Two problems related to headlights turn off while driving have been reported for the 2008 SAAB 9-3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 SAAB 9-3 based on all problems reported for the 2008 9-3.
The headlights in my vehicle started flickering and shut off while driving in the dark a few days ago. After safely parking the car, I investigated and found that the housings are designed to be unservicable but I was able to investigate and found that nearly all of the internal wiring shielding had cracked and fallen off (please see attached photos, I appologize about the quality). The headlights failing without notice created a very dangerous blackout scenario which could have very easily resulted in serious injury and/or death due to manufacturing defect and by no fault by or prior warning to the operator. I was lucky!.
Accident happened after headlight low-beam failed. Was told and shown a melted headlight module that overheated and caused the low-beam headlights to go out. The entire headlamp assembly was replaced. As were other crash involved parts.
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| Headlights Turn Off While Driving problems | |
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