Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| ISM-9-3-4 | 10/01/2011 | 10041587 | Saab: opening instruction for switch component ism cleaning operation. *pe | 10/11/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 02/16/2013 | 38500 | ||
| Driving on turnpike and car hesitated very badly at 1/2 throttle in 3rd-5th gear at 50-70mph. car stuttered so badly i backed off then engine malfunction light comes on for 10 secs, goes off and car then in a driving very poor - almost like its in limp mode. i belive it was limp home mode. car felt like it was running on 3 cylinders with a hose blown off (not that i know what a hose is !!). i basically couldn't accelerate without the car feeling like it was going to fall apart. you could feel the car vibrating. i drove home very steady at 50 mph, being passed by all other vehicles. there are many problems with this model saab turbox 9-3 2.8l v6 and faulty ignition coils. i know of scores of others having the same issue, with only 600 of this model produced. https://www.facebook.com/notes/saab-turbo-x/defect-of-ignition-coil/104750332952290 | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 42000 | ||
| My saab is a 2008 9-3 aero with a 6 speed automatic transmission. ever since i bought it in october 2010, when i try to accelerate while already at speed (i.e., passing maneuver) the engine/transmission sputters and does not immediately accelerate. the stuttering makes passing in traffic a risky/dangerous move. i have made several trips to the dealer for investigation and am repeatedly told that this is the normal behavior for the automatic transmission. (i have never had an automatic transmission car act like this.) nearly two years later, i still have the same thing occurring. | |||
| 01/10/2010 | 425 | 1 | |
| Whenever turbo boost is engaged in my saab turbo x (2008), risk of misfire, check engine light begins to blink, car shudders, limp home mode engages (car loses power), and have to move to side of road and restart the car. this has happened both in second gear, and in fifth gear while trying to boost on the highway. there have been several similar reports on the web by other owners related to bad ignition coils in the vehicles. car is brand new. took this into dealer once and they say no codes were on the computer, but they have offered another visit to inspect. note: this is not your everyday 9-3, but a limited edition saab (turbo x), with only 600 total shipped to the us. *tr | |||