Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2002 SAAB 9-3. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the manual transmission (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Manual Transmission problems | |
| Noises During Shifting problems | |
| Transmission Failure problems |
This car has died 3 times while driving and required a tow. The first time the ignition module was replaced for free (recall). The 2nd time the car mysteriously re-started before the tow truck arrived. Read details...
On August 13, 2006, my wife was driving our 2002 SAAB 9-3 convertible when the engine caught fire. She was able to get out of the car safely, but the car was destroyed. Investigations by International motors (falls church, va) after the event showed that the transmission had disintegrated and Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 SAAB 9-3. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle began to hesitate as if the emergency brake was engaged. The contact also heard a grinding noise coming from the vehicle. She was unable to drive more than 20 mph. Read details...