2003 Saab 9-3: engine stalls while driving

Filed Apr 1, 2016 · Body, Engine · 87,171 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saab 9-3. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked when the brake pedal was depressed and stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred intermittently. In addition, it took multiple attempts to open the driver side door. The vehicle was taken to an independently mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,171.

Filed Nov 19, 2015 · Engine · 45,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saab 9-3. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and was able to be restarted. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was not diagnosed; however, the mechanic replaced the dic and the crankshaft sensor. The vehicle was repaired and the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic and the dic was replaced. The failure persisted and it took several attempts to start the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the failure mirrored the federal safety agency action number: ea04008 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 02/23/16*lj

Filed Aug 30, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 109,560 miles · OH

As I was driving in the middle lane of the 3 northbound lanes of u.s. 23, the engine suddenly stalled. I was going about 62 MPH. I activated my emergency flashers, shifted the automatic transmission to neutral, and shut off the ignition key. I then turned the ignition key to restart the engine and it restarted. This is about the 5th time this has happened in the past 5 months. This vehicle should be included in gms ignition recall!!!

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Engine · 106,145 miles · OH

While driving at highway speed, the engine suddenly stalled. Slowed and stopped vehicle off side of road. Turned key to off position, then re-started vehicle when turned key to on. Car ran fine after re-started. This has happened multiple times. Suspect defective ignition switch, but this vehicle is not on the recall list.

Filed Mar 30, 2014 · Electrical · 102,545 miles · PA

I was driving and the car shut down 2 times while driving. I did some research and it is a know problem that the ignition switch on the 2003 saab 9-3 causes stalling and lock system failures. If fact at one point the ignition switches were back ordered for this problem. This is a sporadic problem and comes and goes.

Filed Mar 15, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 85,000 miles · VA

Vehicle was stalling during acceleration , then fuel pump had complete malfunction .... After replacement, engine has always run poorly and almost always stalls during acceleration. Replaced ignition coil , and it didn't fix problem . I have talked to 4 other saab 9-3 owners for this model year and 2004 and every one has the same problem.

Filed Jul 14, 2010 · Engine · 70,000 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 saab 9-3. The contact started the ignition and applied pressure to the accelerator pedal, followed by an extremely slow delayed response. The vehicle traveled approximately 10 MPH. The failure occurred intermittent which progressed to an engine stall. However, the vehicle would restart after stalling. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v540000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified and they informed the contact that the recall expired and were unable to honor the recall defect. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed May 5, 2010 · Electrical · 118,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 saab 9-3. While driving at 55 MPH, the brake and air bag warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. Seconds later, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the alternator and battery were replaced. The current and failure mileages were approximately 118,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · 64,000 miles · 00

No warning or signs of anything wrong... One day I am driving down the highway and taking an exit, when my car stalls out on me at 90km and hour, I almost hit the guard rail. This has happened 7 times in the last month where my car has stalled out on me. This happens when I am in neutral and depressing the brake. I took the car to saab for service, and they said nothing is wrong with the car and let me drive it home. Tonight I almost killed a child on a bike as I slid to a stop after my car stalled on me again. I do not understand how saab can let someone drive their car home when reporting such a serious problem. Please contact me as soon as possible!

Filed Apr 15, 2005 · Fuel system · 12 miles · NC

While driving vehicle intermittently hesitated and stalled. Consumer took vehicle back to the dealer, who did not want to do anything about it. Also, consumer contacted the manufacturer, who refused to assist the consumer.

Filed Jan 28, 2005 · Transmission · 280 miles · KY

Transmission slips and the vehicle stalls in the middle of the road.

Filed Jan 14, 2005 · Fuel system · 8,000 miles · PA

Consumer complained about gas gauge failure. When consumer started vehicle gas gauges were okay. However, when driving gauges suddenly dropped. Sometimes when this happened vehicle shut off. There had been incidents where vehicle turned off while driving. No injury reported. *ak