Ignition Switch Problems of SAAB 9-3

2007 SAAB 9-3. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch failure. Consumer has previous complaint in artemis with a different vehicle and odi number. The consumer stated the vehicle completely shut down. The ignition switch was replaced, after being at the dealer for a week.

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I was driving and the car shut down 2 times while driving. I did some research and it is a know problem that the ignition switch on the 2003 SAAB 9-3 causes stalling and lock system failures. If fact at one point the ignition switches were back ordered for this problem. This is a sporatic problem and comes and goes.

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The contact owns a 2000 SAAB 9-3. The contact stated that after shifting into drive from reversing, the vehicle hesitated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was restarted and resumed to normal. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.

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I have a 2006 SAAB 9-3 aero, manual transmission, approximately 26,500 miles. Since as early as October, 2007 the instrument panel occasionally goes blank while the car is operating. This occurs in all manner of driving conditions. It is as if the car has been turned off. However, the car continues to run. When this occurs, the brake lights, turn signals, windshield wipers, radio, windows and air conditioning shut off or do not operate. On occasion, particularly when the car has been left in the sun, it will not start and the key fob will not operate the doors. The car has been at the dealer four times for this issue. They have replaced a steering cim (?) and, after the latest incident, on June 2, 2009, the ignition switch. Nonetheless, on June 7, 2009, the condition occurred again.

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The contact stated vehicle stalled, and had to be towed to the dealership. The ignition cassette was replaced. The vehicle is working properly at this time.

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The check engine light came on while I was highway driving; I parked the vehicle as soon as possible and didn't use it until the mechanic was available. The diagnostic test showed direct ignition failure, the part was replaced with a new part. Being a long-time SAAB owner, of several models, I am aware that certain models have associated problems, such as this part.

Key of SAAB 93 (yr 2001) turned to off while driving high speed on highway, due o being lightly hit as passenger reached down for purse. All electric in car went off, was lucky to be able to go on side road since we were on i95 outside baltimore at 4 pm the day before thanksgiving! key operation appears to pose danger. SAAB shop said key was operating normally.

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At 70mph ignition switch was bumped, and vehicle cut off. Dealer has been notified.

The ignition switch is located in the center console of the vehicle. A child, kneeling in the pasenger seat (no one else was invehicle) turned the ignition switch on, the car started in reverse and jerk backwords trowing the child from the vehicle, hitting him with the passenger door, hitting the garage in which it was housed, and proceeded down the driveway and into across the yard hitting a tree and ending up in the brush. The ignition switch is located in the center console, which is accessible from all front and rear seats. We have been informed by the dealer the car has no safety device preventing the car from starting in gear. There is evidently no saftey switch requireing the clutch to be depressed or any other means of stopping the car from starting in gear and taking off causing unthinkable damage to people and property. I thought there had to be a safety switch on the clutch for cars built in the last several years. Please advise me if there is any such requirement in effect. Also, if no requirement is in effect, please advise me as to how I can help to get one legislated. This is a very dangerous situation where any child in the back seat can reach over to the center console and start a SAAB in reverse. Thanks you your assistance.