Saab 9-3 2010
Model 9-3 made in 2010 by Saab got 14 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine, fuel system, gasoline and fuel system, other. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other and seat belts. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other. The car has one 2 turbo engine.
Model 2010
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Turbo | 4 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | A | 17/27/21 | 21.8327/38.4627/27.1066 | G | 1357 | Compact Cars | 01/08/2009 |
| 2 Turbo | 4 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | F | 19/28/22 | 23.632/38.4997/28.6026 | G | 1297 | Compact Cars | 01/08/2009 |
| 2 Turbo | 4 | Manual, 6 gears | F | 21/31/24 | 26.5/43.1/32.0559 | G | 1188 | Compact Cars | 01/08/2009 |
| 2 Turbo | 4 | Manual, 6 gears | A | 20/29/23 | 25.1304/41.1132/30.4589 | G | 1240 | Compact Cars | 01/08/2009 |
| 2 Turbo | 4 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | A | 19/27/22 | 23.9/37.1/28.456 | GPR | 1433 | Compact Cars | 01/08/2009 |
| 2 Turbo | 4 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | A | 17/27/21 | 21.8327/38.4627/27.1066 | G | 1357 | Small Station Wagons | 01/08/2009 |
| 2 Turbo | 4 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | F | 19/27/22 | 23.5/37.5/28.2451 | G | 1297 | Small Station Wagons | 01/08/2009 |
| 2 Turbo | 4 | Manual, 6 gears | F | 21/31/24 | 26.5/43.1/32.0559 | G | 1188 | Small Station Wagons | 01/08/2009 |
| 2 Turbo | 4 | Manual, 6 gears | A | 20/29/23 | 24.9322/41.0456/30.2817 | G | 1240 | Small Station Wagons | 01/08/2009 |
| 2 Turbo | 4 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | A | 19/27/22 | 23.9/38.2/28.7417 | G | 1297 | Small Station Wagons | 01/08/2009 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 11E009000 | TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LLC | E (Equipment) | 4887 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/28/2011 | 02/28/2011 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Ti automotive is recalling certain fuel pumps, part numbers tu456 and tu303, sold under various brand names as aftermarket and replacement equipment for the motor vehicles listed above. the defective fuel pump may seize, stopping the fuel flow to the engine creating a stalling condition. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A vehicle crash could occur should the engine stall while in use. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ti automotive will notify owners of record and will replace any defective fuel pump with a new or reworked fuel pump free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact ti automotive at 1-888-867-3759 or log on to www.recallresponse.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket and replacement fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V015000 | SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 06/01/2010 to 10/31/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 4400 | 03/03/2011 | MFR | SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/19/2011 | 01/19/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Saab is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 passenger vehicles manufactured from june 2010 through december 2010. certain fuel pumps installed as original equipment may have internal components with incorrect specifications. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The subject fuel pumps can seize causing the engine to stall which increases the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Saab will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the safety recall began on march 3, 2011. owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Saab's recall campaign number is 15029.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| SB-20101127 | 11/27/2010 | 10037364 | Ready | 05/20/2011 | |
| SB-20101127 | 11/27/2010 | 10037364 | Gm: there may be a fuel pump failure at low miles. there is a replacement procedure. *rm | 05/20/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| SB-20101127 | 11/27/2010 | 10037364 | Gm: there may be a fuel pump failure at low miles. there is a replacement procedure. *rm | 05/20/2011 | |
| SB-20101127 | 11/27/2010 | 10037364 | Ready | 05/20/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| PIE-0047 | 02/01/2010 | 10033364 | General motors: engineering information-chemical damage on inner surfaces of fuel tank. some customers may comment on poor performance, decreased acceleration and/or an inoperative fuel gauge. no models listed except saturn and hummers; | 08/16/2010 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE | |||||
| PN-128 | 09/07/2011 | 10041585 | Saab: using by replacing check valve, vacuum pipe can be serviced. *pe | 10/11/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| PN-128 | 09/07/2011 | 10041585 | Saab: using by replacing check valve, vacuum pipe can be serviced. *pe | 10/11/2011 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| SW-9-3 | 09/21/2011 | 10041584 | Saab: replacing vs cleaning ism module. *pe | 10/11/2011 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 05/20/2011 | 12000 | 1 | |
| There have been two incidents where the vehicle has stalled suddenly while i was driving at a low speed. the vehicle also suddenly ran out of gas twice in the first two months i owned it. after the first service at the dealer, the fuel gauge has been working correctly, although i was not told there was a problem or a repair made. the second incident of stalling occurred today on the on-ramp of a bridge with no shoulder, on a curve going uphill, and no exit for two miles of bridge. the vehicle simply shut down while i was driving, with no noise or warning. there was half a tank of gas. i could not get the key out of the ignition or restart the car for approximately 30 minutes. i called 911 and waited in a very dangerous position on the ramp, with cars speeding around the curve, and my vehicle half in the lane. we were finally able to start up the car and it drove seemingly normally. i brought it to a local mechanic, who could not figure out what the problem was. i researched the problem myself online, and it became immediately apparent that this was a defective fuel pump, and that there had been a recall and numerous bulletins regarding the necessity of replacing the faulty parts to ensure safety. i was never contacted by saab or the dealer who sold me the car. all of my contact information was and is correct. i was nearly killed today as a result. i want to know how this is to be handled. thank you. *tr | |||
| 05/20/2011 | 12000 | ||
| There have been two incidents where the vehicle has stalled suddenly while i was driving at a low speed. the vehicle also suddenly ran out of gas twice in the first two months i owned it. after the first service at the dealer, the fuel gauge has been working correctly, although i was not told there was a problem or a repair made. the second incident of stalling occurred today on the on-ramp of a bridge with no shoulder, on a curve going uphill, and no exit for two miles of bridge. the vehicle simply shut down while i was driving, with no noise or warning. there was half a tank of gas. i could not get the key out of the ignition or restart the car for approximately 30 minutes. i called 911 and waited in a very dangerous position on the ramp, with cars speeding around the curve, and my vehicle half in the lane. we were finally able to start up the car and it drove seemingly normally. i brought it to a local mechanic, who could not figure out what the problem was. i researched the problem myself online, and it became immediately apparent that this was a defective fuel pump, and that there had been a recall and numerous bulletins regarding the necessity of replacing the faulty parts to ensure safety. i was never contacted by saab or the dealer who sold me the car. all of my contact information was and is correct. i was nearly killed today as a result. i want to know how this is to be handled. thank you. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 03/17/2011 | 850 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 saab 9-3. the contact attempted to accelerate from a stop but the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. the contact was later notified the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v015000 (fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump). the contact stated he did not receive recall notification until approximately 3 months after the manufacturer's report date. the failure mileage was 850 and the current mileage was 1,700. sm. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 03/17/2011 | 850 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2010 saab 9-3. the contact attempted to accelerate from a stop but the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. the contact was later notified that the vehicle was included in nhtsa recall campaign id number 11v015000 (fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump). the contact stated that he did not receive recall notification until approximately three months after the manufacturer's report date. the failure mileage was 850 and the current mileage was 1,700. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 09/01/2011 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2010 saab 9-3. the contact stated that the vehicle surged forward while driving at various speeds. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. | |||
| 09/01/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 saab 9-3. the contact stated that the vehicle surged forward while driving at various speeds. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. kmj | |||
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 04/09/2011 | 120 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 saab 95. while driving approximately 40-45 mph at night he noticed that with the headlights on the windshield had a doubling affect. he stated it was like looking thru someone else glasses everything was double. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and he was advised by the dealer per the manufacturer to adjust the seat. the contact stated that this does not correct the problem because there was three areas of the windshield affected by the doubling affect and as on coming vehicle approaching the failure continues after adjusting the seat. the failure had been on going since he purchased the vehicle on april 9, 2011. the failure only happens at night and he stated it gives him a headache to drive the vehicle at night. the contact stated he does not drive the vehicle at night. the vehicle had not been repaired. he called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. the failure mileage was 120 and the current mileage was 400. vwb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH | North Olmsted | 44070 | M2 Motors, Inc. | 716-2000 |