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Mar 12, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 VOLVO 850. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOR OF GASOLINE FUEL WAS EMITTED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL HOSE WAS LEAKING. THE HOSE WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE CONTA...

Mar 12, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 VOLVO 850. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOR OF GASOLINE FUEL WAS EMITTED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL HOSE WAS LEAKING. THE HOSE WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE CONTA...

Aug 3, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 116,007 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 VOLVO 850. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER RECEIVING REPAIRS FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V368000 (COMPONENT: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE), THE VEHICLE WAS STILL EXPERIENCING A FUEL LEAKAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AFTE...

Aug 3, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 116,007 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 VOLVO 850. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER RECEIVING REPAIRS FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V368000 (COMPONENT: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE), THE VEHICLE WAS STILL EXPERIENCING A FUEL LEAKAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AFTE...

Aug 18, 2010 Seat Belts 110,000 mi

1995 VOLVO 850 GLT, DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTING MECHANISM (THE ROLLER NEAR DRIVER'S LEFT SHOULDER) WAS STUCK. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO PULL OUT THE BELT, SOMETIMES PULLING SLOWLY AND LITTLE BY LITTLE SEEMS TO WORK IT AROUND. SPRAYED SOME LUBRICANT CAN FREE IT UP FOR A FEW DAYS, THEN IT WILL BE...

Aug 18, 2010 Seat Belts 110,000 mi

1995 VOLVO 850 GLT, DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTING MECHANISM (THE ROLLER NEAR DRIVER'S LEFT SHOULDER) WAS STUCK. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO PULL OUT THE BELT, SOMETIMES PULLING SLOWLY AND LITTLE BY LITTLE SEEMS TO WORK IT AROUND. SPRAYED SOME LUBRICANT CAN FREE IT UP FOR A FEW DAYS, THEN IT WILL BE...

Apr 30, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 91,000 mi

MY 1995 VOLVO 850 DEVELOPED A GAS TANK LEAK AT A HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENT. THIS IS THE SAME DEFECT THAT LED TO A SAFETY RECALL OF VOLVO 850'S IN CERTAIN SOUTHERN STATES AND A SERVICE RECALL IN THE OTHER STATES IN 2004 (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V368000). I WAS NEVER PROVIDED NOTICE OF THIS RECALL, AND V...

Apr 30, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 91,000 mi

MY 1995 VOLVO 850 DEVELOPED A GAS TANK LEAK AT A HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENT. THIS IS THE SAME DEFECT THAT LED TO A SAFETY RECALL OF VOLVO 850'S IN CERTAIN SOUTHERN STATES AND A SERVICE RECALL IN THE OTHER STATES IN 2004 (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V368000). I WAS NEVER PROVIDED NOTICE OF THIS RECALL, AND V...

Apr 30, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 91,000 mi

MY 1995 VOLVO 850 DEVELOPED A GAS TANK LEAK AT A HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENT. THIS IS THE SAME DEFECT THAT LED TO A SAFETY RECALL OF VOLVO 850'S IN CERTAIN SOUTHERN STATES AND A SERVICE RECALL IN THE OTHER STATES IN 2004 (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V368000). I WAS NEVER PROVIDED NOTICE OF THIS RECALL, AND V...

Apr 30, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 91,000 mi

MY 1995 VOLVO 850 DEVELOPED A GAS TANK LEAK AT A HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENT. THIS IS THE SAME DEFECT THAT LED TO A SAFETY RECALL OF VOLVO 850'S IN CERTAIN SOUTHERN STATES AND A SERVICE RECALL IN THE OTHER STATES IN 2004 (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V368000). I WAS NEVER PROVIDED NOTICE OF THIS RECALL, AND V...

Dec 16, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 117,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 VOLVO 850. THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING ON THE FLOOR OF HIS GARAGE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THROUGH RESEARCH, HE DISCOVERED NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA03008, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V368000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDE...

Dec 16, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 117,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 VOLVO 850. THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING ON THE FLOOR OF HIS GARAGE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THROUGH RESEARCH, HE DISCOVERED NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA03008, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V368000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDE...

Feb 5, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 112,750 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 VOLVO 850. THE CONTACT NOTICED GAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LEAKED OCCURRED WHERE THE HEAT SHIELD WAS ATTACHED. THERE IS A RECALL FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #04V368000) HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT ...

Feb 5, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 112,750 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 VOLVO 850. THE CONTACT NOTICED GAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LEAKED OCCURRED WHERE THE HEAT SHIELD WAS ATTACHED. THERE IS A RECALL FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #04V368000) HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT ...

Jun 11, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 132,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 VOLVO 850. HE NOTICED A GAS SMELL COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. HE STATED THAT GAS LEAKS FROM THE GAS TANK WHEN HE FILLS IT UP. HE HAS NOT SPOKEN WITH THE DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.

Jun 11, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 132,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 VOLVO 850. HE NOTICED A GAS SMELL COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. HE STATED THAT GAS LEAKS FROM THE GAS TANK WHEN HE FILLS IT UP. HE HAS NOT SPOKEN WITH THE DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.

Dec 17, 2005 Seats Fire 96,000 mi

MY WIFE & DAUGHTER SMELLED SMOKE WHILE DRIVING ON A NEIGHBORHOOD STREET. IT SEEMED TO BE COMING FROM UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THEY STOPPED THE CAR RIGHT AWAY AND GOT OUT. AS MY WIFE OPENED THE DOOR TO THE BACK SEAT TO GET HER PURSE, SHE SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THEY RAN TO...

Dec 17, 2005 Seats Fire 96,000 mi

MY WIFE & DAUGHTER SMELLED SMOKE WHILE DRIVING ON A NEIGHBORHOOD STREET. IT SEEMED TO BE COMING FROM UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THEY STOPPED THE CAR RIGHT AWAY AND GOT OUT. AS MY WIFE OPENED THE DOOR TO THE BACK SEAT TO GET HER PURSE, SHE SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THEY RAN TO...

Oct 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 133,000 mi

. I HAVE SPENT $2200 IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS WHILE HERB GORDON TRIES TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, CLEANED AND RESEALED THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND NOW AS A LAST RESORT ARE REPLACING THE INTERNAL ABS SYSTEM, WHICH FINALLY FIXED THE PROBLEM. IGNI...

Oct 4, 2005 Electrical System 133,000 mi

. I HAVE SPENT $2200 IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS WHILE HERB GORDON TRIES TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, CLEANED AND RESEALED THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND NOW AS A LAST RESORT ARE REPLACING THE INTERNAL ABS SYSTEM, WHICH FINALLY FIXED THE PROBLEM. IGNI...

Oct 4, 2005 Exterior Lighting 133,000 mi

. I HAVE SPENT $2200 IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS WHILE HERB GORDON TRIES TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, CLEANED AND RESEALED THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND NOW AS A LAST RESORT ARE REPLACING THE INTERNAL ABS SYSTEM, WHICH FINALLY FIXED THE PROBLEM. IGNI...

Oct 4, 2005 Visibility 133,000 mi

. I HAVE SPENT $2200 IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS WHILE HERB GORDON TRIES TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, CLEANED AND RESEALED THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND NOW AS A LAST RESORT ARE REPLACING THE INTERNAL ABS SYSTEM, WHICH FINALLY FIXED THE PROBLEM. IGNI...

Oct 4, 2005 Equipment 133,000 mi

. I HAVE SPENT $2200 IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS WHILE HERB GORDON TRIES TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, CLEANED AND RESEALED THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND NOW AS A LAST RESORT ARE REPLACING THE INTERNAL ABS SYSTEM, WHICH FINALLY FIXED THE PROBLEM. IGNI...

Oct 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 133,000 mi

. I HAVE SPENT $2200 IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS WHILE HERB GORDON TRIES TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, CLEANED AND RESEALED THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND NOW AS A LAST RESORT ARE REPLACING THE INTERNAL ABS SYSTEM, WHICH FINALLY FIXED THE PROBLEM. IGNI...

Oct 4, 2005 Electrical System 133,000 mi

. I HAVE SPENT $2200 IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS WHILE HERB GORDON TRIES TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, CLEANED AND RESEALED THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND NOW AS A LAST RESORT ARE REPLACING THE INTERNAL ABS SYSTEM, WHICH FINALLY FIXED THE PROBLEM. IGNI...

Oct 4, 2005 Exterior Lighting 133,000 mi

. I HAVE SPENT $2200 IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS WHILE HERB GORDON TRIES TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, CLEANED AND RESEALED THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND NOW AS A LAST RESORT ARE REPLACING THE INTERNAL ABS SYSTEM, WHICH FINALLY FIXED THE PROBLEM. IGNI...

Oct 4, 2005 Visibility 133,000 mi

. I HAVE SPENT $2200 IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS WHILE HERB GORDON TRIES TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, CLEANED AND RESEALED THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND NOW AS A LAST RESORT ARE REPLACING THE INTERNAL ABS SYSTEM, WHICH FINALLY FIXED THE PROBLEM. IGNI...

Oct 4, 2005 Equipment 133,000 mi

. I HAVE SPENT $2200 IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS WHILE HERB GORDON TRIES TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, CLEANED AND RESEALED THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND NOW AS A LAST RESORT ARE REPLACING THE INTERNAL ABS SYSTEM, WHICH FINALLY FIXED THE PROBLEM. IGNI...

Oct 3, 2005 Visibility 200,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES NO LONGER CONTACTS GLASS BECAUSE MOTOR SPINDLE AXIS HAS BECOME MISALIGNED FORCING WIPER ARM UP. SUSPECT THAT MOUNTING PLATE OR BRACKET FOR MOTOR HAS BECOME DISTORTED/BENT. I BENT ARM FOR TEMPORARY FIX. OTHER OWNERS OF VOLVO 850 HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR PROBLEMS (...

Oct 3, 2005 Visibility 200,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES NO LONGER CONTACTS GLASS BECAUSE MOTOR SPINDLE AXIS HAS BECOME MISALIGNED FORCING WIPER ARM UP. SUSPECT THAT MOUNTING PLATE OR BRACKET FOR MOTOR HAS BECOME DISTORTED/BENT. I BENT ARM FOR TEMPORARY FIX. OTHER OWNERS OF VOLVO 850 HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR PROBLEMS (...

Jul 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

DT: RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL S139032105, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. AFTER AN EMISSION TEST WAS DONE VEHICLE DID NOT PASS IT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALER FOR A CHECK UP. THE DEALER SAID THAT PART FOR THE EMISSION WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER S...

Jul 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

DT: RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL S139032105, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. AFTER AN EMISSION TEST WAS DONE VEHICLE DID NOT PASS IT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALER FOR A CHECK UP. THE DEALER SAID THAT PART FOR THE EMISSION WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER S...

May 23, 2005 Electrical System Fire

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, AND BACKING OUT THE DRIVE WAY, CONSUMER SAW SMOKE, SEEMED TO BE COMING FROM UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT. CONSUMER THEN WENT INTO THE HOUSE TO GET WATER. UPON RETURNING TO THE VEHICLE IT WAS ENGULFED IN SMOKE, AND FIRE.*AK *BF *NM

May 23, 2005 Electrical System Fire

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, AND BACKING OUT THE DRIVE WAY, CONSUMER SAW SMOKE, SEEMED TO BE COMING FROM UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT. CONSUMER THEN WENT INTO THE HOUSE TO GET WATER. UPON RETURNING TO THE VEHICLE IT WAS ENGULFED IN SMOKE, AND FIRE.*AK *BF *NM

Apr 29, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR 1995 VOLVO 850 IN WHICH SHE SOLD. CONSUMER WANTS THE NEW OWNER CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO THE RECALL.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR BEFORE THE CONSUMER SOLD THE VEHICLE SHE COMPLAINED OF A GAS ODOR, BUT THE DEALER ALWAYS STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. *JB

Apr 29, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR 1995 VOLVO 850 IN WHICH SHE SOLD. CONSUMER WANTS THE NEW OWNER CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO THE RECALL.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR BEFORE THE CONSUMER SOLD THE VEHICLE SHE COMPLAINED OF A GAS ODOR, BUT THE DEALER ALWAYS STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. *JB

Feb 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 168,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE IT CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE FUEL LEAKAGE. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Feb 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 168,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE IT CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE FUEL LEAKAGE. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Aug 23, 2004 Fuel System, Diesel 200,000 mi

GAS WAS LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND DUE TO HEAT SHIELD BEING PUNCTURED. *AK

Aug 23, 2004 Fuel System, Diesel 200,000 mi

GAS WAS LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND DUE TO HEAT SHIELD BEING PUNCTURED. *AK

Jul 30, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 95,204 mi

I PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE AND FILLED THE TANK FULL UNTIL AUTO PUMP KICKED OFF, DROVE LESS THAN 1 MILE HOME AND PARKED IN THE GARGE. THE NEXT MORNING, GARAGE FILLED WITH GAS FUME ODOR, NO VISIBLE LEAK, RESEARCHED HAYNED REPAIR MANUAL, FOUND ACCESS COVER TO FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT AND FUEL PUMP INSIDE...

Jul 30, 2004 Fuel System, Other 95,204 mi

I PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE AND FILLED THE TANK FULL UNTIL AUTO PUMP KICKED OFF, DROVE LESS THAN 1 MILE HOME AND PARKED IN THE GARGE. THE NEXT MORNING, GARAGE FILLED WITH GAS FUME ODOR, NO VISIBLE LEAK, RESEARCHED HAYNED REPAIR MANUAL, FOUND ACCESS COVER TO FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT AND FUEL PUMP INSIDE...

Jul 30, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 95,204 mi

I PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE AND FILLED THE TANK FULL UNTIL AUTO PUMP KICKED OFF, DROVE LESS THAN 1 MILE HOME AND PARKED IN THE GARGE. THE NEXT MORNING, GARAGE FILLED WITH GAS FUME ODOR, NO VISIBLE LEAK, RESEARCHED HAYNED REPAIR MANUAL, FOUND ACCESS COVER TO FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT AND FUEL PUMP INSIDE...

Jul 30, 2004 Fuel System, Other 95,204 mi

I PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE AND FILLED THE TANK FULL UNTIL AUTO PUMP KICKED OFF, DROVE LESS THAN 1 MILE HOME AND PARKED IN THE GARGE. THE NEXT MORNING, GARAGE FILLED WITH GAS FUME ODOR, NO VISIBLE LEAK, RESEARCHED HAYNED REPAIR MANUAL, FOUND ACCESS COVER TO FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT AND FUEL PUMP INSIDE...

Jun 23, 2004 Fuel System, Other 88,000 mi

CONSUMER SAW/SMELLED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 23, 2004 Fuel System, Other 88,000 mi

CONSUMER SAW/SMELLED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 15, 2004 Structure

WHEN SHUTTING BOTH FRONTAL DOORS CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE DOOR HINGES BROKE FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THIS WAS CAUSING THE DOORS NOT TO CLOSE. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS ISSUE. *AK

Mar 15, 2004 Structure

WHEN SHUTTING BOTH FRONTAL DOORS CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE DOOR HINGES BROKE FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THIS WAS CAUSING THE DOORS NOT TO CLOSE. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS ISSUE. *AK

Mar 11, 2004 Seats Fire

CONSUMER'S HEATED SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE SEATS FABRIC CONTAINED THE FIRE. *AK *NM

Mar 11, 2004 Seats Fire

CONSUMER'S HEATED SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE SEATS FABRIC CONTAINED THE FIRE. *AK *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THE FRONT SEATS HAVE BROKEN THREE TIMES. THE BAND THAT KEEPS THE BACKS IN POSITION EITHER FAILS AND THE SEAT WILL NOT RETURN TO A PREVIOUS POSITION OR IT SLIPS AND FAILS TO ADJEST THE SEATS. THIS WAS FIXED AND PAID FOR TWICE. NOW WITHIN 15 MONTHS IT HAS FAILED AGAIN AND SMYTHE VOLVO WILL ONLY OFF...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FRONT SEATS HAVE BROKEN THREE TIMES. THE BAND THAT KEEPS THE BACKS IN POSITION EITHER FAILS AND THE SEAT WILL NOT RETURN TO A PREVIOUS POSITION OR IT SLIPS AND FAILS TO ADJEST THE SEATS. THIS WAS FIXED AND PAID FOR TWICE. NOW WITHIN 15 MONTHS IT HAS FAILED AGAIN AND SMYTHE VOLVO WILL ONLY OFF...

Jan 15, 2004 Seat Belts

THE FRONT SEATS HAVE BROKEN THREE TIMES. THE BAND THAT KEEPS THE BACKS IN POSITION EITHER FAILS AND THE SEAT WILL NOT RETURN TO A PREVIOUS POSITION OR IT SLIPS AND FAILS TO ADJEST THE SEATS. THIS WAS FIXED AND PAID FOR TWICE. NOW WITHIN 15 MONTHS IT HAS FAILED AGAIN AND SMYTHE VOLVO WILL ONLY OFF...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THE FRONT SEATS HAVE BROKEN THREE TIMES. THE BAND THAT KEEPS THE BACKS IN POSITION EITHER FAILS AND THE SEAT WILL NOT RETURN TO A PREVIOUS POSITION OR IT SLIPS AND FAILS TO ADJEST THE SEATS. THIS WAS FIXED AND PAID FOR TWICE. NOW WITHIN 15 MONTHS IT HAS FAILED AGAIN AND SMYTHE VOLVO WILL ONLY OFF...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FRONT SEATS HAVE BROKEN THREE TIMES. THE BAND THAT KEEPS THE BACKS IN POSITION EITHER FAILS AND THE SEAT WILL NOT RETURN TO A PREVIOUS POSITION OR IT SLIPS AND FAILS TO ADJEST THE SEATS. THIS WAS FIXED AND PAID FOR TWICE. NOW WITHIN 15 MONTHS IT HAS FAILED AGAIN AND SMYTHE VOLVO WILL ONLY OFF...

Jan 15, 2004 Seat Belts

THE FRONT SEATS HAVE BROKEN THREE TIMES. THE BAND THAT KEEPS THE BACKS IN POSITION EITHER FAILS AND THE SEAT WILL NOT RETURN TO A PREVIOUS POSITION OR IT SLIPS AND FAILS TO ADJEST THE SEATS. THIS WAS FIXED AND PAID FOR TWICE. NOW WITHIN 15 MONTHS IT HAS FAILED AGAIN AND SMYTHE VOLVO WILL ONLY OFF...

Sep 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 120,000 mi

ABS/TRACKS SYSTEM FAILURE ON BOTH 1995, 850 AND 1998, V70. WHEN ABS/TRACK LIGHT(S) COMES ON, NO ABS/TRACK. LEFT FRONT WEEL MAY PULL WHEN BRAKING ON V70. VOLVO CORP. DOES NOT WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM... MADE SEVERAL CALLS, HAD INSPECTION/SERVICE DONE BY "CERTIFIED VOLVO SERVICE TECH...

Sep 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 120,000 mi

ABS/TRACKS SYSTEM FAILURE ON BOTH 1995, 850 AND 1998, V70. WHEN ABS/TRACK LIGHT(S) COMES ON, NO ABS/TRACK. LEFT FRONT WEEL MAY PULL WHEN BRAKING ON V70. VOLVO CORP. DOES NOT WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM... MADE SEVERAL CALLS, HAD INSPECTION/SERVICE DONE BY "CERTIFIED VOLVO SERVICE TECH...

Apr 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,500 mi

VOLVO 850 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC MODULATOR PUMP DEVELOPED A SIGNIFICANT FLUID LEAK (3-6 OZ PER DAY, OR GREATER). THIS PART IS NON-REPAIRABLE AND MUST BE REPLACED AT GREAT COST (QUOTED $1900). AS A KEY BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENT, FAILURE OF THIS PART MAY CAUSE (1) SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF BRAKE FU...

Apr 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,500 mi

VOLVO 850 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC MODULATOR PUMP DEVELOPED A SIGNIFICANT FLUID LEAK (3-6 OZ PER DAY, OR GREATER). THIS PART IS NON-REPAIRABLE AND MUST BE REPLACED AT GREAT COST (QUOTED $1900). AS A KEY BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENT, FAILURE OF THIS PART MAY CAUSE (1) SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF BRAKE FU...

Feb 19, 2003 Seat Belts 99,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT FROM ITS POSITION.*JB *TS

Feb 19, 2003 Seat Belts 99,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT FROM ITS POSITION.*JB *TS

Dec 9, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY. DT

Dec 9, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY. DT

Oct 15, 2002 Seats Fire

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE DRIVERS SEAT STARTED GETTING HOT. THE SEAT HEATER BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. MR

Oct 15, 2002 Seats Fire

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE DRIVERS SEAT STARTED GETTING HOT. THE SEAT HEATER BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. MR

Oct 8, 2002 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVER WAS SITTING IN THE VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE OFF. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE INSPECTORS FOR VOLVO STATED THERE WAS LIQUID IN THE AIR BAG SENSOR AND THEREFORE THEY WERE NOT LIABLE. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED FROM THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. *JB

Oct 8, 2002 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVER WAS SITTING IN THE VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE OFF. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE INSPECTORS FOR VOLVO STATED THERE WAS LIQUID IN THE AIR BAG SENSOR AND THEREFORE THEY WERE NOT LIABLE. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED FROM THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. *JB

Sep 9, 2002 Equipment

DEALER QUOTES $1600 TO REPLACE AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR. *AK

Sep 9, 2002 Equipment

DEALER QUOTES $1600 TO REPLACE AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR. *AK

Jun 4, 2002 Electrical System

THE FIRST TWO COMPLAINTS ARE ACTUALLY THE SAME PROBLEM (DISREGARD THE 1ST, "STEERING"). THIS PROBLEM IS CLEARLY THE MOST SIGNIFICANT OF ANY REPORTED; WE HAD TO DISCONNECT THE HORN PERMANENTLY. MECHANICS HAVE TOLD US THAT THE "HORN CONTACTS" WITHIN STEER. *AK

Jun 4, 2002 Electrical System

THE FIRST TWO COMPLAINTS ARE ACTUALLY THE SAME PROBLEM (DISREGARD THE 1ST, "STEERING"). THIS PROBLEM IS CLEARLY THE MOST SIGNIFICANT OF ANY REPORTED; WE HAD TO DISCONNECT THE HORN PERMANENTLY. MECHANICS HAVE TOLD US THAT THE "HORN CONTACTS" WITHIN STEER. *AK

Apr 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANITLOCK BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED WHILE DRIVING AT 68MPH, HIT BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN,WHEEL LOCKED, AND CAR SPAN OUT OF CONTROL.*AK

Apr 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANITLOCK BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED WHILE DRIVING AT 68MPH, HIT BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN,WHEEL LOCKED, AND CAR SPAN OUT OF CONTROL.*AK

Apr 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAD TO REPLACE AND SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM 5 TIMES, MECHANIC HAS NOT FOUND SOLUTION FOR MALFUNCTION. *AK

Apr 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAD TO REPLACE AND SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM 5 TIMES, MECHANIC HAS NOT FOUND SOLUTION FOR MALFUNCTION. *AK

Feb 14, 2002 Air Bags Crash

SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN COLLISION WHERE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELLING AT LOW SPEED, AND STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE RUNNING STOP SIGN (IMPACT SPEED UNKNOWN). IMPACT WAS ON DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT FENDER AND DOOR

Feb 14, 2002 Air Bags Crash

SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN COLLISION WHERE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELLING AT LOW SPEED, AND STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE RUNNING STOP SIGN (IMPACT SPEED UNKNOWN). IMPACT WAS ON DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT FENDER AND DOOR

Feb 4, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER LAP AND SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Feb 4, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER LAP AND SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 30, 2001 Electrical System

GEAR POSITION SENSOR,S1 & S2 SOLENOIDS: VOLVO HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS DEFECT FOR SOME TIME AND SHOULD HAVE DECLARED A RECALL.( VOLVO EVEN LOST A SMALL CLAIMS SUIT IN CALIFORNIA OVER THIS FAILURE) WHILE VOLVO PAID $900 OF THE $1300 REPAIR BILL TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM, THEY SHOULD HAVE PAID FOR THE WHOLE B...

Aug 30, 2001 Power Train

GEAR POSITION SENSOR,S1 & S2 SOLENOIDS: VOLVO HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS DEFECT FOR SOME TIME AND SHOULD HAVE DECLARED A RECALL.( VOLVO EVEN LOST A SMALL CLAIMS SUIT IN CALIFORNIA OVER THIS FAILURE) WHILE VOLVO PAID $900 OF THE $1300 REPAIR BILL TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM, THEY SHOULD HAVE PAID FOR THE WHOLE B...

Aug 30, 2001 Electrical System

GEAR POSITION SENSOR,S1 & S2 SOLENOIDS: VOLVO HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS DEFECT FOR SOME TIME AND SHOULD HAVE DECLARED A RECALL.( VOLVO EVEN LOST A SMALL CLAIMS SUIT IN CALIFORNIA OVER THIS FAILURE) WHILE VOLVO PAID $900 OF THE $1300 REPAIR BILL TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM, THEY SHOULD HAVE PAID FOR THE WHOLE B...

Aug 30, 2001 Power Train

GEAR POSITION SENSOR,S1 & S2 SOLENOIDS: VOLVO HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS DEFECT FOR SOME TIME AND SHOULD HAVE DECLARED A RECALL.( VOLVO EVEN LOST A SMALL CLAIMS SUIT IN CALIFORNIA OVER THIS FAILURE) WHILE VOLVO PAID $900 OF THE $1300 REPAIR BILL TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM, THEY SHOULD HAVE PAID FOR THE WHOLE B...

Jul 25, 2001 Tires

ALTHOUGH THE TIRE REMAINS INFLATED, THE TREADS HAVE SPLIT OPEN EXPOSING THE BELTS. THE TIRE HAS NEVER BEEN USED.*AK (DOT NUMBER: B5FT294 TIRESIZE: T11570R15)

Jul 25, 2001 Tires

ALTHOUGH THE TIRE REMAINS INFLATED, THE TREADS HAVE SPLIT OPEN EXPOSING THE BELTS. THE TIRE HAS NEVER BEEN USED.*AK (DOT NUMBER: B5FT294 TIRESIZE: T11570R15)

Jun 4, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS PUSHED, DOOR LOCKS WOULD CYCLE TO LOCKED AND CENTER BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. WHE BRAKE PEDAL RELEASED, DOORS WOULD UNLOCK. POTENTIAL OF LOCKS FAILING IN EITHER POSITION. *AK

Jun 4, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS PUSHED, DOOR LOCKS WOULD CYCLE TO LOCKED AND CENTER BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. WHE BRAKE PEDAL RELEASED, DOORS WOULD UNLOCK. POTENTIAL OF LOCKS FAILING IN EITHER POSITION. *AK

Mar 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS CONTROL MODULE BEGAN LEAKING BRAKE FLUID, REPLACEMENT COST WAS $1500, HOWEVER DEALER WOULD NOT HELP DUE TO VEHICLE BEING OUT OF WARRANTY. *JB

Mar 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS CONTROL MODULE BEGAN LEAKING BRAKE FLUID, REPLACEMENT COST WAS $1500, HOWEVER DEALER WOULD NOT HELP DUE TO VEHICLE BEING OUT OF WARRANTY. *JB

Feb 15, 2001 Structure

ATTACHMENT KEEPS DOOR OPEN; IT'S A METAL PIVOT SPRING BETWEEN THE DOOR HINGES ON THE INSIDE AND COVERED BY A RUBBER BOOT. ONE YEAR AGO, THE DRIVER'S DOOR ATTACHMENT BROKE OFF FROM THE BODY AND ALSO BROKE ITSELF. THIS REQUIRED WELDING A NEW PART ONTO THE BODY FOR $300. LAST WEEK, THIS HAPPENED AGAIN ...

Feb 15, 2001 Structure

ATTACHMENT KEEPS DOOR OPEN; IT'S A METAL PIVOT SPRING BETWEEN THE DOOR HINGES ON THE INSIDE AND COVERED BY A RUBBER BOOT. ONE YEAR AGO, THE DRIVER'S DOOR ATTACHMENT BROKE OFF FROM THE BODY AND ALSO BROKE ITSELF. THIS REQUIRED WELDING A NEW PART ONTO THE BODY FOR $300. LAST WEEK, THIS HAPPENED AGAIN ...

Jan 15, 2001 Electrical System Fire

MY CAR BURNED COMPLETELY WITHIN 15-20 MINUTES AFTER LEAVING A CERTIFIED VOLVO DEALERSHIP DUE TO A FIRE. *AK

Jan 15, 2001 Electrical System Fire

MY CAR BURNED COMPLETELY WITHIN 15-20 MINUTES AFTER LEAVING A CERTIFIED VOLVO DEALERSHIP DUE TO A FIRE. *AK

Nov 23, 2000 Tires Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEED, I NOTED AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE INTERIOR NOISE. AUTO HANDLED NORMALLY AT THAT TIME. WITHIN PROBABLY LESS THAN A MINUTE IT WAS CLEAR THAT NOISE CHANGE WAS NOT RELATED TO ROAD SURFACE VARIATION, AND I STARTED TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF FREEWAY. WHILE DOING SO, TIRE BLEW O...

Nov 23, 2000 Tires Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEED, I NOTED AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE INTERIOR NOISE. AUTO HANDLED NORMALLY AT THAT TIME. WITHIN PROBABLY LESS THAN A MINUTE IT WAS CLEAR THAT NOISE CHANGE WAS NOT RELATED TO ROAD SURFACE VARIATION, AND I STARTED TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF FREEWAY. WHILE DOING SO, TIRE BLEW O...

Nov 6, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 6, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 19, 2000 Power Train

THE SOLINOID TRANMISSION FAILED SO THAT IT CAN NOT ENGAGE THE FIRST GEAR. IT CAN ONLY ENGAGE THE SECOND GEAR AND THEREAFTER. I THINK VOLVO SHOULD RECALL THIS COMPONENT BECAUSE THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME IT FAILED TO MY CAR. EVEN THOUGH THE DEALER REPLACE A NEW ONE EVERY TIMEBUT IT FAILS A YEAR OR MORE ...

Oct 19, 2000 Power Train

THE SOLINOID TRANMISSION FAILED SO THAT IT CAN NOT ENGAGE THE FIRST GEAR. IT CAN ONLY ENGAGE THE SECOND GEAR AND THEREAFTER. I THINK VOLVO SHOULD RECALL THIS COMPONENT BECAUSE THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME IT FAILED TO MY CAR. EVEN THOUGH THE DEALER REPLACE A NEW ONE EVERY TIMEBUT IT FAILS A YEAR OR MORE ...

Sep 12, 2000 Electrical System

IGNITION COIL REPLACED. *SLC

Sep 12, 2000 Electrical System

CONTROL UNIT SHORTED OUT. *SLC

Sep 12, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS LID DOOR WOULDN'T COME OPEN, THE LOCK MOTOR WAS REPLACED. *SLC

Sep 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING SEVERAL ENGINE RELATED PROBLEMS CAUSING VEHICLE TO CONSTANTLY STALL, ALL OF THE FOLLOWING HAVE FAILED: OXYGEN SENSOR, ENGINE COIL, VACUUM HOSE, UPPER ENGINE MOUNT, AND SPEED SENSOR, ENGINE IS OVERHEATING AND EXPERIENCES A LACK OF POWER, THE SRS LIGHT AND ARROW LIGHT WERE ON ...

Sep 12, 2000 Structure

BOLT FELL OFF OF THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. *SLC

Sep 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED. *SLC

Sep 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED. *SLC

Sep 12, 2000 Power Train

CV BOOT REPLACED. *SLC

Sep 12, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL PUMP RELAY REPLACED. *SLC

Sep 12, 2000 Electrical System

IGNITION COIL REPLACED. *SLC

Sep 12, 2000 Electrical System

CONTROL UNIT SHORTED OUT. *SLC

Sep 12, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS LID DOOR WOULDN'T COME OPEN, THE LOCK MOTOR WAS REPLACED. *SLC

Sep 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING SEVERAL ENGINE RELATED PROBLEMS CAUSING VEHICLE TO CONSTANTLY STALL, ALL OF THE FOLLOWING HAVE FAILED: OXYGEN SENSOR, ENGINE COIL, VACUUM HOSE, UPPER ENGINE MOUNT, AND SPEED SENSOR, ENGINE IS OVERHEATING AND EXPERIENCES A LACK OF POWER, THE SRS LIGHT AND ARROW LIGHT WERE ON ...

Sep 12, 2000 Structure

BOLT FELL OFF OF THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. *SLC

Sep 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED. *SLC

Sep 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED. *SLC

Sep 12, 2000 Power Train

CV BOOT REPLACED. *SLC

Sep 12, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL PUMP RELAY REPLACED. *SLC

Aug 25, 2000 Seats

DRIVER SEAT RECLINED WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD NOT RETURN UPRIGHT.

Aug 25, 2000 Seats

DRIVER SEAT RECLINED WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD NOT RETURN UPRIGHT.

Aug 11, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT RELEASE BUTTON GETS STUCK ,WILL NOT RELEASE CAUSING DRIVER TO BECOME TRAPPED IN SEAT.

Aug 11, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT RELEASE BUTTON GETS STUCK ,WILL NOT RELEASE CAUSING DRIVER TO BECOME TRAPPED IN SEAT.

Jul 25, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTON WOULD NOT RELEASE BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE. OCCUPANT TRAPPED IN SEAT BELT , THIS WAS REPORTED TO VOLVO AND THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE BECAUSE THE PROBLEM WOULD NOT OCCUR AT THE TIME OF REPAIR. THIS OCCURRED TO THREE DIFFERENT DRIVERS DURING A PERIOD OF TWO WEEKS. REPAIR SHOP PLACE...

Jul 25, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTON WOULD NOT RELEASE BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE. OCCUPANT TRAPPED IN SEAT BELT , THIS WAS REPORTED TO VOLVO AND THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE BECAUSE THE PROBLEM WOULD NOT OCCUR AT THE TIME OF REPAIR. THIS OCCURRED TO THREE DIFFERENT DRIVERS DURING A PERIOD OF TWO WEEKS. REPAIR SHOP PLACE...

Jul 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PHONED DEALERSHIP TWICE AND INFORMED THEM THAT I HAD DISCOVERED A CRACK IN MY CARS RADIATOR OVERFLOW CAP, AND ALSO NEEDED TO COME IN FOR SERVICE. MY CAR ENGINE BURNED UP AND FROZE ON THE WAY UP TO THE DEALERSHIP. APPEARANTLY THE CAP IT IS NOT A COVERED ITEM IN MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. DAMAGE CAUSED B...

Jul 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PHONED DEALERSHIP TWICE AND INFORMED THEM THAT I HAD DISCOVERED A CRACK IN MY CARS RADIATOR OVERFLOW CAP, AND ALSO NEEDED TO COME IN FOR SERVICE. MY CAR ENGINE BURNED UP AND FROZE ON THE WAY UP TO THE DEALERSHIP. APPEARANTLY THE CAP IT IS NOT A COVERED ITEM IN MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. DAMAGE CAUSED B...

May 12, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AT IMPACT SPEED OF 50 MPH, IMPACT LOCATION FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, IN WHICH NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER WAS INJURED. VOLVO SAYS THAT IMPACT WAS NOT SUFFICIENT TO ACTIVATE AIR BAGS. *AK *ML

May 12, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AT IMPACT SPEED OF 50 MPH, IMPACT LOCATION FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, IN WHICH NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER WAS INJURED. VOLVO SAYS THAT IMPACT WAS NOT SUFFICIENT TO ACTIVATE AIR BAGS. *AK *ML

Mar 15, 2000 Visibility

DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER THE CONSUMER WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, WHEN TAKEN TO THE GARAGE THE SERVICE MANAGER REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FUSE AND IT HAS WORK EVER SINCE. NLM

Mar 15, 2000 Visibility

DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER THE CONSUMER WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, WHEN TAKEN TO THE GARAGE THE SERVICE MANAGER REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FUSE AND IT HAS WORK EVER SINCE. NLM

Mar 6, 2000 Seat Belts

A/C CUTS OUT ON HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OVER 60. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. BOTH FRONT ELEC. SEATS BROKEN REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT. RT FRONT BRAKE GRINDS AFTER LEFT TURN.

Mar 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

A/C CUTS OUT ON HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OVER 60. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. BOTH FRONT ELEC. SEATS BROKEN REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT. RT FRONT BRAKE GRINDS AFTER LEFT TURN.

Mar 6, 2000 Seats

A/C CUTS OUT ON HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OVER 60. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. BOTH FRONT ELEC. SEATS BROKEN REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT. RT FRONT BRAKE GRINDS AFTER LEFT TURN.

Mar 6, 2000 Equipment

A/C CUTS OUT ON HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OVER 60. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. BOTH FRONT ELEC. SEATS BROKEN REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT. RT FRONT BRAKE GRINDS AFTER LEFT TURN.

Mar 6, 2000 Seat Belts

A/C CUTS OUT ON HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OVER 60. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. BOTH FRONT ELEC. SEATS BROKEN REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT. RT FRONT BRAKE GRINDS AFTER LEFT TURN.

Mar 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

A/C CUTS OUT ON HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OVER 60. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. BOTH FRONT ELEC. SEATS BROKEN REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT. RT FRONT BRAKE GRINDS AFTER LEFT TURN.

Mar 6, 2000 Seats

A/C CUTS OUT ON HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OVER 60. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. BOTH FRONT ELEC. SEATS BROKEN REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT. RT FRONT BRAKE GRINDS AFTER LEFT TURN.

Mar 6, 2000 Equipment

A/C CUTS OUT ON HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OVER 60. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. BOTH FRONT ELEC. SEATS BROKEN REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT. RT FRONT BRAKE GRINDS AFTER LEFT TURN.

Feb 14, 2000 Electrical System Fire

AT 70 MPH, ON CRUISE CONTROL, HAVING BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY CONTINUOUSLY FOR 60+ MILES, THE CRUISE CONTROL CUT OUT, THROTTLE DID NOT RESPOND, SMOKE STARTED BILLOWING FROM BEHIND VEHICLE, ENGINE QUIT AND WITHIN APPROX. 10 SECONDS OF COMING TO STOP AND DRIVER EXITING VEHICLE, CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. ...

Feb 14, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

AT 70 MPH, ON CRUISE CONTROL, HAVING BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY CONTINUOUSLY FOR 60+ MILES, THE CRUISE CONTROL CUT OUT, THROTTLE DID NOT RESPOND, SMOKE STARTED BILLOWING FROM BEHIND VEHICLE, ENGINE QUIT AND WITHIN APPROX. 10 SECONDS OF COMING TO STOP AND DRIVER EXITING VEHICLE, CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. ...

Feb 14, 2000 Electrical System Fire

AT 70 MPH, ON CRUISE CONTROL, HAVING BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY CONTINUOUSLY FOR 60+ MILES, THE CRUISE CONTROL CUT OUT, THROTTLE DID NOT RESPOND, SMOKE STARTED BILLOWING FROM BEHIND VEHICLE, ENGINE QUIT AND WITHIN APPROX. 10 SECONDS OF COMING TO STOP AND DRIVER EXITING VEHICLE, CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. ...

Feb 14, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

AT 70 MPH, ON CRUISE CONTROL, HAVING BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY CONTINUOUSLY FOR 60+ MILES, THE CRUISE CONTROL CUT OUT, THROTTLE DID NOT RESPOND, SMOKE STARTED BILLOWING FROM BEHIND VEHICLE, ENGINE QUIT AND WITHIN APPROX. 10 SECONDS OF COMING TO STOP AND DRIVER EXITING VEHICLE, CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. ...

Jan 25, 2000 Equipment

EVAPORATOR FAILED AT 52,000 MILES. PREVIOUS A/C REPAIR MADE. A/C HAS BEEN MAKING A BUZZING SOUND FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS AT UP SHIFT. DEALER COULD NOT REPLICATE SOUND. A NUMBER OF OTHER EVAPORATOR COMPLAINTS ARE PRESENT ON THE NHTSA WEB SITE. *AK

Jan 25, 2000 Equipment

EVAPORATOR FAILED AT 52,000 MILES. PREVIOUS A/C REPAIR MADE. A/C HAS BEEN MAKING A BUZZING SOUND FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS AT UP SHIFT. DEALER COULD NOT REPLICATE SOUND. A NUMBER OF OTHER EVAPORATOR COMPLAINTS ARE PRESENT ON THE NHTSA WEB SITE. *AK

Jan 20, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH A BOLT ATTACHED TO THE ARM OF THE MOTOR WOULD NOT STAY TIGHTENED, AND CAUSES THE WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATE AND LEAD TO A VEHICLE COLLISON DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND THE BOLT STILL LOOSENED. *AK

Jan 20, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH A BOLT ATTACHED TO THE ARM OF THE MOTOR WOULD NOT STAY TIGHTENED, AND CAUSES THE WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATE AND LEAD TO A VEHICLE COLLISON DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND THE BOLT STILL LOOSENED. *AK

Jan 6, 2000 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jan 6, 2000 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Dec 7, 1999 Air Bags

DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. AIRBAGS BUSTED THE WINDSHIELD AND SUNROOF. DEALER HAS VEHICLE NOW. *AK

Dec 7, 1999 Air Bags

DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. AIRBAGS BUSTED THE WINDSHIELD AND SUNROOF. DEALER HAS VEHICLE NOW. *AK

Oct 29, 1999 Tires

TIRE BLOW OUT AND RIM CRACKED COMPLETELY. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Power Train

SHIFT OVER RIDE ON RECALL BUT THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE THE OWNER TO FIX IT. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Tires

TIRE BLOW OUT AND RIM CRACKED COMPLETELY. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Power Train

SHIFT OVER RIDE ON RECALL BUT THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE THE OWNER TO FIX IT. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Wheels

TIRE BLOW OUT AND RIM CRACKED COMPLETELY. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Power Train

SHIFT OVER RIDE ON RECALL BUT THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE THE OWNER TO FIX IT. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Tires

TIRE BLOW OUT AND RIM CRACKED COMPLETELY. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Power Train

SHIFT OVER RIDE ON RECALL BUT THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE THE OWNER TO FIX IT. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Tires

TIRE BLOW OUT AND RIM CRACKED COMPLETELY. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Power Train

SHIFT OVER RIDE ON RECALL BUT THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE THE OWNER TO FIX IT. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Wheels

TIRE BLOW OUT AND RIM CRACKED COMPLETELY. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Power Train

SHIFT OVER RIDE ON RECALL BUT THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE THE OWNER TO FIX IT. YH

Oct 19, 1999 Electrical System

DEALER INSPECTED THE STEERING WHEEL AND STATED THAT IT WILL COST $700 TO REPLACE IT. DEALER STATED THAT NONE OF THE OTHER 850 OWNERS HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THEIR HORNS. *AK

Oct 19, 1999 Steering

DEALER INSPECTED THE STEERING WHEEL AND STATED THAT IT WILL COST $700 TO REPLACE IT. DEALER STATED THAT NONE OF THE OTHER 850 OWNERS HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THEIR HORNS. *AK

Oct 19, 1999 Electrical System

DEALER INSPECTED THE STEERING WHEEL AND STATED THAT IT WILL COST $700 TO REPLACE IT. DEALER STATED THAT NONE OF THE OTHER 850 OWNERS HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THEIR HORNS. *AK

Oct 19, 1999 Steering

DEALER INSPECTED THE STEERING WHEEL AND STATED THAT IT WILL COST $700 TO REPLACE IT. DEALER STATED THAT NONE OF THE OTHER 850 OWNERS HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THEIR HORNS. *AK

Oct 18, 1999 Air Bags

COVER THAT GOES OVER THE AIR BAG IS STARTING TO CURL UP AS IF IT IS GOING TO POP OFF. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT,THE AIR BAG WAS NOT COVERED IN THE WARRANTY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FUTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 18, 1999 Air Bags

COVER THAT GOES OVER THE AIR BAG IS STARTING TO CURL UP AS IF IT IS GOING TO POP OFF. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT,THE AIR BAG WAS NOT COVERED IN THE WARRANTY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FUTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN EITHER PARK OR DRIVE, THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE. DEALER REPLACED CONTROL MODE SOLENOID SENSOR AND TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 17, 1999 Power Train

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN EITHER PARK OR DRIVE, THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE. DEALER REPLACED CONTROL MODE SOLENOID SENSOR AND TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN EITHER PARK OR DRIVE, THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE. DEALER REPLACED CONTROL MODE SOLENOID SENSOR AND TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 17, 1999 Power Train

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN EITHER PARK OR DRIVE, THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE. DEALER REPLACED CONTROL MODE SOLENOID SENSOR AND TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 5, 1999 Unknown Or Other

A PIECE FROM THE DASH WAS BROKEN OFF CAUSING THE DASH TO BE LOOSE. NLM

Aug 5, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS CAP WOULD NOT OPEN. NLM

Aug 5, 1999 Unknown Or Other

A PIECE FROM THE DASH WAS BROKEN OFF CAUSING THE DASH TO BE LOOSE. NLM

Aug 5, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS CAP WOULD NOT OPEN. NLM

Jul 19, 1999 Seats

WITHOUT WARNING DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING AT 60MPH. THIS OCCURRED SHORTLY AFTER THE FRONT SEAT BELT SRS SWITCH AND THE FRONT SEAT ADJUST SWITCH WERE REPLACED. AFTER THE INCIDENT, THE LEFT FRONT SEAT CABLE AND THE LEFT FRONT AUTO SEAT SWITCH WERE REPLACED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE ...

Jul 19, 1999 Seats

WITHOUT WARNING DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING AT 60MPH. THIS OCCURRED SHORTLY AFTER THE FRONT SEAT BELT SRS SWITCH AND THE FRONT SEAT ADJUST SWITCH WERE REPLACED. AFTER THE INCIDENT, THE LEFT FRONT SEAT CABLE AND THE LEFT FRONT AUTO SEAT SWITCH WERE REPLACED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE ...

Jul 6, 1999 Air Bags

WE HAVE WITNESSED THIS SAME PROBLEM ON MANY OTHER 850S. THIS PROBLEM IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT COULD ALLOW DAMAGE TO THE AIRBAG, FROM SUNLIGHT AND DEBRIS. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT THE COMPANY SHOULD ADDRESS AND REPAIR.

Jul 6, 1999 Air Bags

WE HAVE WITNESSED THIS SAME PROBLEM ON MANY OTHER 850S. THIS PROBLEM IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT COULD ALLOW DAMAGE TO THE AIRBAG, FROM SUNLIGHT AND DEBRIS. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT THE COMPANY SHOULD ADDRESS AND REPAIR.

Jun 1, 1999 Structure

GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR JAMMED. NLM

Jun 1, 1999 Structure

GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR JAMMED. NLM

Apr 26, 1999 Visibility

THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST 3 TIMES; THE PROBLEM IS TEMPORARILY FIXED AND REOCCURS. I HAVE BEEN GIVEN DIFFERENT STORIES, SUCH AS IT IS A RESULT OF USING DIFFERENT METALS AND VOLVO IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MY SON WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY LAST WEEK WHEN A DOWNPOU...

Apr 26, 1999 Electrical System

STEERING WHEEL ELECTRICAL WIRING CONNECTORS SHORTED OUT CAUSING HORN TO BURN. MJS

Apr 26, 1999 Visibility

THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST 3 TIMES; THE PROBLEM IS TEMPORARILY FIXED AND REOCCURS. I HAVE BEEN GIVEN DIFFERENT STORIES, SUCH AS IT IS A RESULT OF USING DIFFERENT METALS AND VOLVO IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MY SON WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY LAST WEEK WHEN A DOWNPOU...

Apr 26, 1999 Electrical System

STEERING WHEEL ELECTRICAL WIRING CONNECTORS SHORTED OUT CAUSING HORN TO BURN. MJS

Apr 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

STOPPED AT TRAIN CROSSING, PUT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL TO WAIT FOR TRAIN. WHEN THE END OF THE TRAIN WAS SPOTTED I PLACED CAR IN DRIVE WITH MY RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CAR SURGED AS IF SOMEONE PUT THEIR FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR WHILE MY RIGHT FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR SURGE...

Apr 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

STOPPED AT TRAIN CROSSING, PUT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL TO WAIT FOR TRAIN. WHEN THE END OF THE TRAIN WAS SPOTTED I PLACED CAR IN DRIVE WITH MY RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CAR SURGED AS IF SOMEONE PUT THEIR FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR WHILE MY RIGHT FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR SURGE...

Mar 22, 1999 Electrical System

HORN STUCK IN ON-POSITION WHILE DRIVING ON FWY. HAD TO PULL ONTO SHOULDER AND DISCONNECT WIRES AT HORN. DEALER DETERMINED SHORT OCCURRED INSIDE STEERING COLUMN. COLUMN REPLACED AT A COST OVER $360. VOLVO CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE NOTED THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRENT PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE/MODEL. REFUSED...

Mar 22, 1999 Electrical System

HORN STUCK IN ON-POSITION WHILE DRIVING ON FWY. HAD TO PULL ONTO SHOULDER AND DISCONNECT WIRES AT HORN. DEALER DETERMINED SHORT OCCURRED INSIDE STEERING COLUMN. COLUMN REPLACED AT A COST OVER $360. VOLVO CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE NOTED THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRENT PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE/MODEL. REFUSED...

Feb 7, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS. INDICATOR LIGHT INDICATES CAR IS IN LOWER GEAR WHILE STILL IN THE "D" DRIVE POSITION. CAR CAN MAINTAIN FREEWAY SPEEDS UNTIL CAR BEGINS TO SLOW DOWN FOR TRAFFIC. WHEN TRYING TO REACCELERATE, THE CAR REMAINS IN LOW GEAR. ATTEMPTS WERE MADE...

Feb 7, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS. INDICATOR LIGHT INDICATES CAR IS IN LOWER GEAR WHILE STILL IN THE "D" DRIVE POSITION. CAR CAN MAINTAIN FREEWAY SPEEDS UNTIL CAR BEGINS TO SLOW DOWN FOR TRAFFIC. WHEN TRYING TO REACCELERATE, THE CAR REMAINS IN LOW GEAR. ATTEMPTS WERE MADE...

Oct 22, 1998 Tires

SIDEWALL SPLIT RESULTED IN BLOWOUT OF TIRE.(MICHELIN MXV4 - TIRE ID # DOTM6RBFJORO046).

Oct 22, 1998 Tires

SIDEWALL SPLIT RESULTED IN BLOWOUT OF TIRE.(MICHELIN MXV4 - TIRE ID # DOTM6RBFJORO046).

Aug 26, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT FAILED.

Aug 26, 1998 Equipment

FLUID IN AIR CONDITIONER UNIT WAS CORRODING THE EVAPORATOR RESULTING IN LEAKING.

Aug 26, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT FAILED.

Aug 26, 1998 Equipment

FLUID IN AIR CONDITIONER UNIT WAS CORRODING THE EVAPORATOR RESULTING IN LEAKING.

Jul 5, 1998 Unknown Or Other

OWNER REQESTS INFORMATION ON RECALL NUMBER 95V108, INTERIOR.

Jul 5, 1998 Unknown Or Other

OWNER REQESTS INFORMATION ON RECALL NUMBER 95V108, INTERIOR.

Jun 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE.

Jun 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE.

May 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL REJECTED BACK ON IMPACT SHATTERING DRIVER'S ANKLE.

May 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL REJECTED BACK ON IMPACT SHATTERING DRIVER'S ANKLE.

May 19, 1998 Electrical System

HORN IS VERY DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE DUE TO DESIGN.

May 19, 1998 Electrical System

HORN IS VERY DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE DUE TO DESIGN.

May 14, 1998 Air Bags

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS WHILE BUMPER BARELY WAS TOUCHED.

May 14, 1998 Visibility

POOR VISIBILITY DUE TO DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD. WINDSHIELD HAS THOUSANDS OF SMALL SPECKLES IN IT THAT AFFECTS VISIBILITY.

May 14, 1998 Air Bags

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS WHILE BUMPER BARELY WAS TOUCHED.

May 14, 1998 Visibility

POOR VISIBILITY DUE TO DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD. WINDSHIELD HAS THOUSANDS OF SMALL SPECKLES IN IT THAT AFFECTS VISIBILITY.

Mar 30, 1998 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS IN PARK, GEAR SHIFT LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY. OVERRIDE BUTTON MUST BE USED TO GET VEHICLE INTO GEAR. OOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, BUT DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM.

Mar 30, 1998 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS IN PARK, GEAR SHIFT LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY. OVERRIDE BUTTON MUST BE USED TO GET VEHICLE INTO GEAR. OOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, BUT DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM.

Mar 28, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PRESSES AGAINST UNSUPPORTED CARPET, CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK AT FULL THROTTLE ON CROWDED ROADS. WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE BY SHUTTING OFF THE IGNITION. *AK

Mar 28, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PRESSES AGAINST UNSUPPORTED CARPET, CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK AT FULL THROTTLE ON CROWDED ROADS. WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE BY SHUTTING OFF THE IGNITION. *AK

Mar 25, 1998 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, RESULTING IN INJURIES AND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. 533194 DUP OF 533291; POSTED ON 09-07-1999. *AK

Mar 25, 1998 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, RESULTING IN INJURIES AND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. 533194 DUP OF 533291; POSTED ON 09-07-1999. *AK

Mar 23, 1998 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, RESULTING IN INJURIES AND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.

Mar 23, 1998 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, RESULTING IN INJURIES AND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.

Mar 10, 1998 Tires

TIRE AND RIM COMBINATION CAUSES BLOW OUTS IN THE FRONT TIRES WHEN GOING OVER ROAD HAZARDS.

Mar 10, 1998 Tires

TIRE AND RIM COMBINATION CAUSES BLOW OUTS IN THE FRONT TIRES WHEN GOING OVER ROAD HAZARDS.

Feb 10, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELTS BECOME UNFASTENED.

Feb 10, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELTS BECOME UNFASTENED.

Nov 18, 1997 Power Train

PUT IN A PARK POSTION THEN NOITICED GEAR WAS IN REVERSE, JUMPED OUT OF GEAR,WHICH CAUSED HITTING THE DOOR. THIS DEFECT CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Nov 18, 1997 Power Train

PUT IN A PARK POSTION THEN NOITICED GEAR WAS IN REVERSE, JUMPED OUT OF GEAR,WHICH CAUSED HITTING THE DOOR. THIS DEFECT CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Oct 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM VIBRATES.

Oct 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM VIBRATES.

Sep 29, 1997 Electrical System Fire

ENGINE FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL FAILURE.

Sep 29, 1997 Electrical System Fire

ENGINE FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL FAILURE.

Sep 3, 1997 Power Train

OWNER CLAIMS THAT CLUTCH MAKES LOUD NOISES, AND IT HAD TO BE REPLACED 4 TIMES. *AK

Sep 3, 1997 Power Train

OWNER CLAIMS THAT CLUTCH MAKES LOUD NOISES, AND IT HAD TO BE REPLACED 4 TIMES. *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Tires

BUBBLE IN SIDEWALL OF GOODYEAR TIRE. (10560R15)

Dec 30, 1996 Tires

BUBBLE IN SIDEWALL OF GOODYEAR TIRE. (10560R15)

Dec 9, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AT MAXIMUM SPEED, HAD TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF SEVERALTIMES IN ORDER TO GET BACK IN NORMAL WORKING CONDITION. *AK CONSUMER BELIEVES CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS ON BUT A SPEED TO CRUISE AT WAS NOT ON, CONSUMER STATES HE ACCELERATED FROM THE BRIDGE TOLL BOTH AND STARTED TO GO UP A ...

Dec 9, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AT MAXIMUM SPEED, HAD TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF SEVERALTIMES IN ORDER TO GET BACK IN NORMAL WORKING CONDITION. *AK CONSUMER BELIEVES CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS ON BUT A SPEED TO CRUISE AT WAS NOT ON, CONSUMER STATES HE ACCELERATED FROM THE BRIDGE TOLL BOTH AND STARTED TO GO UP A ...

Nov 27, 1996 Tires

SIDEWALLS OF THE TIRES BLEW OUT AFTER HITTING POTHOLES AT UNDER 10 MPH. *AK

Nov 27, 1996 Tires

SIDEWALLS OF THE TIRES BLEW OUT AFTER HITTING POTHOLES AT UNDER 10 MPH. *AK

Nov 15, 1996 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG BROKE THE DRIVER'S WRIST AND FRACTURED HER RIGHT ARM. *AK *JB

Nov 15, 1996 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG BROKE THE DRIVER'S WRIST AND FRACTURED HER RIGHT ARM. *AK *JB

Oct 30, 1996 Tires

MICHELIN TIRES 205/50ZR16; ON TWO OCCASIONS TWO TIRES PERFORMED ERRATICALLY, ONE TIRE LEAKED QUICKLY BEFORE DRIVER COULD REACH A DESTINATION AND THE OTHER BLEW OUT FROM SIDEWALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Oct 30, 1996 Tires

MICHELIN TIRES 205/50ZR16; ON TWO OCCASIONS TWO TIRES PERFORMED ERRATICALLY, ONE TIRE LEAKED QUICKLY BEFORE DRIVER COULD REACH A DESTINATION AND THE OTHER BLEW OUT FROM SIDEWALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 24, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GEAR STICKS IN THE PARK POSITION.

Sep 24, 1996 Exterior Lighting

FRONT FOG LAMP WIRING FALLING DOWN.

Sep 24, 1996 Steering

STEERING COLUMN NOISE.

Sep 24, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE NOISE.

Sep 24, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GEAR STICKS IN THE PARK POSITION.

Sep 24, 1996 Exterior Lighting

FRONT FOG LAMP WIRING FALLING DOWN.

Sep 24, 1996 Steering

STEERING COLUMN NOISE.

Sep 24, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE NOISE.

Aug 7, 1996 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMEN TOF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DURING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Aug 7, 1996 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMEN TOF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DURING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jul 11, 1996 Visibility

POWER WINDOW SWITCH STICKS. *DH

Jul 11, 1996 Visibility

POWER WINDOW SWITCH STICKS. *DH

Jun 18, 1996 Tires

THREE PIRELLI TIRES BLEW OUT AT SIDEWALL. *DH

Jun 18, 1996 Tires

THREE PIRELLI TIRES BLEW OUT AT SIDEWALL. *DH

Apr 23, 1996 Tires

'DONUT' SPARE TIRE IS UNSAFE AT HIGHER SPEED LIMITS. *DH

Apr 23, 1996 Tires

'DONUT' SPARE TIRE IS UNSAFE AT HIGHER SPEED LIMITS. *DH

Mar 22, 1996 Visibility

HAVING A BAD WEATHER DAY OR TEMPERATURE CHANGES THE WINDOWS WILL FOG UP ALL FOR NO REASON, YOU CAN PUT THE DEFORSTER ON AND WINDOWS WILL FOG UP AGAIN. *AK

Mar 22, 1996 Visibility

HAVING A BAD WEATHER DAY OR TEMPERATURE CHANGES THE WINDOWS WILL FOG UP ALL FOR NO REASON, YOU CAN PUT THE DEFORSTER ON AND WINDOWS WILL FOG UP AGAIN. *AK

Mar 1, 1996 Power Train

THE VEHICLE STALLS/HESITATES/STUMBLES, CAN NOT ACCELERAT THE VEHICLE IN 5TH GEAR. *AK

Mar 1, 1996 Power Train

THE VEHICLE STALLS/HESITATES/STUMBLES, CAN NOT ACCELERAT THE VEHICLE IN 5TH GEAR. *AK

Mar 1, 1996 Power Train

THE VEHICLE STALLS/HESITATES/STUMBLES, CAN NOT ACCELERAT THE VEHICLE IN 5TH GEAR. *AK

Mar 1, 1996 Power Train

THE VEHICLE STALLS/HESITATES/STUMBLES, CAN NOT ACCELERAT THE VEHICLE IN 5TH GEAR. *AK

Feb 4, 1996 Tires

TIRES BLOW OUT DUE TO RIM BEING MADE OF A SOFT ALLOY/RUBBER BEING TOO THIN. *DSH

Feb 4, 1996 Tires

TIRES BLOW OUT DUE TO RIM BEING MADE OF A SOFT ALLOY/RUBBER BEING TOO THIN. *DSH

Dec 28, 1995 Seats

SEAT WARMER FAILED. *TT

Dec 28, 1995 Seats

SEAT WARMER FAILED. *TT

Dec 26, 1995 Power Train

SHIFT LOCK BUTTON FAILED.

Dec 26, 1995 Visibility

DRIVER'S WINDOW VANITY MIRROR MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Dec 26, 1995 Power Train

SHIFT LOCK BUTTON FAILED.

Dec 26, 1995 Visibility

DRIVER'S WINDOW VANITY MIRROR MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Oct 25, 1995 Seats

CANNOT SEE TO CHANGE LANES BECAUSE HEAD RESTRAINT IS TOO WIDE.TT *JB

Oct 25, 1995 Seats

CANNOT SEE TO CHANGE LANES BECAUSE HEAD RESTRAINT IS TOO WIDE.TT *JB

Oct 3, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAK IN TURBO-CHARGER. *DH

Oct 3, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAK IN TURBO-CHARGER. *DH

Sep 29, 1995 Equipment Crash

JACK BROKE AS VEHICLE WAS LIFTED ON JACK AND FLAT TIRE REMOVED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO FALL TO THE GROUND. *AK

Sep 29, 1995 Equipment Crash

JACK BROKE AS VEHICLE WAS LIFTED ON JACK AND FLAT TIRE REMOVED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO FALL TO THE GROUND. *AK

Aug 29, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONTAL IMPACT; DRIVER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AT STANDSTILL; AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AFTER IMPACT. TT

Aug 29, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONTAL IMPACT; DRIVER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AT STANDSTILL; AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AFTER IMPACT. TT

Aug 29, 1995 Visibility

THE QUARTER PANEL WINDOW SHATTERED FOR NO REASON. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 29, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONTAL IMPACT; DRIVER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AT STANDSTILL; AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AFTER IMPACT. TT

Aug 29, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONTAL IMPACT; DRIVER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AT STANDSTILL; AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AFTER IMPACT. TT

Aug 29, 1995 Visibility

THE QUARTER PANEL WINDOW SHATTERED FOR NO REASON. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 25, 1995 Steering

WHEN YOU ACCELERATE YOU CAN FEEL THE STEERING WHEEL JOLT . TT

Aug 25, 1995 Steering

WHEN YOU ACCELERATE YOU CAN FEEL THE STEERING WHEEL JOLT . TT

Aug 12, 1995 Electrical System

IGNITION SYSTEM FAILURE, PREVENTING ENGINE FROM STARTING. *AW

Aug 12, 1995 Electrical System

IGNITION SYSTEM FAILURE, PREVENTING ENGINE FROM STARTING. *AW

Aug 8, 1995 Air Bags Crash

WHILE SITTING STILL, ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK HIM HEAD ON. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Aug 8, 1995 Air Bags Crash

WHILE SITTING STILL, ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK HIM HEAD ON. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jul 24, 1995 Tires

DONUT SIZE TIRE COULD FAILED, VEHICLE LEANS TO THE DIRECTION OF THE TIRE. TT

Jul 24, 1995 Tires

DONUT SIZE TIRE COULD FAILED, VEHICLE LEANS TO THE DIRECTION OF THE TIRE. TT

Jun 10, 1995 Tires

DONUT SHAPED SPARE TIRES, CAUSED DRIVERS TO DRIVE AT REDUCED SPEEDS. *SKD

Jun 10, 1995 Tires

DONUT SHAPED SPARE TIRES, CAUSED DRIVERS TO DRIVE AT REDUCED SPEEDS. *SKD

Mar 7, 1995 Tires

BUBBLE DEVELOPED ON TIRE AFTER RIDING OVER BUMP. RIMS ALSO HAVE CRACKED WITH ANOTHER TIRE HAVING BUBBLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Mar 7, 1995 Wheels

BUBBLE DEVELOPED ON TIRE AFTER RIDING OVER BUMP. RIMS ALSO HAVE CRACKED WITH ANOTHER TIRE HAVING BUBBLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Mar 7, 1995 Tires

BUBBLE DEVELOPED ON TIRE AFTER RIDING OVER BUMP. RIMS ALSO HAVE CRACKED WITH ANOTHER TIRE HAVING BUBBLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Mar 7, 1995 Wheels

BUBBLE DEVELOPED ON TIRE AFTER RIDING OVER BUMP. RIMS ALSO HAVE CRACKED WITH ANOTHER TIRE HAVING BUBBLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT