2006 Saab 9-3: engine stalls while driving

6 of the 179 complaints about the 2006 Saab 9-3 describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 92,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 26 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2010
3
2009
4
2008
17
2007
8
2006
6
2005
4
2004
9
2003
39
2002
4
2001
6
2000
8
1999
6
1994
1

What owners say

Filed Jan 30, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 160,000 miles · OR

Vehicle stalls while in drive there is internal fuel issue causing engine to misfire and potential damage

Filed Nov 12, 2017 · Fuel system · 92,000 miles · OH

Vehicle stalls for no reason. This has happened while driving on the highway and during routine trips through streets with stop lights and stop signs. Check engine light comes on intermittently. Has been inspected my numerous mechanics and cannot find a problem.

Filed Sep 18, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 87,000 miles · NY

I was driving car on middle lane on highway approaching traffic, when my car completely shut off. This was after getting a complete tune up including oil change, new batteries and tires. Towed car to repair shop and after repair, the engine light remained on and then there was smell of gas and car continued to stall. Took car back to repair shop, where the fuel injector was replaced and gas smell was eliminated. But engine light remained on and car completely shut off again. Took it to repair shop, yet again. This time, starter was changed and mechanic claims that a new ecu/ECM is needed for engine but part for 2006 model has been discontinued and is now running on 2004 eci/ECM and engine light still remains on and started is a bit rough.

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Fuel system · 101,300 miles · VT

Vehicle will not turn over. It was determined by dealership that new fuel pump was needed to correct problem. Vehicle occasionally within the past couple of years would almost stall out when coming to a complete stop.

Filed Jul 30, 2009 · Brakes, Electrical · 40,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 saab 9-3. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the power steering failed. Immediately, the brake and accelerator pedals failed to respond and the engine stalled without warning. The engine failed to restart after several attempts. Roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated that the failure was related to the idling within the computerized system. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer on two separate occasions for identical failures. The technician stated that the failures were related to the temperature sensor, which was replaced. The failure continued and the vehicle is currently being repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 40,550.

Filed May 21, 2008 · Engine, Steering · 36,000 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 saab 9-3. While driving 20 MPH, the steering wheel locked and the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illuminated prior to the failure. The contact crashed into a ten foot barrier. Gm sent an engineer to gather evidence and survey the damage. One occupant was injured and a police report was filed. Gm stated that they will take apart the vehicle to find out why it stalled and crashed. The failure mileage was 36,000.