Transmission Failure Problems of SAAB 9-3

The contact owns a 2001 SAAB 9-3 convertible. The contact was traveling 65 mph when the transmission failed; the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 46,000.

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Automatic transmission completely failed while driving on highway without prior warning. Only 35,400 miles at failure. Had to be towed to dealer which is replacing transmission under warranty.

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Abruptly, at 53,000 miles, the transmission failed. Dealer could not explain why, except to cite various "codes. " dealer said they do not check those codes at the 45,000 mile interval. SAAB refused to do anything about it, even after a polite appeal. Apparently, SAAB doesn't value me as a customer, and refuses to admit that they have any blame. Estimated dealer cost, including tax, is about $7,500. I have always meticulously maintained my SAAB. A transmission that fails at 53,000 miles (on the highway, creating a safety issue) on its own, with no advance warning, is obviously defective. I am a 4 time SAAB owner -- won't be buying a SAAB again, for sure, although before this incident I was planning to buy an 9-7 in a couple of years. If it wasn't such a hassle, I would file a lawsuit -- among other things, I am sure that this defective transmission was defective at 50,000 miles, just as it obviously was at 53,000.

Transmission failed at 45 mph. Consumer stated transmission locked up. Consumer but managed to pull vehicle to the side of the road. No accident occurred. This incident occurred several times before. Consumer had vehicle towed to a dealer.

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Transmission failed. Yh.

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