One problem related to ignition coils failure has 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.
Driving on turnpike and car hesitated very badly at 1/2 throttle in 3rd-5th gear at 50-70mph. Car stuttered so badly I backed off then engine malfunction light comes on for 10 secs, goes off and car then in a driving very poor - almost like its in limp mode. I belive it was limp home mode. Car felt like it was running on 3 cylinders with a hose blown off (not that I know what a hose is !!). I basically couldn't accelerate without the car feeling like it was going to fall apart. You could feel the car vibrating. I drove home very steady at 50 mph, being passed by all other vehicles. There are many problems with this model SAAB turbox 9-3 2. 8l v6 and faulty ignition coils. I know of scores of others having the same issue, with only 600 of this model produced. . Read more...
| Electrical System problems | |
| Headlights Turn Off While Driving problems | |
| Car Will Not Start problems | |
| Ignition Coils Failure problems |