Table 1 shows five common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2001 SAAB 9-3. The number one most common problem is related to the fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel pump (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems | |
| Fuel Pump problems | |
| Tank Assembly problems | |
| Tank Mounting problems | |
| Gasoline Fuel System problems |
Nhtsa campaign id # 04v557000 and 06v126000 are recalls which necessitated SAAB to inspect the fuel pump brackets. The 2001 SAAB 9-3, which I own, was first repaired because the fuel lines were corrupted and caused fuel to pump out into the open on top of the gas tank. Read details...
The contact stated the fuel line came off the fuel pump. The car was spurting gas. The contact took the car to the nearest garage. They replaced the fuel pump. He found NHTSA recall 04v557000/SAAB recall 15018 which dealt with a similar problem as his vehicle. Read details...
A fuel leak from the brackets that hold the fuel tank together. A recall has been filed on SAAB 9-3 2001 -2004 cars. This is SAAB 9-3 2001, recall number is 04v557000, VIN number ys3dd58h812036711, it seems if this has a recall on some cars, if a car has the problem you would think it would be Read details...