Wheel Rim Problems of SAAB 9-3

This vehicle has been nothing, but problems since day one. The rims have bent on two occasions, the rear struts had to be replaced, brake fluid needed to be added and the brake pads had to be replaced all within one year of owning the vehicle. There is a class action law suite concernig the wheel rims. Everytime the vehicle is driven we are fearful that the wheel rims are going to bend again. This causes problems on the wear and tear of the tires as well. Also the fuel tank is linking fluid. This vehcile is a lemon. It looks good, but it is not safe. . The wheel problem has caused the two front tires to wear out.

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In the last 10 months the fundamental rims that came with optional stealth package are weak. Three rims have bent during normal driving conditions. Local FL dealership will not acknowledge a defect in the rims. Factory alarm goes off even when alarm is not set. This happens when the car is parked as well as when driving. Local FL dealer cannot find problem even though the service theft alarm message appears.

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The vehicle experienced two flat tires on the passenger side which caused the vehicle to pull to the right, the consumer believes the tires and rims were defective (michelin pilot 225/50r16). Nlm.

Alot of play in the wheel causing vehicle to drift from left / right when driving at 55 mph . Also, the rims seem to be weak. Contacted dealer / manufacturer, they are not able to help.

Request for reimbursement for problems recurring with pirelli tires and factory rims. SAAB refused to provide a warranty explanation on the consumers tires and rims that were replaced and refused to offer any types of explanation on the integrity and safety of these specific tires and rims. The consumer received one payment but wants to remind SAAB about the remainder of payments which he was entitled to. The consumer stated the left and right front tires ballooned out 12 inches on the inside. The consumer had to replace the rims and the tires. The check engine light illuminated.

Wheel rims have bent in the inside for unknown reasons which could cause failure of tire. Cause is unknown. Consumer was told by deaelr that it is a very common problem.