NHTSA — Steering: Column Problems

4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,000 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2003 Saab 9-3 steering problems

steering problem

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2003 Saab 9-3 Owner Comments

problem #2

Nov 012004

9-3 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

A reoccurring error will display on the Saab information management display indicating a wheel lock error. This error seems to be happening with increasing frequency. Saab has reviewed the vehicle more than four times, each time replacing parts; these parts have been: A new key, a new steering wheel column, and two new solenoids in the steering column. The Saab delearship has indicated that there is possibly a faulty solenoid but is unable to do anything but to keep replacing parts.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #1

Apr 142003

9-3

  • 9,000 miles
The steering column had to be replaced. The dealer stated the steering column was installed incorrectly. Please provide additional information.

- Burlington, VT, USA

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