2000 Saab 9-3: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 8, 2011 · Electrical · 106,871 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saab 9-3. The contact stated the check engine light illuminated as he was taking the vehicle for emissions testing. The vehicle was rejected due to the codes that showed on the emission test. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who advised that the idm code, which is the ignition discharge module, caused the vehicle to stall, over heat and for the check engine light to illuminate. The dealer was contacted who informed him to bring the vehicle in because it was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v399000 (electrical system: ignition: module). He then took the vehicle to the dealer where they later informed him that the vehicle was not included in the recall and he would have to pay $700 for the repairs. The manufacturer was contacted who confirmed that the vehicle was not part of the recall and he would have to pay for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was mileage 106,871.

Filed Jul 6, 2009 · Electrical · 70,200 miles · VT

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saab 9-3. In 2006, the contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v399000. The failure was not present at the time, but the ignition control module was replaced as a precautionary remedy. After the repair, the vehicle would hesitate and often stall. The dealer stated that the recall repair was performed; therefore, they would not assume any further liability. The contact continued to experience difficulty starting the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired correctly. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 70,200 and current mileage was 107,000.

Filed Aug 28, 2007 · Engine · 97,780 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saab 9-3. At 68,359 miles, the engine was rebuilt due to a blown piston. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the recall. Fifteen months later, the entire engine had to be rebuilt for the same failure. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the engine suddenly failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the contact believes that the manufacturer should consider this a recall because of the frequency of the failures. The recall number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 97,780.

Filed Jun 2, 2006 · Electrical · OH

2000 saab 9-3 stalls while in motion due to ignition discharge module (idm). *ts the vehicle has been taken to the dealer twice . On both occasions the consumer was told that the vehicle may have idm problems, but that the vehicle was not included in the recall.

Filed May 15, 2006 · Electrical · 50,026 miles · WI

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 75mph on the freeway the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted a couple of minutes later. The vehicle was towed to the residence were it remains. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealership. A recall, # 05v399000 was performed on april 26, 2006 concerning the ignition module.

Filed Apr 28, 2006 · Electrical · 88,000 miles · CO

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalls sporadically before start up and while driving in traffic without warning at any speed. After sitting a while, the vehicle will restart. An the federal safety agency recall, #05v399000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the electrical system: ignition: module however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall.

Filed Jul 29, 2005 · Electrical · 53,534 miles · NY

I was driving down a busy street when my car stalled, and would not restart. There was no indication that anything was wrong prior to the car dying. Fortunately, I was able to coast off the road into a parking lot. The car was towed to the local saab dealer. They replaced the di cassette and did a software upgrade. I was not injured, however, I am frightened to think what may have happened if I was driving 65 on a busy highway!

Filed Oct 13, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 26,000 miles · NY

While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The consumer had the vehicle towed.