Transmission Fluid Leaking problems of the 2004 SAAB 9-3

One problem related to transmission fluid leaking has been reported for the 2004 SAAB 9-3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 SAAB 9-3 based on all problems reported for the 2004 9-3.

1 Transmission Fluid Leaking problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2008

I purchased a 2004 SAAB 9-3 around March 15, 2007. A little over a month ago, I was vacationing in florida when the vehicle would not accelerate. I had it towed to the local SAAB dealership in orlando, FL where I was told I needed to purchase a speed sensor. This was done and the cost was approximately $515. 00. The day after the repair, I noticed the car continued to have rough and inappropriate shifting. I took it to my local SAAB dealership in dublin, OH where a diagnostic was performed. The transmission fluid was changed and the transmission reprogrammed. The service technician stated that the transmission fluid was, milky and dark in appearance. ¿ they suggested that I take the car, drive it for 2 weeks and bring it back to see if the problem continued. After driving the car for 2 weeks I returned it to the dealership to find out that the transmission needed to be replaced. The cost for this is $7000. 00. The dealership informed me that the couplings had gone bad and caused coolant to leak into the transmission fluid. These same couplings were recalled by SAAB in 2003-2004. However, by VIN number, my vehicle does not fall within the dates of the recall. The radiator and couplings were manufactured during that recall period and are considered to be defective parts. I was told by the dealership to contact gm/SAAB to try and obtain financial assistance. I have been in that process for almost 1 month now. Originally, they offered to pay 25% towards parts and labor for the new transmission (admitting guilt) which would decrease the cost for me to $5000. 00. I should not be responsible for paying for their negligence.


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