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Jun 13, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 17,289 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 VOLVO 960. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN EXTREMELY STRONG GASOLINE FUEL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,289. UPDATED 07/21/11 *BF UPDATED 07/28/11

Jun 13, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 17,289 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 VOLVO 960. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN EXTREMELY STRONG GASOLINE FUEL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,289. UPDATED 07/21/11 *BF UPDATED 07/28/11

Mar 11, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 VOLVO 960. WHILE PULLING INTO HER DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO HER GARAGE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE DESCRIBED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MIL...

Mar 11, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 VOLVO 960. WHILE PULLING INTO HER DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO HER GARAGE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE DESCRIBED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MIL...

Jun 26, 2008 Structure

MY CAR IS A 1995 960 MODEL VOLVO, ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO THE LEATHER STARTED PULLING AWAY FROM THE WINDOWS ON ALL FOUR DOORS. IT LOOKS TERRIBLE AND I WOULD LIKE TO GET IT FIX , BUT CANNOT FIND ANYONE THAT IS WILLING TO FIX IT. HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS *TR

Jun 26, 2008 Structure

MY CAR IS A 1995 960 MODEL VOLVO, ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO THE LEATHER STARTED PULLING AWAY FROM THE WINDOWS ON ALL FOUR DOORS. IT LOOKS TERRIBLE AND I WOULD LIKE TO GET IT FIX , BUT CANNOT FIND ANYONE THAT IS WILLING TO FIX IT. HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS *TR

Dec 14, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

IN EARLY MORNING COLD STARTUPS, THERE ARE GAS FUMES THAT ARE PRESENT. THEY EVENTUALLY DISAPPEAR AFTER ABOUT 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING. I KNOW THERE MUST BE A FUEL LEAK ON THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THE STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. *TR

Dec 14, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

IN EARLY MORNING COLD STARTUPS, THERE ARE GAS FUMES THAT ARE PRESENT. THEY EVENTUALLY DISAPPEAR AFTER ABOUT 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING. I KNOW THERE MUST BE A FUEL LEAK ON THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THE STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. *TR

Oct 25, 2007 Air Bags

SRS LIGHT IS ON AND DOESN'T TURN OFF. IT IS PART OF A RECALL. *TR UPDATED 01-14-08. *KB

Oct 25, 2007 Air Bags

SRS LIGHT IS ON AND DOESN'T TURN OFF. IT IS PART OF A RECALL. *TR UPDATED 01-14-08. *KB

Jun 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 165,000 mi

FUEL RAIL LEAKING GASOLINE ON ENGINE. SMELL INSIDE CABIN MAKING ME SICK. GARAGE SMELLED AS WELL. AFTER DRIVING, THE SMELL WOULD GO AWAY. *JB

Jun 2, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 165,000 mi

FUEL RAIL LEAKING GASOLINE ON ENGINE. SMELL INSIDE CABIN MAKING ME SICK. GARAGE SMELLED AS WELL. AFTER DRIVING, THE SMELL WOULD GO AWAY. *JB

Jun 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 165,000 mi

FUEL RAIL LEAKING GASOLINE ON ENGINE. SMELL INSIDE CABIN MAKING ME SICK. GARAGE SMELLED AS WELL. AFTER DRIVING, THE SMELL WOULD GO AWAY. *JB

Jun 2, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 165,000 mi

FUEL RAIL LEAKING GASOLINE ON ENGINE. SMELL INSIDE CABIN MAKING ME SICK. GARAGE SMELLED AS WELL. AFTER DRIVING, THE SMELL WOULD GO AWAY. *JB

Nov 3, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 87,525 mi

DT: THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER STARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT ACCELERATED FROM ZERO TO 40 MPH WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE HIT A CONCRETE PARKING BARRIER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE'S B...

Nov 3, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 87,525 mi

DT: THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER STARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT ACCELERATED FROM ZERO TO 40 MPH WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE HIT A CONCRETE PARKING BARRIER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE'S B...

Sep 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,782 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ENGINE FAILED . AS A RESULT, POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES BECAME INOPERATIVE. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK

Sep 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,782 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ENGINE FAILED . AS A RESULT, POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES BECAME INOPERATIVE. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK

Aug 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, WHICH CAUSED LOST OF POWER AND CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Aug 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, WHICH CAUSED LOST OF POWER AND CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Jun 16, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE ACCELERATED, AND COLLIDED WITH A TREE AND A VEHICLE. THEN, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *AK

Jun 16, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE ACCELERATED, AND COLLIDED WITH A TREE AND A VEHICLE. THEN, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *AK

Feb 24, 2004 Tires 99,200 mi

CONSUMER DISCOVERED A 4 INCH GASH ON INNER SIDEWALL OF PIRELLI TIRE. TIRE SIZE P205/55R/16. *AK THE TIRES SIDEWALL BLEWOUT. *NM

Feb 24, 2004 Tires 99,200 mi

CONSUMER DISCOVERED A 4 INCH GASH ON INNER SIDEWALL OF PIRELLI TIRE. TIRE SIZE P205/55R/16. *AK THE TIRES SIDEWALL BLEWOUT. *NM

Sep 22, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 112,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 30 MPH AND WITH NO WARNING THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED ON TWO OCCASIONS. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WITH BOTH HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING, THE STEERING WHEEL ...

Sep 22, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 112,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 30 MPH AND WITH NO WARNING THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED ON TWO OCCASIONS. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WITH BOTH HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING, THE STEERING WHEEL ...

Jul 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

COPNSUMER STATES VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

COPNSUMER STATES VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

May 15, 2003 Air Bags 115,000 mi

BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS IN MY 1995 960 VOLVO STATION WAGON DEPLOYED SPONTANEOUSLY AS I WAS BACKING OUT A DRIVEWAY AT 2 - 3 MPH. *JB

May 15, 2003 Air Bags 115,000 mi

BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS IN MY 1995 960 VOLVO STATION WAGON DEPLOYED SPONTANEOUSLY AS I WAS BACKING OUT A DRIVEWAY AT 2 - 3 MPH. *JB

Mar 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. *JB

Mar 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. *JB

Mar 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM

Jan 29, 2003 Fuel System, Other 69,000 mi

THE FUEL RAIL ON MY 1995 VOLVO 960 LEAKS. IT LEAKS AT THE PLUG ON THE END OF THE RAIL. IT LEAKS A STEADY STREAM OF GAS THAT POURS OVER MY ENGINE. AFTER REVIEWING VOLVO USER FORUMS IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS TYPE OF VOLVO. IT IS A SEVERE FIRE HAZARD! WHY HAVEN'T YOU FORCED...

Jan 29, 2003 Fuel System, Other 69,000 mi

THE FUEL RAIL ON MY 1995 VOLVO 960 LEAKS. IT LEAKS AT THE PLUG ON THE END OF THE RAIL. IT LEAKS A STEADY STREAM OF GAS THAT POURS OVER MY ENGINE. AFTER REVIEWING VOLVO USER FORUMS IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS TYPE OF VOLVO. IT IS A SEVERE FIRE HAZARD! WHY HAVEN'T YOU FORCED...

Jan 14, 2003 Seats Fire 116,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE'S HEATED SEATS HAS MALFUNCTIONED AND CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS BOTH HEATERS UNDER THE FRONT SEATS HAVE SHORTED OUT AFTER BURNING. SCC

Jan 14, 2003 Seats Fire 116,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE'S HEATED SEATS HAS MALFUNCTIONED AND CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS BOTH HEATERS UNDER THE FRONT SEATS HAVE SHORTED OUT AFTER BURNING. SCC

Oct 25, 2002 Seats Crash

ON 8/31/2002 MY 1995 VOLVO 950 WAS HIT AT THE LEFT REAR END WHILE MY WIFE AND I WERE TRAVEL EAST BOUND ON HIGHWAY 60 IN CALIFORNIA, STOPPING DUE TO TRAFFIC CONDITION AHEAD. DURING THE REAR END COLLISION IMPACT, THE SEATBACKS OF BOTH FRONT SEATS COLLAPSED REARWARD. WE SUFFERED ARM, NECK, SHOULDER, A...

Oct 25, 2002 Seats Crash

ON 8/31/2002 MY 1995 VOLVO 950 WAS HIT AT THE LEFT REAR END WHILE MY WIFE AND I WERE TRAVEL EAST BOUND ON HIGHWAY 60 IN CALIFORNIA, STOPPING DUE TO TRAFFIC CONDITION AHEAD. DURING THE REAR END COLLISION IMPACT, THE SEATBACKS OF BOTH FRONT SEATS COLLAPSED REARWARD. WE SUFFERED ARM, NECK, SHOULDER, A...

Jan 31, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL RAIL HAS A MANUFACTURING HOLE AT ITS FRONT END, WHICH IS PERMANENTLY PLUGGED BEFORE INSTALLATION. IN RECENT WEEKS, THIS PLUG BEGAN LEAKING RAW GASOLINE, WHICH IS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE WITHIN THE FUEL RAIL TO SUPPLY FUEL TO THE FUEL INJECTORS. THE SOURCE WAS NOT IMMEDIATELY EVIDENT, UNTIL J...

Jan 31, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL RAIL HAS A MANUFACTURING HOLE AT ITS FRONT END, WHICH IS PERMANENTLY PLUGGED BEFORE INSTALLATION. IN RECENT WEEKS, THIS PLUG BEGAN LEAKING RAW GASOLINE, WHICH IS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE WITHIN THE FUEL RAIL TO SUPPLY FUEL TO THE FUEL INJECTORS. THE SOURCE WAS NOT IMMEDIATELY EVIDENT, UNTIL J...

Aug 13, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO FUNCTION NORMALLY AND WAS DRIVEN HOME AND PARKED. ON A LATER TRIP THE SAME DAY THE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE...

Aug 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO FUNCTION NORMALLY AND WAS DRIVEN HOME AND PARKED. ON A LATER TRIP THE SAME DAY THE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE...

Aug 13, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO FUNCTION NORMALLY AND WAS DRIVEN HOME AND PARKED. ON A LATER TRIP THE SAME DAY THE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE...

Aug 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO FUNCTION NORMALLY AND WAS DRIVEN HOME AND PARKED. ON A LATER TRIP THE SAME DAY THE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE...

Aug 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

5/14 - VEHICLE STALLS AS CROSSING INTERSECTION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOW ON. ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE AND HAD 2 MORE STALLS BEFORE ARRIVING AT DEALER FOR SERVICING. 6/13 - WHILE TRAVELLING UPHILL, APPLIED GAS AND VEHICLE DIED WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. AGAIN RETURNED VEHICLE FOR SERVICING. 7/6 - W...

Aug 5, 2001 Unknown Or Other

5/14 - VEHICLE STALLS AS CROSSING INTERSECTION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOW ON. ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE AND HAD 2 MORE STALLS BEFORE ARRIVING AT DEALER FOR SERVICING. 6/13 - WHILE TRAVELLING UPHILL, APPLIED GAS AND VEHICLE DIED WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. AGAIN RETURNED VEHICLE FOR SERVICING. 7/6 - W...

Aug 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

5/14 - VEHICLE STALLS AS CROSSING INTERSECTION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOW ON. ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE AND HAD 2 MORE STALLS BEFORE ARRIVING AT DEALER FOR SERVICING. 6/13 - WHILE TRAVELLING UPHILL, APPLIED GAS AND VEHICLE DIED WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. AGAIN RETURNED VEHICLE FOR SERVICING. 7/6 - W...

Aug 5, 2001 Unknown Or Other

5/14 - VEHICLE STALLS AS CROSSING INTERSECTION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOW ON. ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE AND HAD 2 MORE STALLS BEFORE ARRIVING AT DEALER FOR SERVICING. 6/13 - WHILE TRAVELLING UPHILL, APPLIED GAS AND VEHICLE DIED WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. AGAIN RETURNED VEHICLE FOR SERVICING. 7/6 - W...

Feb 5, 2001 Equipment

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Feb 5, 2001 Unknown Or Other

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Feb 5, 2001 Equipment

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Feb 5, 2001 Unknown Or Other

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Dec 8, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL RAIL END CAP SEAL HAS FAILED AFTER ONLY 77,000 MILES. *AK

Dec 8, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL RAIL END CAP SEAL HAS FAILED AFTER ONLY 77,000 MILES. *AK

Sep 18, 2000 Tires

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN APPROXIMATELY A 12" SECTION OF MY RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED AND HIT THE BOTTOM OF MY CAR. I HAVE SINCE HAD THE ONE TIRE REPLACED AND WAS CHARGED A PRO-RATED AMOUNT, HOWEVER I STILL HAVE 3 OF THE SAME TIRES ON THE CAR( DOT NUMBER: A3T2 3E6 TIRE SIZE: P205/55R16 )

Sep 18, 2000 Tires

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN APPROXIMATELY A 12" SECTION OF MY RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED AND HIT THE BOTTOM OF MY CAR. I HAVE SINCE HAD THE ONE TIRE REPLACED AND WAS CHARGED A PRO-RATED AMOUNT, HOWEVER I STILL HAVE 3 OF THE SAME TIRES ON THE CAR( DOT NUMBER: A3T2 3E6 TIRE SIZE: P205/55R16 )

Sep 6, 2000 Tires Crash

AFTER MARKET TIRE P205/55R16 DOT#: Y78KPVB096. TREAD ON THE RIGHT TIRE SEPARATED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION.*AK BRIDGESTONE P205/55/R16 *MW

Sep 6, 2000 Tires Crash

AFTER MARKET TIRE P205/55R16 DOT#: Y78KPVB096. TREAD ON THE RIGHT TIRE SEPARATED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION.*AK BRIDGESTONE P205/55/R16 *MW

Aug 28, 2000 Structure

THE AIR GUIDE, SPOILER AND SENSOR ARE NOT DESIGNED OR MOUNTED CORRECTLY TO WITHSTAND LIMITED DRIVING ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS, THE AIR GUIDE AND SPOILER HAVE FALLEN OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON FOUR OCCASIONS. *MJS

Aug 28, 2000 Structure

THE AIR GUIDE, SPOILER AND SENSOR ARE NOT DESIGNED OR MOUNTED CORRECTLY TO WITHSTAND LIMITED DRIVING ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS, THE AIR GUIDE AND SPOILER HAVE FALLEN OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON FOUR OCCASIONS. *MJS

Aug 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHEN SITTING IN TRAFFIC FOR AROUND ABOUT A HALF HOUR TO AN HOUR VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. COOLING FAN SEIZED UP AND OVERHEATED, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. PARTS WERE REPAIRED/ REPLACED UNDER INSURANCE POLICY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY F...

Aug 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHEN SITTING IN TRAFFIC FOR AROUND ABOUT A HALF HOUR TO AN HOUR VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. COOLING FAN SEIZED UP AND OVERHEATED, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. PARTS WERE REPAIRED/ REPLACED UNDER INSURANCE POLICY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY F...

Apr 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILURE AT THIS LOW MILEAGE DOES NOT HAPPEN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED BY CONTINENTAL VOLVO. PROPERLY MAINTAINED VEHICLES DO NOT BURN VALVES AT 74,500 MILES. CAUSE IS A DEFECT IN DESIGN OR WORKMANHIP THAT CAUSED VALVES TO FREEZE OPEN AND BECOME BURNED. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILURE AT THIS LOW MILEAGE DOES NOT HAPPEN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED BY CONTINENTAL VOLVO. PROPERLY MAINTAINED VEHICLES DO NOT BURN VALVES AT 74,500 MILES. CAUSE IS A DEFECT IN DESIGN OR WORKMANHIP THAT CAUSED VALVES TO FREEZE OPEN AND BECOME BURNED. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILURE AT THIS LOW MILEAGE DOES NOT HAPPEN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED BY CONTINENTAL VOLVO. PROPERLY MAINTAINED VEHICLES DO NOT BURN VALVES AT 74,500 MILES. CAUSE IS A DEFECT IN DESIGN OR WORKMANHIP THAT CAUSED VALVES TO FREEZE OPEN AND BECOME BURNED. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILURE AT THIS LOW MILEAGE DOES NOT HAPPEN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED BY CONTINENTAL VOLVO. PROPERLY MAINTAINED VEHICLES DO NOT BURN VALVES AT 74,500 MILES. CAUSE IS A DEFECT IN DESIGN OR WORKMANHIP THAT CAUSED VALVES TO FREEZE OPEN AND BECOME BURNED. *AK

Mar 19, 2000 Electrical System Fire

THE CAR WAS PARKED FOR 8 HRS WHEN THE FIRE STARTED IN THE LOCATION OF THE BATTERY/FUEL PUMP. CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND CAR WAS TOTALED. PICTURES ARE DEVASTATING TO LOOK AT. *AK

Mar 19, 2000 Electrical System Fire

THE CAR WAS PARKED FOR 8 HRS WHEN THE FIRE STARTED IN THE LOCATION OF THE BATTERY/FUEL PUMP. CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND CAR WAS TOTALED. PICTURES ARE DEVASTATING TO LOOK AT. *AK

Mar 19, 2000 Electrical System Fire

THE CAR WAS PARKED FOR 8 HRS WHEN THE FIRE STARTED IN THE LOCATION OF THE BATTERY/FUEL PUMP. CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND CAR WAS TOTALED. PICTURES ARE DEVASTATING TO LOOK AT. *AK

Mar 19, 2000 Electrical System Fire

THE CAR WAS PARKED FOR 8 HRS WHEN THE FIRE STARTED IN THE LOCATION OF THE BATTERY/FUEL PUMP. CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND CAR WAS TOTALED. PICTURES ARE DEVASTATING TO LOOK AT. *AK

Feb 8, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTOR FAILED AND FUEL LEAKED INTO EXHAUST SYSTEM. YH

Feb 8, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTOR FAILED AND FUEL LEAKED INTO EXHAUST SYSTEM. YH

Dec 21, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN DRIVE IT UNEXPECTEDLY SURGED FORWARD, RESULTING IN A MINOR COLLISION. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 21, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN DRIVE IT UNEXPECTEDLY SURGED FORWARD, RESULTING IN A MINOR COLLISION. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE STALLS AND DIES WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE STALLS AND DIES WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 8, 1999 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FREQUENTLY DOESN'T PULL OUT FROM ITS HOLDING ASSEMBLY. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED 1/4/99. THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME FOR 8 WEEKS THAT NO REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLES ARE AVAILABLE.

Mar 8, 1999 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FREQUENTLY DOESN'T PULL OUT FROM ITS HOLDING ASSEMBLY. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED 1/4/99. THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME FOR 8 WEEKS THAT NO REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLES ARE AVAILABLE.

Feb 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 15-30 MINUTES, FIRE WAS UNDER THE HOOD.

Feb 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 15-30 MINUTES, FIRE WAS UNDER THE HOOD.

Oct 8, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING A RUMBLING AND PULSATING NOISE APPEARED WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES, AND BRAKES DIDN'T SEEM TO FUNCTION. DEALER CONTACTED ,AND STATED THAT THE DRUMS WERE WARPED DUE TO NORMAL DRIVING AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 8, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING A RUMBLING AND PULSATING NOISE APPEARED WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES, AND BRAKES DIDN'T SEEM TO FUNCTION. DEALER CONTACTED ,AND STATED THAT THE DRUMS WERE WARPED DUE TO NORMAL DRIVING AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 8, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING A RUMBLING AND PULSATING NOISE APPEARED WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES, AND BRAKES DIDN'T SEEM TO FUNCTION. DEALER CONTACTED ,AND STATED THAT THE DRUMS WERE WARPED DUE TO NORMAL DRIVING AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 8, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING A RUMBLING AND PULSATING NOISE APPEARED WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES, AND BRAKES DIDN'T SEEM TO FUNCTION. DEALER CONTACTED ,AND STATED THAT THE DRUMS WERE WARPED DUE TO NORMAL DRIVING AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. *AK

May 3, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELTS HAVE BROKEN.

May 3, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELTS HAVE BROKEN.

Oct 27, 1997 Visibility

AUTO KEY ENTRY FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Visibility

AUTO KEY ENTRY FAILED.

Jul 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES; BRAKES HAVE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT WHEN BRAKES ARE USED.VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES. ALSO REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS. *AK

Jul 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES; BRAKES HAVE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT WHEN BRAKES ARE USED.VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES. ALSO REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS. *AK

Jul 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES; BRAKES HAVE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT WHEN BRAKES ARE USED.VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES. ALSO REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS. *AK

Jul 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES; BRAKES HAVE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT WHEN BRAKES ARE USED.VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES. ALSO REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS. *AK

Jul 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES; BRAKES HAVE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT WHEN BRAKES ARE USED.VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES. ALSO REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS. *AK

Jul 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES; BRAKES HAVE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT WHEN BRAKES ARE USED.VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES. ALSO REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS. *AK

Jul 10, 1997 Steering Crash

STEERING ARM FAILURE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jul 10, 1997 Steering Crash

STEERING ARM FAILURE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

May 8, 1997 Air Bags

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG CAUSED ACCIDENT.

May 8, 1997 Air Bags

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG CAUSED ACCIDENT.

Mar 6, 1997 Electrical System Fire

SHORT IN ELECTRICAL WIRING RESULTED IN A FIRE; ALSO ALARM/ EMISSION CONTROL/DEVICES/FUEL SYSTEM FAILURES. *AK

Mar 6, 1997 Steering Fire

SHORT IN ELECTRICAL WIRING RESULTED IN A FIRE; ALSO ALARM/ EMISSION CONTROL/DEVICES/FUEL SYSTEM FAILURES. *AK

Mar 6, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

SHORT IN ELECTRICAL WIRING RESULTED IN A FIRE; ALSO ALARM/ EMISSION CONTROL/DEVICES/FUEL SYSTEM FAILURES. *AK

Mar 6, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

SHORT IN ELECTRICAL WIRING RESULTED IN A FIRE; ALSO ALARM/ EMISSION CONTROL/DEVICES/FUEL SYSTEM FAILURES. *AK

Mar 6, 1997 Electrical System Fire

SHORT IN ELECTRICAL WIRING RESULTED IN A FIRE; ALSO ALARM/ EMISSION CONTROL/DEVICES/FUEL SYSTEM FAILURES. *AK

Mar 6, 1997 Steering Fire

SHORT IN ELECTRICAL WIRING RESULTED IN A FIRE; ALSO ALARM/ EMISSION CONTROL/DEVICES/FUEL SYSTEM FAILURES. *AK

Mar 6, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

SHORT IN ELECTRICAL WIRING RESULTED IN A FIRE; ALSO ALARM/ EMISSION CONTROL/DEVICES/FUEL SYSTEM FAILURES. *AK

Mar 6, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

SHORT IN ELECTRICAL WIRING RESULTED IN A FIRE; ALSO ALARM/ EMISSION CONTROL/DEVICES/FUEL SYSTEM FAILURES. *AK

Feb 19, 1997 Visibility

VANITY MIRROR SHORTS OUT.

Feb 19, 1997 Seats

DRIVER'S POWER SEAT SHORTED OUT.

Feb 19, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE REPLACED.

Feb 19, 1997 Power Train

GEAR SELECTOR REPLACED.

Feb 19, 1997 Power Train

SHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTED.

Feb 19, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILED.

Feb 19, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING RACK REPLACED.

Feb 19, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING RETURN LINE REPLACED.

Feb 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAMSHAFT FRONT SEAL REPLACED.

Feb 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PUMP SEAL REPLACED.

Feb 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAK.

Feb 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL COOLING EXHAUST REPLACED.

Feb 19, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER SHORTED OUT.

Feb 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.

Feb 19, 1997 Equipment

CLIMATE UNIT SENSOR.

Feb 19, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.

Feb 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKE PROBLEM.

Feb 19, 1997 Suspension

SUSPENSION PROBLEM.

Feb 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

Feb 19, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FULE PUMP REPLACED.

Feb 19, 1997 Visibility

VANITY MIRROR SHORTS OUT.

Feb 19, 1997 Seats

DRIVER'S POWER SEAT SHORTED OUT.

Feb 19, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE REPLACED.

Feb 19, 1997 Power Train

GEAR SELECTOR REPLACED.

Feb 19, 1997 Power Train

SHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTED.

Feb 19, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILED.

Feb 19, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING RACK REPLACED.

Feb 19, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING RETURN LINE REPLACED.

Feb 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAMSHAFT FRONT SEAL REPLACED.

Feb 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PUMP SEAL REPLACED.

Feb 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAK.

Feb 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL COOLING EXHAUST REPLACED.

Feb 19, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER SHORTED OUT.

Feb 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.

Feb 19, 1997 Equipment

CLIMATE UNIT SENSOR.

Feb 19, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.

Feb 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKE PROBLEM.

Feb 19, 1997 Suspension

SUSPENSION PROBLEM.

Feb 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

Feb 19, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FULE PUMP REPLACED.

Nov 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FOUR SETS OF BRAKE ROTORS WARPED.

Nov 6, 1996 Seat Belts

CHILD SAFETY SEAT CANNOT BE PROPERLY SECURED DUE TO MISSING LOCKING CLIP FOR SEAT BELT.

Nov 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FOUR SETS OF BRAKE ROTORS WARPED.

Nov 6, 1996 Seat Belts

CHILD SAFETY SEAT CANNOT BE PROPERLY SECURED DUE TO MISSING LOCKING CLIP FOR SEAT BELT.

Oct 21, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DOES NOT FASTEN CHILD SAFETY SEAT PROPERLY, LEAVING THE CENTURY CHILD SEAT LOOSE.

Oct 21, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DOES NOT FASTEN CHILD SAFETY SEAT PROPERLY, LEAVING THE CENTURY CHILD SEAT LOOSE.

Oct 15, 1996 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, SOMETHING HIT THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG. *AK *SLC

Oct 15, 1996 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, SOMETHING HIT THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG. *AK *SLC

Sep 24, 1996 Steering

WHEN MAKING A TURN, THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AREA. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

Sep 24, 1996 Steering

WHEN MAKING A TURN, THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AREA. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

Aug 14, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, TURNED ON IGNITION, PUT IN REVERSE WENT OPEN THROTTLE POSITION RPMS ARE UNKNOWN, IMPACT 6:00, *AK

Aug 14, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, TURNED ON IGNITION, PUT IN REVERSE WENT OPEN THROTTLE POSITION RPMS ARE UNKNOWN, IMPACT 6:00, *AK

Jul 1, 1996 Air Bags Crash

WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT AN GOING (80) MPH, RAN INTO A TREE, HIT DEAD CENTER ON BUMPER AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 1, 1996 Air Bags Crash

WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT AN GOING (80) MPH, RAN INTO A TREE, HIT DEAD CENTER ON BUMPER AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Nov 2, 1995 Power Train

PARKING PAWL WHICH LOCKS THE VEHICLE IN IS BROKE IF IN PARK CAN NOT MOVE THE SHIFT OUT OF PARK. TT DEALER TEMPORARILY DISCONNECTED THE SHIFT LOCK OVER RIDE MECHANISM SO THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BE OPERABLE.*JB

Nov 2, 1995 Power Train

PARKING PAWL WHICH LOCKS THE VEHICLE IN IS BROKE IF IN PARK CAN NOT MOVE THE SHIFT OUT OF PARK. TT DEALER TEMPORARILY DISCONNECTED THE SHIFT LOCK OVER RIDE MECHANISM SO THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BE OPERABLE.*JB

Nov 2, 1995 Power Train

PARKING PAWL WHICH LOCKS THE VEHICLE IN IS BROKE IF IN PARK CAN NOT MOVE THE SHIFT OUT OF PARK. TT DEALER TEMPORARILY DISCONNECTED THE SHIFT LOCK OVER RIDE MECHANISM SO THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BE OPERABLE.*JB

Nov 2, 1995 Power Train

PARKING PAWL WHICH LOCKS THE VEHICLE IN IS BROKE IF IN PARK CAN NOT MOVE THE SHIFT OUT OF PARK. TT DEALER TEMPORARILY DISCONNECTED THE SHIFT LOCK OVER RIDE MECHANISM SO THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BE OPERABLE.*JB

Oct 31, 1995 Suspension

OXIDATION IN STEERING WHEEL; CLUCKING IN FRONT END WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL; SUSPENSION REPLACED; PROBLEM STILL EXIST. TT

Oct 31, 1995 Suspension

OXIDATION IN STEERING WHEEL; CLUCKING IN FRONT END WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL; SUSPENSION REPLACED; PROBLEM STILL EXIST. TT

Sep 25, 1995 Exterior Lighting

CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH UNDER BRAKE PEDAL FAILED. *TT

Sep 25, 1995 Exterior Lighting

CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH UNDER BRAKE PEDAL FAILED. *TT

Sep 16, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LATCH FAILED. *DH

Sep 16, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LATCH FAILED. *DH

Aug 18, 1995 Seats

PROBLEM WITH SEAT WARMER. *AK

Aug 18, 1995 Seats

PROBLEM WITH SEAT WARMER. *AK

Aug 10, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

EG VALVE FAILURE. *AK

Aug 10, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEM WITH ENGINE LOW COMPRESSION CYLINDER #4.

Aug 10, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

EG VALVE FAILURE. *AK

Aug 10, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEM WITH ENGINE LOW COMPRESSION CYLINDER #4.

Jun 20, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE VEHICLE HAS SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. TT

Jun 20, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE VEHICLE HAS SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. TT

May 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SYSTEM FAILURE, EQUIPPED WITH ABS SYSTEM. TT

May 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SYSTEM FAILURE, EQUIPPED WITH ABS SYSTEM. TT