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Sep 24, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

SIMILAR TO NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10365806. WHEN FUEL TANK IS FILLED COMPLETELY, THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AND SOME FUEL ODOR IN THE TRUNK. NO ODOR WHEN TANK IS ONLY PARTIALLY FULL, E.G., 80% FULL. ODOR NOTICED WHEN VEHICLE STATIONARY. NO ODOR IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. ISSUE ONGO...

Sep 24, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

SIMILAR TO NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10365806. WHEN FUEL TANK IS FILLED COMPLETELY, THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AND SOME FUEL ODOR IN THE TRUNK. NO ODOR WHEN TANK IS ONLY PARTIALLY FULL, E.G., 80% FULL. ODOR NOTICED WHEN VEHICLE STATIONARY. NO ODOR IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. ISSUE ONGO...

Aug 2, 2016 Wheels 225,000 mi

GENERAL ALTIMAX RT43. I HAD 4 TIRES IN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AND 6,000 MILES DEVELOP SIDE WALL BUBBLES CAUSED BY TIRE PLAY SEPARATION AND BANDS BREAKING. I TIRE HADE BEEN REPLACED AND IT DEVELOPED A BUBBLE IN LESS THAN A MONTH. NO HARD DRIVING ON THE CAR AND NO POTHOLES OR RAILROAD TRACK IMPACTS. T...

Aug 2, 2016 Wheels 225,000 mi

GENERAL ALTIMAX RT43. I HAD 4 TIRES IN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AND 6,000 MILES DEVELOP SIDE WALL BUBBLES CAUSED BY TIRE PLAY SEPARATION AND BANDS BREAKING. I TIRE HADE BEEN REPLACED AND IT DEVELOPED A BUBBLE IN LESS THAN A MONTH. NO HARD DRIVING ON THE CAR AND NO POTHOLES OR RAILROAD TRACK IMPACTS. T...

Aug 27, 2014 Tires Crash 119,000 mi

THE TIRE DEALER RECOMMENDED MICHELIN PRIMACY MXV4 AS A REPLACEMENT TIRE FOR MY 1997 VOLVO 850 (NORMALLY ASPIRATED) SEDAN. THE MICHELIN WEBSITE DESCRIBED THIS TIRE AS AN "ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTE" FOR THE TIRES SPECIFIED BY VOLVO BECAUSE MICHELIN NO LONGER OFFERS HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES IN MY SIZE. STOPP...

Aug 27, 2014 Tires Crash 119,000 mi

THE TIRE DEALER RECOMMENDED MICHELIN PRIMACY MXV4 AS A REPLACEMENT TIRE FOR MY 1997 VOLVO 850 (NORMALLY ASPIRATED) SEDAN. THE MICHELIN WEBSITE DESCRIBED THIS TIRE AS AN "ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTE" FOR THE TIRES SPECIFIED BY VOLVO BECAUSE MICHELIN NO LONGER OFFERS HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES IN MY SIZE. STOPP...

Nov 15, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 VOLVO 850. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN FUEL WAS DISPENSED INTO THE FUEL TANK TO THE FULL CAPACITY LEVEL, SHE WOULD SMELL A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THERE WOULD BE FUEL LEAKAGE ON THE GROUND UNDERNEATH THE FUEL TANK. THE FUEL WAS DISP...

Nov 15, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 VOLVO 850. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN FUEL WAS DISPENSED INTO THE FUEL TANK TO THE FULL CAPACITY LEVEL, SHE WOULD SMELL A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THERE WOULD BE FUEL LEAKAGE ON THE GROUND UNDERNEATH THE FUEL TANK. THE FUEL WAS DISP...

Jul 7, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. CAR IN NORMAL DRIVE, JUST STARTS TO ACCELERATE. ALSO SOMETIMES ENGINE RACES WHILE IN PARK OR IDLE FOR NO REASON. OCCURS RANDOMLY, BUT HAS BEEN RECURRING DAILY FOR TWO WEEKS. HAVEN'T TAKEN TO DEALER YET. *TR

Jul 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. CAR IN NORMAL DRIVE, JUST STARTS TO ACCELERATE. ALSO SOMETIMES ENGINE RACES WHILE IN PARK OR IDLE FOR NO REASON. OCCURS RANDOMLY, BUT HAS BEEN RECURRING DAILY FOR TWO WEEKS. HAVEN'T TAKEN TO DEALER YET. *TR

Jul 7, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. CAR IN NORMAL DRIVE, JUST STARTS TO ACCELERATE. ALSO SOMETIMES ENGINE RACES WHILE IN PARK OR IDLE FOR NO REASON. OCCURS RANDOMLY, BUT HAS BEEN RECURRING DAILY FOR TWO WEEKS. HAVEN'T TAKEN TO DEALER YET. *TR

Jul 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. CAR IN NORMAL DRIVE, JUST STARTS TO ACCELERATE. ALSO SOMETIMES ENGINE RACES WHILE IN PARK OR IDLE FOR NO REASON. OCCURS RANDOMLY, BUT HAS BEEN RECURRING DAILY FOR TWO WEEKS. HAVEN'T TAKEN TO DEALER YET. *TR

Mar 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 150,000 mi

IN A PARKING GARAGE I TURNED MY WHEELS TOWARDS THE LEFT TO DRIVE INTO A PARKING SPOT; I GAVE THE CAR A LITTLE GAS WHILE DRIVING OVER A SPEEDBUMP AND SUDDENLY THE CAR ACCELERATED AND SHOT FORWARD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THANKFULLY THE CAR WENT INTO THAT PARKING SPOT AND HIT THE CEMENT WALL AND STOP...

Mar 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 150,000 mi

IN A PARKING GARAGE I TURNED MY WHEELS TOWARDS THE LEFT TO DRIVE INTO A PARKING SPOT; I GAVE THE CAR A LITTLE GAS WHILE DRIVING OVER A SPEEDBUMP AND SUDDENLY THE CAR ACCELERATED AND SHOT FORWARD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THANKFULLY THE CAR WENT INTO THAT PARKING SPOT AND HIT THE CEMENT WALL AND STOP...

Jan 3, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 50,000 mi

ABS MODULE FAILED. LOOKS LIKE MAJOR DEALER REPAIR. THIS IS A MAJOR COMPONENT OF THE VEHICLE AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS SUCH AND NO LONGER TREATED AS AN ACCESSORY ITEM. FOR THESE DEVICES TO BE CONSIDERED AN "ACCESSORY" THEY SHOULD THEN BE MADE AS USER REPLACEABLE WHICH IS NOT THE CASE. THEN AGAIN, IS I...

Jan 3, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

ABS MODULE FAILED. LOOKS LIKE MAJOR DEALER REPAIR. THIS IS A MAJOR COMPONENT OF THE VEHICLE AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS SUCH AND NO LONGER TREATED AS AN ACCESSORY ITEM. FOR THESE DEVICES TO BE CONSIDERED AN "ACCESSORY" THEY SHOULD THEN BE MADE AS USER REPLACEABLE WHICH IS NOT THE CASE. THEN AGAIN, IS I...

Jan 3, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 50,000 mi

ABS MODULE FAILED. LOOKS LIKE MAJOR DEALER REPAIR. THIS IS A MAJOR COMPONENT OF THE VEHICLE AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS SUCH AND NO LONGER TREATED AS AN ACCESSORY ITEM. FOR THESE DEVICES TO BE CONSIDERED AN "ACCESSORY" THEY SHOULD THEN BE MADE AS USER REPLACEABLE WHICH IS NOT THE CASE. THEN AGAIN, IS I...

Jan 3, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

ABS MODULE FAILED. LOOKS LIKE MAJOR DEALER REPAIR. THIS IS A MAJOR COMPONENT OF THE VEHICLE AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS SUCH AND NO LONGER TREATED AS AN ACCESSORY ITEM. FOR THESE DEVICES TO BE CONSIDERED AN "ACCESSORY" THEY SHOULD THEN BE MADE AS USER REPLACEABLE WHICH IS NOT THE CASE. THEN AGAIN, IS I...

Dec 1, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 157,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER USED FAMILY CAR, VOLVO 1997, 850 WAGON AND THE ACCELERATOR FAILED WIDE OPEN. SHE NARROWLY MISSED 5 YOUNG CHILDREN PLAYING STREET HOCKEY. CAR IS INOPERABLE AND MUST BE TOWED TO SERVICE STATION FOR EVALUATION AND REPAIR. *TR

Dec 1, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 157,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER USED FAMILY CAR, VOLVO 1997, 850 WAGON AND THE ACCELERATOR FAILED WIDE OPEN. SHE NARROWLY MISSED 5 YOUNG CHILDREN PLAYING STREET HOCKEY. CAR IS INOPERABLE AND MUST BE TOWED TO SERVICE STATION FOR EVALUATION AND REPAIR. *TR

Jul 14, 2008 Power Train 127,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 VOLVO 850 WAGON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE STATION FOR TIRE REPAIR AND THE FOLLOWING FAILURES WERE DISCOVERED: BOTH REAR BRAKES AND CALIPERS WERE SEIZED AND COMPLETELY INOPERABLE, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ALSO INOPERABLE, AND BOTH FRONT INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS N...

Jul 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 127,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 VOLVO 850 WAGON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE STATION FOR TIRE REPAIR AND THE FOLLOWING FAILURES WERE DISCOVERED: BOTH REAR BRAKES AND CALIPERS WERE SEIZED AND COMPLETELY INOPERABLE, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ALSO INOPERABLE, AND BOTH FRONT INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS N...

Jul 14, 2008 Suspension 127,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 VOLVO 850 WAGON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE STATION FOR TIRE REPAIR AND THE FOLLOWING FAILURES WERE DISCOVERED: BOTH REAR BRAKES AND CALIPERS WERE SEIZED AND COMPLETELY INOPERABLE, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ALSO INOPERABLE, AND BOTH FRONT INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS N...

Jul 14, 2008 Power Train 127,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 VOLVO 850 WAGON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE STATION FOR TIRE REPAIR AND THE FOLLOWING FAILURES WERE DISCOVERED: BOTH REAR BRAKES AND CALIPERS WERE SEIZED AND COMPLETELY INOPERABLE, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ALSO INOPERABLE, AND BOTH FRONT INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS N...

Jul 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 127,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 VOLVO 850 WAGON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE STATION FOR TIRE REPAIR AND THE FOLLOWING FAILURES WERE DISCOVERED: BOTH REAR BRAKES AND CALIPERS WERE SEIZED AND COMPLETELY INOPERABLE, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ALSO INOPERABLE, AND BOTH FRONT INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS N...

Jul 14, 2008 Suspension 127,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 VOLVO 850 WAGON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE STATION FOR TIRE REPAIR AND THE FOLLOWING FAILURES WERE DISCOVERED: BOTH REAR BRAKES AND CALIPERS WERE SEIZED AND COMPLETELY INOPERABLE, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ALSO INOPERABLE, AND BOTH FRONT INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS N...

Dec 5, 2007 Tires 240,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 VOLVO 850. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 10 MINUTES. THE TREAD THEN BEGAN TO SEPARATE FROM THE TIRE AND CONTINUOUSLY STRUCK THE FENDER OF THE VEHICLE. THE FENDER, PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, AND ROCKER PANEL WERE DAMAGE...

Dec 5, 2007 Tires 240,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 VOLVO 850. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 10 MINUTES. THE TREAD THEN BEGAN TO SEPARATE FROM THE TIRE AND CONTINUOUSLY STRUCK THE FENDER OF THE VEHICLE. THE FENDER, PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, AND ROCKER PANEL WERE DAMAGE...

Oct 31, 2007 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 VOLVO 850. THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD ALSO NOT DIM WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE, BUT IT WAS NEVER USED BY THE CONTACT. WHEN THE SWITCH WAS ENGAGED, THE HIGH BEAMS WOULD M...

Oct 31, 2007 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 VOLVO 850. THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD ALSO NOT DIM WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE, BUT IT WAS NEVER USED BY THE CONTACT. WHEN THE SWITCH WAS ENGAGED, THE HIGH BEAMS WOULD M...

Nov 24, 2006 Electrical System 150,000 mi

1. LOSS OF ACCELERATION AND SOMETIMES STALLING DURING FREEWAY TRANSITION FROM ON RAMP TO FREEWAY AND OR DURING LEFT TURNING AGAINST TRAFFIC. 2. THE CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE ACTION OF PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO DOWN SHIFT CAUSING THE EXTREME SLOWING AND SOMETIMES ST...

Nov 24, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

1. LOSS OF ACCELERATION AND SOMETIMES STALLING DURING FREEWAY TRANSITION FROM ON RAMP TO FREEWAY AND OR DURING LEFT TURNING AGAINST TRAFFIC. 2. THE CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE ACTION OF PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO DOWN SHIFT CAUSING THE EXTREME SLOWING AND SOMETIMES ST...

Nov 24, 2006 Electrical System 150,000 mi

1. LOSS OF ACCELERATION AND SOMETIMES STALLING DURING FREEWAY TRANSITION FROM ON RAMP TO FREEWAY AND OR DURING LEFT TURNING AGAINST TRAFFIC. 2. THE CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE ACTION OF PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO DOWN SHIFT CAUSING THE EXTREME SLOWING AND SOMETIMES ST...

Nov 24, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

1. LOSS OF ACCELERATION AND SOMETIMES STALLING DURING FREEWAY TRANSITION FROM ON RAMP TO FREEWAY AND OR DURING LEFT TURNING AGAINST TRAFFIC. 2. THE CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE ACTION OF PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO DOWN SHIFT CAUSING THE EXTREME SLOWING AND SOMETIMES ST...

Aug 28, 2006 Air Bags Crash 132,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35MPH ON A CITY STREET, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT IMPACT COLLISION AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT, NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THERE WAS MINOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE POLICE WERE ALERTED, AND A REPORT WAS TAK...

Aug 28, 2006 Air Bags Crash 132,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35MPH ON A CITY STREET, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT IMPACT COLLISION AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT, NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THERE WAS MINOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE POLICE WERE ALERTED, AND A REPORT WAS TAK...

Aug 27, 2006 Electrical System 40,000 mi

THE TRAC OFF LIGHT COMES ON ON MY 1997 VOLVO 850 GLT TURBO WAGON. APPARENTLY, THE TRAC, NO LONGER WORKS AND I HAVE TO PAY HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO GET IT FIXED. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AND RELATES DIRECTLY TO A SAFETY CLAIM MADE BY VOLVO. FROM THE LIST SERV THAT I AM ON, APPARENTLY THIS IS A VERY COMM...

Aug 27, 2006 Electrical System 40,000 mi

THE TRAC OFF LIGHT COMES ON ON MY 1997 VOLVO 850 GLT TURBO WAGON. APPARENTLY, THE TRAC, NO LONGER WORKS AND I HAVE TO PAY HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO GET IT FIXED. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AND RELATES DIRECTLY TO A SAFETY CLAIM MADE BY VOLVO. FROM THE LIST SERV THAT I AM ON, APPARENTLY THIS IS A VERY COMM...

Aug 17, 2006 Tires 60,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND THE STEERING WAS ERRATIC. THE CONTACT NOTICED UNUSUAL HYDROPLANING IN SMALL PUDDLES OF WATER ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT NOTICED CHUNKS ON THE OUTSIDE RIM OF THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THERE WAS UNUSUAL WEAR ON THE TIRE...

Aug 17, 2006 Suspension 60,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND THE STEERING WAS ERRATIC. THE CONTACT NOTICED UNUSUAL HYDROPLANING IN SMALL PUDDLES OF WATER ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT NOTICED CHUNKS ON THE OUTSIDE RIM OF THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THERE WAS UNUSUAL WEAR ON THE TIRE...

Aug 17, 2006 Tires 60,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND THE STEERING WAS ERRATIC. THE CONTACT NOTICED UNUSUAL HYDROPLANING IN SMALL PUDDLES OF WATER ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT NOTICED CHUNKS ON THE OUTSIDE RIM OF THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THERE WAS UNUSUAL WEAR ON THE TIRE...

Aug 17, 2006 Suspension 60,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND THE STEERING WAS ERRATIC. THE CONTACT NOTICED UNUSUAL HYDROPLANING IN SMALL PUDDLES OF WATER ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT NOTICED CHUNKS ON THE OUTSIDE RIM OF THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THERE WAS UNUSUAL WEAR ON THE TIRE...

Oct 6, 2005 Electrical System 103,000 mi

CAR WOULD NOT START - APPEARED TO BE DEAD BATTERY - REPLACED BATTERY - CAR STARTED, NEXT DAY CAR BATTERY DEAD - JUMPED BATTERY, CAR STARTED-2 HOURS LATER CAR BATTERY DEAD - TESTED NEW BATTERY TESTED OK. JUMPED BATTERY TOOK CAR TO VOLVO DEALER - LAWRENCE MOTORS IN WALNUT CREEK - TOOK SERVICE DEPARTME...

Oct 6, 2005 Electrical System 103,000 mi

CAR WOULD NOT START - APPEARED TO BE DEAD BATTERY - REPLACED BATTERY - CAR STARTED, NEXT DAY CAR BATTERY DEAD - JUMPED BATTERY, CAR STARTED-2 HOURS LATER CAR BATTERY DEAD - TESTED NEW BATTERY TESTED OK. JUMPED BATTERY TOOK CAR TO VOLVO DEALER - LAWRENCE MOTORS IN WALNUT CREEK - TOOK SERVICE DEPARTME...

Aug 9, 2005 Electrical System 70,000 mi

HEATING AND COOLING FAN STARTED COMING ON, 7/7/2003, CAR OVER HEATED 10/04, DEALER REPLACED FAN AT MY COST. SHIFT OVER DRIVE LIGHT CAME ON 12/04 DEALER REPLACED SOLENOID SWITCH, 6/05 SHIFT OVER DRIVE SWITCH CAME BACK ON, NOW 2 SOLENOIDS ARE NOT WORKING AND MY CAR IS IN LIMP HOME MODE. NO 1ST OR 2 ...

Aug 9, 2005 Electrical System 70,000 mi

HEATING AND COOLING FAN STARTED COMING ON, 7/7/2003, CAR OVER HEATED 10/04, DEALER REPLACED FAN AT MY COST. SHIFT OVER DRIVE LIGHT CAME ON 12/04 DEALER REPLACED SOLENOID SWITCH, 6/05 SHIFT OVER DRIVE SWITCH CAME BACK ON, NOW 2 SOLENOIDS ARE NOT WORKING AND MY CAR IS IN LIMP HOME MODE. NO 1ST OR 2 ...

Jun 13, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 51,000 mi

ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILURE ON 1987 VOLVO 850

Jun 13, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 51,000 mi

ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILURE ON 1987 VOLVO 850

May 30, 2005 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRATOR ON BACK PASSENGER SEAT IS STUCK. THE SEAT BELT CANNOT BE USED.

May 30, 2005 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRATOR ON BACK PASSENGER SEAT IS STUCK. THE SEAT BELT CANNOT BE USED.

May 2, 2005 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FAILED WHILE ON HIGHWAY. HEADLIGHT SWITCH DID NOT WORK. I PHONED VOLVO TO HONOR THE RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 99V235000. VOLVO INFORMED ME THIS VOLVO DID NOT QUALIFY.*AK

May 2, 2005 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FAILED WHILE ON HIGHWAY. HEADLIGHT SWITCH DID NOT WORK. I PHONED VOLVO TO HONOR THE RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 99V235000. VOLVO INFORMED ME THIS VOLVO DID NOT QUALIFY.*AK

Feb 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT APPLIES TO TWO YEARS OF THE SAME MODEL 850 VOLVO,A 1994 AND A1997T. BOTH CARS HAD MAIN OIL SEAL FAILURES. THE 1994 CAR WAS A HIGH MILEAGE CAR WITH ABOUT 180,000 MILES IT STARTED LEAKING AT 150,000 MILES AND PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE TO POINT OF ONE TO TWO QUARTS A DAY. WE DECIDED TO TRA...

Feb 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT APPLIES TO TWO YEARS OF THE SAME MODEL 850 VOLVO,A 1994 AND A1997T. BOTH CARS HAD MAIN OIL SEAL FAILURES. THE 1994 CAR WAS A HIGH MILEAGE CAR WITH ABOUT 180,000 MILES IT STARTED LEAKING AT 150,000 MILES AND PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE TO POINT OF ONE TO TWO QUARTS A DAY. WE DECIDED TO TRA...

Dec 22, 2004 Visibility 106,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 VOLVO MODEL 850 T-5 THAT I WAS DRIVING DURING A SNOW AND ICE STORM WHEN THE HEATER/BLOWER STOPPED WORKING FOR NO REASON, THUS CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DRAIN ON MY DRIVING REFLEXES AND BEING ABLE TO SEE SINCE THE WINDOWS ALL STARTED TO FOG UP ON THE INSIDE AND ICE ON THE OUTSIDE. THIS COULD...

Dec 22, 2004 Visibility 106,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 VOLVO MODEL 850 T-5 THAT I WAS DRIVING DURING A SNOW AND ICE STORM WHEN THE HEATER/BLOWER STOPPED WORKING FOR NO REASON, THUS CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DRAIN ON MY DRIVING REFLEXES AND BEING ABLE TO SEE SINCE THE WINDOWS ALL STARTED TO FOG UP ON THE INSIDE AND ICE ON THE OUTSIDE. THIS COULD...

Dec 21, 2004 Air Bags 125,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, 7:30 A.M., CLEAR SUNNY COLD DAY. TRAVELING 55 MPH ON I 190 EXTENSION NEAR O'HARE AIRPORT IN CHGO. THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON MY DASHBOARD (WHICH I'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE) AND AN INSTANT LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG EXPLODED OUT OF THE DASHBOARD. IT RIPPED APART THE DASHBOARD, A...

Dec 21, 2004 Air Bags 125,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, 7:30 A.M., CLEAR SUNNY COLD DAY. TRAVELING 55 MPH ON I 190 EXTENSION NEAR O'HARE AIRPORT IN CHGO. THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON MY DASHBOARD (WHICH I'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE) AND AN INSTANT LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG EXPLODED OUT OF THE DASHBOARD. IT RIPPED APART THE DASHBOARD, A...

Oct 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,183 mi

ABS TRACTION CONTROLLER FAILURE ON MY 1997 VOLOV 850 REQUIRING REPLACEMENT COSTING APPROX. $750. THE REPAIR SHOP I USE WORKS EXCLUSIVELY ON VOLVOS AND HAS INDICATED TO ME THAT THEY HAVE ON AVERAGE ONE SUCH FAILURE AND CUSTOMER REPAIR EACH WEEK. THE REPAIR SHOP IS HUBBARD WOODS MOTORS, 985 GREENBAY...

Oct 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 57,183 mi

ABS LIGHT COMING ON AND STAYING ON REPEATEDLY. AFTER NUMEROUS RESETS BY MY VOLVO REPAIR SHOP, THEY DETERMINED THAT THE ABS TRACTION CONTROL COMPUTER MODULE HAD FAILED. THE UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST TO ME OF $642.93. THE REPAIR SHOP INFORMED ME THAT THEY WERE DOING AN AVERAGE OF ONE OR TWO...

Oct 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,183 mi

ABS TRACTION CONTROLLER FAILURE ON MY 1997 VOLOV 850 REQUIRING REPLACEMENT COSTING APPROX. $750. THE REPAIR SHOP I USE WORKS EXCLUSIVELY ON VOLVOS AND HAS INDICATED TO ME THAT THEY HAVE ON AVERAGE ONE SUCH FAILURE AND CUSTOMER REPAIR EACH WEEK. THE REPAIR SHOP IS HUBBARD WOODS MOTORS, 985 GREENBAY...

Oct 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 57,183 mi

ABS LIGHT COMING ON AND STAYING ON REPEATEDLY. AFTER NUMEROUS RESETS BY MY VOLVO REPAIR SHOP, THEY DETERMINED THAT THE ABS TRACTION CONTROL COMPUTER MODULE HAD FAILED. THE UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST TO ME OF $642.93. THE REPAIR SHOP INFORMED ME THAT THEY WERE DOING AN AVERAGE OF ONE OR TWO...

Sep 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 VOLVO 850R THAT IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS/TRACS SYSTEM - THE LIGHTS CAME ON FOR THE ABS AND THE TRACS SYSTEM. IN RESEARCHING MY PROBLEM IT HAS BECOME APPARENT THAT THE 850 VOLVO IS KNOWN FOR FAILURES TO ITS ABS MODULE AND THE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM IN GENERAL. THE...

Sep 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 VOLVO 850R THAT IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS/TRACS SYSTEM - THE LIGHTS CAME ON FOR THE ABS AND THE TRACS SYSTEM. IN RESEARCHING MY PROBLEM IT HAS BECOME APPARENT THAT THE 850 VOLVO IS KNOWN FOR FAILURES TO ITS ABS MODULE AND THE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM IN GENERAL. THE...

Sep 8, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 155,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 75 MPH. AS THE CONSUMER HAD TO ENGAGE THE VEHICLE INTO NETTLE IN ORDER TO STOP. *AK IT WAS LATER DETERMINED BY THE DEALER THAT IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE FUEL INJECTOR COVER CAME LOOSE AND JAMMED THE THROTTLE OPEN. *NM

Sep 8, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 155,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 75 MPH. AS THE CONSUMER HAD TO ENGAGE THE VEHICLE INTO NETTLE IN ORDER TO STOP. *AK IT WAS LATER DETERMINED BY THE DEALER THAT IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE FUEL INJECTOR COVER CAME LOOSE AND JAMMED THE THROTTLE OPEN. *NM

Jul 25, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 50,000 mi

ABS CONTROL UNIT FAILURE. *AK

Jul 25, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 50,000 mi

ABS CONTROL UNIT FAILURE. *AK

Feb 19, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

VEHICLE DOES NOT SLOW TO IDLE WHEN ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT REPAIR VEHICLE BECAUSE IT'S NOT ON RECALL. *AK *MR

Feb 19, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

VEHICLE DOES NOT SLOW TO IDLE WHEN ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT REPAIR VEHICLE BECAUSE IT'S NOT ON RECALL. *AK *MR

Feb 17, 2004 Seats 4,800 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT HEATER DID NOT OPERATE. FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 02V314000, BUT CONSUMER MUST PAY TO GET THE DRIVER'S SEAT REPAIRED. *AK

Feb 17, 2004 Seats 4,800 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT HEATER DID NOT OPERATE. FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 02V314000, BUT CONSUMER MUST PAY TO GET THE DRIVER'S SEAT REPAIRED. *AK

Feb 13, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 64,000 mi

1997 VOLVO 850 MODEL ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILS MAKING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES MALFUNCTION. *AK

Feb 13, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 64,000 mi

1997 VOLVO 850 MODEL ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILS MAKING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES MALFUNCTION. *AK

Jan 21, 2004 Visibility 39,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING WHILE IN USE. THE ARM FELL OFF. WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WAS REPLACED. ALSO, THE POWER STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING. *AK

Jan 21, 2004 Steering 39,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING WHILE IN USE. THE ARM FELL OFF. WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WAS REPLACED. ALSO, THE POWER STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING. *AK

Jan 21, 2004 Visibility 39,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING WHILE IN USE. THE ARM FELL OFF. WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WAS REPLACED. ALSO, THE POWER STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING. *AK

Jan 21, 2004 Steering 39,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING WHILE IN USE. THE ARM FELL OFF. WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WAS REPLACED. ALSO, THE POWER STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 102,500 mi

INTEGRATED BOOSTER SEAT BROKE APART AT HINGE LINKING SEAT TO SEAT-BACK (SEAT BELT FUNCTIONED, BUT ONLY TO HOLD THE INTEGRATED BOOSTER SEAT IN PLACE). THE METAL HINGE BROKE INTO 4 PIECES AND COMPLETELY DISENGAGED FROM THE SEAT/BACK. THE SEAT WAS USED BY ONLY ONE CHILD, AND AT 55 LBS WELL BELOW THE...

Jan 15, 2004 Seat Belts 102,500 mi

INTEGRATED BOOSTER SEAT BROKE APART AT HINGE LINKING SEAT TO SEAT-BACK (SEAT BELT FUNCTIONED, BUT ONLY TO HOLD THE INTEGRATED BOOSTER SEAT IN PLACE). THE METAL HINGE BROKE INTO 4 PIECES AND COMPLETELY DISENGAGED FROM THE SEAT/BACK. THE SEAT WAS USED BY ONLY ONE CHILD, AND AT 55 LBS WELL BELOW THE...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 102,500 mi

INTEGRATED BOOSTER SEAT BROKE APART AT HINGE LINKING SEAT TO SEAT-BACK (SEAT BELT FUNCTIONED, BUT ONLY TO HOLD THE INTEGRATED BOOSTER SEAT IN PLACE). THE METAL HINGE BROKE INTO 4 PIECES AND COMPLETELY DISENGAGED FROM THE SEAT/BACK. THE SEAT WAS USED BY ONLY ONE CHILD, AND AT 55 LBS WELL BELOW THE...

Jan 15, 2004 Seat Belts 102,500 mi

INTEGRATED BOOSTER SEAT BROKE APART AT HINGE LINKING SEAT TO SEAT-BACK (SEAT BELT FUNCTIONED, BUT ONLY TO HOLD THE INTEGRATED BOOSTER SEAT IN PLACE). THE METAL HINGE BROKE INTO 4 PIECES AND COMPLETELY DISENGAGED FROM THE SEAT/BACK. THE SEAT WAS USED BY ONLY ONE CHILD, AND AT 55 LBS WELL BELOW THE...

Dec 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

1997 VOLVO 850R. GRADUAL INCREASE IN FREQUENCY OF INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WHERE ABS AND TRACS LIGHTS ILLUMINATE AND THEN GO OFF. THERE SEEM TO BE SO MANY OF THESE COMPLAINTS THAT THIS ISN'T AN UNUSUAL PROBLEM FOR THIS VEHICLE. HAVING UNPREDICTABLE BRAKES IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. ALSO I'VE GONE TH...

Dec 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

1997 VOLVO 850R. GRADUAL INCREASE IN FREQUENCY OF INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WHERE ABS AND TRACS LIGHTS ILLUMINATE AND THEN GO OFF. THERE SEEM TO BE SO MANY OF THESE COMPLAINTS THAT THIS ISN'T AN UNUSUAL PROBLEM FOR THIS VEHICLE. HAVING UNPREDICTABLE BRAKES IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. ALSO I'VE GONE TH...

Oct 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 112,000 mi

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. *LA

Oct 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 112,000 mi

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. *LA

Sep 26, 2003 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FRONT THEY ARE VERY SHORT AND HIT THE DRIVER IN THE NECK I AM 5 6 AND HEAVY AND HAVE TO USE THE EXTENSION. I DO NOT THINK THE SEAT BELT IS SAFE AT ALL. IT WOULD CAUSE INJURY IN A CRASH. FEEL THE COMPANY SHOULD LOWER THE SEAT BELT FASTENER SO IT COMES ACROSS THE SHOULDERS. THE ENTE...

Sep 26, 2003 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FRONT THEY ARE VERY SHORT AND HIT THE DRIVER IN THE NECK I AM 5 6 AND HEAVY AND HAVE TO USE THE EXTENSION. I DO NOT THINK THE SEAT BELT IS SAFE AT ALL. IT WOULD CAUSE INJURY IN A CRASH. FEEL THE COMPANY SHOULD LOWER THE SEAT BELT FASTENER SO IT COMES ACROSS THE SHOULDERS. THE ENTE...

Sep 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,000 mi

ABS/TRACTION CONTROL MODULE FAULTY...COST US $700 TO REPAIR...ACCORDING TO OUR VOLVO DEALER, VOLVO IS AWARE THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED IN A LOT OF VOLVO'S BUT THEY HAVE CHOSEN TO NOT CONDUCT A RECALL...THIS IS WRONG AND VOLVO NEEDS TO BE PUNISHED FOR NOT TAKING CARE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS...IT'S AN ...

Sep 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,000 mi

ABS/TRACTION CONTROL MODULE FAULTY...COST US $700 TO REPAIR...ACCORDING TO OUR VOLVO DEALER, VOLVO IS AWARE THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED IN A LOT OF VOLVO'S BUT THEY HAVE CHOSEN TO NOT CONDUCT A RECALL...THIS IS WRONG AND VOLVO NEEDS TO BE PUNISHED FOR NOT TAKING CARE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS...IT'S AN ...

Aug 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 101,800 mi

MY CAR IS A 1997 VOLVO 850. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. I AM TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THERE HAVE BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS COMPUTERS. AN INDEPENDENT VOLVO OWNERS WEBSITE NOTED OTHER 850 OWNERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE QUESTION IS VOLVO GOING TO DO A RECALL?*AK

Aug 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 101,800 mi

MY CAR IS A 1997 VOLVO 850. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. I AM TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THERE HAVE BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS COMPUTERS. AN INDEPENDENT VOLVO OWNERS WEBSITE NOTED OTHER 850 OWNERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE QUESTION IS VOLVO GOING TO DO A RECALL?*AK

Jul 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 106,364 mi

1997 VOLVO 850. THE ABS AND TRACS LIGHTS ARE ON APPROX. 90% OF THE TIME WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. WHEN LIGHTS ARE ON, BRAKE PEDAL IS VERY SOFT AND STOPPING DISTANCE IS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. WHEN LIGHTS ARE OFF, BRAKE PEDAL GETS FIRMER AFTER PUMPING AND BRAKING DISTANCE IS REDUCED. THIS PROBLEM H...

Jul 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 106,364 mi

1997 VOLVO 850. THE ABS AND TRACS LIGHTS ARE ON APPROX. 90% OF THE TIME WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. WHEN LIGHTS ARE ON, BRAKE PEDAL IS VERY SOFT AND STOPPING DISTANCE IS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. WHEN LIGHTS ARE OFF, BRAKE PEDAL GETS FIRMER AFTER PUMPING AND BRAKING DISTANCE IS REDUCED. THIS PROBLEM H...

Jul 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 63,000 mi

MY ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND I GOT IT CHECKED AT MY MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED OF THE REOCCURING PROBLEM WITH THE MODULE ON MY MAKE AND YEAR. I WAS ALSO INFORMED OF THE AROUND $600 BILL IT WILL BE TO REPLACE SOMETHING THAT SEEMS TO BE SERIOUS ENOUGH FOR VOLVO TO RECALL. - NB.*AK

Jul 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 63,000 mi

MY ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND I GOT IT CHECKED AT MY MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED OF THE REOCCURING PROBLEM WITH THE MODULE ON MY MAKE AND YEAR. I WAS ALSO INFORMED OF THE AROUND $600 BILL IT WILL BE TO REPLACE SOMETHING THAT SEEMS TO BE SERIOUS ENOUGH FOR VOLVO TO RECALL. - NB.*AK

Jul 18, 2003 Seat Belts 102,400 mi

INTEGRATED CHILD BOOSTER SEAT FELL APART. HINGE LINKING THE SEAT BACK TO THE SEAT BOTTOM BROKE INTO MULTIPLE PIECES UNDER NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE BACK COMPLETELY SEPARATES FROM THE EXPANDABLE SEAT, AND IT IS NO LONGER USABLE. *JB

Jul 18, 2003 Child Seat 102,400 mi

INTEGRATED CHILD BOOSTER SEAT FELL APART. HINGE LINKING THE SEAT BACK TO THE SEAT BOTTOM BROKE INTO MULTIPLE PIECES UNDER NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE BACK COMPLETELY SEPARATES FROM THE EXPANDABLE SEAT, AND IT IS NO LONGER USABLE. *JB

Jul 18, 2003 Seat Belts 102,400 mi

INTEGRATED CHILD BOOSTER SEAT FELL APART. HINGE LINKING THE SEAT BACK TO THE SEAT BOTTOM BROKE INTO MULTIPLE PIECES UNDER NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE BACK COMPLETELY SEPARATES FROM THE EXPANDABLE SEAT, AND IT IS NO LONGER USABLE. *JB

Jul 18, 2003 Child Seat 102,400 mi

INTEGRATED CHILD BOOSTER SEAT FELL APART. HINGE LINKING THE SEAT BACK TO THE SEAT BOTTOM BROKE INTO MULTIPLE PIECES UNDER NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE BACK COMPLETELY SEPARATES FROM THE EXPANDABLE SEAT, AND IT IS NO LONGER USABLE. *JB

Jul 16, 2003 Seats Fire 59,000 mi

PRIOR TO BEING NOTIFIED FOR THE ELECTRICAL SEAT HEATER, RECALL 02 V 314 000, THE DEFECT ACCRUED AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK

Jul 16, 2003 Seats Fire 59,000 mi

PRIOR TO BEING NOTIFIED FOR THE ELECTRICAL SEAT HEATER, RECALL 02 V 314 000, THE DEFECT ACCRUED AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK

Jul 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 71,000 mi

FALURE OF ABS CONTROL MODUAL FOR 1997 VOLVO 850 GLT. THERE ARE A HUGE AMOUT NOF FAILURES FOR 1996-1998 AND SHOULD BE A SAFTEY RECALL.*AK

Jul 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 71,000 mi

FALURE OF ABS CONTROL MODUAL FOR 1997 VOLVO 850 GLT. THERE ARE A HUGE AMOUT NOF FAILURES FOR 1996-1998 AND SHOULD BE A SAFTEY RECALL.*AK

Jun 24, 2003 Seats

CONSUMER'S COMPLAINT REGARDING RECALL CAMPAIGN 112. *MR (RECALL # 02V314000) THE SEAT HEATER DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A NOTICE WHICH INDICATED THAT IN THE INSTANCE WHERE THE SEAT HEATERS DIDN'T OPERATE, THE CORRECTIVE ACTION MAY NOT RESTORE FULL FUNCTIONALITY. THE REMEDY...

Jun 24, 2003 Equipment

CONSUMER'S COMPLAINT REGARDING RECALL CAMPAIGN 112. *MR (RECALL # 02V314000) THE SEAT HEATER DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A NOTICE WHICH INDICATED THAT IN THE INSTANCE WHERE THE SEAT HEATERS DIDN'T OPERATE, THE CORRECTIVE ACTION MAY NOT RESTORE FULL FUNCTIONALITY. THE REMEDY...

Jun 24, 2003 Seats

CONSUMER'S COMPLAINT REGARDING RECALL CAMPAIGN 112. *MR (RECALL # 02V314000) THE SEAT HEATER DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A NOTICE WHICH INDICATED THAT IN THE INSTANCE WHERE THE SEAT HEATERS DIDN'T OPERATE, THE CORRECTIVE ACTION MAY NOT RESTORE FULL FUNCTIONALITY. THE REMEDY...

Jun 24, 2003 Equipment

CONSUMER'S COMPLAINT REGARDING RECALL CAMPAIGN 112. *MR (RECALL # 02V314000) THE SEAT HEATER DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A NOTICE WHICH INDICATED THAT IN THE INSTANCE WHERE THE SEAT HEATERS DIDN'T OPERATE, THE CORRECTIVE ACTION MAY NOT RESTORE FULL FUNCTIONALITY. THE REMEDY...

Jun 16, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE HORN WILL NOT BLOW. *AK

Jun 16, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN THE FLOOR. *AK

Jun 16, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE HORN WILL NOT BLOW. *AK

Jun 16, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN THE FLOOR. *AK

Jun 2, 2003 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE BEEN GETTING BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN MY 1997 VOLVO FOR A LONG TIME AND EVERY TIME I GO TO THE DEALER I MENTIONED TO THEM AND THEY REPLACED BURNED BULBS AND I MENTIONED TO THEM TO CHECK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO SEE IF THEY COULD FIX THAT CONTINUOUS PROBLEM. THEIR ANSWERED WAS IT IS OKEY. I WO...

Jun 2, 2003 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE BEEN GETTING BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN MY 1997 VOLVO FOR A LONG TIME AND EVERY TIME I GO TO THE DEALER I MENTIONED TO THEM AND THEY REPLACED BURNED BULBS AND I MENTIONED TO THEM TO CHECK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO SEE IF THEY COULD FIX THAT CONTINUOUS PROBLEM. THEIR ANSWERED WAS IT IS OKEY. I WO...

May 30, 2003 Visibility

THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS HAVE A GAP IN THE WINDOW TRACK. A CHILD'S FINGER WAS PINCHED,AS A RESULT OF THE GAPWHILE THE WINDOW WAS BEING ADJUSTED.*AK

May 30, 2003 Visibility

THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS HAVE A GAP IN THE WINDOW TRACK. A CHILD'S FINGER WAS PINCHED,AS A RESULT OF THE GAPWHILE THE WINDOW WAS BEING ADJUSTED.*AK

May 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON. *NLM

May 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON. *NLM

May 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 VOLVO 850R THAT IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS/TRACS SYSTEM - THE LIGHTS CAME ON FOR THE ABS AND THE TRACS SYSTEM. IN RESEARCHING MY PROBLEM IT HAS BECOME APPARENT THAT THE 850 VOLVO IS KNOWN FOR FAILURES TO ITS ABS MODULE AND THE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM IN GENERAL. THE ...

May 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 VOLVO 850R THAT IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS/TRACS SYSTEM - THE LIGHTS CAME ON FOR THE ABS AND THE TRACS SYSTEM. IN RESEARCHING MY PROBLEM IT HAS BECOME APPARENT THAT THE 850 VOLVO IS KNOWN FOR FAILURES TO ITS ABS MODULE AND THE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM IN GENERAL. THE ...

Apr 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

THE ABS CONTROL UNIT ON MY 1997 VOLVO 850 HAS AN INTERNAL SHORT OR LOOSE CONNECTION AS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP. IF YOU DO RESEARCH INTO THIS MATTER ON THE INTERNET OR BY CALLING THE VOLVO DEALERSHIPS, YOU WILL FIND THIS PROBLEM OCCURS VERY FREQUENTLY IN THESE CARS. WHEN THE ABS LIGHT IS ON THERE IS N...

Apr 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

THE ABS CONTROL UNIT ON MY 1997 VOLVO 850 HAS AN INTERNAL SHORT OR LOOSE CONNECTION AS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP. IF YOU DO RESEARCH INTO THIS MATTER ON THE INTERNET OR BY CALLING THE VOLVO DEALERSHIPS, YOU WILL FIND THIS PROBLEM OCCURS VERY FREQUENTLY IN THESE CARS. WHEN THE ABS LIGHT IS ON THERE IS N...

Mar 3, 2003 Seats

THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT COLLAPSED.*JB

Mar 3, 2003 Seats

THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT COLLAPSED.*JB

Jan 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

DEFECTIVE ABS MODULE ON 1997 VOLVO 850 T5

Jan 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

DEFECTIVE ABS MODULE ON 1997 VOLVO 850 T5

Jan 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

DEFECTIVE ABS MODULE ON 1997 VOLVO 850 T5

Jan 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

DEFECTIVE ABS MODULE ON 1997 VOLVO 850 T5

Jan 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

I OWN A 1997 VOLVO 850 GLT. IT HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS COMPUTER, ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR I GOT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND TOOK IT IN WITH THIS PROBLEM WITH 10,000 MILES REMAINING ON THE WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND SE...

Jan 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

I OWN A 1997 VOLVO 850 GLT. IT HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS COMPUTER, ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR I GOT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND TOOK IT IN WITH THIS PROBLEM WITH 10,000 MILES REMAINING ON THE WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND SE...

Dec 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS TRACTION LOCK LIGHT /UNIT DEFECTIVE. BRAKE INTERMITTENT. DT

Dec 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS TRACTION LOCK LIGHT /UNIT DEFECTIVE. BRAKE INTERMITTENT. DT

Nov 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILS EACH TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN. THIS FAILURE CAUSES MOMENTARY LOSS OF BRAKING AND IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. WWW.BRICKBOARD.COM IS A GOOD SOURCE FOR OTHERS WITH THIS PROBLEM. IT IS VERY WIDESPREAD AND THE DEALERS ARE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE PART COSTS $500 TO REPLACE AND IT...

Nov 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILS EACH TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN. THIS FAILURE CAUSES MOMENTARY LOSS OF BRAKING AND IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. WWW.BRICKBOARD.COM IS A GOOD SOURCE FOR OTHERS WITH THIS PROBLEM. IT IS VERY WIDESPREAD AND THE DEALERS ARE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE PART COSTS $500 TO REPLACE AND IT...

Nov 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ISSUE MY ABS CONTROL BLOCK MOTOR OPERATED FOR 30-40 SECONDS RECENTLY WHILE TRAVELING AT 25-30 MPH WITH NO ABS/TRAX LITES ILLUMINATED. (BUZZING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD) BRAKES WERE VERY HARD WITH REDUCED STOPPING POWER DURING MOTOR OPERATION ON SLOWING TO 5 MPH. THE MOTOR STOPPED AND ABS/TRAX LITES ILL...

Nov 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ISSUE MY ABS CONTROL BLOCK MOTOR OPERATED FOR 30-40 SECONDS RECENTLY WHILE TRAVELING AT 25-30 MPH WITH NO ABS/TRAX LITES ILLUMINATED. (BUZZING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD) BRAKES WERE VERY HARD WITH REDUCED STOPPING POWER DURING MOTOR OPERATION ON SLOWING TO 5 MPH. THE MOTOR STOPPED AND ABS/TRAX LITES ILL...

Nov 5, 2002 Structure

THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR INTO SECOND. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NO WARNING LIGHTS . *SCC

Nov 5, 2002 Power Train

THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR INTO SECOND. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NO WARNING LIGHTS . *SCC

Nov 5, 2002 Structure

THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR INTO SECOND. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NO WARNING LIGHTS . *SCC

Nov 5, 2002 Power Train

THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR INTO SECOND. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NO WARNING LIGHTS . *SCC

Oct 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

THERE IS A SHORT IN THE ABS ECU AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS CASES OF THIS THAT CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.BRICKBOARD.COM A VOLVO OWNERS WEBBOARD AND YOU CAN SEARCH THERE SITE AND FIND A LOT OF THE SAME PROBLEM AND WITH THIS SHORTAGE. THE LIGHT COMES ON AND WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON THE CAR DOES NOT OPERATE WITH ANIT...

Oct 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

THERE IS A SHORT IN THE ABS ECU AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS CASES OF THIS THAT CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.BRICKBOARD.COM A VOLVO OWNERS WEBBOARD AND YOU CAN SEARCH THERE SITE AND FIND A LOT OF THE SAME PROBLEM AND WITH THIS SHORTAGE. THE LIGHT COMES ON AND WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON THE CAR DOES NOT OPERATE WITH ANIT...

Oct 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS PART I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS WHEEL LOCK-UPS AND EMERGENCY BRAKING. SEE "BRICKBOARD.COM" UNDER "850" FOR MANY REPORTS OF FAILURES. MR

Oct 1, 2002 Wheels

DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS PART I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS WHEEL LOCK-UPS AND EMERGENCY BRAKING. SEE "BRICKBOARD.COM" UNDER "850" FOR MANY REPORTS OF FAILURES. MR

Oct 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS PART I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS WHEEL LOCK-UPS AND EMERGENCY BRAKING. SEE "BRICKBOARD.COM" UNDER "850" FOR MANY REPORTS OF FAILURES. MR

Oct 1, 2002 Wheels

DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS PART I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS WHEEL LOCK-UPS AND EMERGENCY BRAKING. SEE "BRICKBOARD.COM" UNDER "850" FOR MANY REPORTS OF FAILURES. MR

Sep 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. NLM

Sep 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. NLM

Aug 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THE BRAKES CONSTANTLY SCREECH, THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THEY WERE JUST GLAZING, HOWEVER THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE ABS STARTED ACTIVATING INAPPROPRIATELY WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT MOST LIKELY THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SENSOR.*JB

Aug 29, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIRE BLOWOUTS, CONSUMER HAS REPLACED A SET OF TIRES EACH YEAR, (NO OTHER TIRE INFO GIVEN)CONSUMER STATES THE WHEEL BERAING HAD TO BE REPLACED*JB

Aug 29, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIRE BLOWOUTS, CONSUMER HAS REPLACED A SET OF TIRES EACH YEAR, (NO OTHER TIRE INFO GIVEN)CONSUMER STATES THE WHEEL BERAING HAD TO BE REPLACED*JB

Aug 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR WAS REPLACED.*JB

Aug 29, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED TWICE.*JB

Aug 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THE BRAKES CONSTANTLY SCREECH, THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THEY WERE JUST GLAZING, HOWEVER THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE ABS STARTED ACTIVATING INAPPROPRIATELY WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT MOST LIKELY THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SENSOR.*JB

Aug 29, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIRE BLOWOUTS, CONSUMER HAS REPLACED A SET OF TIRES EACH YEAR, (NO OTHER TIRE INFO GIVEN)CONSUMER STATES THE WHEEL BERAING HAD TO BE REPLACED*JB

Aug 29, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIRE BLOWOUTS, CONSUMER HAS REPLACED A SET OF TIRES EACH YEAR, (NO OTHER TIRE INFO GIVEN)CONSUMER STATES THE WHEEL BERAING HAD TO BE REPLACED*JB

Aug 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR WAS REPLACED.*JB

Aug 29, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED TWICE.*JB

Jul 15, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

PLASTIC ON CHILD SEAT LOCK CRACKED/ASSEMBLY FELL APART WITHOUT ANY STRESS OR TENSION BEING APPLIED TO IT.

Jul 15, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

PLASTIC ON CHILD SEAT LOCK CRACKED/ASSEMBLY FELL APART WITHOUT ANY STRESS OR TENSION BEING APPLIED TO IT.

Jul 10, 2002 Seats Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING FOR 3-5 MINUTES WITH THE SEAT HEATER ON WHEN THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BOTTOM HEATER CAUGHT FIRE, THE INVESIGATOR REPORTED THAT THIS FIRE WAS THE RESULT OF UNREGULATED OPERATION OF THE HEATER PAD WIRES. NLM

Jul 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*NLM

Jul 10, 2002 Equipment

THE RADIO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*NLM

Jul 10, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS REPLACED.*NLM

Jul 10, 2002 Seats Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING FOR 3-5 MINUTES WITH THE SEAT HEATER ON WHEN THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BOTTOM HEATER CAUGHT FIRE, THE INVESIGATOR REPORTED THAT THIS FIRE WAS THE RESULT OF UNREGULATED OPERATION OF THE HEATER PAD WIRES. NLM

Jul 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*NLM

Jul 10, 2002 Equipment

THE RADIO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*NLM

Jul 10, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS REPLACED.*NLM

May 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RUBBER BOOTS FELL OFF BOTH FRONT CALIPERS, CAUSING CYLINDER WALLS TO RUST AND CORRIDE WHICH, IN TURN, WOULD NOT ALLOW PISTONS TO DETRACT. DEALER SAID THE CALIPERS WERE A MANUFACTURING DESIGN DEFECT BECASUE THE BOOTS SHOULD NOT FALL OFF SO EAISLY AND IS CONTACTING THE VOLVO REPRESENTATIVE. *AK

May 19, 2002 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RUBBER BOOTS FELL OFF BOTH FRONT CALIPERS, CAUSING CYLINDER WALLS TO RUST AND CORRIDE WHICH, IN TURN, WOULD NOT ALLOW PISTONS TO DETRACT. DEALER SAID THE CALIPERS WERE A MANUFACTURING DESIGN DEFECT BECASUE THE BOOTS SHOULD NOT FALL OFF SO EAISLY AND IS CONTACTING THE VOLVO REPRESENTATIVE. *AK

May 19, 2002 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 15, 2002 Seats Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND RUNNING WHEN IT SUDDENLY BURST INTO FLAMES AND BURNED UP. FIRE SEEMS TO HAVE ORIGINATED FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT. CLAIM# 20-5456-209 *JG

Apr 15, 2002 Seats Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND RUNNING WHEN IT SUDDENLY BURST INTO FLAMES AND BURNED UP. FIRE SEEMS TO HAVE ORIGINATED FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT. CLAIM# 20-5456-209 *JG

Apr 15, 2002 Seats Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND RUNNING WHEN IT SUDDENLY BURST INTO FLAMES AND BURNED UP. FIRE SEEMS TO HAVE ORIGINATED FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT. CLAIM# 20-5456-209 *JG

Apr 15, 2002 Seats Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND RUNNING WHEN IT SUDDENLY BURST INTO FLAMES AND BURNED UP. FIRE SEEMS TO HAVE ORIGINATED FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT. CLAIM# 20-5456-209 *JG

Mar 25, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER NOTICING A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER . DEALER FOUND THAT LEAKAGE WAS COMING FROM FUEL LINES, WICH HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 25, 2002 Visibility

DEALER HAD FOUND A CRACK ON AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, WICH WILL NOT LET HEAT TO GET ONTO FLOOR LEVEL. CONSUMER HAD NOTICED PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 25, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER NOTICING A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER . DEALER FOUND THAT LEAKAGE WAS COMING FROM FUEL LINES, WICH HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 25, 2002 Visibility

DEALER HAD FOUND A CRACK ON AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, WICH WILL NOT LET HEAT TO GET ONTO FLOOR LEVEL. CONSUMER HAD NOTICED PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 13, 2002 Seats Fire

THE WIRING FOR THE SEAT HEATER SHORTED, CAUSING THE IGNITION OF A FIRE IN THE VEHICLE UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. OUR VOLVO DEALER DESCRIBED THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE AS NORMAL USE, I.E., FEET OR OTHER ITEMS UNDER THE SEAT HAD KNOCKED THE CONNECTION LOOSE. ACCORDINGLY, SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRA...

Feb 13, 2002 Electrical System Fire

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED DRIVER'S SEAT FIRE IN ODI #758194 - I SIMPLY WANT TO CROSS-REFERENCE ODI #'S 734813 AND 560677 WHICH HAVE THE SAME FACT PATTERN. WHY HASN'T ANYTHING BEEN DONE ABOUT THIS DEFECT? MY BABY COULD HAVE DIED FROM THE SMOKE INHALATION, LET ALONE THE FIRE IF WE HAD NOT BEEN ABLE TO IMM...

Feb 13, 2002 Seats Fire

THE WIRING FOR THE SEAT HEATER SHORTED, CAUSING THE IGNITION OF A FIRE IN THE VEHICLE UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. OUR VOLVO DEALER DESCRIBED THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE AS NORMAL USE, I.E., FEET OR OTHER ITEMS UNDER THE SEAT HAD KNOCKED THE CONNECTION LOOSE. ACCORDINGLY, SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRA...

Feb 13, 2002 Electrical System Fire

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED DRIVER'S SEAT FIRE IN ODI #758194 - I SIMPLY WANT TO CROSS-REFERENCE ODI #'S 734813 AND 560677 WHICH HAVE THE SAME FACT PATTERN. WHY HASN'T ANYTHING BEEN DONE ABOUT THIS DEFECT? MY BABY COULD HAVE DIED FROM THE SMOKE INHALATION, LET ALONE THE FIRE IF WE HAD NOT BEEN ABLE TO IMM...

Jan 28, 2002 Electrical System

BATTERY HAD TO BE REPLACED IN MARCH OF 1999, BATTERY HAD A 5 YEAR WARRANTY. AT THIS TIME BATTERY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN.*AK

Jan 28, 2002 Electrical System

BATTERY HAD TO BE REPLACED IN MARCH OF 1999, BATTERY HAD A 5 YEAR WARRANTY. AT THIS TIME BATTERY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN.*AK

Jan 7, 2002 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS SHIFTED IN TO GEAR, THE VEHICLE WILL GO IN THAT DIRECTION WITHOUT CONSUMER PUSHING CLUTCH AND GAS IN, VEHICLE DOES THIS ALL THE TIME, CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY WERE NOT WILLING ASSIST. *AK WHEN THE CONSUMER TURNED ON THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE MOVED IN REVERSE, AND DRIVER DOOR AND F...

Jan 7, 2002 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS SHIFTED IN TO GEAR, THE VEHICLE WILL GO IN THAT DIRECTION WITHOUT CONSUMER PUSHING CLUTCH AND GAS IN, VEHICLE DOES THIS ALL THE TIME, CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY WERE NOT WILLING ASSIST. *AK WHEN THE CONSUMER TURNED ON THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE MOVED IN REVERSE, AND DRIVER DOOR AND F...

Jan 2, 2002 Tires

THE UNIROYAL FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE THAT I RECENTLY SPOKE TO BY TELEPHONE WAS NOT CONCERNED ABOUT THE FAILURE OF ALL 4 OF THESE TIRES THAT I PURCHASED IN MAY 1999. I FELT THAT IT WAS CRUCIAL TO NOTIFY THE NHTSA REGARDING MY EXPERIENCE WITH THESE UNIROYAL TIRES, SO THAT I MAY PREVENT A FELLOW CITIZE...

Jan 2, 2002 Tires

THE UNIROYAL FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE THAT I RECENTLY SPOKE TO BY TELEPHONE WAS NOT CONCERNED ABOUT THE FAILURE OF ALL 4 OF THESE TIRES THAT I PURCHASED IN MAY 1999. I FELT THAT IT WAS CRUCIAL TO NOTIFY THE NHTSA REGARDING MY EXPERIENCE WITH THESE UNIROYAL TIRES, SO THAT I MAY PREVENT A FELLOW CITIZE...

Dec 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST FUMES LEAKING INTO VEHICLE. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER SHOP, AND AT INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP ON ONE OCCASION EACH. BUT, PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

Dec 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST FUMES LEAKING INTO VEHICLE. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER SHOP, AND AT INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP ON ONE OCCASION EACH. BUT, PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

Oct 30, 2001 Electrical System Crash

THIS IS SIMILAR TO PRIOR COMPLAINTS: 528520, 533799,848379,869541. WHEN DRIVING THRU A PUDDLE/IN RAIN, AT TIMES, ALL DASHBOARD INDICATOR LIGHTS FLASH AND POWER IS LOST INCLUDING TO THE STEERING. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. ALSO I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY AIR PUMP SIMILAR TO COMPLAINT NO. 728130...

Oct 30, 2001 Electrical System Crash

THIS IS SIMILAR TO PRIOR COMPLAINTS: 528520, 533799,848379,869541. WHEN DRIVING THRU A PUDDLE/IN RAIN, AT TIMES, ALL DASHBOARD INDICATOR LIGHTS FLASH AND POWER IS LOST INCLUDING TO THE STEERING. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. ALSO I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY AIR PUMP SIMILAR TO COMPLAINT NO. 728130...

Sep 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ON THE VEHICLE FAILED. THIS IS A RECALL ITEM UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V235000. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION WAS MANUFACTURED DURING THE DATE RANGE ON THE RECALL NOTICE AS VERIFIED BY VOLVO'S "CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN". HOWEVER, WHEN THIS VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR ...

Sep 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ON THE VEHICLE FAILED. THIS IS A RECALL ITEM UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V235000. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION WAS MANUFACTURED DURING THE DATE RANGE ON THE RECALL NOTICE AS VERIFIED BY VOLVO'S "CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN". HOWEVER, WHEN THIS VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR ...

Jul 27, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jul 27, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jul 27, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jul 27, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jul 14, 2001 Power Train

LEFT HUB-BEARING ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED AT 44,490 MILES AND THEN HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AT 55,000. *AK

Jul 14, 2001 Power Train

LEFT HUB-BEARING ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED AT 44,490 MILES AND THEN HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AT 55,000. *AK

Jul 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES THERE WAS A LOUD SOUND WHEN SHE MADE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES THERE WAS A LOUD SOUND WHEN SHE MADE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 6, 2001 Seats Fire

FIRE ERUPTED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH SMOKE VERY QUICKLY, THIS VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED FROM EUROPE THEREFORE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER CAME AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT WITH THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED LITTLE DAMAGE BECAUSE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER WAS AVAILABLE AN...

Apr 6, 2001 Seats Fire

FIRE ERUPTED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH SMOKE VERY QUICKLY, THIS VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED FROM EUROPE THEREFORE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER CAME AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT WITH THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED LITTLE DAMAGE BECAUSE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER WAS AVAILABLE AN...

Oct 20, 2000 Seats Fire

HEATED SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE; FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY FIRE EXTINGUISHER FROM RESTAURANT BY WHICH VEHICLE WAS STOPPED; FIRE DAMAGED THE SEAT, DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, STEERING COLUMN, FRONT DASH AND STEERING WHEEL. CARPETING OF THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO DAMAGED, AND OTHER DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ARM REST, ...

Oct 20, 2000 Seats Fire

HEATED SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE; FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY FIRE EXTINGUISHER FROM RESTAURANT BY WHICH VEHICLE WAS STOPPED; FIRE DAMAGED THE SEAT, DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, STEERING COLUMN, FRONT DASH AND STEERING WHEEL. CARPETING OF THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO DAMAGED, AND OTHER DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ARM REST, ...

Oct 17, 2000 Seats

DRIVER SEATBACK FRAME BROKE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP SIGN. SEAT DID NOT ENTIRELY COLLAPSE, BUT SEAT DOES WOBBLE NOW AND MAKES CLUNKING NOISES. DEALER ADVISED $650 PARTS AND LABOR TO CORRECT PROBLEM. VOLVO ADVISES THEY WILL NOT ASSIST SINCE THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THIS REPAIR IS BEING PAID...

Oct 17, 2000 Seats

DRIVER SEATBACK FRAME BROKE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP SIGN. SEAT DID NOT ENTIRELY COLLAPSE, BUT SEAT DOES WOBBLE NOW AND MAKES CLUNKING NOISES. DEALER ADVISED $650 PARTS AND LABOR TO CORRECT PROBLEM. VOLVO ADVISES THEY WILL NOT ASSIST SINCE THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THIS REPAIR IS BEING PAID...

Sep 5, 2000 Steering

BOTH VEHICLES ARE THE SAME MODELS AND YEARS, BUT ONE VEHICLE IS A SEDAN, AND THE OTHER IS WAGON, # [XXX], WHILE DRIVING OVER LARGE PUDDLES WATER ENTERED POWER STEERING BELT, CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. IT USUALLY LASTED UP TO 30 SECONDS BEFORE POWER STEE...

Sep 5, 2000 Steering

BOTH VEHICLES ARE THE SAME MODELS AND YEARS, BUT ONE VEHICLE IS A SEDAN, AND THE OTHER IS WAGON, # [XXX], WHILE DRIVING OVER LARGE PUDDLES WATER ENTERED POWER STEERING BELT, CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. IT USUALLY LASTED UP TO 30 SECONDS BEFORE POWER STEE...

Aug 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AIR PUMP WAS INITIALLY REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY ON 02/18/1999 (MILEAGE 47462) AND FAILED AGAIN 14 MOS. LATTER (THE CAR IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY). THE ESTIMATED COST TO REPAIR IS $400. THE ABS CONTROL MODULE WAS INITIALLY REPLACED 07/13/1998 (MILEAGE 33659) AND HAS FAILED JUST THIS WEEK (08/15). DON'T ...

Aug 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR PUMP WAS INITIALLY REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY ON 02/18/1999 (MILEAGE 47462) AND FAILED AGAIN 14 MOS. LATTER (THE CAR IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY). THE ESTIMATED COST TO REPAIR IS $400. THE ABS CONTROL MODULE WAS INITIALLY REPLACED 07/13/1998 (MILEAGE 33659) AND HAS FAILED JUST THIS WEEK (08/15). DON'T ...

Aug 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AIR PUMP WAS INITIALLY REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY ON 02/18/1999 (MILEAGE 47462) AND FAILED AGAIN 14 MOS. LATTER (THE CAR IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY). THE ESTIMATED COST TO REPAIR IS $400. THE ABS CONTROL MODULE WAS INITIALLY REPLACED 07/13/1998 (MILEAGE 33659) AND HAS FAILED JUST THIS WEEK (08/15). DON'T ...

Aug 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR PUMP WAS INITIALLY REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY ON 02/18/1999 (MILEAGE 47462) AND FAILED AGAIN 14 MOS. LATTER (THE CAR IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY). THE ESTIMATED COST TO REPAIR IS $400. THE ABS CONTROL MODULE WAS INITIALLY REPLACED 07/13/1998 (MILEAGE 33659) AND HAS FAILED JUST THIS WEEK (08/15). DON'T ...

May 22, 2000 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE IT DID A 360* TURN, CAUSING CONSUMER TO FIGHT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. ENGINE WAS RACING, DRIVER TURNED IGNITION OFF TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK *ML

May 22, 2000 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE IT DID A 360* TURN, CAUSING CONSUMER TO FIGHT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. ENGINE WAS RACING, DRIVER TURNED IGNITION OFF TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK *ML

May 17, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE IN DRIVEWAY IN PARK, PUT CAR IN REVERSE AND IT STARTED SPINNING MADLY IN REVERSE, TURNING IN CIRCLES, AND ENGINE WAS RACING REALLY HIGH. CONSUMER HAD NO CONTROL, AND VEHICLE ENDED UP IN A DITCH. *AK

May 17, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE IN DRIVEWAY IN PARK, PUT CAR IN REVERSE AND IT STARTED SPINNING MADLY IN REVERSE, TURNING IN CIRCLES, AND ENGINE WAS RACING REALLY HIGH. CONSUMER HAD NO CONTROL, AND VEHICLE ENDED UP IN A DITCH. *AK

Apr 13, 2000 Seat Belts

THERE IS A DESIGN DEFECT WITH THE REAR SEAT BELTS,THE LOCKING CLIPS/BUCKLES ARE SO CLOSE TOGETHER THAT IT IS EASY FOR REAR SEAT PASSENGER TO DISCONNECT THE BELT THAT HOLDS THE INFANT SEAT.*ET

Apr 13, 2000 Seat Belts

THERE IS A DESIGN DEFECT WITH THE REAR SEAT BELTS,THE LOCKING CLIPS/BUCKLES ARE SO CLOSE TOGETHER THAT IT IS EASY FOR REAR SEAT PASSENGER TO DISCONNECT THE BELT THAT HOLDS THE INFANT SEAT.*ET

Jan 6, 2000 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT, WHICH SECURES THE INFANT SEAT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BACK SEAT, BECOMES INADVERTENTLY DISCONNECTED , WHEN THE PASSENGER SITTING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE INFANT SEAT, ATTEMPTS TO FASTEN THEIR SEAT BELT. *AK

Jan 6, 2000 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT, WHICH SECURES THE INFANT SEAT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BACK SEAT, BECOMES INADVERTENTLY DISCONNECTED , WHEN THE PASSENGER SITTING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE INFANT SEAT, ATTEMPTS TO FASTEN THEIR SEAT BELT. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

IN RAINY CONDITIONS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING NO BRAKING ABILITY AT ALL, AND RESULTING IN TWO CRASHES. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

IN RAINY CONDITIONS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING NO BRAKING ABILITY AT ALL, AND RESULTING IN TWO CRASHES. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING IN HARD RAIN CONSUMER SAW DASH LIGHTS LIGHT UP AND THE STEERING CONTROL FAILED AND CAR CUT OFF.AFTER ABOUT THRITY SECONDS THE CAR RESTARTED. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING IN HARD RAIN CONSUMER SAW DASH LIGHTS LIGHT UP AND THE STEERING CONTROL FAILED AND CAR CUT OFF.AFTER ABOUT THRITY SECONDS THE CAR RESTARTED. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING IN HARD RAIN CONSUMER SAW DASH LIGHTS LIGHT UP AND THE STEERING CONTROL FAILED AND CAR CUT OFF.AFTER ABOUT THRITY SECONDS THE CAR RESTARTED. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING IN HARD RAIN CONSUMER SAW DASH LIGHTS LIGHT UP AND THE STEERING CONTROL FAILED AND CAR CUT OFF.AFTER ABOUT THRITY SECONDS THE CAR RESTARTED. *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Tires

THERE ARE BUBBLES WITHIN THE FRONT TIRES, AND SOMETIMES WITHIN THE REARS TIRE.CONSUMER HAD THE TIRES REPAIRED 11 TIMES. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Tires

THERE ARE BUBBLES WITHIN THE FRONT TIRES, AND SOMETIMES WITHIN THE REARS TIRE.CONSUMER HAD THE TIRES REPAIRED 11 TIMES. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 16, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY IS DEAD. YH

Aug 16, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING RACK FAILED. YH

Aug 16, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY IS DEAD. YH

Aug 16, 1999 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED. YH

Aug 16, 1999 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGINAL SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED. YH

Aug 16, 1999 Visibility

RUBBER ON WINDSHIELD FAILED. YH

Aug 16, 1999 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FAILED. YH

Aug 16, 1999 Visibility

KEY LESS ENTRY FAILED. YH

Aug 16, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY IS DEAD. YH

Aug 16, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING RACK FAILED. YH

Aug 16, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY IS DEAD. YH

Aug 16, 1999 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED. YH

Aug 16, 1999 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGINAL SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED. YH

Aug 16, 1999 Visibility

RUBBER ON WINDSHIELD FAILED. YH

Aug 16, 1999 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FAILED. YH

Aug 16, 1999 Visibility

KEY LESS ENTRY FAILED. YH

Mar 22, 1999 Tires

VOLVO PUT THE WRONG TIRES ON VEHICLE. THEY ARE HIGH PERFORMANCE RACE TIRES INSTEAD OF ROAD TIRES. WHENEVER HITTING A BUMP, A BUBBLE FORMS IN THE TIRES. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE TIRES 5 TIMES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 22, 1999 Tires

VOLVO PUT THE WRONG TIRES ON VEHICLE. THEY ARE HIGH PERFORMANCE RACE TIRES INSTEAD OF ROAD TIRES. WHENEVER HITTING A BUMP, A BUBBLE FORMS IN THE TIRES. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE TIRES 5 TIMES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

THE BATTERY FAILED, ON TWO OCCASIONS. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

THE ALTERNATOR FAILED, ON TWO OCCASIONS. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY DIED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

THE BATTERY FAILED, ON TWO OCCASIONS. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

THE ALTERNATOR FAILED, ON TWO OCCASIONS. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY DIED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Jan 21, 1998 Interior Lighting

DURING THE RAIN THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS UP.

Jan 21, 1998 Steering

DURING THE RAIN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP.

Jan 21, 1998 Interior Lighting

DURING THE RAIN THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS UP.

Jan 21, 1998 Steering

DURING THE RAIN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP.

Jan 7, 1998 Interior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING THROUGH PUDDLES ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS COME ON AND POWER STEERING DEACTIVATES,STEERING IS POSSIBLE BUT DIFFICULT. DEALER INSTALLED SOME TYPE OF SPLASH GUARD TO CORRECT PROBLEM, BUT THIS HAS NOT RESOLVED SITUATION. VOLVE INSISTS NOTHING IS WRON GWITH VEHICLE.

Jan 7, 1998 Steering

WHEN DRIVING THROUGH PUDDLES ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS COME ON AND POWER STEERING DEACTIVATES,STEERING IS POSSIBLE BUT DIFFICULT. DEALER INSTALLED SOME TYPE OF SPLASH GUARD TO CORRECT PROBLEM, BUT THIS HAS NOT RESOLVED SITUATION. VOLVE INSISTS NOTHING IS WRON GWITH VEHICLE.

Jan 7, 1998 Structure

WHEN DRIVING THROUGH PUDDLES ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS COME ON AND POWER STEERING DEACTIVATES,STEERING IS POSSIBLE BUT DIFFICULT. DEALER INSTALLED SOME TYPE OF SPLASH GUARD TO CORRECT PROBLEM, BUT THIS HAS NOT RESOLVED SITUATION. VOLVE INSISTS NOTHING IS WRON GWITH VEHICLE.

Jan 7, 1998 Interior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING THROUGH PUDDLES ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS COME ON AND POWER STEERING DEACTIVATES,STEERING IS POSSIBLE BUT DIFFICULT. DEALER INSTALLED SOME TYPE OF SPLASH GUARD TO CORRECT PROBLEM, BUT THIS HAS NOT RESOLVED SITUATION. VOLVE INSISTS NOTHING IS WRON GWITH VEHICLE.

Jan 7, 1998 Steering

WHEN DRIVING THROUGH PUDDLES ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS COME ON AND POWER STEERING DEACTIVATES,STEERING IS POSSIBLE BUT DIFFICULT. DEALER INSTALLED SOME TYPE OF SPLASH GUARD TO CORRECT PROBLEM, BUT THIS HAS NOT RESOLVED SITUATION. VOLVE INSISTS NOTHING IS WRON GWITH VEHICLE.

Jan 7, 1998 Structure

WHEN DRIVING THROUGH PUDDLES ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS COME ON AND POWER STEERING DEACTIVATES,STEERING IS POSSIBLE BUT DIFFICULT. DEALER INSTALLED SOME TYPE OF SPLASH GUARD TO CORRECT PROBLEM, BUT THIS HAS NOT RESOLVED SITUATION. VOLVE INSISTS NOTHING IS WRON GWITH VEHICLE.

Jul 10, 1997 Tires

PERRELI (205/45-17) TIRES BLEW OUT, THE DESIGN AND SIZE FOR THIS VEHICLE IS INAPPROPRIATE.

Jul 10, 1997 Tires

PERRELI (205/45-17) TIRES BLEW OUT, THE DESIGN AND SIZE FOR THIS VEHICLE IS INAPPROPRIATE.

Jun 23, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCKS UP.

Jun 23, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCKS UP.

Jun 10, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS ODOR AFTER DRIVING SHORT DISTANCES.

Jun 10, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS ODOR AFTER DRIVING SHORT DISTANCES.

Apr 30, 1997 Suspension

OWNER STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING AND THAT DEALERS HAVE REPLACED RACK & PINION BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 30, 1997 Suspension

OWNER STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING AND THAT DEALERS HAVE REPLACED RACK & PINION BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 16, 1997 Tires

VEHICLE HAD WRONG SIZE/TYPE OF TIRES. THE TIRES ON VEHICLE WERE DESIGNED FOR ON RACETRACK DRIVING. *AK

Apr 16, 1997 Tires

VEHICLE HAD WRONG SIZE/TYPE OF TIRES. THE TIRES ON VEHICLE WERE DESIGNED FOR ON RACETRACK DRIVING. *AK

Mar 7, 1997 Exterior Lighting

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING, BLINKERS DO NOT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, AND DASHBOARD LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON TO WARN HER THAT THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING. CAUSE UNKNOWN, *AKTOOK TO DEALER TO CHECK AND REPAIR. RESULT, TAKING TO DEALER TO CHECK AND REPAIR.

Mar 7, 1997 Exterior Lighting

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING, BLINKERS DO NOT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, AND DASHBOARD LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON TO WARN HER THAT THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING. CAUSE UNKNOWN, *AKTOOK TO DEALER TO CHECK AND REPAIR. RESULT, TAKING TO DEALER TO CHECK AND REPAIR.