTED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED AWAY. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FIELD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. T...

Jun 22, 2015 Suspension 55,000 mi

THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE KNOWN TO NHTSA AND GM UNDER PE 08051. IT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND A RECALL ISSUED. BACKING OUT OF GARAGE I HEARD A POP FROM RIGHT FRONT AREA OF CAR WHEN PUT IN REVERSE. DROVE ABOUT 200 FEET BEFORE I SMELLED BURNING RUBBER. CAR BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. I HAD CAR TO...

Jun 22, 2015 Steering 55,000 mi

THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE KNOWN TO NHTSA AND GM UNDER PE 08051. IT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND A RECALL ISSUED. BACKING OUT OF GARAGE I HEARD A POP FROM RIGHT FRONT AREA OF CAR WHEN PUT IN REVERSE. DROVE ABOUT 200 FEET BEFORE I SMELLED BURNING RUBBER. CAR BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. I HAD CAR TO...

Jun 22, 2015 Suspension 55,000 mi

THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE KNOWN TO NHTSA AND GM UNDER PE 08051. IT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND A RECALL ISSUED. BACKING OUT OF GARAGE I HEARD A POP FROM RIGHT FRONT AREA OF CAR WHEN PUT IN REVERSE. DROVE ABOUT 200 FEET BEFORE I SMELLED BURNING RUBBER. CAR BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. I HAD CAR TO...

Jun 22, 2015 Steering 55,000 mi

THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE KNOWN TO NHTSA AND GM UNDER PE 08051. IT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND A RECALL ISSUED. BACKING OUT OF GARAGE I HEARD A POP FROM RIGHT FRONT AREA OF CAR WHEN PUT IN REVERSE. DROVE ABOUT 200 FEET BEFORE I SMELLED BURNING RUBBER. CAR BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. I HAD CAR TO...

Jun 16, 2015 Seat Belts

I DO HAVE A 2004 SAAB 9-3 ARC CONVERTIBLE. THERE IS A SEAT BELT RECALL. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY GMC TUSTIN DEALER 3 WEEKS AGO. HOWEVER, THEY CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. SINCE IT IS A SEAT BELT ISSUE, I DO NOT LIKE TO DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE OF SAFETY ISSUE. BY LAW, HOW F...

Jun 16, 2015 Seat Belts

I DO HAVE A 2004 SAAB 9-3 ARC CONVERTIBLE. THERE IS A SEAT BELT RECALL. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY GMC TUSTIN DEALER 3 WEEKS AGO. HOWEVER, THEY CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. SINCE IT IS A SEAT BELT ISSUE, I DO NOT LIKE TO DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE OF SAFETY ISSUE. BY LAW, HOW F...

Apr 24, 2015 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED AND WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REPORT THE FAILURE TO THE MANUFACTURER TO BE REFERRED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT WAS UNABLE TO GET THROUGH TO SCHEDULE A RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS UNAB...

Apr 24, 2015 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED AND WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REPORT THE FAILURE TO THE MANUFACTURER TO BE REFERRED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT WAS UNABLE TO GET THROUGH TO SCHEDULE A RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS UNAB...

Apr 7, 2015 Seat Belts 75,000 mi

GM SENT ME A RECALL NOTICE DATED 08/2014 REGARDING FAULTY SEAT BELTS IN 2004 SAAB CONVERTIBLES. GM SAFETY RECALL #14222/ SAAB SAFETY RECALL #15027. IT HAS BEEN 8 MONTHS AND NO FURTHER WORD FROM GM ABOUT THE REPAIR. I BELIEVE I MAY BE DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. ANY UPDATES THANKS, [XXX] INF...

Apr 7, 2015 Seat Belts 75,000 mi

GM SENT ME A RECALL NOTICE DATED 08/2014 REGARDING FAULTY SEAT BELTS IN 2004 SAAB CONVERTIBLES. GM SAFETY RECALL #14222/ SAAB SAFETY RECALL #15027. IT HAS BEEN 8 MONTHS AND NO FURTHER WORD FROM GM ABOUT THE REPAIR. I BELIEVE I MAY BE DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. ANY UPDATES THANKS, [XXX] INF...

Feb 19, 2015 Seat Belts 100 mi

PASSENGERS SIDE SEAT BELT DOESN'T WORK. THERE WAS A RECALL BY NHTSA HOWEVER I HAVE NEVER BEEN CONTACTED REGARDING GETTING THE SEAT BELT FIXED. THIS IS A VERY BIG SAFETY ISSUE. I CANNOT HAVE ANYBODY DRIVE WITH ME. *TR

Feb 19, 2015 Seat Belts 100 mi

PASSENGERS SIDE SEAT BELT DOESN'T WORK. THERE WAS A RECALL BY NHTSA HOWEVER I HAVE NEVER BEEN CONTACTED REGARDING GETTING THE SEAT BELT FIXED. THIS IS A VERY BIG SAFETY ISSUE. I CANNOT HAVE ANYBODY DRIVE WITH ME. *TR

Feb 13, 2015 Seat Belts 162,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 162,000.

Feb 13, 2015 Seat Belts 162,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 162,000.

Aug 21, 2014 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED ON A NON ACCIDENT RELATED INCIDENT. WAS REPAIRED APPROXIMATELY 2-3 YEARS AGO, HOWEVER THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT HAS SINCED FAILED. I TRIED TO GET THIS FIXED VIA THE DEALER SHIP, HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP WAS ADAMANT ABOUT NOT PAYING FOR THE REPAIR. AS I POINTED OUT T...

Aug 21, 2014 Seat Belts

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED ON A NON ACCIDENT RELATED INCIDENT. WAS REPAIRED APPROXIMATELY 2-3 YEARS AGO, HOWEVER THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT HAS SINCED FAILED. I TRIED TO GET THIS FIXED VIA THE DEALER SHIP, HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP WAS ADAMANT ABOUT NOT PAYING FOR THE REPAIR. AS I POINTED OUT T...

Aug 19, 2014 Seat Belts 55,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED. HAVE INVESTIGATED RECALLS AND FOUND THAT THREE PREVIOUS RECALLS DO NOT COVER THIS VIN NUMBER. HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND A REPLACEMENT PART; HAVE CONTACTED A DEALERSHIP 2+ HOURS AWAY THAT WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE SEAT AT A COST OF $650. THIS SEEMS TO BE THE ...

Aug 19, 2014 Seat Belts 79,000 mi

I JUST CALLED THE GM SAAB CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER TO ASK ABOUT THE RECENT DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT RECALL. I HAD PAID FOR THAT LAST YEAR AN AM REQUESTING TO BE REIMBURSED BUT WAS TOLD I WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE NEXT NOTICE COMES OUT SAYING THAT THEY ACTUALLY HAVE THE PARTS. IN THE NOT...

Aug 19, 2014 Seat Belts 55,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED. HAVE INVESTIGATED RECALLS AND FOUND THAT THREE PREVIOUS RECALLS DO NOT COVER THIS VIN NUMBER. HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND A REPLACEMENT PART; HAVE CONTACTED A DEALERSHIP 2+ HOURS AWAY THAT WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE SEAT AT A COST OF $650. THIS SEEMS TO BE THE ...

Aug 19, 2014 Seat Belts 79,000 mi

I JUST CALLED THE GM SAAB CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER TO ASK ABOUT THE RECENT DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT RECALL. I HAD PAID FOR THAT LAST YEAR AN AM REQUESTING TO BE REIMBURSED BUT WAS TOLD I WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE NEXT NOTICE COMES OUT SAYING THAT THEY ACTUALLY HAVE THE PARTS. IN THE NOT...

Aug 18, 2014 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TENSIONING SYSTEM CABLE IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS BROKE. THIS CAUSED THE SAT BELT WEBBING TO BE SPOOLED OUT AND NOT RETRACT. *TR WE TOOK THE CAR TO A SAAB DEALER AND AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS THEY SAID THEY HAD NO IDEA WHEN THEY WOULD HAVE THE PARTS TOOK THE CAR T...

Aug 18, 2014 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TENSIONING SYSTEM CABLE IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS BROKE. THIS CAUSED THE SAT BELT WEBBING TO BE SPOOLED OUT AND NOT RETRACT. *TR WE TOOK THE CAR TO A SAAB DEALER AND AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS THEY SAID THEY HAD NO IDEA WHEN THEY WOULD HAVE THE PARTS TOOK THE CAR T...

Jul 26, 2014 Seat Belts 734,000 mi

SAAB AERO 9-3 WITH ONLY 73K DRIVER SEAT BELT WORKED FINE ON SATURDAY THE NEXT DAY I NOTICED IT WAS NOT RETRACTED SO PULLED ON IT AND IT UNRAVELED IN MY LAP. CALL GM MONDAY AFTER RESEARCHING RECALLS ONLINE. MY VIN IS NOT COVERED?... IF IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND THE BUYER EXPERIENCES THE ISSUE -WOU...

Jul 26, 2014 Seat Belts 734,000 mi

SAAB AERO 9-3 WITH ONLY 73K DRIVER SEAT BELT WORKED FINE ON SATURDAY THE NEXT DAY I NOTICED IT WAS NOT RETRACTED SO PULLED ON IT AND IT UNRAVELED IN MY LAP. CALL GM MONDAY AFTER RESEARCHING RECALLS ONLINE. MY VIN IS NOT COVERED?... IF IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND THE BUYER EXPERIENCES THE ISSUE -WOU...

Jun 22, 2014 Suspension 94,484 mi

I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR A BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTION AND A BRAKE JOB TO MY REGULAR MECHANIC WHO WORKS ON ALL MY VEHICLES. WHILE THEY HAD THE VEHICLE UP ON THE LIFT, HE NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT SPRING HAD BROKEN AND GOUGED THE TIRE LEAVING THE TIRE DAMAGED AND THE CAR INOPERABLE. WHEN THEY CAL...

Jun 22, 2014 Suspension 94,484 mi

I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR A BLOWER MOTOR MALFUNCTION AND A BRAKE JOB TO MY REGULAR MECHANIC WHO WORKS ON ALL MY VEHICLES. WHILE THEY HAD THE VEHICLE UP ON THE LIFT, HE NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT SPRING HAD BROKEN AND GOUGED THE TIRE LEAVING THE TIRE DAMAGED AND THE CAR INOPERABLE. WHEN THEY CAL...

Jun 16, 2014 Seat Belts 73,000 mi

UPON COMING TO A STOP AT A STOP SIGN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT CAME UNRAVELLED FROM THE SEAT BACK AND WILL NOT RETRACT. I LOOKED UP THE VEHICLE FOR RECALLS AND FOUND THEIR IS A VIN SPECIFIC RECALL ON THIS MAKE/MODEL/YEAR BUT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE VIN SPECIFIC. MY CONCERN IS THAT T...

Jun 16, 2014 Seat Belts 73,000 mi

UPON COMING TO A STOP AT A STOP SIGN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT CAME UNRAVELLED FROM THE SEAT BACK AND WILL NOT RETRACT. I LOOKED UP THE VEHICLE FOR RECALLS AND FOUND THEIR IS A VIN SPECIFIC RECALL ON THIS MAKE/MODEL/YEAR BUT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE VIN SPECIFIC. MY CONCERN IS THAT T...

Jun 3, 2014 Seat Belts 94,000 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. AFTER GOOGLING I READ THAT THERE ARE 2 RECALLS ON THE SAAB 9-3 2004 DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS NOT WORKING. TODAY I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER CURRENTLY SERVICING SAAB'S (JIM ELLIS MAZDA) THAT THIS VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. IF THAT IS TRUE, THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE E...

Jun 3, 2014 Seat Belts 94,000 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. AFTER GOOGLING I READ THAT THERE ARE 2 RECALLS ON THE SAAB 9-3 2004 DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS NOT WORKING. TODAY I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER CURRENTLY SERVICING SAAB'S (JIM ELLIS MAZDA) THAT THIS VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. IF THAT IS TRUE, THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE E...

May 9, 2014 Suspension 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OVER TURBULENT ROAD CONDITIONS OR WHEN MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT A CREAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT AN ABNORMAL CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN FIRST STARTING ...

May 9, 2014 Suspension 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OVER TURBULENT ROAD CONDITIONS OR WHEN MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT A CREAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT AN ABNORMAL CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN FIRST STARTING ...

May 6, 2014 Suspension 80,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT SPRING BROKE OFF DURING TRAVEL. 2ND INCIDENT. NOTE BROKEN COILS REPLACED IN 2010. *TR

May 6, 2014 Suspension 80,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT SPRING BROKE OFF DURING TRAVEL. 2ND INCIDENT. NOTE BROKEN COILS REPLACED IN 2010. *TR

Mar 31, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL FILTER HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. ...

Mar 31, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL FILTER HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. ...

Mar 6, 2014 Suspension 141,000 mi

THE LEFT FRONT STRUT SPRING SNAPPED AND THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT SPRING IS MOVING (CIRCULAR BACK AND FORTH MOTION). *TR

Mar 6, 2014 Suspension 141,000 mi

THE LEFT FRONT STRUT SPRING SNAPPED AND THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT SPRING IS MOVING (CIRCULAR BACK AND FORTH MOTION). *TR

Feb 25, 2014 Structure

DURING THE TIME FRAME THAT I FIRST RECEIVED THE NOTICE OF THE RECALL OF THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FOR MY VEHICLE THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS (LEFT-SIDE PASSENGER BEHIND THE DRIVER) ON MY VEHICLE HAD FAILED TO RETRACT PROPERLY. WHEN I INITIALLY TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE SEA...

Feb 25, 2014 Seat Belts

DURING THE TIME FRAME THAT I FIRST RECEIVED THE NOTICE OF THE RECALL OF THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FOR MY VEHICLE THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS (LEFT-SIDE PASSENGER BEHIND THE DRIVER) ON MY VEHICLE HAD FAILED TO RETRACT PROPERLY. WHEN I INITIALLY TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE SEA...

Feb 25, 2014 Structure

DURING THE TIME FRAME THAT I FIRST RECEIVED THE NOTICE OF THE RECALL OF THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FOR MY VEHICLE THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS (LEFT-SIDE PASSENGER BEHIND THE DRIVER) ON MY VEHICLE HAD FAILED TO RETRACT PROPERLY. WHEN I INITIALLY TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE SEA...

Feb 25, 2014 Seat Belts

DURING THE TIME FRAME THAT I FIRST RECEIVED THE NOTICE OF THE RECALL OF THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FOR MY VEHICLE THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS (LEFT-SIDE PASSENGER BEHIND THE DRIVER) ON MY VEHICLE HAD FAILED TO RETRACT PROPERLY. WHEN I INITIALLY TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE SEA...

Jan 29, 2014 Suspension 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE DAMAGED TIRE AND ALSO ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY FRACTURED COIL SPRINGS. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Jan 29, 2014 Suspension 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE DAMAGED TIRE AND ALSO ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY FRACTURED COIL SPRINGS. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Jan 16, 2014 Suspension 97,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING AT 50MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. AFTER THE POP THE FRONT END WOULD RATTLE OVER BUMPS. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION I DISCOVERED THE FRONT RIGHT COIL SPRING HAD CRACKED. AFTER LOOKING AT THE SPRING MORE I FOUND ANOTHER CRACK IN THE SAME SPRING. *TR

Jan 16, 2014 Suspension 97,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING AT 50MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. AFTER THE POP THE FRONT END WOULD RATTLE OVER BUMPS. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION I DISCOVERED THE FRONT RIGHT COIL SPRING HAD CRACKED. AFTER LOOKING AT THE SPRING MORE I FOUND ANOTHER CRACK IN THE SAME SPRING. *TR

Jan 7, 2014 Seat Belts 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT OR LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,2...

Jan 7, 2014 Seat Belts 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT OR LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,2...

Jan 5, 2014 Seat Belts 93,000 mi

I GOT IN MY VEHICLE, WENT TO PUT ON MY SEAT-BELT, AND THE ENTIRE BELT PULLED OUT OF THE UNIT. IT WILL NOT RETRACT AT ALL ANYMORE. UPON RESEARCHING ONLINE, I FOUND THAT THERE WAS AN OPEN RECALL ON MY YEAR/MODEL VEHICLE WITH RESPECT TO THE BROKEN BELT RETRACTORS. I CONTACTED GM AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VI...

Jan 5, 2014 Seat Belts 93,000 mi

I GOT IN MY VEHICLE, WENT TO PUT ON MY SEAT-BELT, AND THE ENTIRE BELT PULLED OUT OF THE UNIT. IT WILL NOT RETRACT AT ALL ANYMORE. UPON RESEARCHING ONLINE, I FOUND THAT THERE WAS AN OPEN RECALL ON MY YEAR/MODEL VEHICLE WITH RESPECT TO THE BROKEN BELT RETRACTORS. I CONTACTED GM AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VI...

Dec 16, 2013 Power Train 107,775 mi

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB CONVERTIBLE 93. THE CONTACT STATED HE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FORM THE DEALER ON DECEMBER 11, 2013 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN HE TURNED THE IGINATION ON AT THE DEALER AND IT REMAINED ON. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED IT WAS AN IGINATION MALFUNCTION, AND IT NEEDED TO ...

Dec 16, 2013 Power Train 107,775 mi

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB CONVERTIBLE 93. THE CONTACT STATED HE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FORM THE DEALER ON DECEMBER 11, 2013 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN HE TURNED THE IGINATION ON AT THE DEALER AND IT REMAINED ON. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED IT WAS AN IGINATION MALFUNCTION, AND IT NEEDED TO ...

Dec 3, 2013 Seat Belts 112,000 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT WAS INQUIRING ABOUT A RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V043000 (SEAT BELTS) AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT HE'S EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM THAT WAS LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED...

Dec 3, 2013 Unknown Or Other 112,000 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT WAS INQUIRING ABOUT A RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V043000 (SEAT BELTS) AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT HE'S EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM THAT WAS LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED...

Dec 3, 2013 Seat Belts 112,000 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT WAS INQUIRING ABOUT A RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V043000 (SEAT BELTS) AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT HE'S EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM THAT WAS LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED...

Dec 3, 2013 Unknown Or Other 112,000 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT WAS INQUIRING ABOUT A RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V043000 (SEAT BELTS) AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT HE'S EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM THAT WAS LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED...

Nov 21, 2013 Seat Belts 115,684 mi

SEAT BELT HAS RELEASED INTO MY LAP AS I CAME TO A STOP AND WILL NOT RETRACT. VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE!!! I'M GLAD I WASN'T IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT IS WORTHLESS. THIS IS A RECALL ITEM ON 2004 SAAB'S BUT THE RECALL DOESN'T REACH TO MY VIN #. *TR

Nov 21, 2013 Seat Belts 115,684 mi

SEAT BELT HAS RELEASED INTO MY LAP AS I CAME TO A STOP AND WILL NOT RETRACT. VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE!!! I'M GLAD I WASN'T IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT IS WORTHLESS. THIS IS A RECALL ITEM ON 2004 SAAB'S BUT THE RECALL DOESN'T REACH TO MY VIN #. *TR

Nov 14, 2013 Seat Belts 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING FAILED TO RETRACT WHENEVER IT WAS ENGAGED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 10V043000 (SEAT BELTS) WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIA...

Nov 14, 2013 Seat Belts 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING FAILED TO RETRACT WHENEVER IT WAS ENGAGED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 10V043000 (SEAT BELTS) WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIA...

Nov 12, 2013 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING FAILED TO RETRACT WHENEVER IT WAS ENGAGED. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 10V043000 (SEAT BELTS) WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL...

Nov 12, 2013 Seat Belts 140,585 mi

I DRIVE A 2004 9-3 ARC CONVERTIBLE. I PULLED THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT TO CLIP IN AND THE RETRACTOR FAILED TO RETRACT. THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT IS NOW NON-FUNCTIONAL AS IT IS COMPLETELY EXTENDED. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM DESCRIBED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN#10V043000 FOR SAAB 9-3 2004 SEDANS. THE D...

Nov 12, 2013 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING FAILED TO RETRACT WHENEVER IT WAS ENGAGED. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 10V043000 (SEAT BELTS) WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL...

Nov 12, 2013 Seat Belts 140,585 mi

I DRIVE A 2004 9-3 ARC CONVERTIBLE. I PULLED THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT TO CLIP IN AND THE RETRACTOR FAILED TO RETRACT. THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT IS NOW NON-FUNCTIONAL AS IT IS COMPLETELY EXTENDED. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM DESCRIBED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN#10V043000 FOR SAAB 9-3 2004 SEDANS. THE D...

Nov 6, 2013 Seat Belts 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER ENGAGING THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT THE WEBBING FAILED TO RETRACT. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 10V043000 (SEAT BELT) WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Nov 6, 2013 Seat Belts 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER ENGAGING THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT THE WEBBING FAILED TO RETRACT. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 10V043000 (SEAT BELT) WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Oct 22, 2013 Seat Belts 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BECAME FRACTURED. THERE WERE TWO RECALLS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V043000 (SEAT BELTS) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V226000 (SEAT BELTS) THAT COULD HAVE BEEN RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFAC...

Oct 22, 2013 Seat Belts 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BECAME FRACTURED. THERE WERE TWO RECALLS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V043000 (SEAT BELTS) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V226000 (SEAT BELTS) THAT COULD HAVE BEEN RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFAC...

Oct 16, 2013 Seat Belts 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING FAILED TO RETRACT. THERE WERE TWO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 10V043000 (SEAT BELTS) AND 04V226000 (SEAT BELTS) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN EITHER ...

Oct 16, 2013 Seat Belts 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING FAILED TO RETRACT. THERE WERE TWO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 10V043000 (SEAT BELTS) AND 04V226000 (SEAT BELTS) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN EITHER ...

Oct 2, 2013 Seat Belts 80,102 mi

I GOT INTO MY CAR AND THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT GO TIGHT AND KEPT COMING OUT UNTIL IT IS NOW ALL THE WAY OUT. I CALLED SAAB USA ABOUT A RECALL I FOUND FOR 2004 SAAB SEAT BELTS. I WAS TOLD THAT IS ONLY FOR SEDANS AND DID NOT COVER MY CAR SINCE IT'S NOT A SEDAN. THIS MAKES NO SENSE AND OF C...

Oct 2, 2013 Seat Belts 80,102 mi

I GOT INTO MY CAR AND THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT GO TIGHT AND KEPT COMING OUT UNTIL IT IS NOW ALL THE WAY OUT. I CALLED SAAB USA ABOUT A RECALL I FOUND FOR 2004 SAAB SEAT BELTS. I WAS TOLD THAT IS ONLY FOR SEDANS AND DID NOT COVER MY CAR SINCE IT'S NOT A SEDAN. THIS MAKES NO SENSE AND OF C...

Aug 12, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 93,000 mi

FILLED GAS TANK AND GAUGE READ FULL. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, GAUGE READ EMPTY. BEGAN OCCURRING WHEN GOING AROUND A CORNER, BUT NOW READS EMPTY IMMEDIATELY AFTER FILLING. ONCE 1/8 TO 1/4 OF THE TANK IS USED, GAUGE READS ACCURATELY. *TR

Aug 12, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 93,000 mi

FILLED GAS TANK AND GAUGE READ FULL. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, GAUGE READ EMPTY. BEGAN OCCURRING WHEN GOING AROUND A CORNER, BUT NOW READS EMPTY IMMEDIATELY AFTER FILLING. ONCE 1/8 TO 1/4 OF THE TANK IS USED, GAUGE READS ACCURATELY. *TR

Jun 17, 2013 Seat Belts 89,000 mi

I WAS GETTING OUT OF MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT AND IT UNWOUND ALL THE WAY OUT AND NOW WILL NOT RETRACT AT ALL. I FOUND ON LINE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT THING ON MY YEAR AND MAKE OF CAR BUT MY VIN# SEEMS TO NOT BE INCLUDED. RECALL #42582- SEAT BELTS: FRONT RETRACTOR. THIS IS A $550 DEALE...

Jun 17, 2013 Seat Belts 89,000 mi

I WAS GETTING OUT OF MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT AND IT UNWOUND ALL THE WAY OUT AND NOW WILL NOT RETRACT AT ALL. I FOUND ON LINE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT THING ON MY YEAR AND MAKE OF CAR BUT MY VIN# SEEMS TO NOT BE INCLUDED. RECALL #42582- SEAT BELTS: FRONT RETRACTOR. THIS IS A $550 DEALE...

Jun 12, 2013 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BECAME DETACHED AND WOULD NOT SECURE AROUND THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA ...

Jun 12, 2013 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BECAME DETACHED AND WOULD NOT SECURE AROUND THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA ...

Jun 10, 2013 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V043000 (SEAT BELTS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE...

Jun 10, 2013 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V043000 (SEAT BELTS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE...

Jun 9, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 95,112 mi

FILLED GAS TANK AND GAUGE READ FULL. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, GAUGE READ EMPTY. ONCE 1/4 OF THE TANK WAS USED, GAUGE POPPED BACK UP TO 3/4 FULL. *TR

Jun 9, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 95,112 mi

FILLED GAS TANK AND GAUGE READ FULL. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, GAUGE READ EMPTY. ONCE 1/4 OF THE TANK WAS USED, GAUGE POPPED BACK UP TO 3/4 FULL. *TR

May 28, 2013 Seat Belts 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

May 28, 2013 Seat Belts 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

May 23, 2013 Seat Belts 130,994 mi

I GOT IN THE CAR TO LEAVE FOR WORK AND WHEN I PUT MY SEAT BELT ON IT CAME COMPLETELY OUT AND NOW WON'T RETRACT. I FOUND OUT THERE IS A GM RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE BUT ALL THE GM SERVICE CENTERS NEAR ME REFUSE TO WORK ON SAAB VEHICLES. THE NEAREST SAAB SERVICE CENTER I CAN FIND IS APPROXIMATELY 110 MILE...

May 23, 2013 Seat Belts 130,994 mi

I GOT IN THE CAR TO LEAVE FOR WORK AND WHEN I PUT MY SEAT BELT ON IT CAME COMPLETELY OUT AND NOW WON'T RETRACT. I FOUND OUT THERE IS A GM RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE BUT ALL THE GM SERVICE CENTERS NEAR ME REFUSE TO WORK ON SAAB VEHICLES. THE NEAREST SAAB SERVICE CENTER I CAN FIND IS APPROXIMATELY 110 MILE...

Apr 11, 2013 Seat Belts 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE AERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS ADVISED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE RETRACTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURE...

Apr 11, 2013 Seat Belts 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE AERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS ADVISED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE RETRACTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURE...

Apr 1, 2013 Exterior Lighting 149,500 mi

THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT. TOOK IT TO A SAAB DEALER, WAS TOLD THAT THE WIRING THAT TURNS OF THE HEADLIGHTS WERE BURNT AND READY TO CATCH FIRE. WAS TOLD THIS WOULD COST ABOUT $1000. DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THIS IS NOT ONLY COMMON, BUT EVERY SAAB 9-3 HAS THIS PROBLEM. IF THIS IS S...

Apr 1, 2013 Exterior Lighting 149,500 mi

THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT. TOOK IT TO A SAAB DEALER, WAS TOLD THAT THE WIRING THAT TURNS OF THE HEADLIGHTS WERE BURNT AND READY TO CATCH FIRE. WAS TOLD THIS WOULD COST ABOUT $1000. DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THIS IS NOT ONLY COMMON, BUT EVERY SAAB 9-3 HAS THIS PROBLEM. IF THIS IS S...

Mar 18, 2013 Suspension 77,245 mi

HEARD STRANGE NOISES IN FRONT END WHILE TURNING. HAD MECHANIC CHECK IT OUT AND FOUND RIGHT FRONT SPRING BROKEN. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A RECALL. CONCERNED WITH HOW TO GET THIS HANDLED BEFORE IT BREAKS ENTIRELY AND CAUSES AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Mar 18, 2013 Suspension 77,245 mi

HEARD STRANGE NOISES IN FRONT END WHILE TURNING. HAD MECHANIC CHECK IT OUT AND FOUND RIGHT FRONT SPRING BROKEN. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A RECALL. CONCERNED WITH HOW TO GET THIS HANDLED BEFORE IT BREAKS ENTIRELY AND CAUSES AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Nov 25, 2012 Seat Belts 107,364 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO ADJUST MY SEATBELT THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND AND ALL THE TENSION IN THE BELT RELEASED. IT WILL NO LONGER RETRACT AND REMAINS FULLY EXTENDED. *TR

Nov 25, 2012 Seat Belts 107,364 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO ADJUST MY SEATBELT THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND AND ALL THE TENSION IN THE BELT RELEASED. IT WILL NO LONGER RETRACT AND REMAINS FULLY EXTENDED. *TR

Nov 13, 2012 Seat Belts 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE MECHANIC MADE HER AWARE THAT THE VEHICLE MIGHT BE INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMP...

Nov 13, 2012 Seat Belts 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE MECHANIC MADE HER AWARE THAT THE VEHICLE MIGHT BE INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMP...

Oct 22, 2012 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO UTILIZE THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT, THE SEAT BELT RETRACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE RETRACTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS C...

Oct 22, 2012 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO UTILIZE THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT, THE SEAT BELT RETRACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE RETRACTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS C...

Sep 17, 2012 Seat Belts 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9.3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT; THEREFORE, SHE WAS UNABLE TO USE IT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SENSOR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS...

Sep 17, 2012 Seat Belts 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9.3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT; THEREFORE, SHE WAS UNABLE TO USE IT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SENSOR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS...

Jul 19, 2012 Seat Belts 116,000 mi

I HAVE NOT HAD ANY PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH ANY OF HTE SEAT BELTS ON MY 2004 93 ARC CONVERTIBLE. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AS USUAL ON SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 2012 AND WHEN I CAME TO A STOP, I RELEASED MY SEAT BELT AFTER MY CAR WAS IN PARK AND I WAS PREPARING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. INSTEAD OF IT RETRACTING THERE W...

Jul 19, 2012 Seat Belts 116,000 mi

I HAVE NOT HAD ANY PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH ANY OF HTE SEAT BELTS ON MY 2004 93 ARC CONVERTIBLE. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AS USUAL ON SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 2012 AND WHEN I CAME TO A STOP, I RELEASED MY SEAT BELT AFTER MY CAR WAS IN PARK AND I WAS PREPARING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. INSTEAD OF IT RETRACTING THERE W...

Jul 6, 2012 Seat Belts 72,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RETRACTOR FOR THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED AND WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE CONTACT REFERENCED TWO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS:04V226000 AND 10V043000 (SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR). THE MANUF...

Jul 6, 2012 Seat Belts 72,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RETRACTOR FOR THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED AND WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE CONTACT REFERENCED TWO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS:04V226000 AND 10V043000 (SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR). THE MANUF...

Jun 25, 2012 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIA...

Jun 25, 2012 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIA...

May 11, 2012 Seat Belts 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 93 CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO SECURE THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT, BUT THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT INTO THE PRETENSIONER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCL...

May 11, 2012 Seat Belts 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 93 CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO SECURE THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT, BUT THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT INTO THE PRETENSIONER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCL...

May 1, 2012 Suspension 42,100 mi

LOUD CRACKING NOISE WHEN GOING OVER A SMALL BUMP IN ROAD. INSPECTION SHOWED BROKEN RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING. COULD HAVE PUNCTURED TIRE AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *JS UPDATED 08-03-12 *BF

May 1, 2012 Suspension 42,100 mi

LOUD CRACKING NOISE WHEN GOING OVER A SMALL BUMP IN ROAD. INSPECTION SHOWED BROKEN RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING. COULD HAVE PUNCTURED TIRE AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *JS UPDATED 08-03-12 *BF

Apr 27, 2012 Air Bags Crash 80,000 mi

SAAB 9-3 REAR ENDED A DODGE SPRINTER VAN AT ~5MPH AND PASSENGER AB DEPLOYED. PASSENGER SEAT WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY. VEHICLE NORMALLY DISPLAYS SEAT BELT WARNING WHEN SEAT HAS A HEAVY BAG (OR PASSENGER) IN IT AND WARNING WAS NOT DISPLAYED. ONLY EXTERIOR DAMAGE WAS TO FRONT FASCIA. NO DAMAGE TO HOOD ...

Apr 27, 2012 Air Bags Crash 80,000 mi

SAAB 9-3 REAR ENDED A DODGE SPRINTER VAN AT ~5MPH AND PASSENGER AB DEPLOYED. PASSENGER SEAT WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY. VEHICLE NORMALLY DISPLAYS SEAT BELT WARNING WHEN SEAT HAS A HEAVY BAG (OR PASSENGER) IN IT AND WARNING WAS NOT DISPLAYED. ONLY EXTERIOR DAMAGE WAS TO FRONT FASCIA. NO DAMAGE TO HOOD ...

Mar 27, 2012 Suspension 62,000 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE WHEN I HEARD A LOUD CLUNK COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT AREA OF MY CAR, ACCOMPANIED BY A BURNING RUBBER SMELL EMANATING FROM SOMEWHERE. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND THOUGHT IT LOOKED A LITTLE LOWER ON THE LEFT SIDE. I FELT IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO THE LOUD NOISE WHEN I...

Mar 27, 2012 Suspension 62,000 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE WHEN I HEARD A LOUD CLUNK COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT AREA OF MY CAR, ACCOMPANIED BY A BURNING RUBBER SMELL EMANATING FROM SOMEWHERE. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND THOUGHT IT LOOKED A LITTLE LOWER ON THE LEFT SIDE. I FELT IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO THE LOUD NOISE WHEN I...

Mar 25, 2012 Suspension 145,000 mi

FRONT RIGHT TIRE STARTED SMOKING, FOLLOWED QUICKLY BY BLOWOUT. AFTER REMOVING TIRE, DISCOVERED THE SPRING PART OF THE SUSPENSION HAD FRACTURED INTO 2 PIECES, ONE PIECE LOOSE AND UNATTACHED, THE OTHER STILL INTACT WITH THE CAR. THE PIECE STILL ATTACHED TO THE CAR WAS OUT OF PLACE AND IN THE WAY OF TH...

Mar 25, 2012 Suspension 145,000 mi

FRONT RIGHT TIRE STARTED SMOKING, FOLLOWED QUICKLY BY BLOWOUT. AFTER REMOVING TIRE, DISCOVERED THE SPRING PART OF THE SUSPENSION HAD FRACTURED INTO 2 PIECES, ONE PIECE LOOSE AND UNATTACHED, THE OTHER STILL INTACT WITH THE CAR. THE PIECE STILL ATTACHED TO THE CAR WAS OUT OF PLACE AND IN THE WAY OF TH...

Feb 24, 2012 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SABB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER IN REGARDS TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V043000 (SEAT BELTS: FRONT: RETRACTOR) BUT WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHI...

Feb 24, 2012 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SABB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER IN REGARDS TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V043000 (SEAT BELTS: FRONT: RETRACTOR) BUT WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHI...

Feb 16, 2012 Suspension 82,888 mi

COIL SPRINGS BROKEN, CAMPAIGN 15917, INSPECT AND REPLACE BROKEN COIL SPRINGS. *TR

Feb 16, 2012 Suspension 82,888 mi

COIL SPRINGS BROKEN, CAMPAIGN 15917, INSPECT AND REPLACE BROKEN COIL SPRINGS. *TR

Feb 13, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 116,000 mi

THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR DOESN'T ALWAYS LOCK OR UNLOCK USING THE KEYFOB. IT SOMETIMES CLICKS LIKE IT'S TRYING TO LOCK/UNLOCK, BUT IS ALWAYS .5-1 SECOND SLOWER THAN THE OTHER DOORS. *TR IT DOES NOT HAVE A KEY SLOT TO UNLOCK THE DOOR VIA A KEY. THE DOOR CAN BE LOCKED/UNLOCKED USIN...

Feb 13, 2012 Electrical System 116,000 mi

THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR DOESN'T ALWAYS LOCK OR UNLOCK USING THE KEYFOB. IT SOMETIMES CLICKS LIKE IT'S TRYING TO LOCK/UNLOCK, BUT IS ALWAYS .5-1 SECOND SLOWER THAN THE OTHER DOORS. *TR IT DOES NOT HAVE A KEY SLOT TO UNLOCK THE DOOR VIA A KEY. THE DOOR CAN BE LOCKED/UNLOCKED USIN...

Feb 13, 2012 Structure 116,000 mi

THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR DOESN'T ALWAYS LOCK OR UNLOCK USING THE KEYFOB. IT SOMETIMES CLICKS LIKE IT'S TRYING TO LOCK/UNLOCK, BUT IS ALWAYS .5-1 SECOND SLOWER THAN THE OTHER DOORS. *TR IT DOES NOT HAVE A KEY SLOT TO UNLOCK THE DOOR VIA A KEY. THE DOOR CAN BE LOCKED/UNLOCKED USIN...

Feb 13, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 116,000 mi

THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR DOESN'T ALWAYS LOCK OR UNLOCK USING THE KEYFOB. IT SOMETIMES CLICKS LIKE IT'S TRYING TO LOCK/UNLOCK, BUT IS ALWAYS .5-1 SECOND SLOWER THAN THE OTHER DOORS. *TR IT DOES NOT HAVE A KEY SLOT TO UNLOCK THE DOOR VIA A KEY. THE DOOR CAN BE LOCKED/UNLOCKED USIN...

Feb 13, 2012 Electrical System 116,000 mi

THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR DOESN'T ALWAYS LOCK OR UNLOCK USING THE KEYFOB. IT SOMETIMES CLICKS LIKE IT'S TRYING TO LOCK/UNLOCK, BUT IS ALWAYS .5-1 SECOND SLOWER THAN THE OTHER DOORS. *TR IT DOES NOT HAVE A KEY SLOT TO UNLOCK THE DOOR VIA A KEY. THE DOOR CAN BE LOCKED/UNLOCKED USIN...

Feb 13, 2012 Structure 116,000 mi

THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR DOESN'T ALWAYS LOCK OR UNLOCK USING THE KEYFOB. IT SOMETIMES CLICKS LIKE IT'S TRYING TO LOCK/UNLOCK, BUT IS ALWAYS .5-1 SECOND SLOWER THAN THE OTHER DOORS. *TR IT DOES NOT HAVE A KEY SLOT TO UNLOCK THE DOOR VIA A KEY. THE DOOR CAN BE LOCKED/UNLOCKED USIN...

Jan 19, 2012 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V043000 (SEAT BELTS: RETRACTOR) BUT THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE COULD ONLY BE REPAIRED BY AN AUTHORIZED SAAB DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED T...

Jan 19, 2012 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V043000 (SEAT BELTS: RETRACTOR) BUT THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE COULD ONLY BE REPAIRED BY AN AUTHORIZED SAAB DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED T...

Jan 13, 2012 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FUEL GAUGE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS ALSO FUNCTIONING ERRATICALLY WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Jan 13, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FUEL GAUGE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS ALSO FUNCTIONING ERRATICALLY WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Jan 13, 2012 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FUEL GAUGE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS ALSO FUNCTIONING ERRATICALLY WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Jan 13, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FUEL GAUGE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS ALSO FUNCTIONING ERRATICALLY WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Jan 9, 2012 Suspension 55,400 mi

BROKEN FRONT COIL SPRINGS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE UNSAFE TO OPERATE. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SPRINGS ARE BROKEN WITH SPRING MATERIAL EXTENDING TOWARDS THE TIRE. WILL REQUIRE TOW FOR SERVICE. TIRE FAILURE IS LIKELY IF DRIVEN. *TR

Jan 9, 2012 Suspension 55,400 mi

BROKEN FRONT COIL SPRINGS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE UNSAFE TO OPERATE. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SPRINGS ARE BROKEN WITH SPRING MATERIAL EXTENDING TOWARDS THE TIRE. WILL REQUIRE TOW FOR SERVICE. TIRE FAILURE IS LIKELY IF DRIVEN. *TR

Dec 29, 2011 Unknown Or Other

I DRIVE ON I 80 NYC TO WILLIAMSPORT, PA DURING WEEK DAYS AND THERE NO TRAVEL I WOULD RECORD WITHOUT AN INCIDENT INVOLVING HIGH SPEEDING TRUCKS (ESPECIALLY FROM OUT OF NY STATE) WHICH ENDANGERED MY LIFE IN MANY OCCASIONS. I AM COMPELLED TO REPORT THIS TYPE OF SPEED ANOMALY SINCE LAST TIME WHEN DRIVI...

Dec 29, 2011 Unknown Or Other

I DRIVE ON I 80 NYC TO WILLIAMSPORT, PA DURING WEEK DAYS AND THERE IS NO TRAVEL I WOULD RECORD WITHOUT AN INCIDENT INVOLVING HIGH SPEEDING TRUCKS (ESPECIALLY FROM OUT OF NY STATE) WHICH ENDANGERED MY LIFE IN MANY OCCASIONS. I AM COMPELLED TO REPORT THIS TYPE OF SPEED ANOMALY SINCE LAST TIME WHEN DR...

Dec 29, 2011 Unknown Or Other

I DRIVE ON I 80 NYC TO WILLIAMSPORT, PA DURING WEEK DAYS AND THERE NO TRAVEL I WOULD RECORD WITHOUT AN INCIDENT INVOLVING HIGH SPEEDING TRUCKS (ESPECIALLY FROM OUT OF NY STATE) WHICH ENDANGERED MY LIFE IN MANY OCCASIONS. I AM COMPELLED TO REPORT THIS TYPE OF SPEED ANOMALY SINCE LAST TIME WHEN DRIVI...

Dec 29, 2011 Unknown Or Other

I DRIVE ON I 80 NYC TO WILLIAMSPORT, PA DURING WEEK DAYS AND THERE IS NO TRAVEL I WOULD RECORD WITHOUT AN INCIDENT INVOLVING HIGH SPEEDING TRUCKS (ESPECIALLY FROM OUT OF NY STATE) WHICH ENDANGERED MY LIFE IN MANY OCCASIONS. I AM COMPELLED TO REPORT THIS TYPE OF SPEED ANOMALY SINCE LAST TIME WHEN DR...

Oct 25, 2011 Seat Belts 92,000 mi

PUT MY SEAT BELT ON AND IT WOULD NOT RETRACT. DRIVERS SIDE ONLY. *TT

Oct 25, 2011 Seat Belts 92,000 mi

PUT MY SEAT BELT ON AND IT WOULD NOT RETRACT. DRIVERS SIDE ONLY. *TT

Oct 23, 2011 Seat Belts 67,025 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AS IT NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. *TR

Oct 23, 2011 Seat Belts 67,025 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AS IT NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. *TR

Oct 20, 2011 Seat Belts 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9- 3 CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT BACK IN PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVIS...

Oct 20, 2011 Seat Belts 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9- 3 CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT BACK IN PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVIS...

Oct 18, 2011 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE PROGRESSIVELY BECOMING MORE DIM OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS, REDUCING VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THIS FAILURE WAS A KNOWN ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Oct 18, 2011 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE PROGRESSIVELY BECOMING MORE DIM OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS, REDUCING VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THIS FAILURE WAS A KNOWN ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Aug 4, 2011 Seat Belts 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SECURE THE SEAT BELT BUT THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE CONTACT HAD PREVIOUSLY NOTICED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS SLOW WHEN RETRACTING BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACT...

Aug 4, 2011 Seat Belts 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SECURE THE SEAT BELT BUT THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE CONTACT HAD PREVIOUSLY NOTICED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS SLOW WHEN RETRACTING BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACT...

Jul 29, 2011 Visibility 107,643 mi

I HAVE A 2004 SAAB 9-3. TODAY, I EXITED MY CAR AND WHEN I CLOSED THE DOOR, THE ADHESIVE HOLDING THE GLASS TO MY SIDE VIEW MIRROR FAILED(THE MIRROR/GLASS FELL TO THE GROUND). THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS CONCERN BECAUSE I USE MY MIRRORS ALL THE TIME...

Jul 29, 2011 Visibility 107,643 mi

I HAVE A 2004 SAAB 9-3. TODAY, I EXITED MY CAR AND WHEN I CLOSED THE DOOR, THE ADHESIVE HOLDING THE GLASS TO MY SIDE VIEW MIRROR FAILED(THE MIRROR/GLASS FELL TO THE GROUND). THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS CONCERN BECAUSE I USE MY MIRRORS ALL THE TIME...

Jul 28, 2011 Seat Belts 59,000 mi

MY SAAB CONVERTIBLE ONLY HAS 59000 MILES ON IT AND MY SEAT BELT SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. SAAB AND ITS DEALERSHIPS REFUSE TO FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY CLAIM IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND ONLY SELECTED VINS WERE COVERED FOR RECALLS-EVEN THOUGH THE PART IS THE SAME (DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR). AS I UN...

Jul 28, 2011 Seat Belts 59,000 mi

MY SAAB CONVERTIBLE ONLY HAS 59000 MILES ON IT AND MY SEAT BELT SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. SAAB AND ITS DEALERSHIPS REFUSE TO FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY CLAIM IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND ONLY SELECTED VINS WERE COVERED FOR RECALLS-EVEN THOUGH THE PART IS THE SAME (DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR). AS I UN...

Jul 26, 2011 Seat Belts 89,000 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PUT ON SEAT BELT, THE RETRACTOR FAILED AND THE SEAT BELT IS EXTENDED TO IT'S LARGEST CAPACITY AND WILL NOT RETRACT. THIS HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING. I TOOK THE CAR TO BE REPAIRED AT A REPAIR SHOP FOR SWEDISH CARS AND WAS TOLD THAT FIXING IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE CU...

Jul 26, 2011 Seat Belts 89,000 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PUT ON SEAT BELT, THE RETRACTOR FAILED AND THE SEAT BELT IS EXTENDED TO IT'S LARGEST CAPACITY AND WILL NOT RETRACT. THIS HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING. I TOOK THE CAR TO BE REPAIRED AT A REPAIR SHOP FOR SWEDISH CARS AND WAS TOLD THAT FIXING IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE CU...

Jul 8, 2011 Air Bags 39,900 mi

THE SIDE SEAM OF THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT TORE WITH OUT WARNING. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG IS LOCATED HERE AND MAY BECOME EXPOSED IN A DANGEROUS MANOR. CAR HAS ONLY 39,000 MILES IS VERY WELL MAINTAINED. DRIVER IS NOT OVERWEIGHT/FAT. THIS IS UNSAFE. I HAVE OWNED MANY OTHER CARS AND SEATS SHOULD NOT ...

Jul 8, 2011 Air Bags 39,900 mi

THE SIDE SEAM OF THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT TORE WITH OUT WARNING. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG IS LOCATED HERE AND MAY BECOME EXPOSED IN A DANGEROUS MANOR. CAR HAS ONLY 39,000 MILES IS VERY WELL MAINTAINED. DRIVER IS NOT OVERWEIGHT/FAT. THIS IS UNSAFE. I HAVE OWNED MANY OTHER CARS AND SEATS SHOULD NOT ...

Jul 7, 2011 Seat Belts 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT AFTER HAD BEEN EXTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

Jul 7, 2011 Seat Belts 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT AFTER HAD BEEN EXTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

Jun 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE OWNER PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND STOPPED, SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. OWNER REPORTED THAT THE SMOKE BECAME BLACK AND A FIRE ERUPTED. FIRE ORIGIN IN RIGHT REAR OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSE UNDETERMINED. VEHICLE HAS 2.0 LITER TURBOCHARGED 4-CYLINDER ENGINE. *TR

Jun 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE OWNER PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND STOPPED, SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. OWNER REPORTED THAT THE SMOKE BECAME BLACK AND A FIRE ERUPTED. FIRE ORIGIN IN RIGHT REAR OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSE UNDETERMINED. VEHICLE HAS 2.0 LITER TURBOCHARGED 4-CYLINDER ENGINE. *TR

Jun 8, 2011 Seat Belts 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3 AERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO FASTEN THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT, THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THAT THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER...

Jun 8, 2011 Seat Belts 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3 AERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO FASTEN THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT, THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THAT THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER...

May 13, 2011 Suspension 92,000 mi

WAS DRIVING 2004 SAAB 9-3 VEHICLE WHEN THE STRUT SPRING BROKE, AND STARTED DIGGING INTO THE TIRE CREATING A LOT OF SMOKE FROM BURNT RUBBER. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION IT APPEARS THAT THE STRUT STRINGS HAD BROKE ON BOTH SIDES, ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE SPRING CAME OFF OF ITS 'MOUNT' AND DUG ITS WAY INTO T...

May 13, 2011 Suspension 92,000 mi

WAS DRIVING 2004 SAAB 9-3 VEHICLE WHEN THE STRUT SPRING BROKE, AND STARTED DIGGING INTO THE TIRE CREATING A LOT OF SMOKE FROM BURNT RUBBER. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION IT APPEARS THAT THE STRUT STRINGS HAD BROKE ON BOTH SIDES, ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE SPRING CAME OFF OF ITS 'MOUNT' AND DUG ITS WAY INTO T...

May 4, 2011 Suspension 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTA...

May 4, 2011 Suspension 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTA...

Apr 27, 2011 Seat Belts 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT ABRUPTLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKES TO AVOID A CRASH AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO TIGHTEN AND RESTRAIN HIM PROPERLY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INSPE...

Apr 27, 2011 Seat Belts 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT ABRUPTLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKES TO AVOID A CRASH AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO TIGHTEN AND RESTRAIN HIM PROPERLY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INSPE...

Mar 25, 2011 Seat Belts

I HAVE A 2004 SAAB 9-3; THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT SEATBELT RETRACTOR WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL, BUT I BELIEVE THAT THE RETRACTORS FOR THE REMAINING THREE OUTER SEATBELTS DO NOT FUNCTION WELL, EVEN THOUGH THEY TECHNICALLY RECEIVE LESS USE THAN THE DRIVER'S. I HAVE TO HELP TAKE UP THE SLACK IN THE BELTS T...

Mar 25, 2011 Seat Belts

I HAVE A 2004 SAAB 9-3; THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT SEATBELT RETRACTOR WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL, BUT I BELIEVE THAT THE RETRACTORS FOR THE REMAINING THREE OUTER SEATBELTS DO NOT FUNCTION WELL, EVEN THOUGH THEY TECHNICALLY RECEIVE LESS USE THAN THE DRIVER'S. I HAVE TO HELP TAKE UP THE SLACK IN THE BELTS T...

Mar 17, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

2004 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE. CONSUMER STATES ISSUES WITH FUEL TANK AND SENSOR *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS THE GREENBOX MALFUNCTION LIGHT DUE TO THE VEHICLE NOT HAVING THE LATEST SOFTWARE. SO, THE DEALER HAD TO PERFORM THE SPS OF THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE TO ...

Mar 17, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

2004 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE. CONSUMER STATES ISSUES WITH FUEL TANK AND SENSOR *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS THE GREENBOX MALFUNCTION LIGHT DUE TO THE VEHICLE NOT HAVING THE LATEST SOFTWARE. SO, THE DEALER HAD TO PERFORM THE SPS OF THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE TO ...

Mar 17, 2011 Power Train

2004 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE. CONSUMER STATES ISSUES WITH FUEL TANK AND SENSOR *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS THE GREENBOX MALFUNCTION LIGHT DUE TO THE VEHICLE NOT HAVING THE LATEST SOFTWARE. SO, THE DEALER HAD TO PERFORM THE SPS OF THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE TO ...

Mar 17, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

2004 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE. CONSUMER STATES ISSUES WITH FUEL TANK AND SENSOR *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS THE GREENBOX MALFUNCTION LIGHT DUE TO THE VEHICLE NOT HAVING THE LATEST SOFTWARE. SO, THE DEALER HAD TO PERFORM THE SPS OF THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE TO ...

Mar 17, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

2004 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE. CONSUMER STATES ISSUES WITH FUEL TANK AND SENSOR *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS THE GREENBOX MALFUNCTION LIGHT DUE TO THE VEHICLE NOT HAVING THE LATEST SOFTWARE. SO, THE DEALER HAD TO PERFORM THE SPS OF THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE TO ...

Mar 17, 2011 Power Train

2004 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE. CONSUMER STATES ISSUES WITH FUEL TANK AND SENSOR *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS THE GREENBOX MALFUNCTION LIGHT DUE TO THE VEHICLE NOT HAVING THE LATEST SOFTWARE. SO, THE DEALER HAD TO PERFORM THE SPS OF THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE TO ...

Mar 7, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 64,850 mi

THE GAS GAUGE FLUCTUATES FROM FILLED TO EMPTY, RANDOMLY, EVEN THOUGH THE TANK IS FULL EVERY TIME THE TANK IS FILLED. *TR

Mar 7, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 64,850 mi

THE GAS GAUGE FLUCTUATES FROM FILLED TO EMPTY, RANDOMLY, EVEN THOUGH THE TANK IS FULL EVERY TIME THE TANK IS FILLED. *TR

Jan 19, 2011 Seat Belts 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NO LONGER RETRACT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FAILURE AND THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V226000 (SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR) BUT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE ...

Jan 19, 2011 Seat Belts 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NO LONGER RETRACT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FAILURE AND THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V226000 (SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR) BUT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE ...

Jan 3, 2011 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE WITH PIRELLI P6 TIRES, LINE SIZE 215/55/16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VALVE STEM WOULD CONTINUOUSLY FRACTURE CAUSING THE TIRE TO DEFLATE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THERE WERE NO FURTHER REPAIRS ...

Jan 3, 2011 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE WITH PIRELLI P6 TIRES, LINE SIZE 215/55/16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VALVE STEM WOULD CONTINUOUSLY FRACTURE CAUSING THE TIRE TO DEFLATE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THERE WERE NO FURTHER REPAIRS ...

Dec 15, 2010 Seat Belts

2004 SAAB 9-3. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT TENSIONING MAY FAIL. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED SINCE HE PAID FOR THE REPAIR OUT OF HIS POCKET. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE SUBMITTED THE NECESSARY PAPERWORK, BUT HE STILL HAS NOT RECEIVED REIMB...

Dec 15, 2010 Seat Belts

2004 SAAB 9-3. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT TENSIONING MAY FAIL. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED SINCE HE PAID FOR THE REPAIR OUT OF HIS POCKET. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE SUBMITTED THE NECESSARY PAPERWORK, BUT HE STILL HAS NOT RECEIVED REIMB...

Jul 26, 2010 Seat Belts 69,730 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT ON MY 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE SEAT BELT IS USELESS. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM BUT MY VIN# IS NOT COVERED! *TR

Jul 26, 2010 Seat Belts 69,730 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT ON MY 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE SEAT BELT IS USELESS. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM BUT MY VIN# IS NOT COVERED! *TR

Jul 20, 2010 Seat Belts 43,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED ON MY 2004 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE. THIS HAPPENED AT ABOUT 43,000 MILES. SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT AND NO LONGER USABLE. I CONTACTED SAAB AND MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *TR

Jul 20, 2010 Seat Belts 43,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED ON MY 2004 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE. THIS HAPPENED AT ABOUT 43,000 MILES. SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT AND NO LONGER USABLE. I CONTACTED SAAB AND MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *TR

Jun 14, 2010 Suspension 9,060 mi

LEFT WORK PARKING LOT AND FELT SOMETHING RUBBING ON DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. PULLED OVER TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG. COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. STARTED DRIVING AGAIN AND SMELLED A TIRE SMELL AND NOTICED BLUE SMOKE FROM MY REARVIEW MIRROR. STARTED TO PULL OVER AND THE TIRE BLEW. THOUGHT I BLEW A TIRE. GO TO PUT T...

Jun 14, 2010 Suspension 9,060 mi

LEFT WORK PARKING LOT AND FELT SOMETHING RUBBING ON DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. PULLED OVER TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG. COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. STARTED DRIVING AGAIN AND SMELLED A TIRE SMELL AND NOTICED BLUE SMOKE FROM MY REARVIEW MIRROR. STARTED TO PULL OVER AND THE TIRE BLEW. THOUGHT I BLEW A TIRE. GO TO PUT T...

May 25, 2010 Suspension 65,000 mi

I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM SAAB DATED FEB 2010 TO OWNERS OF 2003 - 2006 SAAB 9-3S THERE WAS A POTENTIAL PROBLEM OF THE SUSPENSION SPRING CORROSION MAY WEAKEN AND/OR BREAK. 3RD PARAGRAPH BOLD UNDERLINED: DO NOT TAKE YOUR CAR TO THE DEALER AS A RESULT OF THE LETTER UNLESS YOU BELIEVE YOUR CAR HAS THE ...

May 25, 2010 Suspension 65,000 mi

I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM SAAB DATED FEB 2010 TO OWNERS OF 2003 - 2006 SAAB 9-3S THERE WAS A POTENTIAL PROBLEM OF THE SUSPENSION SPRING CORROSION MAY WEAKEN AND/OR BREAK. 3RD PARAGRAPH BOLD UNDERLINED: DO NOT TAKE YOUR CAR TO THE DEALER AS A RESULT OF THE LETTER UNLESS YOU BELIEVE YOUR CAR HAS THE ...

May 18, 2010 Electrical System 45,000 mi

2004 SAAB 9-3 ARC. THE CIRCUIT LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE CAR, WHICH CONTROLS THE REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS INCLUDING THE TOP MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHT OFTEN FAILS. I HAVE REPLACED IT TWICE IN JUST OVER A YEAR AND IT HAS FAILED AGAIN. IT STARTS WITH ONE BULB FAILING AND THE WARNING MESSAGE SHOWS UP ON THE DI...

May 18, 2010 Electrical System 45,000 mi

2004 SAAB 9-3 ARC. THE CIRCUIT LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE CAR, WHICH CONTROLS THE REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS INCLUDING THE TOP MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHT OFTEN FAILS. I HAVE REPLACED IT TWICE IN JUST OVER A YEAR AND IT HAS FAILED AGAIN. IT STARTS WITH ONE BULB FAILING AND THE WARNING MESSAGE SHOWS UP ON THE DI...

Apr 16, 2010 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEATBELT MADE A POPPING SOUND AND NO LONGER RETRACTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 10V043000 (SEAT BELTS: FRONT: RETRACTOR). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 60,000.

Apr 16, 2010 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEATBELT MADE A POPPING SOUND AND NO LONGER RETRACTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 10V043000 (SEAT BELTS: FRONT: RETRACTOR). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 60,000.

Apr 13, 2010 Suspension 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POP NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER DRIVING HALF A MILE AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, HE HEARD ANOTHER LOUD POP AND THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE AND ...

Apr 13, 2010 Suspension 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POP NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER DRIVING HALF A MILE AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, HE HEARD ANOTHER LOUD POP AND THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE AND ...

Mar 20, 2010 Seat Belts 41,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ON MY 2004 SAAB 9-3 FAILED. SAAB ISSUED A RECALL FOR SOME FAILED SEAT BELT RETRACTORS IN 2004 9-3S, BUT NOT FOR THE FULL MODEL YEAR. MY CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED. IT SEEMS THAT THEY HAVE NOT BEEN SUFFICIENTLY COMPREHENSIVE IN THEIR RECALL. *TR

Mar 20, 2010 Seat Belts 41,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ON MY 2004 SAAB 9-3 FAILED. SAAB ISSUED A RECALL FOR SOME FAILED SEAT BELT RETRACTORS IN 2004 9-3S, BUT NOT FOR THE FULL MODEL YEAR. MY CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED. IT SEEMS THAT THEY HAVE NOT BEEN SUFFICIENTLY COMPREHENSIVE IN THEIR RECALL. *TR

Mar 18, 2010 Power Train 115,000 mi

CAR INSTRUMENTATION PANEL TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. CAR "ACTS" AS IF IT WAS OFF WITH THE RED CIRCULAR ALARM FLASHING, CONSOLE LIGHTS OFF, CLOCK OFF, YET I AM DRIVING AT 50 MPH AND THE BRAKES, STEERING ARE PERFORMING AS IF I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD (AS I AM). STOPPED FOR DINNER CAME OUT AND CAR DI...

Mar 18, 2010 Electrical System 115,000 mi

CAR INSTRUMENTATION PANEL TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. CAR "ACTS" AS IF IT WAS OFF WITH THE RED CIRCULAR ALARM FLASHING, CONSOLE LIGHTS OFF, CLOCK OFF, YET I AM DRIVING AT 50 MPH AND THE BRAKES, STEERING ARE PERFORMING AS IF I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD (AS I AM). STOPPED FOR DINNER CAME OUT AND CAR DI...

Mar 18, 2010 Power Train 115,000 mi

CAR INSTRUMENTATION PANEL TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. CAR "ACTS" AS IF IT WAS OFF WITH THE RED CIRCULAR ALARM FLASHING, CONSOLE LIGHTS OFF, CLOCK OFF, YET I AM DRIVING AT 50 MPH AND THE BRAKES, STEERING ARE PERFORMING AS IF I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD (AS I AM). STOPPED FOR DINNER CAME OUT AND CAR DI...

Mar 18, 2010 Electrical System 115,000 mi

CAR INSTRUMENTATION PANEL TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. CAR "ACTS" AS IF IT WAS OFF WITH THE RED CIRCULAR ALARM FLASHING, CONSOLE LIGHTS OFF, CLOCK OFF, YET I AM DRIVING AT 50 MPH AND THE BRAKES, STEERING ARE PERFORMING AS IF I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD (AS I AM). STOPPED FOR DINNER CAME OUT AND CAR DI...

Mar 13, 2010 Suspension 55,600 mi

IN FEB 2010 I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM SAAB SAYING THAT THE FRONT SPRINGS OF MY CAR COULD FAIL DUE TO CORROSION. THEY SAID COULD CAUSE THE HEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE TO DECREASE BY AN INCH OR TWO. WHAT THEY NEGLECTED TO SAY WAS THAT THE BROKEN SPRING CAN HIT THE TIRE AND CAUSE THE TIRE TO FAIL, WHICH IS WH...

Mar 13, 2010 Suspension 55,600 mi

IN FEB 2010 I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM SAAB SAYING THAT THE FRONT SPRINGS OF MY CAR COULD FAIL DUE TO CORROSION. THEY SAID COULD CAUSE THE HEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE TO DECREASE BY AN INCH OR TWO. WHAT THEY NEGLECTED TO SAY WAS THAT THE BROKEN SPRING CAN HIT THE TIRE AND CAUSE THE TIRE TO FAIL, WHICH IS WH...

Mar 13, 2010 Suspension 55,600 mi

IN FEB 2010 I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM SAAB SAYING THAT THE FRONT SPRINGS OF MY CAR COULD FAIL DUE TO CORROSION. THEY SAID COULD CAUSE THE HEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE TO DECREASE BY AN INCH OR TWO. WHAT THEY NEGLECTED TO SAY WAS THAT THE BROKEN SPRING CAN HIT THE TIRE AND CAUSE THE TIRE TO FAIL, WHICH IS WH...

Mar 13, 2010 Suspension 55,600 mi

IN FEB 2010 I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM SAAB SAYING THAT THE FRONT SPRINGS OF MY CAR COULD FAIL DUE TO CORROSION. THEY SAID COULD CAUSE THE HEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE TO DECREASE BY AN INCH OR TWO. WHAT THEY NEGLECTED TO SAY WAS THAT THE BROKEN SPRING CAN HIT THE TIRE AND CAUSE THE TIRE TO FAIL, WHICH IS WH...

Mar 6, 2010 Seat Belts 90,800 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BROKE. THE SEAT BELT COMPLETELY UNWOUND. ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE RETRACTOR IS VERY SLOW TO RETRACT. *TR

Mar 6, 2010 Seat Belts 90,800 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BROKE. THE SEAT BELT COMPLETELY UNWOUND. ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE RETRACTOR IS VERY SLOW TO RETRACT. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 Seat Belts 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 93. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH SHE HEARD SOMETHING SNAP AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WAS LOOSE AND HAD BROKEN. SHE WAS UNABLE TO SECURE OR TIGHTEN IT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO ORDER A SEAT BELT MECHANISM TO REPAI...

Mar 3, 2010 Seat Belts 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 93. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH SHE HEARD SOMETHING SNAP AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WAS LOOSE AND HAD BROKEN. SHE WAS UNABLE TO SECURE OR TIGHTEN IT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO ORDER A SEAT BELT MECHANISM TO REPAI...

Mar 1, 2010 Suspension 117,652 mi

MY FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL HAS SNAPPED AND I'VE FOUND OUT THIS IS A RECURRING ISSUE FROM SAAB. THIS IS QUITE A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I'VE NOT SEEN ANY LETTER WARNING US OF THIS POTENTIAL DANGER. *TR

Mar 1, 2010 Suspension 59,800 mi

2004 SAAB 9-3 FRONT RIGHT SPRING COIL FAILURE. NO WARNING PRIOR TO DEFECT. LOUD NOISE IN WHEEL WELL FIRST/ONLY SIGN UPON STARTING CAR AND PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. RETURNED HOME IMMEDIATELY AND MADE APPOINTMENT WITH INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. DROVE APPROX. 2 MILES TO MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED FRONT RIGHT...

Mar 1, 2010 Suspension 117,652 mi

MY FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL HAS SNAPPED AND I'VE FOUND OUT THIS IS A RECURRING ISSUE FROM SAAB. THIS IS QUITE A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I'VE NOT SEEN ANY LETTER WARNING US OF THIS POTENTIAL DANGER. *TR

Mar 1, 2010 Suspension 59,800 mi

2004 SAAB 9-3 FRONT RIGHT SPRING COIL FAILURE. NO WARNING PRIOR TO DEFECT. LOUD NOISE IN WHEEL WELL FIRST/ONLY SIGN UPON STARTING CAR AND PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. RETURNED HOME IMMEDIATELY AND MADE APPOINTMENT WITH INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. DROVE APPROX. 2 MILES TO MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED FRONT RIGHT...

Feb 18, 2010 Suspension 68,716 mi

LEFT FRONT SPRING FAILURE. THERE WAS AN ERRATIC OCCASIONAL METAL TO METAL NOISE COMING FROM THE UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF THE SPRING BEING BROKEN. TOOK CAR TO SERVICE CENTER AND DISCOVERED SPRING FAILURE. UPON FURTHER INQUIRY WITH SAAB DEALER DISCOVERED THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM. ...

Feb 18, 2010 Suspension 68,716 mi

LEFT FRONT SPRING FAILURE. THERE WAS AN ERRATIC OCCASIONAL METAL TO METAL NOISE COMING FROM THE UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF THE SPRING BEING BROKEN. TOOK CAR TO SERVICE CENTER AND DISCOVERED SPRING FAILURE. UPON FURTHER INQUIRY WITH SAAB DEALER DISCOVERED THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM. ...

Feb 18, 2010 Suspension 68,716 mi

LEFT FRONT SPRING FAILURE. THERE WAS AN ERRATIC OCCASIONAL METAL TO METAL NOISE COMING FROM THE UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF THE SPRING BEING BROKEN. TOOK CAR TO SERVICE CENTER AND DISCOVERED SPRING FAILURE. UPON FURTHER INQUIRY WITH SAAB DEALER DISCOVERED THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM. ...

Feb 18, 2010 Suspension 68,716 mi

LEFT FRONT SPRING FAILURE. THERE WAS AN ERRATIC OCCASIONAL METAL TO METAL NOISE COMING FROM THE UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF THE SPRING BEING BROKEN. TOOK CAR TO SERVICE CENTER AND DISCOVERED SPRING FAILURE. UPON FURTHER INQUIRY WITH SAAB DEALER DISCOVERED THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM. ...

Feb 10, 2010 Suspension 75,206 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING HAS BROKEN. *TR

Feb 10, 2010 Suspension 75,206 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING HAS BROKEN. *TR

Feb 9, 2010 Seats 76,100 mi

MY 2004 SAAB 9-3 ARC HAD A DANGEROUS SEAT HEATER ISSUE. I WAS NEARLY BURNED WHEN THE SEAT HEATER WENT CRAZY. SO, HOT I COULDN'T TOUCH THE SEAT. I HAD TO STOP THE CAR AND GET OUT. THIS IS DANGEROUS!!! *TR

Feb 9, 2010 Seats 76,100 mi

MY 2004 SAAB 9-3 ARC HAD A DANGEROUS SEAT HEATER ISSUE. I WAS NEARLY BURNED WHEN THE SEAT HEATER WENT CRAZY. SO, HOT I COULDN'T TOUCH THE SEAT. I HAD TO STOP THE CAR AND GET OUT. THIS IS DANGEROUS!!! *TR

Feb 4, 2010 Seat Belts 81,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT ON MY SAAB 9.3 - 2004 STOPPED WORKING FOR NO REASON. I FOUND ON THE INTERNET THAT THE ITEM HAD BEEN RECALLED BUT SAAB REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALL. NHTSA NUMBER 04V226000. *TR

Feb 4, 2010 Seat Belts 81,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT ON MY SAAB 9.3 - 2004 STOPPED WORKING FOR NO REASON. I FOUND ON THE INTERNET THAT THE ITEM HAD BEEN RECALLED BUT SAAB REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALL. NHTSA NUMBER 04V226000. *TR

Feb 4, 2010 Seat Belts 81,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT ON MY SAAB 9.3 - 2004 STOPPED WORKING FOR NO REASON. I FOUND ON THE INTERNET THAT THE ITEM HAD BEEN RECALLED BUT SAAB REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALL. NHTSA NUMBER 04V226000. *TR

Feb 4, 2010 Seat Belts 81,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT ON MY SAAB 9.3 - 2004 STOPPED WORKING FOR NO REASON. I FOUND ON THE INTERNET THAT THE ITEM HAD BEEN RECALLED BUT SAAB REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALL. NHTSA NUMBER 04V226000. *TR

Jan 26, 2010 Exterior Lighting 1 mi

THE HALOGEN HEADLIGHTS ON THE SAAB 9-3, FROM 2003 THROUGH PRESENT, DO NOT ADEQUATELY ILLUMINATE THE ROADWAY. THIS TYPE OF HEADLIGHT LAMP DESIGN IS KNOWN AS A "PROJECTOR BEAM" & IS A DIFFERENT CONCEPT THAN TRADITIONAL HEADLIGHTS. THEY'RE DESIGNED TO BETTER ILLUMINATE ROAD SIGNS & PERIPHERAL ROAD MAR...

Jan 26, 2010 Exterior Lighting 1 mi

THE HALOGEN HEADLIGHTS ON THE SAAB 9-3, FROM 2003 THROUGH PRESENT, DO NOT ADEQUATELY ILLUMINATE THE ROADWAY. THIS TYPE OF HEADLIGHT LAMP DESIGN IS KNOWN AS A "PROJECTOR BEAM" & IS A DIFFERENT CONCEPT THAN TRADITIONAL HEADLIGHTS. THEY'RE DESIGNED TO BETTER ILLUMINATE ROAD SIGNS & PERIPHERAL ROAD MAR...

Jan 14, 2010 Seats Fire 84,150 mi

I WAS USING MY CAR'S SEAT WARMER AND THE SEAT BEGAN TO GET VERY HOT IN ONE SPOT ON THE SEAT. I ALSO NOTICED A BURNING SMELL THAT SMELLED LIKE BURNING LEAD OR RUBBER. THE LEVEL OF HEAT THAT WAS COMING FROM THE SPOT ON THE SEAT LEAD ME TO LIFT MYSELF OFF OF THE SEAT IN ORDER TO PREVENT BURNING MY LE...

Jan 14, 2010 Seats Fire 84,150 mi

I WAS USING MY CAR'S SEAT WARMER AND THE SEAT BEGAN TO GET VERY HOT IN ONE SPOT ON THE SEAT. I ALSO NOTICED A BURNING SMELL THAT SMELLED LIKE BURNING LEAD OR RUBBER. THE LEVEL OF HEAT THAT WAS COMING FROM THE SPOT ON THE SEAT LEAD ME TO LIFT MYSELF OFF OF THE SEAT IN ORDER TO PREVENT BURNING MY LE...

Jan 13, 2010 Suspension 44,000 mi

HEARD A LOUD NOISE WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT; SOON AFTER, THERE WAS A RUBBER(TIRE) BURNING SMELL AND VIBRATION ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. THE COIL SPRING SNAPPED AND WAS PRESSING AGAINST THE TIRE AND RIM. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE MECHANIC. CHANGED BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS. MILEAGE ON THE CAR...

Jan 13, 2010 Suspension 44,000 mi

HEARD A LOUD NOISE WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT; SOON AFTER, THERE WAS A RUBBER(TIRE) BURNING SMELL AND VIBRATION ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. THE COIL SPRING SNAPPED AND WAS PRESSING AGAINST THE TIRE AND RIM. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE MECHANIC. CHANGED BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS. MILEAGE ON THE CAR...

Dec 31, 2009 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE LEFT COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND THEN PUNCTURED A WHOLE IN HIS DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER NOR HAS THE MANUFACTURER BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. THE VIN NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN.

Dec 31, 2009 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE LEFT COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND THEN PUNCTURED A WHOLE IN HIS DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER NOR HAS THE MANUFACTURER BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. THE VIN NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN.

Dec 29, 2009 Seat Belts 79,037 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3 PURCHASED OCTOBER 2006. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 20 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD WHIZZING NOISE, AND THEN NOTICED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS STILL CONNECTED TO THE PILLAR, BUT THE TENSIONER HAD BECOME DISLODGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, BUT THEY COULD NO...

Dec 29, 2009 Seat Belts 79,037 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3 PURCHASED OCTOBER 2006. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 20 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD WHIZZING NOISE, AND THEN NOTICED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS STILL CONNECTED TO THE PILLAR, BUT THE TENSIONER HAD BECOME DISLODGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, BUT THEY COULD NO...

Dec 22, 2009 Suspension 49,875 mi

DRIVER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING "BROKE" WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 SAAB 9-3 ON THE HIGHWAY AT OVER 50 MPH. CAUSED SIGNIFICANT STRUT DAMAGE AND RATTLING OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS AS I WAS WORKING TO SCHEDULE IN A MECHANIC VISIT. THEY FINALLY QUOTED ME $930 IN REPAIRS TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS, STRUTS AND T...

Dec 22, 2009 Suspension 49,875 mi

DRIVER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING "BROKE" WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 SAAB 9-3 ON THE HIGHWAY AT OVER 50 MPH. CAUSED SIGNIFICANT STRUT DAMAGE AND RATTLING OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS AS I WAS WORKING TO SCHEDULE IN A MECHANIC VISIT. THEY FINALLY QUOTED ME $930 IN REPAIRS TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS, STRUTS AND T...

Dec 22, 2009 Suspension 49,875 mi

DRIVER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING "BROKE" WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 SAAB 9-3 ON THE HIGHWAY AT OVER 50 MPH. CAUSED SIGNIFICANT STRUT DAMAGE AND RATTLING OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS AS I WAS WORKING TO SCHEDULE IN A MECHANIC VISIT. THEY FINALLY QUOTED ME $930 IN REPAIRS TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS, STRUTS AND T...

Dec 22, 2009 Suspension 49,875 mi

DRIVER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING "BROKE" WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 SAAB 9-3 ON THE HIGHWAY AT OVER 50 MPH. CAUSED SIGNIFICANT STRUT DAMAGE AND RATTLING OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS AS I WAS WORKING TO SCHEDULE IN A MECHANIC VISIT. THEY FINALLY QUOTED ME $930 IN REPAIRS TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS, STRUTS AND T...

Dec 17, 2009 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 93. THE FRONT DRIVER-SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WOULD NOT RETRACT THE SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE RETRACTOR. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS EXCLUDED FROM REC...

Dec 17, 2009 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 93. THE FRONT DRIVER-SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WOULD NOT RETRACT THE SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE RETRACTOR. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS EXCLUDED FROM REC...

Nov 27, 2009 Seat Belts 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE DRIVER-SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR HAD BROKEN WHICH CAUSED THE BELT WEBBING TO NOT RETRACT. HE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 04V226000 (SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR). HE WAS ADVISED THAT HE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION...

Nov 27, 2009 Seat Belts 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE DRIVER-SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR HAD BROKEN WHICH CAUSED THE BELT WEBBING TO NOT RETRACT. HE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 04V226000 (SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR). HE WAS ADVISED THAT HE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION...

Nov 16, 2009 Seat Belts

I OWN A 2004 SAAB 9-3 SEDAN. A FEW DAYS I EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT SEATBELT RETRACTOR AS DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT : PE09048. I CALLED SAAB IN REFERENCE TO RECALL #5938 FOR SOME 2004 MODELS, BUT THEY CLAIM THAT MY CAR WAS NOT PART OF THAT RECALL. *TR

Nov 16, 2009 Seat Belts

I OWN A 2004 SAAB 9-3 SEDAN. A FEW DAYS I EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT SEATBELT RETRACTOR AS DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT : PE09048. I CALLED SAAB IN REFERENCE TO RECALL #5938 FOR SOME 2004 MODELS, BUT THEY CLAIM THAT MY CAR WAS NOT PART OF THAT RECALL. *TR

Sep 26, 2009 Suspension 64,000 mi

COIL SPRING ON FRONT RIGHT TIRE OF 2004 SAAB 9-3 BROKE. SHREDDED TIRE. *TR

Sep 26, 2009 Suspension 64,000 mi

COIL SPRING ON FRONT RIGHT TIRE OF 2004 SAAB 9-3 BROKE. SHREDDED TIRE. *TR

Sep 15, 2009 Suspension 45,000 mi

UPON DRIVING OUR 2004 SAAB 9-3 INTO A PARKING LOT WE NOTICED THE CAR WAS NOT HANDLING CORRECTLY. FRONT END WAS VERY LOW TO GROUND, CAR NOT TURNING CORRECTLY, AND MAKING A NOISE. UPON HAVING IT TOWED TO THE DEALER IT APPEARED ONE OF THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS HAD SNAPPED. BASED ON NUMEROUS OTHER REPO...

Sep 15, 2009 Suspension 45,000 mi

UPON DRIVING OUR 2004 SAAB 9-3 INTO A PARKING LOT WE NOTICED THE CAR WAS NOT HANDLING CORRECTLY. FRONT END WAS VERY LOW TO GROUND, CAR NOT TURNING CORRECTLY, AND MAKING A NOISE. UPON HAVING IT TOWED TO THE DEALER IT APPEARED ONE OF THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS HAD SNAPPED. BASED ON NUMEROUS OTHER REPO...

Sep 14, 2009 Suspension 25,246 mi

NOTICED A SUDDEN STEERING PULL AND THUMP/RATTLE IN FRONT END. DROVE TO NEAREST SHOP TO HAVE A LOOK AND WAS TOLD MY FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AND LUCKY THAT THE SPRING DID NOT SHRED THE TIRE AND CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT! I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS HAS BEEN A SOMEWHAT COMMON DEFECT ON SIMIL...

Sep 14, 2009 Suspension 25,246 mi

NOTICED A SUDDEN STEERING PULL AND THUMP/RATTLE IN FRONT END. DROVE TO NEAREST SHOP TO HAVE A LOOK AND WAS TOLD MY FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AND LUCKY THAT THE SPRING DID NOT SHRED THE TIRE AND CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT! I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS HAS BEEN A SOMEWHAT COMMON DEFECT ON SIMIL...

Sep 3, 2009 Seat Belts 76,500 mi

AS I WAS PUTTING ON MY SEATBELT I HEARD A SNAP AND AN UNROLLING SOUND IN THE DOOR OF THE CAR AND THE SEATBELT LOST TENSION. THE SEATBELT WOULD NOT REGAIN TENSION. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THE RETRACTOR HAD BROKEN. THERE IS A RECALL ON 2004 SAAB 93 SEATBELT RETRACTORS, BUT T...

Sep 3, 2009 Seat Belts 76,500 mi

AS I WAS PUTTING ON MY SEATBELT I HEARD A SNAP AND AN UNROLLING SOUND IN THE DOOR OF THE CAR AND THE SEATBELT LOST TENSION. THE SEATBELT WOULD NOT REGAIN TENSION. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THE RETRACTOR HAD BROKEN. THERE IS A RECALL ON 2004 SAAB 93 SEATBELT RETRACTORS, BUT T...

Aug 25, 2009 Suspension

FRONT SPRING COIL IS BROKE. DURING OIL CHANGE, DEALER CHECKED AND FOUND A PIECE OF THE COIL MISSING. I WOULD LIKE SAAB TO REIMBURSE FOR THIS $400+ REPAIR JOB. *TR

Aug 25, 2009 Suspension

FRONT SPRING COIL IS BROKE. DURING OIL CHANGE, DEALER CHECKED AND FOUND A PIECE OF THE COIL MISSING. I WOULD LIKE SAAB TO REIMBURSE FOR THIS $400+ REPAIR JOB. *TR

Aug 25, 2009 Suspension

FRONT SPRING COIL IS BROKE. DURING OIL CHANGE, DEALER CHECKED AND FOUND A PIECE OF THE COIL MISSING. I WOULD LIKE SAAB TO REIMBURSE FOR THIS $400+ REPAIR JOB. *TR

Aug 25, 2009 Suspension

FRONT SPRING COIL IS BROKE. DURING OIL CHANGE, DEALER CHECKED AND FOUND A PIECE OF THE COIL MISSING. I WOULD LIKE SAAB TO REIMBURSE FOR THIS $400+ REPAIR JOB. *TR

Aug 24, 2009 Suspension 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS EXAMINING THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING SNAPPED AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 45000.

Aug 24, 2009 Suspension 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS EXAMINING THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING SNAPPED AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 45000.

Aug 18, 2009 Seat Belts 73,000 mi

ON, 8/18/2009 AS I WAS DRIVING I HEARD SOMETHING SNAP IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE B-PILLAR TRIM AT THIS SAME MOMENT MY SEATBELT WENT COMPLETELY LOOSE. IT WILL NO LONGER RETRACT, THE BELT PULLS OUT FREELY WITH NO RESISTANCE AND IS NOW COMPLETELY OUT AND WILL NOT RETRACT. IN THE EVENT OF AN EVASIVE MANEUVE...

Aug 18, 2009 Seat Belts 73,000 mi

ON, 8/18/2009 AS I WAS DRIVING I HEARD SOMETHING SNAP IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE B-PILLAR TRIM AT THIS SAME MOMENT MY SEATBELT WENT COMPLETELY LOOSE. IT WILL NO LONGER RETRACT, THE BELT PULLS OUT FREELY WITH NO RESISTANCE AND IS NOW COMPLETELY OUT AND WILL NOT RETRACT. IN THE EVENT OF AN EVASIVE MANEUVE...

Jul 14, 2009 Suspension 49,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHEN THE CONTACT RELEASED THE SEAT BELT, THE MECHANISM ON THE DOOR POST MADE A LOUD NOISE AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED. THE DEALER ADVISED HER TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HER TO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE T...

Jul 14, 2009 Seat Belts 49,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHEN THE CONTACT RELEASED THE SEAT BELT, THE MECHANISM ON THE DOOR POST MADE A LOUD NOISE AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED. THE DEALER ADVISED HER TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HER TO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE T...

Jul 14, 2009 Suspension 49,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHEN THE CONTACT RELEASED THE SEAT BELT, THE MECHANISM ON THE DOOR POST MADE A LOUD NOISE AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED. THE DEALER ADVISED HER TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HER TO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE T...

Jul 14, 2009 Seat Belts 49,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHEN THE CONTACT RELEASED THE SEAT BELT, THE MECHANISM ON THE DOOR POST MADE A LOUD NOISE AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED. THE DEALER ADVISED HER TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HER TO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE T...

Jul 5, 2009 Suspension 52,150 mi

LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING BROKEN. *TR

Jul 5, 2009 Suspension 52,150 mi

LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING BROKEN. *TR

Jul 5, 2009 Suspension 52,150 mi

LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING BROKEN. *TR

Jul 5, 2009 Suspension 52,150 mi

LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING BROKEN. *TR

May 29, 2009 Suspension 69,700 mi

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN WHEN THE CAR WENT IN FOR INSPECTION. EACH OF THE FRONT SPRINGS HAD APPROXIMATELY 3-4 INCH LONG PIECE BROKEN OFF WHERE IT MEETS THE BOTTOM RETAINER. AWAITING WORD FROM SAAB TO SEE IF THEY ARE GOING TO COVER THE REPAIR. *TR

May 29, 2009 Suspension 69,700 mi

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN WHEN THE CAR WENT IN FOR INSPECTION. EACH OF THE FRONT SPRINGS HAD APPROXIMATELY 3-4 INCH LONG PIECE BROKEN OFF WHERE IT MEETS THE BOTTOM RETAINER. AWAITING WORD FROM SAAB TO SEE IF THEY ARE GOING TO COVER THE REPAIR. *TR

May 26, 2009 Suspension 24,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30-35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A STRANGE NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE WAS FIRST NOTICED TWO WEEKS AGO. HE JACKED UP THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE COIL SPRING FAILED. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE A CRA...

May 26, 2009 Suspension 24,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30-35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A STRANGE NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE WAS FIRST NOTICED TWO WEEKS AGO. HE JACKED UP THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE COIL SPRING FAILED. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE A CRA...

May 21, 2009 Power Train Crash 48,000 mi

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO I HAD PLACED MY 2004 9-3 SAAB IN PARK AND LEFT THE CAR RUNNING TO GET OUT AND TURN OFF MY SPRINKLERS. WHILE OUT OF THE CAR THE VEHICLE ROLLED UP THE DRIVEWAY AND HEADED TO WARDS MY GARAGE NARROWLY MISSING MY HOUSE. I RAN AFTER THE CAR AND JUMPED IN THE DRIVERS SEAT JUST AS THE CA...

May 21, 2009 Power Train Crash 48,000 mi

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO I HAD PLACED MY 2004 9-3 SAAB IN PARK AND LEFT THE CAR RUNNING TO GET OUT AND TURN OFF MY SPRINKLERS. WHILE OUT OF THE CAR THE VEHICLE ROLLED UP THE DRIVEWAY AND HEADED TO WARDS MY GARAGE NARROWLY MISSING MY HOUSE. I RAN AFTER THE CAR AND JUMPED IN THE DRIVERS SEAT JUST AS THE CA...

May 18, 2009 Suspension 63,000 mi

2004 SAAB 93 ARC 63,000 MILES. BROKEN COIL SPRING. I WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN I FELT A LARGE THUMP. MY STEERING WENT ERRATIC AND HEARD GRINDING NOISES. I PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY. CAR WAS TOWED. THE CAUSE AND DAMAGE WAS DETERMINED TO BE A BROKEN COIL SPRING WHICH CHAIN REACTED AND CA...

May 18, 2009 Suspension 63,000 mi

2004 SAAB 93 ARC 63,000 MILES. BROKEN COIL SPRING. I WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN I FELT A LARGE THUMP. MY STEERING WENT ERRATIC AND HEARD GRINDING NOISES. I PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY. CAR WAS TOWED. THE CAUSE AND DAMAGE WAS DETERMINED TO BE A BROKEN COIL SPRING WHICH CHAIN REACTED AND CA...

May 7, 2009 Suspension 69,500 mi

FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE. *TR

May 7, 2009 Suspension 69,500 mi

FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE. *TR

Apr 15, 2009 Air Bags Crash 42,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH; HOWEVER, HIS AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO SERIOUS INJURIES, BUT THE DRIVER AND HIS SPOUSE COMPLAINED OF ACHES AND PAINS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANU...

Apr 15, 2009 Air Bags Crash 42,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH; HOWEVER, HIS AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO SERIOUS INJURIES, BUT THE DRIVER AND HIS SPOUSE COMPLAINED OF ACHES AND PAINS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANU...

Apr 8, 2009 Seat Belts 85,000 mi

MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING WILL NO LONGER RETRACT. THIS OCCURRED THIS MORNING DURING MY NORMAL COMMUTE TO WORK THIS MORNING, AT WHICH TIME THERE WAS A SUDDEN BREAKING SOUND FROM BEHIND THE MOLDING. *TR

Apr 8, 2009 Seat Belts 85,000 mi

MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING WILL NO LONGER RETRACT. THIS OCCURRED THIS MORNING DURING MY NORMAL COMMUTE TO WORK THIS MORNING, AT WHICH TIME THERE WAS A SUDDEN BREAKING SOUND FROM BEHIND THE MOLDING. *TR

Mar 27, 2009 Suspension 95,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 SAAB 9-3 THAT HAS EXPERIENCED A FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FAILURE. THERE HAS BEEN NO DAMAGE AS OF YET BUT I WOULD LIKE GM TO PAY FOR REPLACING THE DEFECTIVE PART. *TR

Mar 27, 2009 Suspension 95,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 SAAB 9-3 THAT HAS EXPERIENCED A FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FAILURE. THERE HAS BEEN NO DAMAGE AS OF YET BUT I WOULD LIKE GM TO PAY FOR REPLACING THE DEFECTIVE PART. *TR

Mar 11, 2009 Seat Belts 47,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO BUCKLE HER FRONT SEAT BELT, SHE NOTICED THAT THE RETRACTOR FAILED. THIS PREVENTED THE BELT WEBBING FROM RETRACTING. THE DEALER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V226000 (SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR). ...

Mar 11, 2009 Seat Belts 47,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO BUCKLE HER FRONT SEAT BELT, SHE NOTICED THAT THE RETRACTOR FAILED. THIS PREVENTED THE BELT WEBBING FROM RETRACTING. THE DEALER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V226000 (SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR). ...

Mar 10, 2009 Suspension 57,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE THE VEHICLE AT 3 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING RUBBER ODOR AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE. HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE DEALER WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIRS BECAUSE THERE...

Mar 10, 2009 Suspension 57,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE THE VEHICLE AT 3 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING RUBBER ODOR AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE. HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE DEALER WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIRS BECAUSE THERE...

Mar 3, 2009 Suspension 53,000 mi

AFTER NOTICING AN INCREASINGLY LOUD SUSPENSION CLUNK COMING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE SAAB DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE, I WAS TOLD THAT THE FRONT SPRING WAS SNAPPED AND BOTH FRONT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS THE CAR WAS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATI...

Mar 3, 2009 Suspension 53,000 mi

AFTER NOTICING AN INCREASINGLY LOUD SUSPENSION CLUNK COMING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE SAAB DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE, I WAS TOLD THAT THE FRONT SPRING WAS SNAPPED AND BOTH FRONT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS THE CAR WAS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATI...

Feb 20, 2009 Suspension 53,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY WIFE EXPERIENCES A SCRAPING SOUND. THEN HER RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT AND WAS SHREDDED. FORTUNATELY SHE WAS TRAVELING VERY SLOWLY ON A LOCAL STREET, AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER; OTHERWISE THE TIRE BLOWOUT COULD HAVE CAUSED HER SERIOUS HARM. TURNS OUT IT WAS THE SPRING (OR COIL) TH...

Feb 20, 2009 Suspension 53,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY WIFE EXPERIENCES A SCRAPING SOUND. THEN HER RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT AND WAS SHREDDED. FORTUNATELY SHE WAS TRAVELING VERY SLOWLY ON A LOCAL STREET, AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER; OTHERWISE THE TIRE BLOWOUT COULD HAVE CAUSED HER SERIOUS HARM. TURNS OUT IT WAS THE SPRING (OR COIL) TH...

Feb 5, 2009 Suspension 51,275 mi

I WAS DRIVING THROUGH THE TED WILLIAMS TUNNEL AND THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE. I DID NOT HIT A BUMP. THE SPRING CAUSED A CATASTROPIC FAILURE OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. I HAD TO BE TOWED OUT OF THE TUNNEL AND HAVE NEW COIL SPRINGS INSTALLED. *TR

Feb 5, 2009 Tires 51,275 mi

I WAS DRIVING THROUGH THE TED WILLIAMS TUNNEL AND THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE. I DID NOT HIT A BUMP. THE SPRING CAUSED A CATASTROPIC FAILURE OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. I HAD TO BE TOWED OUT OF THE TUNNEL AND HAVE NEW COIL SPRINGS INSTALLED. *TR

Feb 5, 2009 Suspension 51,275 mi

I WAS DRIVING THROUGH THE TED WILLIAMS TUNNEL AND THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE. I DID NOT HIT A BUMP. THE SPRING CAUSED A CATASTROPIC FAILURE OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. I HAD TO BE TOWED OUT OF THE TUNNEL AND HAVE NEW COIL SPRINGS INSTALLED. *TR

Feb 5, 2009 Tires 51,275 mi

I WAS DRIVING THROUGH THE TED WILLIAMS TUNNEL AND THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE. I DID NOT HIT A BUMP. THE SPRING CAUSED A CATASTROPIC FAILURE OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. I HAD TO BE TOWED OUT OF THE TUNNEL AND HAVE NEW COIL SPRINGS INSTALLED. *TR

Jan 12, 2009 Suspension 690,000 mi

MY 2004 SAAB 93 ARC HAD 2 BROKEN FRONT COIL SPRINGS. TOLD CORROSION CAUSED BREAKAGE. RIGHT FRONT BROKE WHILE DRIVING WITH MY 8 YEAR OLD SON IN THE CAR. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED. CAR IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP. REPAIRS OVER 400$ FOR JUST COIL SPRINGS TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Jan 12, 2009 Suspension 690,000 mi

MY 2004 SAAB 93 ARC HAD 2 BROKEN FRONT COIL SPRINGS. TOLD CORROSION CAUSED BREAKAGE. RIGHT FRONT BROKE WHILE DRIVING WITH MY 8 YEAR OLD SON IN THE CAR. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED. CAR IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP. REPAIRS OVER 400$ FOR JUST COIL SPRINGS TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Jan 11, 2009 Suspension 40,000 mi

ABOUT 5 INCHES OF THE LOWER PART OF THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE COIL SPRING HAD SNAPPED OFF AND REMAINED IN THE WHEEL WELL. WILL HAVE TO TAKE IT IN TO GET IT REPAIRED, JUST NOTICED IT, TIME OF INCIDENT UNKNOWN IT COULD HAVE HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN 06. *TR

Jan 11, 2009 Suspension 40,000 mi

ABOUT 5 INCHES OF THE LOWER PART OF THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE COIL SPRING HAD SNAPPED OFF AND REMAINED IN THE WHEEL WELL. WILL HAVE TO TAKE IT IN TO GET IT REPAIRED, JUST NOTICED IT, TIME OF INCIDENT UNKNOWN IT COULD HAVE HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN 06. *TR

Dec 25, 2008 Suspension 117,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 SAAB 9-3 LINEAR AND WAS DRIVING NEAR MY HOUSE AND HEARD A LOUD CRACK FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. I DROVE THE CAR HOME A BLOCK AND TOOK THE WHEEL OFF TO FIND A PIECE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING SNAPPED OFF AND THE REMAINDER WAS RUBBING AGAINST MY TIRE. LUCKILY NO HARM WAS DON...

Dec 25, 2008 Suspension 117,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 SAAB 9-3 LINEAR AND WAS DRIVING NEAR MY HOUSE AND HEARD A LOUD CRACK FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. I DROVE THE CAR HOME A BLOCK AND TOOK THE WHEEL OFF TO FIND A PIECE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING SNAPPED OFF AND THE REMAINDER WAS RUBBING AGAINST MY TIRE. LUCKILY NO HARM WAS DON...

Dec 22, 2008 Suspension 74,910 mi

1. STANDARD DRIVING CONDITIONS IN MINNESOTA. 2. FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING BREAKAGE. NEAR THE TOP OF SPRING. 3. REPLACED BOTH FRONT SPRINGS AT DEALERSHIP. *TR

Dec 22, 2008 Suspension 74,910 mi

1. STANDARD DRIVING CONDITIONS IN MINNESOTA. 2. FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING BREAKAGE. NEAR THE TOP OF SPRING. 3. REPLACED BOTH FRONT SPRINGS AT DEALERSHIP. *TR

Dec 16, 2008 Suspension 45,950 mi

ON 2004 SAAB 9-3, RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE, SLASHED WALL OF TIRE RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE DEFLATION. VEHICLE TAKEN TO LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, REPAIRED SAME DAY, REQUESTED OLD PART TO BE HELD. *TR

Dec 16, 2008 Suspension 45,950 mi

ON 2004 SAAB 9-3, RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE, SLASHED WALL OF TIRE RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE DEFLATION. VEHICLE TAKEN TO LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, REPAIRED SAME DAY, REQUESTED OLD PART TO BE HELD. *TR

Sep 16, 2008 Equipment 99,999 mi

2004 9-3 CONVERTIBLE, AERO. HAD DEVELOPED A SOUND FROM THE FAN BEHIND THE GLOVE BOX. USUALLY BEGINS TO GET LOUDER WHEN A/C IS ON. TAKEN TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHERE I INFORMED IT WAS NORMAL "WEAR & TEAR." COST TO FIX WAS ESTIMATED AT 500.00. THIS IS MY THIRD SAAB CONVERTIBLE AND IT'S ONLY...

Sep 16, 2008 Equipment 99,999 mi

2004 9-3 CONVERTIBLE, AERO. HAD DEVELOPED A SOUND FROM THE FAN BEHIND THE GLOVE BOX. USUALLY BEGINS TO GET LOUDER WHEN A/C IS ON. TAKEN TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHERE I INFORMED IT WAS NORMAL "WEAR & TEAR." COST TO FIX WAS ESTIMATED AT 500.00. THIS IS MY THIRD SAAB CONVERTIBLE AND IT'S ONLY...

Jul 29, 2008 Air Bags Crash 111,000 mi

ON JULY 25 2008, MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY 2004 SAAB 9-3 SPORT SEDAN. SHE WENT OFF THE ROAD, SIDE SWIPING 2 TREES BEFORE SLAMMING INTO A DRAINAGE PIPE/EMBANKMENT. THE LEFT SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS WERE THE ONLY ONES THAT DEPLOYED. THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS WITH EXTENSIVE FRONT-END DAMAGE. IF NOT FOR HER ...

Jul 29, 2008 Air Bags Crash 111,000 mi

ON JULY 25 2008, MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY 2004 SAAB 9-3 SPORT SEDAN. SHE WENT OFF THE ROAD, SIDE SWIPING 2 TREES BEFORE SLAMMING INTO A DRAINAGE PIPE/EMBANKMENT. THE LEFT SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS WERE THE ONLY ONES THAT DEPLOYED. THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS WITH EXTENSIVE FRONT-END DAMAGE. IF NOT FOR HER ...

Jul 17, 2008 Power Train 72,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2004 SAAB 9-3 AROUND MARCH 15, 2007. A LITTLE OVER A MONTH AGO, I WAS VACATIONING IN FLORIDA WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE LOCAL SAAB DEALERSHIP IN ORLANDO, FL WHERE I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO PURCHASE A SPEED SENSOR. THIS WAS DONE AND THE COST WAS APPROXI...

Jul 17, 2008 Power Train 72,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2004 SAAB 9-3 AROUND MARCH 15, 2007. A LITTLE OVER A MONTH AGO, I WAS VACATIONING IN FLORIDA WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE LOCAL SAAB DEALERSHIP IN ORLANDO, FL WHERE I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO PURCHASE A SPEED SENSOR. THIS WAS DONE AND THE COST WAS APPROXI...

Jul 3, 2008 Suspension 43,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35~40MPH SUDDEN VERY LOUD POP NOISE. DIDN'T HIT A HOLE OR ANYTHING. CAR WAS STILL DRIVABLE, BUT STOP TO THE SIDE TO INSPECT THE TIRES. NO FLAT TIRES AND CAR SEEMED STRUCTURALLY OK. CONTINUED TO DRIVE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. A RATTLING NOISE WAS ALWAYS PRESENT OVER BUMPS. FINALLY ...

Jul 3, 2008 Suspension 43,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35~40MPH SUDDEN VERY LOUD POP NOISE. DIDN'T HIT A HOLE OR ANYTHING. CAR WAS STILL DRIVABLE, BUT STOP TO THE SIDE TO INSPECT THE TIRES. NO FLAT TIRES AND CAR SEEMED STRUCTURALLY OK. CONTINUED TO DRIVE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. A RATTLING NOISE WAS ALWAYS PRESENT OVER BUMPS. FINALLY ...

Apr 10, 2008 Suspension 74,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AND THEN PUNCTURED TIRE CAUSING BLOW OUT. WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR AND PULL OFF ROAD. HAD I BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY A DIFFERENT OUTCOME COULD HAVE BEEN EXPECTED. HAD NO SYMPTOMS LEADING UP TO THIS. *TR

Apr 10, 2008 Suspension 74,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AND THEN PUNCTURED TIRE CAUSING BLOW OUT. WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR AND PULL OFF ROAD. HAD I BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY A DIFFERENT OUTCOME COULD HAVE BEEN EXPECTED. HAD NO SYMPTOMS LEADING UP TO THIS. *TR

Mar 21, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

FUEL GAUGE IS NORMAL. I FILL THE CAR UP COMPLETELY AND THEN THE FUEL GAUGE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE NEEDLE DROPS TO EMPTY. THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS FILLED WITH FUEL. *TR

Mar 21, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

FUEL GAUGE IS NORMAL. I FILL THE CAR UP COMPLETELY AND THEN THE FUEL GAUGE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE NEEDLE DROPS TO EMPTY. THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS FILLED WITH FUEL. *TR

Feb 21, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

EVERYTIME I FILL THE GAS TANK TO FULL AND I START DRIVING (ESP. ON A HIGHWAY), THE FUEL GAUGE DROPS TO EMPTY--EVEN THOUGH IT IS FULL. THE, I HAVE TO STOP THE CAR AND TURN IT ON SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE FUEL GAUGE GOES BACK UP TO FULL AGAIN. *TR

Feb 21, 2008 Electrical System 65,000 mi

THE KEYLESS ENTRY AND ALARM SYSTEM HAVE NOT BEEN WORKING. THEY STARTED SLOWING DOWN IN WORKING, BUT THEN THE KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE (THE ACTUAL KEY) JUST STOPPED. I CHANGED THE BATTERY ON THE KEY, YET IT STILL DOES NOT WORK. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SO LONG. *TR

Feb 21, 2008 Equipment 65,000 mi

THE KEYLESS ENTRY AND ALARM SYSTEM HAVE NOT BEEN WORKING. THEY STARTED SLOWING DOWN IN WORKING, BUT THEN THE KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE (THE ACTUAL KEY) JUST STOPPED. I CHANGED THE BATTERY ON THE KEY, YET IT STILL DOES NOT WORK. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SO LONG. *TR

Feb 21, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

EVERYTIME I FILL THE GAS TANK TO FULL AND I START DRIVING (ESP. ON A HIGHWAY), THE FUEL GAUGE DROPS TO EMPTY--EVEN THOUGH IT IS FULL. THE, I HAVE TO STOP THE CAR AND TURN IT ON SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE FUEL GAUGE GOES BACK UP TO FULL AGAIN. *TR

Feb 21, 2008 Electrical System 65,000 mi

THE KEYLESS ENTRY AND ALARM SYSTEM HAVE NOT BEEN WORKING. THEY STARTED SLOWING DOWN IN WORKING, BUT THEN THE KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE (THE ACTUAL KEY) JUST STOPPED. I CHANGED THE BATTERY ON THE KEY, YET IT STILL DOES NOT WORK. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SO LONG. *TR

Feb 21, 2008 Equipment 65,000 mi

THE KEYLESS ENTRY AND ALARM SYSTEM HAVE NOT BEEN WORKING. THEY STARTED SLOWING DOWN IN WORKING, BUT THEN THE KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE (THE ACTUAL KEY) JUST STOPPED. I CHANGED THE BATTERY ON THE KEY, YET IT STILL DOES NOT WORK. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SO LONG. *TR

Jan 13, 2008 Electrical System 62,000 mi

INTERIOR CABIN FAN.. THE FAN STAYS ON ALTHOUGH THE CAR IS "OFF" (KEY OUT OF IGNITION), AND WHILE AC OR HEAT ARE OFF (AT 0). THERE IS ALSO A NOISE AT TIME COMING FROM THE FAN UNDER THE GLOVE BOX. DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS NOT A DEFECT AND WILL COST AROUND $1000, THE DARN CAR IS LESS THAN 3.5 YEARS OLD A...

Jan 13, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

COOLING SYSTEM .. ALTHOUGH THE CAR DOES NOT "OVER HEAT" THE ANTIFREEZE IS SPILLING OUT. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A FEW MONTHS AND I ALWAYS CONSIDERED THIS TO BE A PROBLEM OF OTHER CARS SINCE MY CAR IS RELATIVELY NEW. THE OTHER DAY THE CAR INDICATED THAT THE COOLANT WAS LOW. *TR

Jan 13, 2008 Exterior Lighting 53,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS.. I HAVE REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT BULBS 3 TIMES IN ONE YEAR. CURRENTLY THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHTS, SIDE LIGHT LOWER BUMPER, AND LIGHT WITHIN THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY HAVE BLOWN. THERE SEEMS TO A AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHTS AS THEY CONTINUE TO BLOW OUT.. SHORT LIGHTS AS HIGH BE...

Jan 13, 2008 Electrical System 62,000 mi

INTERIOR CABIN FAN.. THE FAN STAYS ON ALTHOUGH THE CAR IS "OFF" (KEY OUT OF IGNITION), AND WHILE AC OR HEAT ARE OFF (AT 0). THERE IS ALSO A NOISE AT TIME COMING FROM THE FAN UNDER THE GLOVE BOX. DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS NOT A DEFECT AND WILL COST AROUND $1000, THE DARN CAR IS LESS THAN 3.5 YEARS OLD A...

Jan 13, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

COOLING SYSTEM .. ALTHOUGH THE CAR DOES NOT "OVER HEAT" THE ANTIFREEZE IS SPILLING OUT. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A FEW MONTHS AND I ALWAYS CONSIDERED THIS TO BE A PROBLEM OF OTHER CARS SINCE MY CAR IS RELATIVELY NEW. THE OTHER DAY THE CAR INDICATED THAT THE COOLANT WAS LOW. *TR

Jan 13, 2008 Exterior Lighting 53,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS.. I HAVE REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT BULBS 3 TIMES IN ONE YEAR. CURRENTLY THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHTS, SIDE LIGHT LOWER BUMPER, AND LIGHT WITHIN THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY HAVE BLOWN. THERE SEEMS TO A AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHTS AS THEY CONTINUE TO BLOW OUT.. SHORT LIGHTS AS HIGH BE...

Dec 18, 2007 Seat Belts 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V226000 (SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR) AND IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. DURING THE REPAIR, THE DEALER BROKE THE EIGHT PILLAR PLASTIC CABS, IN WHICH THEY NEVE...

Dec 18, 2007 Seat Belts 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 9-3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V226000 (SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR) AND IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. DURING THE REPAIR, THE DEALER BROKE THE EIGHT PILLAR PLASTIC CABS, IN WHICH THEY NEVE...

Sep 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

CABIN FAN RUNS ALTHOUGH KEY IS NO IN IGNITION AND UNIT IS ON OFF POSITION. THE SITUATION ALSO HAPPENS WHEN UNIT IS IN OFF POSITION AND CAR IS BEING DRIVEN. *TR

Sep 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

CABIN FAN RUNS ALTHOUGH KEY IS NO IN IGNITION AND UNIT IS ON OFF POSITION. THE SITUATION ALSO HAPPENS WHEN UNIT IS IN OFF POSITION AND CAR IS BEING DRIVEN. *TR

May 9, 2007 Equipment

AT 50,100 MILES THE RADIO DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY. VOLUME INCREASES OUT OF CONTRO,L AND RADIO WORKS NORMALLY FOR A FEW MINUTES TO 1 HOUR.*AK

May 9, 2007 Equipment

AT 50,100 MILES THE RADIO DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY. VOLUME INCREASES OUT OF CONTRO,L AND RADIO WORKS NORMALLY FOR A FEW MINUTES TO 1 HOUR.*AK

Mar 30, 2007 Suspension 62,000 mi

BACKING MY 2004 SAAB 93 OUT OF THE GARAGE I HEARD I LOUD RUBBING NOISE. I GOT MY HUSBAND, HE HAD ME DRIVE UP THE DRIVEWAY, THEN BACK DOWN. ON THE WAY BACK A TIRE BLEW, SO WE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE RIGHT FRONT SPRING HAD BROKEN AND JETTED INTO THE TIRE, CAUSING THE BLOWOUT. THE LEFT...

Mar 30, 2007 Suspension 62,000 mi

BACKING MY 2004 SAAB 93 OUT OF THE GARAGE I HEARD I LOUD RUBBING NOISE. I GOT MY HUSBAND, HE HAD ME DRIVE UP THE DRIVEWAY, THEN BACK DOWN. ON THE WAY BACK A TIRE BLEW, SO WE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE RIGHT FRONT SPRING HAD BROKEN AND JETTED INTO THE TIRE, CAUSING THE BLOWOUT. THE LEFT...

Mar 19, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SAAB WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKES CUSTOMER WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE WHOLE COST OF REPAIRS*CC THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE BOOSTER VALVE CAN FAIL PREMATURELY. THE BRAKES WORKED ONLY WITH EXTREME HARD PRESSURE. GOODYEAR INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE PART THAT WAS BEING REPLACED ON THE BRAKES WAS RECALLE...

Mar 19, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SAAB WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKES CUSTOMER WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE WHOLE COST OF REPAIRS*CC THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE BOOSTER VALVE CAN FAIL PREMATURELY. THE BRAKES WORKED ONLY WITH EXTREME HARD PRESSURE. GOODYEAR INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE PART THAT WAS BEING REPLACED ON THE BRAKES WAS RECALLE...

Oct 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT NORMAL SPEED THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME VEHICLE HAS QUIT WHILE DRIVING. PREVIOUS 2 TIMES DEALERSHIP HAS CHECKED VEHICLE AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS. *NM

Oct 23, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 33,000 mi

BRAKE FAILURE. RESULTED IN COLLISION. DEALERSHIP IDENTIFIED FAILED BRAKE COMPONENTS AND REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER, ABS MANIFOLD, BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. CLAIM WAS MADE TO SAAB/GM, CLAIM# 513166, AND WARRANTY COVERED THE BRAKE REPAIRS. THEY SETTLED IN FULL FOR THE SUBSTITUTE TRANSPORTATION AND ...

Oct 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT NORMAL SPEED THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME VEHICLE HAS QUIT WHILE DRIVING. PREVIOUS 2 TIMES DEALERSHIP HAS CHECKED VEHICLE AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS. *NM

Oct 23, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 33,000 mi

BRAKE FAILURE. RESULTED IN COLLISION. DEALERSHIP IDENTIFIED FAILED BRAKE COMPONENTS AND REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER, ABS MANIFOLD, BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. CLAIM WAS MADE TO SAAB/GM, CLAIM# 513166, AND WARRANTY COVERED THE BRAKE REPAIRS. THEY SETTLED IN FULL FOR THE SUBSTITUTE TRANSPORTATION AND ...

Aug 2, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 2,000 mi

CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE WHEN GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED - HAVE HAD NUMEROUS "NEAR MISSES" OF BEING REAR-ENDED WHEN PULLING OUT ONTO STREET BECAUSE OF THE DELAY IN ACCELERATION. *NM

Aug 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,000 mi

CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE WHEN GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED - HAVE HAD NUMEROUS "NEAR MISSES" OF BEING REAR-ENDED WHEN PULLING OUT ONTO STREET BECAUSE OF THE DELAY IN ACCELERATION. *NM

Aug 2, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 2,000 mi

CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE WHEN GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED - HAVE HAD NUMEROUS "NEAR MISSES" OF BEING REAR-ENDED WHEN PULLING OUT ONTO STREET BECAUSE OF THE DELAY IN ACCELERATION. *NM

Aug 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,000 mi

CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE WHEN GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED - HAVE HAD NUMEROUS "NEAR MISSES" OF BEING REAR-ENDED WHEN PULLING OUT ONTO STREET BECAUSE OF THE DELAY IN ACCELERATION. *NM

Jul 21, 2006 Electrical System 31,224 mi

MY CAR STALLS WHILE ACCELERATING OR DEACELERATING AND THE CANNOT BE RESTARTED. DEALER NOW HAS THE AUTO AND HAS INDICATED IT IS THE MAIN MODULE AND CANNOT BE REPAIRED. THE CAR IS A 2004 SAAB CONVERTIBLE 2.0T 9 3. THE CAR WAS LEASED ON APRIL 23, 2004. ALTHOUGH THE MANURFACTURER'S WARRANTY INDICATES...

Jul 21, 2006 Electrical System 31,224 mi

MY CAR STALLS WHILE ACCELERATING OR DEACELERATING AND THE CANNOT BE RESTARTED. DEALER NOW HAS THE AUTO AND HAS INDICATED IT IS THE MAIN MODULE AND CANNOT BE REPAIRED. THE CAR IS A 2004 SAAB CONVERTIBLE 2.0T 9 3. THE CAR WAS LEASED ON APRIL 23, 2004. ALTHOUGH THE MANURFACTURER'S WARRANTY INDICATES...

May 31, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,000 mi

DEFECT IN BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSING UNEVEN WEAR ON FRONT BRAKES. EVENTUALLY THE ONE SIDE IS WORN DOWN COMPLETELY CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. *JB

May 31, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,000 mi

DEFECT IN BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSING UNEVEN WEAR ON FRONT BRAKES. EVENTUALLY THE ONE SIDE IS WORN DOWN COMPLETELY CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. *JB

May 31, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,000 mi

DEFECT IN BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSING UNEVEN WEAR ON FRONT BRAKES. EVENTUALLY THE ONE SIDE IS WORN DOWN COMPLETELY CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. *JB

May 31, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,000 mi

DEFECT IN BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSING UNEVEN WEAR ON FRONT BRAKES. EVENTUALLY THE ONE SIDE IS WORN DOWN COMPLETELY CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. *JB

Apr 4, 2006 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER HAS ATTEMPTED TO HAVE RECALL WORK PERFORMED ON 2004 9-3, MECHANIC INFORMED HIM THAT THEY HAD TO ORDER PART. *TS *JB

Apr 4, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER HAS ATTEMPTED TO HAVE RECALL WORK PERFORMED ON 2004 9-3, MECHANIC INFORMED HIM THAT THEY HAD TO ORDER PART. *TS *JB

Apr 4, 2006 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER HAS ATTEMPTED TO HAVE RECALL WORK PERFORMED ON 2004 9-3, MECHANIC INFORMED HIM THAT THEY HAD TO ORDER PART. *TS *JB

Apr 4, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER HAS ATTEMPTED TO HAVE RECALL WORK PERFORMED ON 2004 9-3, MECHANIC INFORMED HIM THAT THEY HAD TO ORDER PART. *TS *JB

Mar 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL NOTICE FROM SAAB REGARDING DEFECTIVE BRAKES. DEALER DOESN'T HAVE PARTS TO FIX. SAAB SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. *JB

Mar 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL NOTICE FROM SAAB REGARDING DEFECTIVE BRAKES. DEALER DOESN'T HAVE PARTS TO FIX. SAAB SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. *JB

Mar 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,664 mi

1) SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF CYLINDER HEAD DUE TO SPARK PLUG THREADS MISSING. DEALER USED INSERT TO REPLACE THREADS. *JB

Mar 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,664 mi

1) SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF CYLINDER HEAD DUE TO SPARK PLUG THREADS MISSING. DEALER USED INSERT TO REPLACE THREADS. *JB

Feb 2, 2006 Seats Crash 16,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A YIELD ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT THE VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING 30MPH. SEAT BELTS WERE IN USE; HOWEVER INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED TO THE HEAD, UPPER BACK AND KNEE. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THE BACK AND HEAD INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED DUE ...

Feb 2, 2006 Seats Crash 16,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A YIELD ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT THE VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING 30MPH. SEAT BELTS WERE IN USE; HOWEVER INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED TO THE HEAD, UPPER BACK AND KNEE. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THE BACK AND HEAD INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED DUE ...

Oct 21, 2005 Tires

MY 2004 SAAB ARC CONVERTIBLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE WRONG WHEELS AND TIRES. IT IS EQUIPPED WITH 215/55 R16 93 H M+S TIRES AND WHEELS. THE OWNERS MANUAL RECOMMENDS 225/45 R17 94 W RF/XL TIRES FOR THE 2.0 TURBO ENGINE. MY CAR HAS SAID ENGINE. THIS COMPROMISES SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE. I DISCOVERED THI...

Oct 21, 2005 Wheels

MY 2004 SAAB ARC CONVERTIBLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE WRONG WHEELS AND TIRES. IT IS EQUIPPED WITH 215/55 R16 93 H M+S TIRES AND WHEELS. THE OWNERS MANUAL RECOMMENDS 225/45 R17 94 W RF/XL TIRES FOR THE 2.0 TURBO ENGINE. MY CAR HAS SAID ENGINE. THIS COMPROMISES SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE. I DISCOVERED THI...

Oct 21, 2005 Tires

MY 2004 SAAB ARC CONVERTIBLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE WRONG WHEELS AND TIRES. IT IS EQUIPPED WITH 215/55 R16 93 H M+S TIRES AND WHEELS. THE OWNERS MANUAL RECOMMENDS 225/45 R17 94 W RF/XL TIRES FOR THE 2.0 TURBO ENGINE. MY CAR HAS SAID ENGINE. THIS COMPROMISES SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE. I DISCOVERED THI...

Oct 21, 2005 Wheels

MY 2004 SAAB ARC CONVERTIBLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE WRONG WHEELS AND TIRES. IT IS EQUIPPED WITH 215/55 R16 93 H M+S TIRES AND WHEELS. THE OWNERS MANUAL RECOMMENDS 225/45 R17 94 W RF/XL TIRES FOR THE 2.0 TURBO ENGINE. MY CAR HAS SAID ENGINE. THIS COMPROMISES SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE. I DISCOVERED THI...

Oct 14, 2005 Electrical System Crash 7,961 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 93ARC. COULD TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH WITHOUT THE CAR BEING IN PARK. ON JULY 22, 2005 CAR ROLLED DOWN DRIVEWAY, CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE CONTACTED CONCERN WAS THAT SOMEONE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM A MAY GET HURT. THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECT...

Oct 14, 2005 Electrical System Crash 7,961 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SAAB 93ARC. COULD TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH WITHOUT THE CAR BEING IN PARK. ON JULY 22, 2005 CAR ROLLED DOWN DRIVEWAY, CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE CONTACTED CONCERN WAS THAT SOMEONE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM A MAY GET HURT. THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECT...

Oct 9, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 5,000 mi

WHILE THE LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE PASSENGER DOOR WILL POP TO THE OPEN POSITION. WHEN THE DOOR LOCK IS DEPRESSED THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM WILL AGAIN POP UP. THEN FROM THE DRIVER DOOR WHEN DEPRESSING THE SWITCH TO LOCK ALL THE DOOR THE MECHANISM WILL LOCK THEN WITHIN SECONDS UNLOCK. I HAVE REPORTED...

Oct 9, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 5,000 mi

WHILE THE LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE PASSENGER DOOR WILL POP TO THE OPEN POSITION. WHEN THE DOOR LOCK IS DEPRESSED THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM WILL AGAIN POP UP. THEN FROM THE DRIVER DOOR WHEN DEPRESSING THE SWITCH TO LOCK ALL THE DOOR THE MECHANISM WILL LOCK THEN WITHIN SECONDS UNLOCK. I HAVE REPORTED...

Jul 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,500 mi

FAULTY INSTALLATION AT FACTORY OF BRAKE LINE RESULTING IN RUBBING OF THE LINE UNTIL LOSS OF ALL FLUID AND BRAKING ABILITY. POTENTIALLY FATAL RESULT AS ALL BRAKING IS LOST WITHOUT WARNING.

Jul 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,500 mi

FAULTY INSTALLATION AT FACTORY OF BRAKE LINE RESULTING IN RUBBING OF THE LINE UNTIL LOSS OF ALL FLUID AND BRAKING ABILITY. POTENTIALLY FATAL RESULT AS ALL BRAKING IS LOST WITHOUT WARNING.

Jun 24, 2005 Air Bags 5,000 mi

AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITH NO ACCIDENT AND NO IMPACT ROLL BARS DEPLOYED WITH NO ACCIDENT AND NO IMPACT/CONVERTIBLE TOP WAS NOT DOWN. BARND NEW SAAB 9.3 CAR TOWED TO DEALER/CORPORATE HAS BEEN CONTACTED BY OWNER OF CAR/NO RESPONSE FROM CARPORATE FOR ONE WEEK. CAR STILL AT DEALER WITH NO ANSWERS OR REAS...

Jun 24, 2005 Air Bags 5,000 mi

AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITH NO ACCIDENT AND NO IMPACT ROLL BARS DEPLOYED WITH NO ACCIDENT AND NO IMPACT/CONVERTIBLE TOP WAS NOT DOWN. BARND NEW SAAB 9.3 CAR TOWED TO DEALER/CORPORATE HAS BEEN CONTACTED BY OWNER OF CAR/NO RESPONSE FROM CARPORATE FOR ONE WEEK. CAR STILL AT DEALER WITH NO ANSWERS OR REAS...

Apr 25, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING FROM 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE UP TO 80 MPH BEFORE THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO REACH DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND LIFT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BY HAND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THEY INFORMED THE CONSUMER...

Apr 25, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING FROM 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE UP TO 80 MPH BEFORE THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO REACH DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND LIFT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BY HAND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THEY INFORMED THE CONSUMER...

Mar 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 15,123 mi

OWNER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE "B" REAR ENDED OWNER'S VEHICLE WHILE BEING DRIVEN AT 70 MPH. UPON IMPACT, THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. OWNER SUSTAINED INJURIES, WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND RELEASED. *AK

Mar 16, 2005 Air Bags Crash 15,123 mi

OWNER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE "B" REAR ENDED OWNER'S VEHICLE WHILE BEING DRIVEN AT 70 MPH. UPON IMPACT, THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. OWNER SUSTAINED INJURIES, WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND RELEASED. *AK

Mar 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 15,123 mi

OWNER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE "B" REAR ENDED OWNER'S VEHICLE WHILE BEING DRIVEN AT 70 MPH. UPON IMPACT, THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. OWNER SUSTAINED INJURIES, WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND RELEASED. *AK

Mar 16, 2005 Air Bags Crash 15,123 mi

OWNER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE "B" REAR ENDED OWNER'S VEHICLE WHILE BEING DRIVEN AT 70 MPH. UPON IMPACT, THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. OWNER SUSTAINED INJURIES, WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND RELEASED. *AK

Feb 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 120 mi

ENGINE MAY STALL WHEN COLD AND CAR IS TRAVELING 30-45MPH. NEARLY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE ON 2 OCCASIONS DUE TO LOSS OF STEERING AND RAN ONTO SHOULDER/LAWN OF HOMEOWNER. WE HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN 4 TIMES FOR REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS IN ATTEMPTS TO FIX THIS BUT SAAB WILL NOT EVEN ADMIT THERE IS AN ...

Feb 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 120 mi

ENGINE MAY STALL WHEN COLD AND CAR IS TRAVELING 30-45MPH. NEARLY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE ON 2 OCCASIONS DUE TO LOSS OF STEERING AND RAN ONTO SHOULDER/LAWN OF HOMEOWNER. WE HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN 4 TIMES FOR REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS IN ATTEMPTS TO FIX THIS BUT SAAB WILL NOT EVEN ADMIT THERE IS AN ...

Jan 3, 2005 Steering 21,000 mi

I AM AN OWNER OF A 2004 SAAB 9-3SS AND IT HAS COME TO MY IMMEDIATE ATTENTION THAT THERE MAY BE A FAULT WITH THE ELECTRONIC STEERING WHEEL LOCK ENGAGEMENT ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAD TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION TO AVOID A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ACCIDENT AS A DIRECT RESULT OF MY SEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP. THIS H...

Jan 3, 2005 Steering 21,000 mi

I AM AN OWNER OF A 2004 SAAB 9-3SS AND IT HAS COME TO MY IMMEDIATE ATTENTION THAT THERE MAY BE A FAULT WITH THE ELECTRONIC STEERING WHEEL LOCK ENGAGEMENT ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAD TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION TO AVOID A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ACCIDENT AS A DIRECT RESULT OF MY SEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP. THIS H...

Dec 3, 2004 Air Bags

AIR BAG CAN DISCHARGED WITHOUT BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. *BF THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THE AIR BAGS TO BE DISCONNECTED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DUE TO PREVIOUS INJURIES. *SC *JB

Dec 3, 2004 Air Bags

AIR BAG CAN DISCHARGED WITHOUT BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. *BF THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THE AIR BAGS TO BE DISCONNECTED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DUE TO PREVIOUS INJURIES. *SC *JB

Nov 1, 2004 Air Bags Crash

COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL." I HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH MY CAR. THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY YET THE PASSENGER SIDE DID. IT WAS A TOTAL FRONT COLLISION IN WHICH I HIT A FORD ECONOLINE VAN IN THE REAR END AND WAS DRIVING AT THE SPEED OF APPROX 50 KPH. NO ONE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SE...

Nov 1, 2004 Air Bags Crash

COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL." I HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH MY CAR. THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY YET THE PASSENGER SIDE DID. IT WAS A TOTAL FRONT COLLISION IN WHICH I HIT A FORD ECONOLINE VAN IN THE REAR END AND WAS DRIVING AT THE SPEED OF APPROX 50 KPH. NO ONE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SE...

Jun 22, 2004 Electrical System 4,000 mi

PULLED INTO A STANDARD, PAVED, PARKING SPACE TURNED ELECTRONIC IGNITION KEY TO OFF POSITION AND REMOVED KEY. CAR DID NOT TURN OFF, ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTINUED TO FUNCTION AS THOUGH KEY WAS IN IGNITION.*AK ONBOARD COMPUTER DISPLAYED "STEERING WHEEL LOCK FAILURE: CONTACT SERVICE." TURNED...

Jun 22, 2004 Electrical System 4,000 mi

PULLED INTO A STANDARD, PAVED, PARKING SPACE TURNED ELECTRONIC IGNITION KEY TO OFF POSITION AND REMOVED KEY. CAR DID NOT TURN OFF, ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTINUED TO FUNCTION AS THOUGH KEY WAS IN IGNITION.*AK ONBOARD COMPUTER DISPLAYED "STEERING WHEEL LOCK FAILURE: CONTACT SERVICE." TURNED...

Apr 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,661 mi

THE HEATING SYSTEM, UPON EACH INITIAL START UP, BLEW A FOUL-SMELLING GAS INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. (NAR) *PH *CB

Apr 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,661 mi

THE HEATING SYSTEM, UPON EACH INITIAL START UP, BLEW A FOUL-SMELLING GAS INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. (NAR) *PH *CB

Dec 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 766 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH AND LEAVING A SHOPPING MALL CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE BRAKES, AND SECONDS LATER THE TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE STALLED, AND COULD NOT BE STARTED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE, WHO REPLACED THE T6ECM OR MAIN COMPUTER.*AK

Dec 22, 2003 Electrical System 766 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH AND LEAVING A SHOPPING MALL CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE BRAKES, AND SECONDS LATER THE TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE STALLED, AND COULD NOT BE STARTED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE, WHO REPLACED THE T6ECM OR MAIN COMPUTER.*AK

Dec 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 766 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH AND LEAVING A SHOPPING MALL CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE BRAKES, AND SECONDS LATER THE TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE STALLED, AND COULD NOT BE STARTED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE, WHO REPLACED THE T6ECM OR MAIN COMPUTER.*AK

Dec 22, 2003 Electrical System 766 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH AND LEAVING A SHOPPING MALL CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE BRAKES, AND SECONDS LATER THE TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE STALLED, AND COULD NOT BE STARTED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE, WHO REPLACED THE T6ECM OR MAIN COMPUTER.*AK