Saab 9-3 coil spring problems

Filed Jun 3, 2018 · Suspension · 69,030 miles · CO

Both front coil springs while driving, snapped in half, and dislocated from vehicle, 6 months apart. Was driving at 30 MPH, and the passenger front spring snapped in two. Had no forewarning, before it exploded apart. The passenger-side coil-spring snapped off the vehicle, in two+ places, and was retrieved from the highway. Metal showed a clear snap. The metal appeared corroded and as if the metal was not strong enough to work long-term. Six months later, the driver side front-coil-spring snapped and dislodged in the exact same manner, and when the failed piece was retrieved from the highway, it showed the same clear snap lines, as its predecessor. Both instances caused the car to lose control. Clearly a manufacturing defect with sub-par metalloids that likely will kill someone if they are traveling fast. Please recall as its the same defect that appears in 2003 - 2006 saab models. In 2010, general motors offered an extended warranty on about 66,000 2003 - 2006 saab 9-3 vehicles to cover the cost of replacing front springs that break due to corrosion. The mechanic stated that this was a common occurrence on for saab 9-3 models, but is not covered by gm special coverage #15917 because that extended warranty only applies to 2003-2006 vehicles.

Filed Oct 3, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · NY

2010 saab 9-3. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag recall. *ld the consumer stated after having the recall completed the key would no longer turn in the ignition. The cim was replaced and two new keys were had to be programmed. Two broken front coil springs were discovered. The consumer requested a reimbursement for the costs accumulated from having to purchase a rental vehicle. Updated 10/03/2017

Filed Sep 5, 2017 · Suspension · 100,400 miles · RI

Drivers side front coil spring rusted and broken causing loud clunking when driving. I am looking for an explanation on why safety recall 15917 only includes the years 2003-2006 when clearly the issue from reading online surpasses those years by far.

Filed May 1, 2017 · 138,000 miles · MA

Both front suspension coil springs snapped and saab told me that gm would not repay me for the repairs through special coverage #15917.

Filed Dec 23, 2016 · Suspension · 45,000 miles · KY · crash

Both front coil springs while driving, snapped in half, and dislocated from vehicle, 6 months apart. Was driving at 30 MPH, and the passenger front spring snapped in two. Had no forewarning, before it exploded apart. The passenger-side coil-spring snapped off the vehicle, in two+ places, and was retrieved from the highway. Metal showed a clear snap. The metal appeared corroded and as if the metal was not strong enough to work long-term. Six months later, the driver side front-coil-spring snapped and dislodged in the exact same manner, and when the failed piece was retrieved from the highway, it showed the same clear snap lines, as its predecessor. Both instances caused the car to lose control. Clearly a manufacturing defect with sub-par metalloids that likely will kill someone if they are traveling fast. Please recall as its the same defect that appears in 2003 - 2006 saab models. In 2010, general motors offered an extended warranty on about 66,000 2003 - 2006 saab 9-3 vehicles to cover the cost of replacing front springs that break due to corrosion. The mechanic stated that this was a common occurrence on for saab 9-3 models, but is not covered by gm special coverage #15917 because that extended warranty only applies to 2003-2006 vehicles. Http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/02/problems-spring-up-for-2003-6-saab-9-3s/?_r=0.

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 Aug 13, 2015 · Suspension · 75,000 miles · OH

Noticed a clunking noise coming from the front left side of the car when going over bumps. Took car to mechanic and discovered that the front left coil spring was corroded and broken. The corrosion occurred at the bottom of the spring and the broken piece was sticking out of the strut assrmbly and was possibly a tire puncture hazzard. The mechanic stated that this was a common occurrence on this model saab but is not covered by gm special coverage #15917 because that extended warranty only applies to 2003-2006 models. Why not gm??

Filed Aug 1, 2015 · Suspension · 119,852 miles · NY

The front coil springs and strut bearings need to be replaced because both coil springs cracked/broke. There is a similar issue with other saab model years recall 15917 and this should be expanded to cover model year 2007 as well since same problem occurring.

Filed Jun 22, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 55,000 miles · MO

This is a serious issue known to the federal safety agency and gm under pe 08051. It needs to be addressed and a recall issued. Backing out of garage I heard a pop from right front area of car when put in reverse. Drove about 200 feet before I smelled burning rubber. Car became very difficult to steer. I had car towed to independent service garage. It is determined that the right front spring broke and became entangled in front suspension, steering and tire. Had I been going at a speed greater than 20 miles per hour I would have not been able to steer the car to a safe stop. Both gm and the federal safety agency know of the breaking front spring in salted road areas including missouri. This vehicle has only 55000 miles and is stored in a garage at home and work. Please put out a recall issue immediately, this is a very serious issue. Also a front seat belt recall went out last summer. I have contacted the manufacturer several times, the replacement seat belt is always several month out. Mine has become knotted and does not lay flat across my body but is more like a rolled rope. Gm needs to address this issue and get the parts out asap as well. Again gm needs to recall the known issue on the front springs on 2003 - 2006 saab 9-3's and fulfill their current recall on the damaged recalled seat belt. Updated 09/08/15*lj updated 10/26/2017

Filed May 28, 2015 · Suspension · 88,000 miles · IL

Noticed a brittle breaking sound and assumed it was my front brakes. Had new brakes put on the car but still had rubbing and rotational ticking sounds coming from the front wheels. Took it to the dealer where I bought the car new and they told me the front coil springs were both broken and needed replaced with the manufacturers recommended repair which was authorized for 2003-2006 model year 9-3 saab. And that my 2008 saab (current vehicle) was not covered under this defect repair order from gm. This incidentally now has happened on both of my last two saabs, the 2004 9-3 I had before this current 2008 9-3 model saab. I am amazed that this issue has continued to occur and not be covered by any recall beyond the 2006 model year as described to me. Additionally it is extremely coincidental that these last two saab I've owned have had the same problem but now I have to bear the burden of the over $600 repair and parts for this current vehicle when the 2004 model was covered.