SAAB 9-3 owners have reported 4 problems related to manual transmission (under the power train 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.
While shifting from stop the plastic shift knob fell off ejecting itself into the rear seat. Dealer cleaned old glue off and reassembled shift lever mechanism. Reinstalled shift knob with two step epoxy.
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all problems of the 2005 SAAB 9-3
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1. Normal driving conditions manual shift model
2. Shift handle and assembly "flew off" while driving causing it to be very difficult to shift in traffic
3. Dealership "glued" the shifter back on.
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all problems of the 2006 SAAB 9-3
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On August 13, 2006, my wife was driving our 2002 SAAB 9-3 convertible when the engine caught fire. She was able to get out of the car safely, but the car was destroyed. Investigations by International motors (falls church, va) after the event showed that the transmission had disintegrated and transmission fluid has sprayed throughout the engine compartment causing the fire.
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all problems of the 2002 SAAB 9-3
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This is the second SAAB, 1993 with a manual transmission that will require replacing that I have owned.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Power Train problems | |
| Transmission Gear Slipping problems | |
| Transmission Failure problems | |
| Manual Transmission problems | |
| Noises During Shifting problems | |
| Transmission Fluid Leaking problems | |
| Clutch problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Control Module problems | |
| Manual Transmission Floor Shifter problems |