Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 2007 SAAB 9-3.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems |
While attempting to install new headlights, I removed the negative on the battery. After putting the negative back on to the battery, the system has reset and has not rebooted since then. The car is in minimal driving condition, performance has significantly dropped and the steering wheel locks while driving at high speeds, the engine knocks and shakes at high speeds, there is no more turbo boost and while flooring the gas pedal, the car is hesitant to increase speed.
2007 SAAB 9-3 was being driven at normal speeds on a residential street. Driver noticed shudder in steering wheel twice, then at the right next turn the driver's side front wheel turn 90 degrees outward from forward direction and the car was inoperable. Axle was detached from the driveshaft. Car taken to SAAB dealer, who reported a bolt on the steering linkage may have sheared off, causing the failure.