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2004 Saab 9-3 repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (8%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 218 repairs.
2004 Saab 9-3 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 61 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Saab 9-3
Engine not specified
| 119000 mi US $120 |
AC compressor won't come on no electrical current or power to ac |
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 45000 mi | Amp replaced |
| 89000 mi US $225 |
Air Recirculation motor needed replaced, $160. |
| 121000 mi US $30 |
One door wouldn't lock/unlock electronically. The door lock actuator needed to be replaced. |
| 102000 mi US $185 |
Window regulator broke |
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 9411 mi US $74 |
- passenger seat belt sensor dysfunctional, replaced by dealer under warranty - oil & filter |
| 13615 mi | dealer attempts to fix loud rattles in all doors, 2 slow leaking tires patched, in-dash cd changer non-functional - replaced |
| 19731 mi US $79 |
oil & filter, both remote keys replaced under warranty due to dysfunction, sunroof software updated due to dysfunction |
| 108000 mi US $140 |
Driver's side and passenger side windows would automatically roll down 2 inches after rolling up. Dealer made tension adjustment, reset anti-pinch feature. |
| 119000 mi US $1200 |
Driver's side window would not roll down. Motor replaced; however first window setting not operable, was told I would need another $400 part. The window intermmittently works while holding down the button to open window fully. Key fob would not lock or unlock car, had to manually use key which most of the time would then trigger the car alarm. |
| 119000 mi | Driver window control only partially worked when sold. Blown passenger dash speaker and broken CD player when sold. Non-functioning driver heated seat and malfunctioning door locks when sold. Latter problem, "system lock failure," repaired once before. |
| 56000 mi | dealer paid to replace blower motor and blower relay that was not functioning properly. |
| 64000 mi | Sunroof behaving erratically; replaced switch. |
| 68000 mi US $100 |
Sunroof was acting erratically. They replaced the switch during my June visit, but the problem persisted. The second time in, they also replaced the sunroof wind deflector as they think that was messing up the pinch protection. |
| 79000 mi US $3000 |
Air conditioning failed. |
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 23000 mi | My electronic key broke and would not open my car. The dealer replaced my key after I was told my warranty just had expired, they replaced it for free. |
| 40000 mi | False tire pressure sensor failure message with winter wheels installed. Required relearning of monitor system. |
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 94000 mi US $600 |
Electric modulator burned out and one could not be found. Spyker's parts held up in customs. |
| 101000 mi | Replaced winshield wiper motor as the wipers stopped 4 inches up on the windshield after a complete cycle. |
| 107000 mi US $170 |
Re-charged AC system |
| 130000 mi US $120 |
Right rear electric lock replaced. |
| 122000 mi US $924 |
Replaced steering column CIM module. |
| 122000 mi US $210 |
Replaced right front headlight housing and bulbs. |
| 34000 mi | New battery, old one was 9 years old. |
| 121000 mi US $500 |
Passenger side window stopped working. Replaced the regulator motor. |
| 15125 mi | Under warranty CD player replaced |
| 129000 mi US $60 |
Left rear brake light went out. Discovered it was another fried wire. This also caused the right front headlight to burn out. Cleaned wire, soldered back together and all works. Parts are on back order. |
| 141300 mi US $40 |
Had to replace the washer pump. |
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 43400 mi C $150 |
The SID or Saab information display went blank. I had to take it to two different shops to get it fixed. The first one wasn't "authorized" by GM so they sent me to the second. They said it was just fluky, lucky me... |
| 51000 mi US $1000 |
Column interface module faulty causing left signal to remain on. |
| 19000 mi US $15 |
Off side dipped headlight burned out. Replaced with H7 bulb. No problems. |
| 32000 mi US $8 |
Passenger side low beam headlight burned out. Replaced H7 bulb. |
| 35000 mi | Right turn signal working intermittently. Local shop could not replicate problem. |
| 35000 mi US $1049 |
Right turn signal working intermittently. Dealer replaced column integration module. |
| 38200 mi US $108 |
Replaced battery |
| 39000 mi US $5 |
Replaced left side headlamp |
| 50000 mi US $125 |
left headlamp needed replacing |
| 67000 mi | Computer shows service needed, fluid out etc but it doesn't need it. dealer reset, but message still shows Also gas gage indicates tank is empty - opted to not repair it. |
| 162000 mi US $10 |
Replaced headlight bulb for the 7th or 8th time. They burn out about every 6 months. I'm sure there is an underlying issue, but at $10 a bulb, it's cheaper to just replace the bulb than to have a tech look into the root cause. |
| 34000 mi | Left front turn signal inop, bulb anf fuse ok. Headlight assembly replaced. |
| 40000 mi | The light inside the glove box would only come on if i tapped on it so i took it in because I wanted to make sure it wasn't indicative of a larger problem. The sensor apparently just needed to be re-seated on the glovebox door and it is now perfectly fine |
| 49000 mi | Alternator made strange sound - replaced. Key required replacement - had problems with remote entry. |
| 60000 mi US $180 |
Faulty temperature blend stepping motor in A/C |
2004 Saab 9-3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 45000 mi US $300 |
windows not rolling up correctly. burnt wire harness in headlamp. |
2004 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 25000 mi US $80 |
Windshield washer failed to work. |
| 27000 mi US $150 |
Windshield washer pump relay replaced. |
| 49000 mi US $300 |
Hear/ac blower motor and resistor replaced. |
| 172000 mi | AC compressor is not working. The fuel gauge is not working. The entire fuel pump (fuel level sensor) has to be replaced to fix that. |
2004 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 4000 mi | Driver seat power adjust motor (fore/aft) replaced |
| 99000 mi US $145 |
Seat Heater drivers side failed, coil burnt. Not worth cost to fix it. |
| 57000 mi US $1297 |
Couldn't start. Replaced Column Interation Module that controls alarm and steering. |
| 62800 mi US $500 |
Replaced passenger door window motor. |
| 73200 mi US $380 |
Front passenger side power window motor replaced |
| 145000 mi US $950 |
AC compressor failed and needed to be replaced |
| 45000 mi | Fog Lamp electrical short due to defective plastic lamp cover |
| 45000 mi | Power windows stopped working and door locks! I paid 90 dollars for the window switch and installed the part myself. |
| 51300 mi | changed burned out low beams changed burned out low beams |
| 35000 mi | windshield wipers stopped working. replaced parts (?) and alls fine now |
2004 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 61000 mi US $400 |
Fuel sending unit failed, fuel gauge not working due to that. |
2004 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 22320 mi A $87 |
Recirc air vent motor was rattly. Roof needed lube. |
2004 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 43600 mi R 10 |
Replaced outside air temperature sensor |
| 51460 mi R 70 |
Replace battery |
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