On thursday jan 26 2006 at aprox 12 pm I parked put car in a parking lot and went into the bank in canton, georga. On returning I got into car, put the key into the ignition ,and as I turned the key to start the car the passenger side air bag deployed, destroying the dashboard/damaging the windshield and blowing out the radio and various control knobs.
1999 Saab 9-3 airbags complaints
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Front passenger airbag deployed while car was parked in home driveway. Driver shut his door normally and airbag deployed, hitting passenger who was still getting adjusted in her seat.
Problems with air bag system in 1999 saab.*mr the air bag light illuminated. The automotive group tried four times to fix the problem. The first three times they did not repair anything, they just turned off the air bag light and the last time they replaced a part, however they problem continued.
The air bag alarm is "on" in the car, for no apparent reason. This is the third time it will be in the shop for repair of this defect within the last 15 months! Apparently, there is a problem with the driver's seat?? *jb since there is no way to determine if the airbags will work while the light is "on", and since this is a recurring problem with a safety feature, it could be a serious problem. After all, the car is still drivable while the light is on.
On two occassions, it was necessary to bring the saab to a quick stop on the freeway. On 3/25/00, I needed to make an emergency stop, going 65 MPH and the car seemed to almost slide, not gripping the road. I have been driving for 25 years, and had to make emergency stops in the past, and have never had this experience. I believe the saab 9-3's should be checked for ability to stop in an emergency. Also, my airbags did not deploy in the accident.
When vehicle was involved in a front passenger side crash, there was no deployment of passenger's side air bag . Door and glove compartment cannot be opened. The impact blew out the glass on the side door and cracked the windsheld. Damages totalled $8,000 - $10,000. The vehicle is being repaired. *ak
Consumer hit a terrain on passenger's side, but passenger's side airbag did not deploy which could have caused injuries.
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