Power Train Related Problems of the 2003 SAAB 9-3

Table 1 shows ten common power train related problems of the 2003 SAAB 9-3. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission gear slipping (six problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2003 SAAB 9-3

The Automatic Transmission problem

Car doesn't want to shift into the next gear. Second time this car has been in for the same issue. This time they had to replace the transmissions.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

2003 SAAB 93 linear - heating/air condition blower motor component failure. Power driver window regulator component failure. Dealer replacing both parts. The transmission has slippage when accelerating at lower shifts after coasting at slower speeds 20 to 30 mph or hard spring to next gear from   Read details...

The Power Train problem

Ecu in car becomes completely fried because of the location it is mounted from the factory because of heat soak   Read details...


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