Clutch became inoperable while consumer was driving. Also, there was a small compartment fire. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

- Cane Bridge, MA, USA

I experienced a catastrophic manual transmission failure at 38,324 miles. The cause was a seized bearing/bushing that subsequently caused the clutch cable to break when I attempted to shift gears (I was accelerating away from a stoplight on NJ state highway 46E at time of failure). Repair cost was ~$1K, but upon complaining, the dealership provided the parts (goodwill) and I paid the labor: $600 out-of-pocket. Their receipt copy indicated that the parts were being reported as a warranty repair.

- Denvill, NJ, USA

Clutch failed catastrophically late at night while driving on a rural road. The problem was diagnosed as a manufacturing defect by a Saab mechanic.

- Maynard, MA, USA

Clutch failure.

- Fort Washi, MD, USA