SAAB 9-3 owners have reported 3 problems related to latches/locks/linkage (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.
The contact owns a 2007 SAAB 9-3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v063000 (latches/locks/linkages). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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The rear driver's side door lock actuator doesn't always lock or unlock using the keyfob. It sometimes clicks like it's trying to lock/unlock, but is always . 5-1 second slower than the other doors. It does not have a key slot to unlock the door via a key. The door can be locked/unlocked using the push/pull rod on the interior - until the actuator fully freezes, then it can't be locked or unlocked at all.
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Unsafe to know that my new car has door locks that do not unlock from within the car cabin when the door handle is pulled. Unlike my previous car (vw) whereby the door is unlocked when the driver door (for example) is pulled - door opens or my BMW whereby the door is unlocked by pulling the handle twice. In a SAAB, the doors can not be opened unless the "unlock" button is pressed. This is a safety issue since egress can not be done quickly in the event of an accident or other emergency need for immediate egress.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Door Latch problems | |
| Hood Latch problems |