Door Latch Problems of SAAB 9-3

SAAB 9-3 owners have reported 3 problems related to door latch (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of SAAB 9-3 based on all problems reported for the 9-3.

1 Door Latch problem of the 2001 SAAB 9-3

Failure Date: 04/18/2008

The contact owns a 2001 SAAB 9-3. While driving 70 mph, the check engine light illuminated. The contact drove to the dealer and they stated that the ignition cassette failed. She then found a recall on her vehicle for the same failure her vehicle was experiencing; however, the dealer stated that her VIN was not included. The contact believes that her vehicle should be included in the recall because it is experiencing the same failure. The recall number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 82,347. Updated 05/20/08. The door handle was replaced. Updated 05/20/08.

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2 Door Latch problem of the 2004 SAAB 9-3

Failure Date: 11/10/2004

While the locking mechanism on the passenger door will pop to the open position. When the door lock is depressed the door lock mechanism will again pop up. Then from the driver door when depressing the switch to lock all the door the mechanism will lock then within seconds unlock. I have reported this problem to 2 distinct SAAB dealers and they claim no problem exist but situation continues to occur. Safety issue when driving a child can open door or someone can gain entrance to the car due to failure to maintain door locked.

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3 Door Latch problem of the 1999 SAAB 9-3

Driver's door latch or lock will not unlock from the inside of the vehicle ,cause unknown. Please give any further details.

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Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of SAAB 9-3

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
3
Door Latch problems
3
Hood Latch problems
1


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