Power Train Related Problems of the 2006 SAAB 9-3

Table 1 shows six common power train related problems of the 2006 SAAB 9-3. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the noises during shifting (one problem).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2006 SAAB 9-3

The Power Train problem

Had been having problems with a very rough idle. Then when putting car into reverse from a cold start the brakes would be inoperable (brake would not press down). Throwing car into a different gear was only way to stop car.   Read details...

The Noises During Shifting problem

Hard shifting, slipping of transmission when accelerating. 2006 aero v6, when cold the shifting of the automatic transmission is very stiff resulting in noises and bumps when up or down shifting in the 'auto' mode.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

I own a 2006 SAAB 9-3 aero sport combi. Two weeks ago, after the vehicle had been parked for 24 hours, I started the vehicle and placed the gear shift in reverse. The vehicle started rolling out of the drive way. The brake pedal was rock hard at the top of the stroke.   Read details...


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