Saab 9-3 steering lock-up 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 Dec 14, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 146,000 miles · VA

I have a 9-3 saab everytime I stop and turn car off when I get back in a put key in I get a steering wheel lock contact saab dealer it won't even let me turn the key I have the car for about years and now it's doing this I have to disconnect the battery and reconnect for the computer reset and restart me car can you help me with this thank you .....

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 Mar 27, 2015 · Steering · 59,500 miles · NJ

While driving I received a message that said steering lock malfunction come to a safe stop. It lasted about 3 to 4 seconds and then went off. The steering was not affected. It happened again about an hour later at a lower speed, same message and again it only lasted a few seconds. It occurred the next morning when I started the car. At no time was the steering affected.

Filed Nov 21, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 99,500 miles · MI

While attempting to install new headlights, I removed the negative on the battery. After putting the negative back on to the battery, the system has reset and has not rebooted since then. The car is in minimal driving condition, performance has significantly dropped and the steering wheel locks while driving at high speeds, the engine knocks and shakes at high speeds, there is no more turbo boost and while flooring the gas pedal, the car is hesitant to increase speed.

Filed Sep 10, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · 75,000 miles · CA

2007 saab has issue with driver steering lock and driver air bag failure. When I driver on highway I get notice steering wheel lock. I have not have the wheel lock yet while I am driving on highway but I did complete stop several time when notice on dash board light up where the steering locks up after I stop and turn off the car. I brought in the car to gm dealer and error on system computer and they said no issue. For a 2008 automotive less than 100,000 miles to have air bag failure is very odd. Dealers want to replace the air bag which cost about $1300. Which is expensive for 6 to 7 year old car to have to fix possible gm manufacture defects and their own quality control.

Filed Apr 6, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 78,000 miles · NY

My 2007 saab 9-3, has incidents of not starting when I insert the key into the ignition. I get an that indicates "steering wheel lock malfunction. Pull over safely". This has happened to me while stopped at a light and while driving on the highway at speeds of 65 miles per hour. I notice that while the car is in gear, I can drive it but once I place it in park, the car will not drive. I have to turn the car off and restart it in order to move it. I am concerned for my safety if this should happen while I am driving. The car is a general motors product however gm neglected to keep my car warranty information once they discontinued selling saab. I can no longer get any information from gm on any recalls. I purchased my car new and it has 78,000 miles.

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.

Filed Apr 29, 2008 · Airbags, Steering · 32,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 saab 9-3. The contact stated that the air bag light remained illuminated. The air bag light switch was replaced by a saab dealer. In addition, the steering wheel lock failed. The dealer informed the contact not to drive the vehicle. The ignition was replaced. There had been no further occurrences. The failure mileage was 32,000.