2003 Saab 9-3 Seats Problems

“Passenger and I were driving and activated both front heated seats on the highest setting. Soon after, both of us detected a burning smell and immediately shut off both heated seats. Upon arrival, we exited and visually observed a small burn mark where the passenger's left shoulder would be. It burned through the leather and singed the hair of the passenger. The burn mark is about the size of a nickel and we can no longer use the heated seat function.”

“My 2003 Saab 9-3 vector started to have a burning sensation on the driver's seat under my left thigh. It was so hot that I had to put a towel under my leg when the heated seat was on. Eventually, after 2 months of this, the heated seat quit working all together. I did take it in for maintenance and they told me I would have to bring it back again to have them disassemble the seat. I have read on Saab chatlines that it's a common problem and people have been getting their seat leather replaced because of burn marks. I think this is a very real safety issue that should called to light. …”

“I have owned 4 different Saab models and I have allays had heated seats. This last winter while wearing a suit and wool overcoat I felt a burning sensation on my back. I immediately turned my seat off, when I got out of the car there where coil burn marks in my leather seat. There has to be a safety issue if a heated seat coil can burn through leather, and can be felt through an inch of wool...”