Transmission Fluid Leaking problems of the 1999 SAAB 9-3

One problem related to transmission fluid leaking has been reported for the 1999 SAAB 9-3. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Transmission Fluid Leaking problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2003

On, or about this date, my convertible top ceased to operate. The "rams" were leaking hydraulic fluid, and the hydraulic pump was missing teeth in its' gear ring. This car has only 31,000 miles and just went over four years old in February; which was also the end of its' manufacturer's warranty. I contacted SAAB cars USA to advise them of this premature failure of several parts within the convertible top. They paid for parts on one of the repairs (the rams). Following this incident with the top, and after it was repaired, a intermediate switch in my convertible top failed, and was replaced at my expense . I notified SAAB cars USA of my dissatisfaction concerning these failed parts, but they no longer wished to assist. They claimed that they had helped with the previous repair, and would not help with this one. It seems, instead of listening to what the actual complaint or problem was, they follow some type of template on how much assistance they give a vehicle or an individual. These failures are major components of the top, and they obviously failed prematurely.


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