3.8
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 32,750 miles
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While driving our 2004 Saab 9-5 on the highway, at over 60 mph, the ignition has been accidentally turned off. This causes an immediate loss of power steering and power brakes, making the car very difficult to steer and stop. Luckily I was in the far right lane during both incidents and could pull over and stop without causing an accident. If I had been in another lane, the resultant loss of speed and an attempt to change lanes could have caused an accident. He ignition key is located on the console between the two front seats and is not protected nor locked in any way to safegard bumping the key and turning off the ignition. My local dealer has no parts or repair to correct the problem and Saab usa does not acknowledge that a problem exists.
- South Euclid, OH, USA
- Raleigh, NC, USA