general problems of the 2007 SAAB 9-3

Four problems related to seats have been reported for the 2007 SAAB 9-3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 SAAB 9-3 based on all problems reported for the 2007 9-3.

1 Seats problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2014

I was notified over a year ago of a recall for my vehicle. Gm still hasn't notified me when to bring my car in for service. It's been over a year. Updated 09/17/lj.

2 Seats problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2012

I was driving my 2007 SAAB 93 aero. There must have been something faulty with the wiring of my seat warmer. It had gave me a slight burn on my left bottom/leg area. Good thing I turned it off in time because I also started smelling as if an electrical fire had been starting. It smelt of burned leather and possibly other components. After contacting the dealership there where unwilling to take care of this issue for no cost but in my opinion that should be the least of there worries. This to me is a liability issue and a possible fire hazard.

3 Seats problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2008

Purchased SAAB 9-3 2007 brand new. Nearly immediately the headlights kept going out. I found myself replacing them often and twice was pulled over by police when I hadn't realized and had just replaced the passenger side headlight. Also got one key at the time of purchase. The a/c wasn't working well so finally took it to the SAAB dealer in santa fe, nm in 2008 with complaints. They were to get me a second key, fix the a/c, check the leather on front seat and figure out what was wrong with electrical and headlights going out. The electric panel, indicating problems, was not working properly. They took my one key and told me they would be in touch as it was still under warranty. After a few days of a rental, I contacted and no one answered. I drove out to the dealership and no cars. A woman sitting inside at a simple desk in empty gm/SAAB showroom. She said they were all shocked, had no warning as employees and the dealership was gone no records on my car. No other dealer picking it up as they didn't have SAAB specialist. Long story short, I never got help from anyone, never got the repairs, never got the promised second key and have been driving it ever since. It enrages me. All under warranty! no complaints or letters have been answered. I was shocked they got away with it. Oh and the electric panel cover was gone as well. Lost. How they got away with all this is unknown. The leather on the driver's seat started cracking and peeling the first year! I put expensive leather conditioners on as well. Nothing. I am still furious and still have the car. No corporate offices would help either. I finally gave up. .

4 Seats problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2007

2007 SAAB 9-3 4 door does not allow an infant car seat to be installed. The backseat is too short to allow the infant car seat to be installed . I have contacted baby seat companies and the are all the similar length, my concern is how can a new family car known for safety be allowed on the road and a 4 door not allow me to bring my infant child back from the hospital? why have latches and all the other safety features if one can not fit a infant car seat rear facing? if one spends over 30,000 for a new vehicle I expect to be able to bring a new born child home from the hospital. I called SAAB and they could not give me an answer. There should be a re-call.


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