2003 Saab 9-3 seat belts problems

Filed Apr 25, 2013 · Seat belts · 87,000 miles · MI

My vehicle was covered under a seat belt recall, and was serviced in 2005. I purchased the car used, but according to the previous owner, the seat belt on the driver's side has been broken for at least a year. The replacement did not fix the issue, in this case.

Filed Dec 2, 2010 · Seat belts · 65,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saab 93. The contact stated that the front driver side seat belt would not retract when the vehicle was parked. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they were not going to cover the cost associated with the repair. The vehicle was previously included and repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v226000 (seat belts:front:retractor) yet the failure persisted following repairs. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 01/18/11 *bf updated 01/31/11

Filed Oct 26, 2010 · Seat belts · 49,000 miles · IL

I just bought a 2003 saab 9-3 vector. After purchasing the vehicle, I noticed the seat belt would not retract properly and did some research on the internet. I then found out about the recall about that exact thing and took the car to an authorized dealer which could perform service. They told me it had already been replaced, and that it would cost a few hundred dollars to do it again, even though there is a recall out on it. I have a hard time believing it was replaced once and then it went bad again, and I should say that the car only went over 50000 miles this evening on my way home from work. The dealer should repair this faulty item for free and then be reimbursed by the manufacturer.

Filed Apr 12, 2010 · Seat belts · ME

2003 saab 9-3 front seatbelts do not retract. Reported to dealer prior to april 2010 and was informed that this recall was fixed. Apparently the dealer that claimed they replaced these seatbelts had not. Quite a safety issue to not have properly working front seat belts.

Filed May 7, 2009 · Seat belts · 60,000 miles · KY

2003 saab 9-3, seatbelt will not retract properly 1. Seat belt is slow to retract, almost to the point where I have to push it back into the retract system. 2. It fails everytime I enter my car 3. Nothing yet. Saab USA is unwilling to help with the issue.

Filed Oct 23, 2007 · Seat belts · 49,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 saab 9-3. The driver's seat belt does not retract and remains loose. The contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer, but he discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v226000 (seat belts:front:retractor). The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the recall. The contact felt that it was unsafe to drive a vehicle with a malfunctioning seat belt. The failure mileage was 49,000 and current mileage was 51,000.

Filed Sep 18, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · WA

Brake pads & rotors, seat belt, battery replacement, tire, transmission, sunroof malfunction.

Filed Jun 20, 2005 · Acceleration, Body · 32,000 miles · CA

My saab has had a litany of problems since I have owned the car. It all started with little items. Ignition wouldn't start the car. Head lights burnt out. Dash peeling, door handles discoloring, emergency brake getting stuck and being able to operate my car. Engine warning light because my gas cap wasn't on correct. Steering wheel locking while I was driving. Wheel lock light remaining on while I was driving. Brakes replaced due to factory retro fit. Seat belts being recalled. Computer constantly needing to be replaced so the car would function. Electronic key failing so I couldn't start my car. My car is a 5 speed and the shifter handle has an continues to come off in my hand. A minimum of 3 fuses needing to be replaced. The dash board goes blank at times showing no functions of the car. Window wouldn't go up or down and required the regulator to be replaced. Erractic idle. Service engine light comes on but, dealer doesn't know why. Brakes needed to be replaced at 30,000 miles and rotors too.

Filed Apr 4, 2005 · Body, Driver assistance · CA

2003 saab 9-3 vector has problems with sunroof, front passenger seat belt, alarm system, gas cap, side view mirrors and the board computer. ***no answer required***. *mr the onboard computer could not be fixed after 3 service visits, until finally the vehicle was recalled and exchanged for another. The gas cap would not close properly, the alarm system went off inadvertently, the side view mirrors would adjust themselves after the consumer turned the vehicle off. The cd player malfunctioned. The seat belt light came on even when there were no passengers. The front spoiler is falling apart.

Filed Feb 17, 2005 · Body, Electrical · 15,000 miles · GA

The consumer was able to remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle was still running. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer replaced the ignition module. The repairs worked fine for two weeks, then the problem recurred. *jb the fuel pump was replaced, the fog and head lights would go out once a month, the traction control was not working properly, the seat belts did not recoil to provide security for the passengers, the clutch pedal did not have the proper pressure when applied, the engine would not "spin over," there was a blown fuel pump fuse, the driver window was inoperative, the sunroof deflector did not collapse when closing the glass causing the glass to re-open on it's own, the driver door panel did not fit the flush to the door panel, the radio and the onstar feature did not work. *sc