Four problems related to ignition module have been reported for the 2003 SAAB 9-3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 SAAB 9-3 based on all problems reported for the 2003 9-3.
I brought my car in to the dealership because I received a safety recall notice. The car was working completely fine before I brought it in, but I figured I should take care of this recall item (the fuel pump retaining tabs - recall id# 12866). When I went to pick up my car after they performed the necessary service, the car was making a lot of noise and shaking significantly. The mechanic reassessed the vehicle and told me that my ignition discharge module has an internal fault. The dealer has offered to repair the car for $996.
The contact owns a 2003 SAAB 9-3. While driving 5 mph under normal dry conditions, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. There is a recall for the electrical system ignition module (recall#06v410000). The manufacturer stated that the recall applied to the 2002-2003 SAAB 9-5 model. There was a defect investigation (NHTSA action # ea04008) for the electrical system ignition module; however, it was closed on October 27, 2004. The failure mileage was 60,200 and the current mileage was 61,000.
Reoccuring engin stall while driving in traffic (spoke with consumer on 4/5/2005 - said his stall was due to faulty engine management software - car).
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.