Fuel Pump problems of the 2003 SAAB 9-3

Vehicle was stalling during acceleration , then fuel pump had complete malfunction . . . . After replacement, engine has always run poorly and almost always stalls during acceleration. Replaced ignition coil , and it didn't fix problem . I have talked to 4 other SAAB 9-3 owners for this model year and 2004 and every one has the same problem.

The contact owns a 2003 93 SAAB. The engine lost power without warning, and when attempting to restart the vehicle the steering function was lost as well. The onstar indicator read that the steering and engine were malfunctioning. On eighteen occasions the SAAB dealer was unable to diagnose the failure ,and refused to purchase back the vehicle. Also, the dealer stated that the vehicle was operating normally. On March 16, 2007, the vehicle was parked and accelerated without warning and drove into a cement wall. After the recent failure SAAB's diagnosis was to replace the fuel pump. However, the failure continued to occur. The contact was injured while being three months pregnant. The air bags deployed, and there was severe damage to the vehicle. The current and failure mileage were 57,000.

The consumer was able to remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle was still running. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer replaced the ignition module. The repairs worked fine for two weeks, then the problem recurred. The fuel pump was replaced, the fog and head lights would go out once a month, the traction control was not working properly, the seat belts did not recoil to provide security for the passengers, the clutch pedal did not have the proper pressure when applied, the engine would not "spin over," there was a blown fuel pump fuse, the driver window was inoperative, the sunroof deflector did not collapse when closing the glass causing the glass to re-open on it's own, the driver door panel did not fit the flush to the door panel, the radio and the onstar feature did not work.

I owns a 2003 SAAB 1993 linear with automatic. When driving a car, car stalled middle of the road. It happend 3 times so far. Car stalled and handle got locked up. Engine light came up. It was dangerous epecially at the freeway. Luckily never resulted in big accidents. Dealer are saying it's computer problem, but some people said it might be the faulty fuel pump.

While driving vehicle intermittently hesitated and stalled. Consumer took vehicle back to the dealer, who did not want to do anything about it. Also, consumer contacted the manufacturer, who refused to assist the consumer.