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May 30, 2008 Electrical System Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 VOLVO 850. AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE. TWO MINUTES LATER, THE HOOD BURST INTO FLAMES. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT ...

May 30, 2008 Electrical System Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 VOLVO 850. AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE. TWO MINUTES LATER, THE HOOD BURST INTO FLAMES. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT ...

Oct 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

1993 VOLVO 850GLT ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. NEWSPAPER AD SAID 1999 THROUGH 2001, C70,S60,S80,V70 & V70XC. THE 850 WAS NEVER MENTIONED. HAVE HAD THE CAR SINCE 1998 & IT HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES. REAL SCARY, CAN IT BE FIXED? *NM

Oct 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

1993 VOLVO 850GLT ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. NEWSPAPER AD SAID 1999 THROUGH 2001, C70,S60,S80,V70 & V70XC. THE 850 WAS NEVER MENTIONED. HAVE HAD THE CAR SINCE 1998 & IT HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES. REAL SCARY, CAN IT BE FIXED? *NM

Mar 15, 2006 Electrical System 200 mi

GOOD EVENING;THIS IS MORE OF A QUESTION ABOUT A POTENTIAL VEHICLE THAT I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE. I AM INTERESTED IN PURCHASING A 1993 VOLVO 850 4 DOOR. SEDAN ,AUTO/A/C,4 CYL,LOADED. I WENT TO TEST DRIVE THE CAR AND THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHTS STAYED ON WHILE I DROVE THE CAR. WHEN I RETURNED TO THE LOT T...

Mar 15, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 200 mi

GOOD EVENING;THIS IS MORE OF A QUESTION ABOUT A POTENTIAL VEHICLE THAT I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE. I AM INTERESTED IN PURCHASING A 1993 VOLVO 850 4 DOOR. SEDAN ,AUTO/A/C,4 CYL,LOADED. I WENT TO TEST DRIVE THE CAR AND THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHTS STAYED ON WHILE I DROVE THE CAR. WHEN I RETURNED TO THE LOT T...

Mar 15, 2006 Electrical System 200 mi

GOOD EVENING;THIS IS MORE OF A QUESTION ABOUT A POTENTIAL VEHICLE THAT I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE. I AM INTERESTED IN PURCHASING A 1993 VOLVO 850 4 DOOR. SEDAN ,AUTO/A/C,4 CYL,LOADED. I WENT TO TEST DRIVE THE CAR AND THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHTS STAYED ON WHILE I DROVE THE CAR. WHEN I RETURNED TO THE LOT T...

Mar 15, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 200 mi

GOOD EVENING;THIS IS MORE OF A QUESTION ABOUT A POTENTIAL VEHICLE THAT I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE. I AM INTERESTED IN PURCHASING A 1993 VOLVO 850 4 DOOR. SEDAN ,AUTO/A/C,4 CYL,LOADED. I WENT TO TEST DRIVE THE CAR AND THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHTS STAYED ON WHILE I DROVE THE CAR. WHEN I RETURNED TO THE LOT T...

Aug 3, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

I HAVE A 1993 VOLVO 850. IT HAS BEEN STALLING WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS, LOW SPEEDS, FOR OVER 10 YEARS. NO ONE HAS EVER FIXED THE PROBLEM. SINCE YOU ARE INVESTIGATING CURRENT VOLVO MODELS FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM, YOU SHOULD CONSIDER INVESTIGATING THE OLDER MODELS. *NM

Aug 3, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

I HAVE A 1993 VOLVO 850. IT HAS BEEN STALLING WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS, LOW SPEEDS, FOR OVER 10 YEARS. NO ONE HAS EVER FIXED THE PROBLEM. SINCE YOU ARE INVESTIGATING CURRENT VOLVO MODELS FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM, YOU SHOULD CONSIDER INVESTIGATING THE OLDER MODELS. *NM

Nov 16, 2004 Air Bags

SRS LIGHT IS ON. BROUGHT TO LOVERING VOLVO AND THEY ADVISED THE WHOLE SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1200. IN READING PAST COMPLAINTS LISTED ON THIS SIGHT, I SEE QUITE A FEW ARIBAG PROBLEMS, ONE BEING THAT THE WIRES ARE CROSSED FROM PRODUCTION AND THAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. I ALSO SEE MA...

Nov 16, 2004 Air Bags

SRS LIGHT IS ON. BROUGHT TO LOVERING VOLVO AND THEY ADVISED THE WHOLE SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1200. IN READING PAST COMPLAINTS LISTED ON THIS SIGHT, I SEE QUITE A FEW ARIBAG PROBLEMS, ONE BEING THAT THE WIRES ARE CROSSED FROM PRODUCTION AND THAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. I ALSO SEE MA...

Aug 5, 2004 Electrical System 121,000 mi

THE ENGINE WILL CEASE SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO A VOLVO DEALERSHIP TO BE FIXED, BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING.*AK

Aug 5, 2004 Electrical System 121,000 mi

THE ENGINE WILL CEASE SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO A VOLVO DEALERSHIP TO BE FIXED, BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING.*AK

Sep 2, 2003 Power Train 150,000 mi

FAILED TRANSMISSION AFTER 45,000 MILES. EXTENDED WARRANTY REPLACED IT. FAILED CONTROL SWITCH FOR AIR CONDITIONING A/C AND EVAPORATOR UNIT AT 135,000. *AK

Sep 2, 2003 Equipment 150,000 mi

FAILED TRANSMISSION AFTER 45,000 MILES. EXTENDED WARRANTY REPLACED IT. FAILED CONTROL SWITCH FOR AIR CONDITIONING A/C AND EVAPORATOR UNIT AT 135,000. *AK

Sep 2, 2003 Power Train 150,000 mi

FAILED TRANSMISSION AFTER 45,000 MILES. EXTENDED WARRANTY REPLACED IT. FAILED CONTROL SWITCH FOR AIR CONDITIONING A/C AND EVAPORATOR UNIT AT 135,000. *AK

Sep 2, 2003 Equipment 150,000 mi

FAILED TRANSMISSION AFTER 45,000 MILES. EXTENDED WARRANTY REPLACED IT. FAILED CONTROL SWITCH FOR AIR CONDITIONING A/C AND EVAPORATOR UNIT AT 135,000. *AK

Aug 16, 2003 Electrical System

1993 VOLVO 850 GLT HAS BEEN JUST "TURNING OFF" DURING DRIVING, 20-60 MPH. NEVER AT IDLE. YOU MUST COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURN THE KEY OFF AND RESTART THE CAR. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER TWICE AND MY LOCAL GARAGE TWICE AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL NOT CORRECTED. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION T...

Aug 16, 2003 Electrical System

1993 VOLVO 850 GLT HAS BEEN JUST "TURNING OFF" DURING DRIVING, 20-60 MPH. NEVER AT IDLE. YOU MUST COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURN THE KEY OFF AND RESTART THE CAR. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER TWICE AND MY LOCAL GARAGE TWICE AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL NOT CORRECTED. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION T...

May 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NAR 05/21/2003. *MR DEFECTIVE ANTILOCK BRAKE PUMP. *CB

May 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NAR 05/21/2003. *MR DEFECTIVE ANTILOCK BRAKE PUMP. *CB

Dec 26, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHILED BLADES WERE REPLACED, THE GASOLINE TANK WAS LEAKING, AND THE HOOD LATCHES WERE ADJUSTED.*JB

Dec 26, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHILED BLADES WERE REPLACED, THE GASOLINE TANK WAS LEAKING, AND THE HOOD LATCHES WERE ADJUSTED.*JB

Dec 26, 2002 Fuel System, Diesel

CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHILED BLADES WERE REPLACED, THE GASOLINE TANK WAS LEAKING, AND THE HOOD LATCHES WERE ADJUSTED.*JB

Dec 26, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHILED BLADES WERE REPLACED, THE GASOLINE TANK WAS LEAKING, AND THE HOOD LATCHES WERE ADJUSTED.*JB

Dec 26, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHILED BLADES WERE REPLACED, THE GASOLINE TANK WAS LEAKING, AND THE HOOD LATCHES WERE ADJUSTED.*JB

Dec 26, 2002 Fuel System, Diesel

CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHILED BLADES WERE REPLACED, THE GASOLINE TANK WAS LEAKING, AND THE HOOD LATCHES WERE ADJUSTED.*JB

Dec 3, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW, BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT VEHICLE BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS RESULTED IN DRIVER BEING BURNT ON THEIR NECK AND STOMACH. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

Dec 3, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW, BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT VEHICLE BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS RESULTED IN DRIVER BEING BURNT ON THEIR NECK AND STOMACH. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

Sep 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE PLASTIC GASOLINE TANK LEAKED GASOLINE. *SCC

Sep 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE PLASTIC GASOLINE TANK LEAKED GASOLINE. *SCC

Sep 22, 2002 Power Train

I REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT 99,000 AND NOW AT 27,000 ON THE ORGINAL VOLVO REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION I HAVE TO REPLACE THE SECOND TRANSMISSION. THIS TRANSMISSION OF THE 850 VOLVO IS A LEMON. *AK

Sep 22, 2002 Power Train

I REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT 99,000 AND NOW AT 27,000 ON THE ORGINAL VOLVO REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION I HAVE TO REPLACE THE SECOND TRANSMISSION. THIS TRANSMISSION OF THE 850 VOLVO IS A LEMON. *AK

Aug 28, 2002 Electrical System Fire

DASHBOARD CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE IN PARKING GARAGE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 28, 2002 Electrical System Fire

DASHBOARD CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE IN PARKING GARAGE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 15, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER WAS JACKING VEHICLE UP AND JACK BROKE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 15, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER WAS JACKING VEHICLE UP AND JACK BROKE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 8, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK, DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, CONSUMER STATES THAT CLOSE EXAMINATION SHOWED THE PLASTIC CASING WAS DISENTEGRATING, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Jul 8, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER CYCLES OFF AND ON TOO FREQUENTLY, DEALER STATED SYSTEM WAS LOW ON FREON CHARGE AND INSPECTED FOR LEAKS, HOWEVER COULD NOT FIND ANY. *SLC

Jul 8, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK, DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, CONSUMER STATES THAT CLOSE EXAMINATION SHOWED THE PLASTIC CASING WAS DISENTEGRATING, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Jul 8, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER CYCLES OFF AND ON TOO FREQUENTLY, DEALER STATED SYSTEM WAS LOW ON FREON CHARGE AND INSPECTED FOR LEAKS, HOWEVER COULD NOT FIND ANY. *SLC

Mar 15, 2002 Tires

REPLACED 7 TIRES. TOO MANY FOR LOW MILES. VOLVO FRONT END CAUSES EXCESSIVE WEAR?*AK (TIRESIZE: 195/60VR15)

Mar 15, 2002 Power Train

REPLACED 7 TIRES. TOO MANY FOR LOW MILES. VOLVO FRONT END CAUSES EXCESSIVE WEAR?*AK (TIRESIZE: 195/60VR15)

Mar 15, 2002 Tires

REPLACED 7 TIRES. TOO MANY FOR LOW MILES. VOLVO FRONT END CAUSES EXCESSIVE WEAR?*AK (TIRESIZE: 195/60VR15)

Mar 15, 2002 Power Train

REPLACED 7 TIRES. TOO MANY FOR LOW MILES. VOLVO FRONT END CAUSES EXCESSIVE WEAR?*AK (TIRESIZE: 195/60VR15)

Feb 6, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE BELT WILL NOT ENGAGE, REAR LEFT BELT WILL NOT DISENGAGE, REAR RIGHT BELT VERY HARD TO DISENGAGE.*AK

Feb 6, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE BELT WILL NOT ENGAGE, REAR LEFT BELT WILL NOT DISENGAGE, REAR RIGHT BELT VERY HARD TO DISENGAGE.*AK

Jan 17, 2002 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT IS LOCKED IN PLACE, IT WOULD UNLOCK WHEN LEANING FORWARD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT IS LOCKED IN PLACE, IT WOULD UNLOCK WHEN LEANING FORWARD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *SLC

Oct 26, 2001 Exterior Lighting Fire

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE, ONE OF TWO FACTORY INSTALLED "FOG LAMPS" BROKE OUT OF ITS HOLDING BRACKET AND STARTED A FIRE, WHICH BURNED THE PLASTIC FOR THE LAMP HOUSING. DEALERSHIP LATER REPAIRED AND REPLACED THE FOG LAMP. THEN, DURING THE BEGINNING OF AUGUST 2001, THE OTHER FOG LAMP BROKE ...

Oct 26, 2001 Exterior Lighting Fire

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE, ONE OF TWO FACTORY INSTALLED "FOG LAMPS" BROKE OUT OF ITS HOLDING BRACKET AND STARTED A FIRE, WHICH BURNED THE PLASTIC FOR THE LAMP HOUSING. DEALERSHIP LATER REPAIRED AND REPLACED THE FOG LAMP. THEN, DURING THE BEGINNING OF AUGUST 2001, THE OTHER FOG LAMP BROKE ...

Sep 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE KEEPS SHUTTING DOWN WHILE DRIVING, AFTER AN INITIAL WARM-UP PERIOD. HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER SERVICE 4 TIMES, BUT IT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. I THINK IT HAS BECOME A SAFETY PROBLEM, AND I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT IF SIMILAR PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCED BY OTHER VOLVO OWNERS.*AK

Sep 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE KEEPS SHUTTING DOWN WHILE DRIVING, AFTER AN INITIAL WARM-UP PERIOD. HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER SERVICE 4 TIMES, BUT IT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. I THINK IT HAS BECOME A SAFETY PROBLEM, AND I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT IF SIMILAR PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCED BY OTHER VOLVO OWNERS.*AK

Jul 17, 2001 Power Train

ONCE THE VEHICLE IS WARMED UP THE VEHICLE ACTS AS THOUGHT IT IS IN NEUTRAL. NLM

Jul 17, 2001 Power Train

ONCE THE VEHICLE IS WARMED UP THE VEHICLE ACTS AS THOUGHT IT IS IN NEUTRAL. NLM

Jun 14, 2001 Child Seat

BACK OF INTEGRAL CHILD SAFETY SEAT DOES NOT STAY UPRIGHT, AND WILL FALL BACKWARDS INTO STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Jun 14, 2001 Child Seat

BACK OF INTEGRAL CHILD SAFETY SEAT DOES NOT STAY UPRIGHT, AND WILL FALL BACKWARDS INTO STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Jun 13, 2001 Air Bags

PASSENGER'S AIR BAG STICKS OUT FROM DASH BOARD. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER YET.*AK

Jun 13, 2001 Air Bags

PASSENGER'S AIR BAG STICKS OUT FROM DASH BOARD. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER YET.*AK

May 8, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES HE HAS TO USE SHIFT OVERRIDE TO TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK TO PUT IT INTO ANOTHER GEAR. *JB

May 8, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES HE HAS TO USE SHIFT OVERRIDE TO TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK TO PUT IT INTO ANOTHER GEAR. *JB

May 2, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER HAS TO USE THE SHIFT OVER RIDE TO TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK.*AK

May 2, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER HAS TO USE THE SHIFT OVER RIDE TO TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK.*AK

Mar 5, 2001 Power Train

TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON A CAR THAT I SERVICED EVERY 3-5K MILES. *AK

Mar 5, 2001 Power Train

TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON A CAR THAT I SERVICED EVERY 3-5K MILES. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERVICE DEALER DID NOT REPLACE TIMING BELT PER VOLVO MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS REQUIREMENT - LUCKILY THE BELT BROKE WHEN I WAS STOPPED - 5 MIN PRIOR I WAS DRIVING 60 MPH ON FREEWAY. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERVICE DEALER DID NOT REPLACE TIMING BELT PER VOLVO MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS REQUIREMENT - LUCKILY THE BELT BROKE WHEN I WAS STOPPED - 5 MIN PRIOR I WAS DRIVING 60 MPH ON FREEWAY. *AK

Dec 27, 2000 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPS UPON ACCELEATION. NLM

Dec 27, 2000 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPS UPON ACCELEATION. NLM

Dec 16, 2000 Air Bags

POTENTIALLY FATAL DESIGN FLAW DISCOVERED - AIR BAG WIRING HAS FAILED THROUGH POOR DESIGN. ACCORDING TO DEALER SERVICE, THE AIR BAG POWER WIRE HAS SLIPPED INTO THE TILT WHEEL MECHANISM AND PINCHED IT TO THE POINT OF SHEARING THE WIRE INSULATION AND CAUSING A SHORT WHICH HAS DISABLED THE ENTIRE SRS. ...

Dec 16, 2000 Air Bags

POTENTIALLY FATAL DESIGN FLAW DISCOVERED - AIR BAG WIRING HAS FAILED THROUGH POOR DESIGN. ACCORDING TO DEALER SERVICE, THE AIR BAG POWER WIRE HAS SLIPPED INTO THE TILT WHEEL MECHANISM AND PINCHED IT TO THE POINT OF SHEARING THE WIRE INSULATION AND CAUSING A SHORT WHICH HAS DISABLED THE ENTIRE SRS. ...

Sep 12, 2000 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT A LITTLE OVER 100,000 MILES. HAVE CONTACTED NUMEROUS VOLVO SPECIALISTS, AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS COMMON ON THE 1993 MODEL 850, AND THAT THE 1994 AND LATER GEARBOXES WERE REVISED.. *AK

Sep 12, 2000 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT A LITTLE OVER 100,000 MILES. HAVE CONTACTED NUMEROUS VOLVO SPECIALISTS, AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS COMMON ON THE 1993 MODEL 850, AND THAT THE 1994 AND LATER GEARBOXES WERE REVISED.. *AK

Jul 18, 2000 Steering

ENGINE MOUNT REPLACED, BELT TENSIONER REPLACED, GEAR SHIFT BOX LOCKED UP AND GEAR COULD NOT BE CHANGED UNLESS GEAR SHIFT OVERRIDE PRESSED, WINTER TRACTION SYSTEM ENGAGED ON ITS OWN

Jul 18, 2000 Power Train

ENGINE MOUNT REPLACED, BELT TENSIONER REPLACED, GEAR SHIFT BOX LOCKED UP AND GEAR COULD NOT BE CHANGED UNLESS GEAR SHIFT OVERRIDE PRESSED, WINTER TRACTION SYSTEM ENGAGED ON ITS OWN

Jul 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNT REPLACED, BELT TENSIONER REPLACED, GEAR SHIFT BOX LOCKED UP AND GEAR COULD NOT BE CHANGED UNLESS GEAR SHIFT OVERRIDE PRESSED, WINTER TRACTION SYSTEM ENGAGED ON ITS OWN

Jul 18, 2000 Steering

ENGINE MOUNT REPLACED, BELT TENSIONER REPLACED, GEAR SHIFT BOX LOCKED UP AND GEAR COULD NOT BE CHANGED UNLESS GEAR SHIFT OVERRIDE PRESSED, WINTER TRACTION SYSTEM ENGAGED ON ITS OWN

Jul 18, 2000 Power Train

ENGINE MOUNT REPLACED, BELT TENSIONER REPLACED, GEAR SHIFT BOX LOCKED UP AND GEAR COULD NOT BE CHANGED UNLESS GEAR SHIFT OVERRIDE PRESSED, WINTER TRACTION SYSTEM ENGAGED ON ITS OWN

Jul 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNT REPLACED, BELT TENSIONER REPLACED, GEAR SHIFT BOX LOCKED UP AND GEAR COULD NOT BE CHANGED UNLESS GEAR SHIFT OVERRIDE PRESSED, WINTER TRACTION SYSTEM ENGAGED ON ITS OWN

Jun 8, 2000 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER ODOR. *MJS

Jun 8, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL ELECTRICAL RELATED FAILURES (WIRING, POWER DOOR LOCKS, HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION). *MJS

Jun 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED FAILURES WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH DRAGS AND CAUSES EXCESSIVE WEAR. *MJS

Jun 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE ENGINE RELATED WORK. *MJS

Jun 8, 2000 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER ODOR. *MJS

Jun 8, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL ELECTRICAL RELATED FAILURES (WIRING, POWER DOOR LOCKS, HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION). *MJS

Jun 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED FAILURES WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH DRAGS AND CAUSES EXCESSIVE WEAR. *MJS

Jun 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE ENGINE RELATED WORK. *MJS

Nov 30, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WOULD STUMBLE WHEN FIRST ACCELERATING, THEN WOULD SLIP BADLY. *AK

Nov 30, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WOULD STUMBLE WHEN FIRST ACCELERATING, THEN WOULD SLIP BADLY. *AK

Nov 28, 1999 Equipment

1. AUTO TRANS FAILED WITH GRINDING/SLIPPAGE. AT MY EXPENSE A REBUILT VOLVO TRANS INSTALLED IN 2-99. ABOUT 6000 MILES LATER AGAIN FAILURE WITH SLIPPAGE. ANOTHER REBUILT TRANS WAS INSTALLED...SO FAR IT'S GOOD. 2. A/C COMPRESSOR/CONDENSER HAVE BOTH FAILED . REPAIRED AT MY EXPENSE. 3. RADIO FAIL...

Nov 28, 1999 Power Train

1. AUTO TRANS FAILED WITH GRINDING/SLIPPAGE. AT MY EXPENSE A REBUILT VOLVO TRANS INSTALLED IN 2-99. ABOUT 6000 MILES LATER AGAIN FAILURE WITH SLIPPAGE. ANOTHER REBUILT TRANS WAS INSTALLED...SO FAR IT'S GOOD. 2. A/C COMPRESSOR/CONDENSER HAVE BOTH FAILED . REPAIRED AT MY EXPENSE. 3. RADIO FAIL...

Nov 28, 1999 Equipment

1. AUTO TRANS FAILED WITH GRINDING/SLIPPAGE. AT MY EXPENSE A REBUILT VOLVO TRANS INSTALLED IN 2-99. ABOUT 6000 MILES LATER AGAIN FAILURE WITH SLIPPAGE. ANOTHER REBUILT TRANS WAS INSTALLED...SO FAR IT'S GOOD. 2. A/C COMPRESSOR/CONDENSER HAVE BOTH FAILED . REPAIRED AT MY EXPENSE. 3. RADIO FAIL...

Nov 28, 1999 Power Train

1. AUTO TRANS FAILED WITH GRINDING/SLIPPAGE. AT MY EXPENSE A REBUILT VOLVO TRANS INSTALLED IN 2-99. ABOUT 6000 MILES LATER AGAIN FAILURE WITH SLIPPAGE. ANOTHER REBUILT TRANS WAS INSTALLED...SO FAR IT'S GOOD. 2. A/C COMPRESSOR/CONDENSER HAVE BOTH FAILED . REPAIRED AT MY EXPENSE. 3. RADIO FAIL...

Nov 8, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLY - GLASS CRACKED FROM SAME CORNER LOCATION CAUSING TOTAL FAILURE REQUIRING FULL REPLACEMENT, FRONT RIGHT AND LEFT HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLY

Nov 8, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLY - GLASS CRACKED FROM SAME CORNER LOCATION CAUSING TOTAL FAILURE REQUIRING FULL REPLACEMENT, FRONT RIGHT AND LEFT HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLY

Sep 25, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Sep 25, 1999 Equipment

NO SUMMARY

Sep 25, 1999 Structure

NO SUMMARY

Sep 25, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Sep 25, 1999 Equipment

NO SUMMARY

Sep 25, 1999 Structure

NO SUMMARY

Mar 23, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 22, 1999 Air Bags

WHILE IN THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 22, 1999 Air Bags

WHILE IN THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN 2/96 I HAD THE ENGINE REPLACE/REBULIT BECAUSE OF THE BELT BROKE. NOW 3 YEARS LATER THE ENGINE NEED TO BE REPLACE AGAIN FOR BECAUSE THE EXHAUST VALVE BURN. I DID NOT GET ANY NOTICE FROM THE CAR THAT THE CAR WAS HOT OR ANY PROBLEMS. ALL I HEARD WAS A TICKLING SOUND AND TOOK TO DEALER TO FIND OUT...

Mar 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN 2/96 I HAD THE ENGINE REPLACE/REBULIT BECAUSE OF THE BELT BROKE. NOW 3 YEARS LATER THE ENGINE NEED TO BE REPLACE AGAIN FOR BECAUSE THE EXHAUST VALVE BURN. I DID NOT GET ANY NOTICE FROM THE CAR THAT THE CAR WAS HOT OR ANY PROBLEMS. ALL I HEARD WAS A TICKLING SOUND AND TOOK TO DEALER TO FIND OUT...

Mar 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN 2/96 I HAD THE ENGINE REPLACE/REBULIT BECAUSE OF THE BELT BROKE. NOW 3 YEARS LATER THE ENGINE NEED TO BE REPLACE AGAIN FOR BECAUSE THE EXHAUST VALVE BURN. I DID NOT GET ANY NOTICE FROM THE CAR THAT THE CAR WAS HOT OR ANY PROBLEMS. ALL I HEARD WAS A TICKLING SOUND AND TOOK TO DEALER TO FIND OUT...

Mar 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN 2/96 I HAD THE ENGINE REPLACE/REBULIT BECAUSE OF THE BELT BROKE. NOW 3 YEARS LATER THE ENGINE NEED TO BE REPLACE AGAIN FOR BECAUSE THE EXHAUST VALVE BURN. I DID NOT GET ANY NOTICE FROM THE CAR THAT THE CAR WAS HOT OR ANY PROBLEMS. ALL I HEARD WAS A TICKLING SOUND AND TOOK TO DEALER TO FIND OUT...

Feb 25, 1999 Structure

NO SUMMARY

Feb 25, 1999 Structure

NO SUMMARY

Feb 17, 1999 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. VEHICLE ALSO SWITCHED TO "WINTER MODE" AT VARIOUS TIMES. *AK*AK

Feb 17, 1999 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. VEHICLE ALSO SWITCHED TO "WINTER MODE" AT VARIOUS TIMES. *AK*AK

Jan 22, 1999 Suspension

STRUTS HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO BREAK AND DETACH FROM WHEEL ASSEMBLY UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Jan 22, 1999 Suspension

STRUTS HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO BREAK AND DETACH FROM WHEEL ASSEMBLY UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Jan 21, 1999 Wheels

NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER. *AK

Jan 21, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER. *AK

Jan 21, 1999 Wheels

NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER. *AK

Jan 21, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER. *AK

Oct 17, 1998 Steering

STEERING PUMP FAILURE.

Oct 17, 1998 Steering

STEERING PUMP FAILURE.

Aug 21, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL SENSOR CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 21, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL SENSOR CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 4, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VEHICLE GOES INTO A "WINTER MODE" DRIVING AT VARIOUS TIMES.

May 4, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED.

May 4, 1998 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT MECHANISM FAILED.

May 4, 1998 Structure

DOOR HINGES LOOSENED.

May 4, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTIONED.

May 4, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VEHICLE GOES INTO A "WINTER MODE" DRIVING AT VARIOUS TIMES.

May 4, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED.

May 4, 1998 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT MECHANISM FAILED.

May 4, 1998 Structure

DOOR HINGES LOOSENED.

May 4, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTIONED.

Jan 21, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. OWNER SUSPECTS THE "O" RING TO BE THE FAILED PART.

Jan 21, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. OWNER SUSPECTS THE "O" RING TO BE THE FAILED PART.

Jan 21, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. OWNER SUSPECTS THE "O" RING TO BE THE FAILED PART.

Jan 21, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. OWNER SUSPECTS THE "O" RING TO BE THE FAILED PART.

Jan 21, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. OWNER SUSPECTS THE "O" RING TO BE THE FAILED PART.

Jan 21, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. OWNER SUSPECTS THE "O" RING TO BE THE FAILED PART.

Nov 18, 1997 Steering

VEHICLE IS VERY HARD TO STEER IN ANY DIRECTION. WILL NOT TURN LEFT OR RIGHT W/O EFFORT. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED THE STEERING RACK & PINION WAS IN BAD SHAPE & NEEDED REPLACING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. WAS THE 3RD ONE PUT ON VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 18, 1997 Steering

VEHICLE IS VERY HARD TO STEER IN ANY DIRECTION. WILL NOT TURN LEFT OR RIGHT W/O EFFORT. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED THE STEERING RACK & PINION WAS IN BAD SHAPE & NEEDED REPLACING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. WAS THE 3RD ONE PUT ON VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 1, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 1, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 5, 1997 Electrical System

HORN FAILURE, ALSO AIR BAG SPLIT/REPLACED. *AK

Mar 5, 1997 Air Bags

HORN FAILURE, ALSO AIR BAG SPLIT/REPLACED. *AK

Mar 5, 1997 Electrical System

HORN FAILURE, ALSO AIR BAG SPLIT/REPLACED. *AK

Mar 5, 1997 Air Bags

HORN FAILURE, ALSO AIR BAG SPLIT/REPLACED. *AK

Feb 24, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED DURING STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY.

Feb 24, 1997 Structure

SHOCKS ON BOTH SIDES OF TRUNK NO LONGER FUNCTION PROPERLY ALLOWING TRUNK TO CLOSE WITH GREAT FORCE.

Feb 24, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED DURING STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY.

Feb 24, 1997 Structure

SHOCKS ON BOTH SIDES OF TRUNK NO LONGER FUNCTION PROPERLY ALLOWING TRUNK TO CLOSE WITH GREAT FORCE.

Feb 11, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG WAS SUPPOSEDLY FOUND SPLIT WHEN HORN, STEERING COLUMN, AND STEERING WHEEL WAS BEING REPLACED. VOLVO MAY BE USING POOR QUALITY COMPONENTS IN VEHICLES.

Feb 11, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAG WAS SUPPOSEDLY FOUND SPLIT WHEN HORN, STEERING COLUMN, AND STEERING WHEEL WAS BEING REPLACED. VOLVO MAY BE USING POOR QUALITY COMPONENTS IN VEHICLES.

Feb 4, 1997 Structure

UNDERBODY WELD BROKE LOOSE, ALLOWING STRUT TOWER TO MOVE SEVERAL INCHES FROM ITS NORMAL POSITION, MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Feb 4, 1997 Structure

UNDERBODY WELD BROKE LOOSE, ALLOWING STRUT TOWER TO MOVE SEVERAL INCHES FROM ITS NORMAL POSITION, MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Dec 10, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE STICKING. *AK

Dec 10, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE STICKING. *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL LINE .*AK CONSUMER STATES MECHANIC INSTALLED A SMALL HOSE CLAMP.*JB

Dec 4, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL LINE .*AK CONSUMER STATES MECHANIC INSTALLED A SMALL HOSE CLAMP.*JB

Oct 23, 1996 Steering

BELT TENSIONER FAILED.

Oct 23, 1996 Power Train

HUB BEARINGS FAILED.

Oct 23, 1996 Steering

BELT TENSIONER FAILED.

Oct 23, 1996 Power Train

HUB BEARINGS FAILED.

Oct 7, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Oct 7, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Aug 6, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *DH

Aug 6, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *DH

Jun 20, 1996 Air Bags

SRS SYSTEM: THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO CUT ON. PLEASE DESCRBE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 20, 1996 Air Bags

SRS SYSTEM: THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO CUT ON. PLEASE DESCRBE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 7, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD

Jun 7, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD

Apr 8, 1996 Electrical System

THE ENGINE CUTS OFF WHILE GOING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 8, 1996 Electrical System

THE ENGINE CUTS OFF WHILE GOING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 5, 1996 Electrical System

PURCHASE CAR NEW WHEN DRIVING CAR LOSS POWER WHEN DRIVING OVER 60 THERE IS A NOISE. TT

Feb 5, 1996 Electrical System

PURCHASE CAR NEW WHEN DRIVING CAR LOSS POWER WHEN DRIVING OVER 60 THERE IS A NOISE. TT

Dec 4, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DURING NORMAL BRAKE APPLICATION PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. NO RESPONSE FROM THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. TT

Dec 4, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DURING NORMAL BRAKE APPLICATION PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. NO RESPONSE FROM THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. TT

Sep 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED TWICE WHILE DRIVING ON SNOWY ROAD, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIDE/LOSE CONTROL. *AK

Sep 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED TWICE WHILE DRIVING ON SNOWY ROAD, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIDE/LOSE CONTROL. *AK

Aug 17, 1995 Power Train

IGNITION KEY CAN START THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH. TT

Aug 17, 1995 Power Train

IGNITION KEY CAN START THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH. TT

Jul 7, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL JAMS WHEN MAKING TURNS OCCASIONALLY. *DH

Jul 7, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL JAMS WHEN MAKING TURNS OCCASIONALLY. *DH

May 18, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD A REAREND COLLISION THAT PUSHED VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER CAR, DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

May 18, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD A REAREND COLLISION THAT PUSHED VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER CAR, PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

May 18, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD A REAREND COLLISION THAT PUSHED VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER CAR, DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

May 18, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD A REAREND COLLISION THAT PUSHED VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER CAR, PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

May 12, 1995 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 20 MPH, DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED CAUSING INJURIES AND BURNS TO HEAD AND ARMS. TT

May 12, 1995 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 20 MPH, PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURIES AND BURNS TO HEAD AND ARMS. *AK

May 12, 1995 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 20 MPH, DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED CAUSING INJURIES AND BURNS TO HEAD AND ARMS. TT

May 12, 1995 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 20 MPH, PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURIES AND BURNS TO HEAD AND ARMS. *AK