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2003 Saab 9-3 repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 308 repairs.
2003 Saab 9-3 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 239 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Saab 9-3
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| Saab 9-3 in Utah, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200851000 miUS $73 | Changed Exhaust parts and reset ECU program by Tech II machine. Check engine light comes up again. I don't know do I pay for it again or not. I will pick up my car tomorrow. Dealer told me that if those problem relate with previous, they will not charge it to me. But, if it is not related with same problem, they will | ||
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 201050000 miUS $10 | Told I needed to replace the Head light connectors. Cost $300.00. Bought connectors myself and repaired myself. Cost $10 | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Connecticut, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011US $950 | right front wheel bearing, 450 replaced radiator, 500 | ||
| Jul 2011166000 mi | clutch master cylinder Secondary air injection pump Right front shock/strut Exhaust mounts rusted out and was barely hanging on. Autolocking door cylinder, Trunk latch not working Fuel pump sending unit not working (gas gauge doesn't work) | ||
2003 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Missouri, United States Sep 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| Oct 201077800 miUS $200 | Window regulator was broken Head Lights, Fog Lights Window regulator was broken | ||
| May 201189000 miUS $440 | Replaced amp under the drivers seat and windshield wiper transmission. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States May 2009 - Jul 2009 | |||
| Jul 200997000 mi | When sold, sunroof motor needed to be replaced as it would not work during hot summer days (this was already replaced 1 other time in 2007). When sold an air intake problem caused the car to severely shudder (and almost stall out) during heavy acceleration. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Dec 201197000 miUS $100 | Drivers side rear door actuator fault. | ||
| Jul 2013122700 miUS $200 | Bad caliper | ||
| Dec 2014141000 miUS $150 | Power steering pump replacement, bad seal | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Sep 2010112000 miUS $60 | The ball joint was bad on the left front and replaced with a used part. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 201068000 miUS $968 | Cabin fan did not work Control unit was also burnt out. Replaced cabin fan motor, control unit, and air filter. Check operation everything was ok when done | ||
| Mar 201171000 miUS $247 | Replaced LH front upper strut mount and bearing. Replaced LH front sway bar link. | ||
| Jun 201172000 miUS $288 | Fixed driver’s side window(recalibrated) Replaced both rear upper strut mounts. No A/C from center or right side. Turned out it needed a refrigerant dye and a recharge system. Right side front side marker out. Socket rotted. Replaced socket and bulb. Fixed passenger’s side window(recalibrated) | ||
| Dec 201178000 miUS $45 | hooting noise from turbo when letting off accelerator. Due to a valve on the turbo. Put stock air filter back in(took out K&N) and it helped reduce hooting(pssst) noise when presure is released. Also have a squeeky AC fan. | ||
| Mar 201280000 miUS $175 | One of the A/C fans was making a noise as if a bearing was going unit. Then the A/C stopped blowing cold. Took it in quick fix was a re-charge. May need the whole A/C system to be replaced down the road, but works for now. | ||
| Jun 201281000 miUS $1426 | Problem with A/C. Had Dye stick and Freon done to get a base line. New Expansion valve, AC evaporator, and seal ring. Also Dye Stick and Freon. Note there was a metal OEM piece part of the fire wall that rusted. Others will have the same issue. We still have water leaking in the car during a rain. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Delaware, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 2010109000 miUS $250 | The headlights were unusually dim. One of the light bulbs was incorrectly installed and the wiring was discolored. The dealer replaced the wiring and bulbs. The lights are much better; although, I still wish that they were brighter. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Greece Jun 2010 - Mar 2023 | |||
| Dec 201166960 mi€80 | Replaced boost control valve | ||
| Jun 201373160 mi€150 | Engine mount | ||
| Jul 201476360 mi€15 | I had to replace myself the broken reverse lock plastic piece under the gear lever. Cost 15 euro. I did it myself. | ||
| Mar 202393620 mi€100 | Intake hose from M A F to turbo was broken | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 201275000 miUS $1100 | emissions air pump | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Nov 2011198000 miUS $600 | oil leak. Noticed oil on driveway after parking car. Shop said it was a common problem on my car. said oil was actually leaking into power steering fluid.. which made sense since my steering had also been "off" during leak. | ||
| Mar 2014258000 miUS $500 | water pump broke | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Connecticut, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Nov 2012117000 miUS $100 | SAI Cutoff valve | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Dec 2006 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 200867000 miUS $480 | The check valve for the SAI pump did not work. The fuel pump sensor had to be replaced. | ||
| Dec 200869000 miUS $310 | Driver side window regulator did not work. | ||
| May 201080000 mi | The front left spring was broken. | ||
| Dec 201084000 miUS $100 | One of the ignition coils stopped working and had to be replaced. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Missouri, United States Dec 2006 - Apr 2007 | |||
| Feb 200756000 mi | Throttle "helper spring" dislodged because the clip that holds it in place broke. I discovered it on the floorboard | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200851000 miUS $827 | Ignition switch and steering wheel lock failure. Could not start car. Could not turn ignition switch. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New York, United States - Aug 2006 | |||
| Jan 200640000 mi | Replaced front end suspension. under warranty | ||
| Aug 200644000 mi | Window fell off track. While in car wash! warranty | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013188000 miUS $150 | Coil Pack replacement | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Colorado, United States Aug 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jun 2016171000 miUS $30 | Radio signal very weak, no stations being received clearly, FM or AM. Replace antenna amplifier with a used unit purchased on eBay. Repair not successful. | ||
| Feb 2017173000 miUS $16 | Passenger side low-beam bulb replaced. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2006 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jan 200624272 mi | OnStar amp replaced | ||
| Feb 200624714 mi | Emergency brake handle replaced | ||
| Dec 200630972 mi | OnStar box replaced | ||
| Aug 200737000 miUS $25 | Loose heat shield. | ||
| Mar 201051000 mi | Front coil springs broken, replaced. Front struts and steering links replaced | ||
| Jan 201255100 miUS $788 | Secondary Air Injection pump and check valve had failed. They were replaced. | ||
| Feb 201263000 miUS $500 | Fuel tank level sender replaced | ||
2003 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Arizona, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 2016119000 mi | radiator/hoses leak. headlight went out. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Tennessee, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Apr 2012139800 miUS $150 | Weeping radiator from plastic fins on both driver and passenger sides. Ordered replacement radiator, installed by self. | ||
| Aug 2012149000 miUS $40 | Rubber seal between engine and power steering pump had deteriorated, allowing oil to flow unilaterally into the power steering pump and reservoir. Removed power steering pump, replaced seal with viton aftermarket seal. Reassembled. | ||
| Jan 2013US $45 | Exterior "shark fin" dummy antenna showed severe signs of rotting. Rear parcel shelf, C-Pillar trim, and top brake light cover removed. Unscrewed antenna bolt, severed old, nonfunctional OnStar wires. Installed new antenna, reassembled. | ||
| Jun 2013155000 miUS $55 | Lower oxygen sensor failed | ||
| Nov 2013158600 miUS $240 | Alternator went bad. Replaced alternator and (still good) serpentine belt. | ||
| Jan 2015163000 miUS $42 | Brake booster vacuum line had rotted away from power steering pump leak. Replaced part with new part supplied by dealer. | ||
| Feb 2015176600 miUS $200 | Outer tie rod ends and sway bar links worn causing sloppy steering and uneven tire wear. Replaced at home. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2006 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 200649000 mi | Rear Main Engine Seal | ||
| Aug 200949500 mi | Door Gasket Leaking, replaced | ||
| Jan 2010102500 miUS $630 | Replace Alternator | ||
| Mar 2010105000 miUS $60 | Gearbox Malfunction, Limp home. Problem resolved but reappeared 1 hr after leaving shop. | ||
| Dec 2010113000 miUS $35 | All Warning Lights coming on, Radio/Dash not Lighting..... Battery was disconnected for a time.... problem never returned. Saab Gremlins | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 201341000 miUS $140 | Sway bar linkages replaced, bilaterally | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Aug 2014109300 miUS $250 | Bad coil | ||
| May 2015120700 miUS $90 | Recharge A/C. No leak found? | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Sep 201191000 mi | passenger side door has no power. window, lock and mirror not working. disconnected and reconnected battery to clear error. also cleared immobilizer failure error. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Connecticut, United States Oct 2015 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Oct 2015108000 miUS $900 | Replaced coils. | ||
| Nov 2015108000 miUS $600 | Vacuum intake, fuel pump, system flush | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Taiwan Jul 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jun 201062125 mi$1450 | Steering and suspension, repair | ||
| Jul 201063011 mi$13 | antenna cover replacement | ||
| Aug 201064187 mi$60 | intake pressure sensor | ||
| Dec 201066654 mi$70 | cd player parts | ||
| May 201172736 mi$300 | brake vaccum pump oil seal replacement preheating oxygen sensor replacement | ||
| Jul 201174957 mi$175 | water temp. regulator coolant coolant reservior | ||
| Aug 201175956 mi$170 | rear right window motor rear oxygen sensor replacement | ||
| Sep 201178120 mi$7172 | check engine light on due to oxygen sensor voltage low check engine light on due to front oxygen sensor reading low voltage check engine light on due to front oxygen sensor reading low voltage. could caused by catalytic converter leak | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 201070000 miUS $100 | Rough shifts (automatic transmission) going from Reverse to Drive where the whole car would rattle and a metallic noise would sound from under the hood. Also had rough shifts from first to second. Replaced transmission. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Florida, United States Jan 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200638500 mi | Saab Hood Emblem replaced ACC trim panel replaced due to peeling finish on button | ||
| Jun 200642000 mi | Drivers side door handle replaced due to fading OnStar shark fin antenna replaced due to fading | ||
| Feb 200754000 mi | headlight assembly failure cd player failure | ||
| May 200760000 miUS $661 | Headlight bulb shorted out. Transmission cooler line came loose. | ||
| Jun 200881000 mi | Main seal leaking | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200890000 miUS $849 | Car wouldn't shift right. | ||
| Mar 200892000 miUS $876 | Gearbox malfunction light came on not even 24 hours after getting it back from 23 days in the shop. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Oct 2008 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Dec 200855150 mi | Column Integration Module (Saab Part No. 12805196) replaced. | ||
| Jun 200963000 mi | A/C blower motor was replaced Both front springs were replaced | ||
| Feb 201073000 miUS $300 | passenger side, rear caliper seized, locking that wheel | ||
| Feb 201189300 miUS $340 | Tie-rod end replaced. | ||
| May 201191000 miUS $130 | Sway bar link was broken | ||
| Aug 201193300 miUS $120 | loose exhaust heat shield | ||
| Sep 2012112000 miUS $180 | replace one rear caliper and rotor. replace pads, both sides, rear. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200752700 miC $161 | Strut mount worn, replaced both and included water guard. Alignment required and paid for by customer. Xenon light flickering. Headlamp module and socket repair may be needed. Module repaired unsuccessful in fixing issue Headlamp Socket was repaired subsequent to headlamp module being repaired. Problem seems to have been fixed at this point. | ||
| Feb 200855180 miC $100 | Parking brake would not release. Wheels would not move, car needed to be towed to dealer. Dealer was able to release parking brake. There is a TSB on the parking brake release issue, dealer did not offer repair, said "try not to use it". | ||
| Aug 200862000 miC $300 | Visited shop for spark plug change, routine. Since then, engine rough idle. Apparently cylinder/valve damage after spark plug routine change. Vehicle at shop ever since, 2.5 weeks. Due to cost, adjustor has to authorize repairs. | ||
| Sep 200863240 miC $100 | Replaced engine w/ used one. due to cylinder 3 & 4 damage. cylinder 3 was damaged in shop, cylinder 4 was damaged during a previous visit. | ||
| Feb 200969440 mi | CD changer skips in cold weather. Known issue with Clarion cd changer, dealer refuses to fix because could not replicate in warm shop. Also, only occurs during driving, and dealer did not test drive. Replaced rusty wheel bolts. (known issue, to rust). | ||
| Mar 200970680 mi | Coolant level dropped twice in 2 weeks to warning level. Shop not able to find leak, used dye in coolant and returned 1 week later, still no evidence of leak. Told to keep eye on levels. No repair, no cost. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Connecticut, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 |
| Saab 9-3 in New South Wales, Australia Oct 2009 - Aug 2010 | |||
| Mar 200937200 miA $6300 | Brand new automatic transmission!! Original price for transmission $14,000. Haggle haggle haggle and get the price down. Saab are trying to recover costs by charging customers on spare parts - not good Saab!! | ||
| Aug 201039680 mi | Many ongoing problems when sold. Ignition control unit (ICU)... radio... interior trim, rattles, the car continued to rattle, squeak, and fall apart. | ||
2003 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Maryland, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200992000 miUS $1079 | Oil Cooler had a leak and needed to be replaced. | ||
2003 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Washington, United States Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Aug 2015166000 miUS $600 | The electronic steering look system was malfunctioning. The repair shop took the ignition control module apart and cleaned all contacts on the circuitry. | ||
| Jan 2018178000 miUS $500 | Blower fan was seized. Mechanic replaced blower fan and resitor. | ||
| Feb 2018178000 miUS $400 | Left rear tail light circut board was shorting. Tail lights break light and turn signals would work intermintly. Replaced tail light circut board,wiring harness and conector. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Komi Rep., Russia Nov 2007 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Sep 200755800 mi$200 | 1. Thrust bearing, PartNo 9191181 2. Support bearing, PartNo 24435884 | ||
| Jun 200859520 mi | Replaced in Rear axel: 1. Cross stay upper 2. Cross stay 3. Links for the anti-roll bar 4. Almost bushings | ||
| Dec 200869440 mi | Driver's window stopped go up & down. Because of frost it freezed and broked the plastic "piece" which is holding the rope... | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Maine, United States Jul 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Oct 2012135800 mi | Had to replace rear brake pads and calipers, and turn the front rotors. | ||
| Jul 2014156700 miUS $1400 | Soft steering --,dangerous, required major part and pulling motor. Side and brake light; now, two months later, same problem. Air bag warning lights come on, off . Hood and top of cab has paint peeling, fading badly. | ||
| Nov 2014160500 miUS $120 | A new (one month old) tire blew out while I was Driving; had to be towed to have it replaced. It later turned out it was because a piece of the rear passenger side broken spring, not identified or repaired until March, pierced it. | ||
| Mar 2015163000 miUS $2500 | Bar was replaced, along with three springs. front light again went out -- cost $200! | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200736000 mi | Fuel gauge | ||
| Apr 200737000 mi | fuel pump | ||
| Jun 200737000 mi | charcoal canister for fuel system | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada - Jan 2008 | |||
| Jan 2008 | front strut mount bearings, both sides Airbag system failure | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States - Apr 2011 | |||
| Mar 2010US $2400 | AC motor replaced, because it was locking up and the belt was slipping as it is connected to the AC motor. | ||
| Apr 201060000 miUS $200 | Coolant leak tube replaced. | ||
| May 201062000 mi | Coolant leak fixed again. | ||
| Mar 201175000 miUS $650 | Interior A/C Vent Motor Failed | ||
| Apr 201178000 miUS $500 | Replaced oil gasket. Car had a major oil leak underneath, and was drenched in oil that was smoking from under the car. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018240000 mi | Car sold - Still ran great engine and transmission-wise! Has oil leak (moderate), trans leak (minor), no other major problems! | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States Dec 2002 - Feb 2008 | |||
| Dec 20022000 mi | Car failed to start. Towed and repaired under warranty. | ||
| May 200435000 mi | onstar unit failed. Replaced under warranty | ||
| Oct 200448000 mi | pass door and window inoperative. Replaced under warranty | ||
| Mar 200560000 mi | pass door and window relay inoperative. Replaced free under Saab "program" | ||
| Oct 200664500 miUS $1008 | Rear crank seal leaking, replaced | ||
| Nov 200665000 miUS $400 | inoperative climate control system. Electronic fault. | ||
| Jul 200768000 miUS $650 | Drivers side front and rear window regulators malfunctioned same week. Motors ok, regulator lifts only replaced. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2007 - Aug 2008 | |||
| Mar 200746500 mi | "Gearbox Malfunction - Limited Performance - Contact Saab Dealer" error message displayed on SID. Cleared by dealer. | ||
| Apr 200748360 miC $100 | Power steering pump replacement. | ||
| Apr 200862000 miC $100 | 6-disc changer replaced. | ||
| May 200862620 mi | Replaced 6 disc in-dash changer due to constant skipping. | ||
| Aug 200863860 miC $600 | Replaced the AC fan and amplifier a few weeks before I sold it, it had moisture build-up and had stopped working. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Apr 2014151800 miUS $235 | Tensioner broke, snapping the belt rendering the car inoperable. | ||
| May 2014156000 miUS $500 | Alternator went. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jan 2015127000 miUS $230 | Replace alternator and serpentine belt | ||
| Mar 2016141000 miUS $1100 | Replaced entire exhaust system | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States May 2007 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Apr 200765000 mi | Replaced solar sensor and the display unit. Covered under extended warranty. | ||
| Aug 200774000 mi | Driver's seat does not stay up (seat height). Needs to be manually raised each time when getting in the car. A number of parts have been replaced, but the problem still exists. | ||
| Sep 200776000 mi | Under warranty. Same ongoing problem with the drivers seat. They replaced the frame. Still same problem exists. Front passenger window failed while going down. Made a loud noise and then stopped working. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| Oct 200776000 mi | Passenger window stopped working. | ||
| Jan 200882000 mi | Same problem with falling driver seat. Engine light came on. Dealer replaced some kind of vacuum part. Rear windshield rubber molding disintegrating. Replaced. | ||
| Jul 200884000 mi | Engine light caused by faulty engine "back flow(?)" valve. Replaced under CPO warranty. | ||
| Sep 200886000 mi | Immobilizer malfunction. Had to replace ignition key module. | ||
| Mar 2011104000 miUS $220 | Transmission revving when slowing down. Flushed and replaced fluid. | ||
| Feb 2012110000 miUS $300 | Clogged drain resulting in wet interior. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New Mexico, United States Jul 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Sep 201199000 miUS $800 | Replacement of alternator assembly. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Connecticut, United States Dec 2008 - Sep 2014 | |||
| May 200964000 miUS $550 | ABS Bearing on PF wheel went bad. Covered by warranty. Also, leak in A/C caused minor water damage in PF footwell. Covered by owner. | ||
| Sep 200971000 miUS $100 | A/C not working, so it was taken in. Vacuum Pump faulty, replaced. Rear Main Seal leaking. Warranty company would not validate RMS, so I drove the car for 2 weeks til RMS leaked more oil. | ||
| Oct 200973000 miUS $168 | Rear Main Seal continued a slow oil leak, as Dealership foretold. Returned to Dealer, where problem was successfully repaired. | ||
| Nov 200973000 miUS $400 | Neutral Safety Switch, leaving the car thinking it was in 2nd gear (incapable of being in Park, so I left in a level parking lot with the e-brake on). Could not be restarted, as it was in gear. Towed to shop. Repaired. | ||
| Mar 201078000 miUS $150 | Tranny. Had to be replaced. Fitted with factory-rebuilt. Also had a vacuum hose crack during service, which had to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 201083000 miUS $100 | Fuel Sensor and Fuel Sender replaced. | ||
| Sep 201084000 miUS $550 | oil leak in gasket behind timing belt. water leak in cowl drain. cowl and drainage system replaced. | ||
| Dec 2011100000 miUS $1000 | Loose front right tie rod was discovered during an end of warranty inspection. Replaced under warranty. Leaky power steering pump round during end of warranty inspection. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| May 2014126300 miUS $1200 | Water pump replaced. | ||
| Sep 2014127000 mi | Clutch is going. Transmission needs replacing. No cost because I am not repairing it. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200854000 mi | The blower on the heater stopped working so no air was coming out of the vents. My wife was borrowing the car that day and had the worst drive of her life in an unbearably cold car. Dealer installed new blower. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Rhode Island, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 201086000 mi | Ignition switch went bad Front upper strut mount broken | ||
| Aug 201088000 miUS $400 | Fixed original strut mount problem | ||
| Feb 201193000 miUS $750 | Steering lock solenoid seized causing the car immobilizer to not allow startup. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States May 2004 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 20046200 mi | Gearbox malfunction. Reprogrammed SPS. Covered by warranty. | ||
| Nov 200412600 mi | Water pump bolts leaking, reseal bolts. Covered by warranty. Onstar unit replaced. | ||
| Feb 200515300 mi | Door handles replaced under warranty. | ||
| Nov 200521300 mi | Remote keys replaced under warranty | ||
| Jan 200623000 mi | Transmission slips between 2nd and 3rd. No problem found. | ||
| Mar 200623900 mi | Steering wheel lock malfunction. | ||
| Apr 200625500 mi | Brake booster vacuum recall. Low coolant. Radiator leak on driver side seam. Replaced under warranty. Gearbox malfunction light. Short to ground SLM. Readd SLM under warranty. | ||
| Jul 200627600 mi | Transmission replaced under warranty | ||
| Nov 200631000 mi | Performed oil cooler quick coupling reprogramming under warranty | ||
| Mar 200721300 mi | Battery failure, replaced under warranty. | ||
| Apr 200843800 mi | Gearbox malfunction. P0826-06 fault code. Readjust SLM. No charge. | ||
| Nov 200847900 miUS $260 | Driver side window regulator replaced. | ||
| Jun 201063000 miUS $460 | Window regulator replaced in front passenger side | ||
| Oct 201174000 miUS $60 | Gearbox malfunction on display. Repair shop said they could not duplicate, probably intermittent problem. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201094000 mi | Anti-vibration shaft chain tensioner needs to be replaced. Spring mounts need to be replaced. Auxiliary air pump needs to be replaced. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Sep 2008 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Oct 200860000 miUS $1000 | Replace secondary air injection pump, check valve, and associated hoses, as pump was ruined because of previously "stuck open" check valve, allowing exhaust gas condensate to enter the pump and freeze during winter months. | ||
| Aug 200971000 miUS $950 | Replace front and rear main seals to correct an engine oil leak. | ||
| Jul 201081000 miUS $566 | Replacement O2 sensor and ECU reflash to latest version. Replacement front coil suspension. I was made aware of this by a letter from Saab NA. I was told the warranty for this part had been extended to 10 years. Coils replaced free of charge as expected. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Oklahoma, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 201078850 miUS $144 | Car did not start. Had it towed to a mechanic, the fuel pump went out. Last April(less than a year and 12000 miles ago) the Saab dealer replaced it but it went out again. I am trying to get my money back from the dealer but they don't want refund. Faulty O-ring between the radiator and transmission. It was leaking coolant so I got it fixed, fortunately did not need to replace the radiator. | ||
| Jun 201082000 miUS $600 | The vehicle was leaking coolant. Waterpump had to be replaced. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2009 - Jul 2009 | |||
| Jul 200990000 miUS $880 | O2 sensor. O2 sensor wiring harness compromised, allowing moisture in. Took three repair trips to resolve. Shocks. | ||
2003 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Apr 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 2015105000 miUS $340 | replaced SAI pump/or smog pump, and the SAI check valve. Bought both from eEuroparts.com | ||
| May 2018128000 miUS $80 | Replaced rusted out flex pipe | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Washington, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015126000 miUS $450 | Engine stall and missfire. Fix was replacement of ignition. Liquid was spilled into it. It would turn off the engine while running or missfire. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Feb 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200626000 mi | traction control problem, front end noise, and saab emblems looked to be coming apart | ||
| Apr 200632000 mi | passenger side seatbelt warning light came on with no one in seat and front end noise from suspension. fixed the seat sensor, and still no fix for the front end noise. | ||
| May 200634000 mi | fog lamp went out, rear seat release broke, driver side lumbar cable snapped, traction control issue again, and sunroof would close then go back open, staying in the open position. software fix for sunroof, replaced the lamp and fixed the lumbar in seat. | ||
| Jul 200636000 miUS $556 | replaced front rotors and brakes, front end noise continues - no fix, interior knobs peeling, door handles faded, and alarm going off for no reason inside of garage. software for alarm, replace knobs, door handles, and lug nuts | ||
| Oct 200642500 mi | window framing came apart in door and dent the door skin outward fortunatly the window was stuck up, new clutch assist spring put in and it broke and was squeaking, replaced window frame and spring. scheduled to get body work fixed. | ||
| Dec 200651000 mi | front end noise still and issue - nothing. replace all control arms and still didn't fix the noise, had gotten really bad and now (jan 6 2007) still there. shift knob came apart and front passenger side door close sensor is bad saying the door is staying | ||
| Mar 200755000 miUS $350 | this car sucks goat balls. I had every light up front out when i took it to the shop. Every drive light the only thing that worked was on fog light i had replace one month ago. I did hire a lawyer and he got me three thosand dollars from saab because this | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2013 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Mar 201388000 mi | Strut bearings and struts replaced. | ||
| Jun 201389000 miUS $581 | Engine and transmission mounts replaced to solve buzzing/rattling and rough engine. Problem not solved. | ||
| Jul 201389000 miUS $961 | The problem ended up being a balance shaft tensioner. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Nov 201072000 miUS $150 | Steering wheel mounted switch for audio volume control failed. Replacement part was ordered, but not yet installed. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 200978000 miUS $16 | Left low beam headlight burned out. Took an hour to get the bulb from a parts store and replace it myself. | ||
| May 2010104000 miUS $750 | Fuel pump needed replacement. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada Oct 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Nov 2010117800 miC $500 | While getting winter tires mounted, mechanic noted right rear brake caliper was frozen and had caused excessive wear to rotor. Had to replace both. | ||
| Jul 2011123160 miC $240 | Replaced leaking oil pressure switch. Also had the serpentine drive belt replaced. Car had 199954km at the time. | ||
| Sep 2011125240 miC $1300 | cable for the power driver's side window kinked and the whole regulator had to be replaced. Car suddenly refused to start. Towed to mechanic who after MUCH frustration found numerous intermittent electrical connections under the fuse box. Also found loose starter motor and fixed but that was not the cause of the problem. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2007 - Nov 2008 | |||
| Oct 200769000 miUS $250 | FRONT WHEEL BEARING-UNDER WARRANTY OIL CHANGE, ROTATE TIRES, REPLACE SOME BULBS & AIR FILTERS, REAR BRAKES-GENERAL MAINTENANCE | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Colorado, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Feb 201196000 miUS $325 | Alternator died; Having mechanic put in but one isn't available from distributor for two weeks! Called Saab dealer and will cost $1100 to repair!! Left headlight went out. It cost me $300 for a new one!! I think they called it a Zion light (Xenon) which is more expensive. This car is costing me an arm and leg to repair. Great car BUT will cost you to fix!! Alternator died; Having mechanic put in but one isn't available from distributor for two weeks! Called Saab dealer and will cost $1100 to repair!! Left headlight went out. It cost me $300 for a new one!! I think they called it a Zion light which is more expensive. This car is costing me an arm and leg to repair. Great car BUT will cost you to fix!! | ||
2003 Saab 9-3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Saab in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200737000 mi | CD Changer jammed while attempting to change from one disk to another. Unable to remove any disks; needed a new disk changer. install cd changer water leak in right rear footwell. Not sure if caused by what appeared to be an improperly installed doorseal or not, dealer tested integrity of door seal & repositioned. | ||
2003 Saab 9-3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saab 9-3 in Washington, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200743000 mi | Oil pump leaking fluid. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200762000 miUS $1200 | After replacing the fuel system module with its sensor and having a subsequent engine stoppage, the dealer reinstalled the ECM software. A week later the car stalled in traffic again and would not restart. Towed to dealer, dealer had to install another After fuel system module replacement, the car stalled on the road, had car towed to the dealership. The reflashed ECM based on diagonistics. Eventually in a later visit the ECM was replaced. Fuel gauge failed to report fuel level. Dealer reported fuel pump and module had to be replaced. | ||
2003 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200863240 miC $1500 | Engine sludge & PCV fix from latest TSB. The engine thus needed to drop sump,remove valve cover,secondary oil lines and clean. Replace timing chain and serpentine belt. Email: ultimately replaced engine. | ||
| Dec 200863240 miC $360 | This was a TSB for PCV valve retrofit to avoid possible sludge build up. | ||
| Jan 200965100 miC $560 | Water pump replaced. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Great Britain Mar 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jul 201376500 mi£155 | altenator burnt out ignition system failed | ||
2003 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201198000 miUS $1000 | Car brought in for 90k maintenance, returned twice in two weeks - 1st for pressure hoses for power steering system, then again for failing AC compressor. | ||
| Oct 2011100000 miUS $110 | convertible gasket seal is allowing water in via flange (capillary action drawing it inside the window) - water drips down the interior of the window/door when it rains heavily. | ||
| Jan 2012105800 miUS $1140 | temp sensor for coolant | ||
| Jan 2013105000 mi | intermittent engine temp sensor failure grinding noise from passenger side mid-engine (around drive belts) | ||
| Jun 2017132000 miUS $3500 | Valve seals blew - installed new old stock crate engine | ||
2003 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States Apr 2009 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Sep 201095000 miUS $250 | Pulley and bearing on alternator failed, serpentine belt destroyed. Alternator replaced, serpentine replaced. | ||
| Sep 2011106000 miUS $200 | Alternator replaced | ||
| Oct 2011106300 miUS $100 | Replaced oil drain box and hose according to technical service bulletin. Parts purchased online and installed myself. Engine had sludge problem and this fixed it over next two oil changes. | ||
| Mar 2016127000 miUS $185 | Flex pipe rusted out (second time in two years) and needed to be replaced. Muffler has small holes, but still consider it serviceable. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New Hampshire, United States Oct 2010 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Jun 201195000 mi | Plastic piece on driver seat replaced 4 times (varies from $40-$60 each time) -- very cheap plastic. This time collision shop found a way to bolt it down and did not replace it -- so far, so good. | ||
| Aug 201198000 miUS $1500 | replace ac compressor for 2nd time in 2 yrs, now the hose is broken too | ||
| Sep 201199000 mi | AC hose replaced | ||
| Apr 2012111800 miUS $500 | transmission supports giving out | ||
| Jul 2012116000 miUS $333 | CV joint or something like that. Need to repair plastic side piece on driver's seat AGAIN - #6 I think. | ||
| Oct 2012121700 miUS $500 | Axle and some other part on right front side, hard to get the parts. | ||
| Nov 2012124100 miUS $600 | right front axle finally found ordered and replaced | ||
| Jan 2013126200 miUS $80 | left front headlight not working on high beams; upon checking it is noted by owner that light is not working at all | ||
| Mar 2013132000 miUS $40 | The light was actually fixed this time. | ||
| Sep 2013142000 miUS $200 | Alternator needed to be replaced; also battery as alternator had damaged it. 02 sensor, about a week after the alternator | ||
| Apr 2014153000 miUS $950 | I had a transmission mount and one motor mount replaced for about $800. Also had an oil leak and had a gasket replaced for approximately $150. I will need the other motor mount replaced for about 300 $ and also brakes for about 500 $ when I return to the States in June. | ||
| Mar 2016184000 miUS $1500 | not sure | ||
| Jun 2016187000 miUS $800 | compressor third time | ||
| Sep 2016204000 miUS $1000 | 5th AC Compressor. Are you sure this car has never been recalled for AC Compressor issues? AC just went out again - it is July of 2017, less than one year since work was done. | ||
| Sep 2018219000 miUS $425 | I needed the ignition module replaced; also I had a left bright headlight that kept burning out; both were fixed and care is running well (a different shop replaced this part with a defective part).... | ||
| Oct 2018219000 mi | Bringing it back next week for left transmission mount repair and tire rotation - to the new shop in NH, not the shop in Maine | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200855000 mi | repair/replacement of ignition sensor and replace serpentine belt. | ||
| Mar 200964000 miUS $350 | A/C switch went bad also cabin filter replaced. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jul 2016156000 miUS $300 | Exhaust system...muffler | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Apr 201057000 miUS $250 | speed sensor for abs was bad | ||
| Dec 201063000 miUS $800 | Hole in stainless exhaust flex tube caused by corrosion. | ||
| Mar 201383000 miUS $1200 | A seal was leaking somewhere in the system. Brakes wouldn't hold when first driving car. | ||
| Jan 201492200 mi | Information center was unreadable. Many bad pixels | ||
| May 201490200 miUS $100 | Information center was unreadable. Replaced unit. | ||
| Jun 201594000 mi | Stretched timing chain. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Alabama, United States Jul 2014 - May 2018 | |||
| Aug 2014114500 miUS $200 | Replaced DIC with proper unit. Red (Trionic 5) on a car that needed a black (Trionic 7). Car ran fine with the red - but the knock sensor on a T5 DIC is far more sensitive subsequently pulling the timing back a bit too much. Replaced ACC fan controller with used unit | ||
| Oct 2014115300 mi | AC compressor/expansion valve/receiver-dryer replacement. Compressor clutch pulley bearing noisy. Update March: Still underway. The replacement compressor wasn't quite correct one, so old one went back on and a short-belt bypass is currently in place. | ||
| May 2015121000 miUS $165 | Replaced compressor | ||
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