Two problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2002 SAAB 9-3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 SAAB 9-3 based on all problems reported for the 2002 9-3.
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. The most recent incident resulted in a tow to the nearest dealer and the (defective) throttle body being replaced at a cost of $714. Also, the catalytic converters had to be replaced (non-warranty) after the ignition module (recall). At approx. 118,000 miles the transmission was replaced.
Malfunction of automatic transmission on a car with 50000 miles on. Transmission specialist indicated malfunction began at least 5000 miles prior to the breakdown.
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