Radio/tape Cd Player Problems of SAAB 9-3

SAAB 9-3 owners have reported 6 problems related to radio/tape cd player (under the equipment 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 Radio/tape Cd Player problem of the 2003 SAAB 9-3

Failure Date: 03/15/2009

2003 SAAB se showing a 0340 code wondering if it is related to the di cassette.

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2 Radio/tape Cd Player problem of the 2003 SAAB 9-3

Failure Date: 10/18/2008

2003 SAAB 9-3 se conv (73k mikes at time of incident while driving 65 mph on highway car suddeenly quit running direct ignition cassette failed and ruined catalytic converter and O2 sensors SAAB forced to recall this part up to year 2002. My 2003 is old SAAB body style with defective di cassette. Part number on cassete is from the 2002 and earlier model years.

3 Radio/tape Cd Player problem of the 2004 SAAB 9-3

Failure Date: 09/01/2006

At 50,100 miles the radio doesn't work properly. Volume increases out of contro,l and radio works normally for a few minutes to 1 hour.

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4 Radio/tape Cd Player problem of the 2002 SAAB 9-3

Failure Date: 05/16/2005

The consumer was driving slowly suddenly the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an auto repair facility. They replaced the ignition module. The vehicle stalled suddenly and without warning. The radio and cd player stopped working. The consumer heard tire noise. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer who determined that the tires were cupped and causing the vehicle to pull to the right. The alignment was ok on the front but the rear could not be adjusted, the pirelli tires were changed to yokohama but the vehicle continued to pull to the right.

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5 Radio/tape Cd Player problem of the 2003 SAAB 9-3

Failure Date: 04/01/2005

2003 SAAB 9-3 vector has problems with sunroof, front passenger seat belt, alarm system, gas cap, side view mirrors and the board computer. ** answer required***. The onboard computer could not be fixed after 3 service visits, until finally the vehicle was recalled and exchanged for another. The gas cap would not close properly, the alarm system went off inadvertently, the side view mirrors would adjust themselves after the consumer turned the vehicle off. The cd player malfunctioned. The seat belt light came on even when there were no passengers. The front spoiler is falling apart.

6 Radio/tape Cd Player problem of the 2003 SAAB 9-3

Failure Date: 02/13/2004

The consumer was able to remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle was still running. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer replaced the ignition module. The repairs worked fine for two weeks, then the problem recurred. The fuel pump was replaced, the fog and head lights would go out once a month, the traction control was not working properly, the seat belts did not recoil to provide security for the passengers, the clutch pedal did not have the proper pressure when applied, the engine would not "spin over," there was a blown fuel pump fuse, the driver window was inoperative, the sunroof deflector did not collapse when closing the glass causing the glass to re-open on it's own, the driver door panel did not fit the flush to the door panel, the radio and the onstar feature did not work.


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