2003 Saab 9-3 steering problems

Filed Jan 7, 2020 · Steering · 130,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saab 9-3. The contact stated that with the key fob in the ignition, the power steering wheel lock malfunction warning light illuminated. The contact manually turned the ignition key to the left to right in order to have the vehicle started. The vehicle was taken to flikkema saab (2424 176th st, lansing, il 60438 (708) 474-19330) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the column integrated module (cim) needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 71,810 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

Hit concrete wall

Filed Apr 27, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 70,000 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

Coil spring brok caused tire to come off turnded sideways under firewall causing us to crash into concrete barrier

Filed Apr 4, 2016 · Steering · 71,810 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 saab 9-3. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the steering lost power. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a concrete wall. The driver side tire became stuck under the driver seat without warning. The driver and passenger side air bags deployed. Both the driver and passenger received injuries that required medical attention. The police was at the scene, but did not file a report. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The insurance company totaled the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. One day after the failure, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v063000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 71,810.

Filed Oct 22, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 90,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saab 9-3. After the vehicle was started, the steering wheel lock warning light illuminated and the doors of the vehicle failed to lock. On another occasion, the ignition key failed to move into the on position. A tow truck operator stated that the vehicle could not be moved because the wheels were locked. The vehicle was restarted; however, the contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jun 29, 2015 · Steering · 160,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saab 9-3. The contact stated that the key refused to turn to the on position and a steering wheel lock malfunction message appeared. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Apr 3, 2007 · Steering · OH · crash

2003 saab 9-3's steering locked while driving on the highway**cc when the steering locked, the consumer crossed into the oncoming lane, hit a snow bank, a snow ramp to a flower bed, went airborne and hit a wooden business sign, crossed to more properties, and came to rest on the rear end of a pleasure boat. The computer on the vehicle read steering lock malfunction. The consumer had no control over the vehicle during the accident; when the vehicle stopped the steering worked again, but the message steering locked malfunction remained.

Filed Mar 19, 2007 · Acceleration, Engine · 57,000 miles · NM · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 93 saab. The engine lost power without warning, and when attempting to restart the vehicle the steering function was lost as well. The onstar indicator read that the steering and engine were malfunctioning. On eighteen occasions the saab dealer was unable to diagnose the failure ,and refused to purchase back the vehicle. Also, the dealer stated that the vehicle was operating normally. On march 16, 2007, the vehicle was parked and accelerated without warning and drove into a cement wall. After the recent failure saab's diagnosis was to replace the fuel pump. However, the failure continued to occur. The contact was injured while being three months pregnant. The air bags deployed, and there was severe damage to the vehicle. The current and failure mileage were 57,000.

Filed Feb 15, 2007 · Steering · 36,000 miles · NJ

Since I bought my car 7/1/06 I have had several steering problems with the car pulling and jerking. I have had 2 alignments done wheels balanced and calipers adjusted. The car pulled on my test drive before purchasing the car and I was promised it would be resolved. When it was not resolved the dealership refused to buy back the car. Two dealerships worked on this problem with no solution this is still a problem and I cannot drive my car strait without a firm grip on the steering wheel. Saab has not been helpful at all and has no solution and has offered no help. The car is dangerous to drive because the car can jerk unexpectedly.

Filed Nov 27, 2006 · Electrical, Steering · 60,017 miles · VA

Under normal driving conditions while driving approximately 45 MPH, the gas gauge read just over 1 bar of fuel remaining when a traction control system failure and gearbox malfunction message appeared in the display screen. Immediately following, the engine shut off and all control of the vehicle failed. No one was injured at the time due to the late hour and there being no other traffic near by but had there been traffic an accident would have most likely resulted from the failures.