2000 Saab 9-3 engine and engine cooling problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Saab 9-3 — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Saab 2000 9-3 turbo continued to be plagued with no start problems (recalled item repaired by saab dealership. Oil sludge as a result of problems related to recall caused engine/turbo to fail at 94,000 on interstate highway. Car has been towed to mechanic. Service at dealership is documented and…”
filed May 26, 2009
“2000 9-3 had the ignition module recall done a few years ago. While driving at 45 mph the motor stopped. Lost all electrical power. Car would not restart. The repair shop replaced the catalytic because it was plugged. They said it could be caused by the ignition module. *tr”
filed Oct 22, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains…
16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 13, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the…
22-NA-074 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
PI1394B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 12, 2024This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
18-NA-073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
22-NA-009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 17, 2023
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 9-3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 9-3 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 9-3 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 9-3 | 6 | 4% |
| 2006 9-3 | 11 | 6% |
| 2005 9-3 | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 9-3 | 9 | 4% |
| 2003 9-3 | 32 | 15% |
| 2002 9-3 | 6 | 16% |
| 2001 9-3 | 14 | 24% |
| 1999 9-3 | 5 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Saab 9-3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.