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10V566000 Nov 8, 2010 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

Complaints

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Nov 18, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2000 Volvo S80. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle intermittently hesitated in responding while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated during the failure. The contact called the dealer and...

Nov 18, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2000 Volvo S80. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle intermittently hesitated in responding while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated during the failure. The contact called the dealer and...

Aug 27, 2020 Air Bags 119,375 mi

SWAPPED BATTERY AT O'REILLY'S AUTO PARTS. ALL MANUFACTURER SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOLLOWED. AFTER SWAPPING OUT W/NEW BATTERY: CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE NOT WORKING- SRS AIRBAG 'SERVICE URGENT' ERRORS. VOLVO QUOTING $2500 TO REPLACE CCM, $800 FOR REBUILD-PROCESS. DIM IS ALSO FRIED. NO HEAT OR A/C- AIRBAG ACCI...

Aug 27, 2020 Electrical System 119,375 mi

SWAPPED BATTERY AT O'REILLY'S AUTO PARTS. ALL MANUFACTURER SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOLLOWED. AFTER SWAPPING OUT W/NEW BATTERY: CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE NOT WORKING- SRS AIRBAG 'SERVICE URGENT' ERRORS. VOLVO QUOTING $2500 TO REPLACE CCM, $800 FOR REBUILD-PROCESS. DIM IS ALSO FRIED. NO HEAT OR A/C- AIRBAG ACCI...

Aug 27, 2020 Unknown Or Other 119,375 mi

SWAPPED BATTERY AT O'REILLY'S AUTO PARTS. ALL MANUFACTURER SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOLLOWED. AFTER SWAPPING OUT W/NEW BATTERY: CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE NOT WORKING- SRS AIRBAG 'SERVICE URGENT' ERRORS. VOLVO QUOTING $2500 TO REPLACE CCM, $800 FOR REBUILD-PROCESS. DIM IS ALSO FRIED. NO HEAT OR A/C- AIRBAG ACCI...

Aug 27, 2020 Air Bags 119,375 mi

SWAPPED BATTERY AT O'REILLY'S AUTO PARTS. ALL MANUFACTURER SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOLLOWED. AFTER SWAPPING OUT W/NEW BATTERY: CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE NOT WORKING- SRS AIRBAG 'SERVICE URGENT' ERRORS. VOLVO QUOTING $2500 TO REPLACE CCM, $800 FOR REBUILD-PROCESS. DIM IS ALSO FRIED. NO HEAT OR A/C- AIRBAG ACCI...

Aug 27, 2020 Electrical System 119,375 mi

SWAPPED BATTERY AT O'REILLY'S AUTO PARTS. ALL MANUFACTURER SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOLLOWED. AFTER SWAPPING OUT W/NEW BATTERY: CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE NOT WORKING- SRS AIRBAG 'SERVICE URGENT' ERRORS. VOLVO QUOTING $2500 TO REPLACE CCM, $800 FOR REBUILD-PROCESS. DIM IS ALSO FRIED. NO HEAT OR A/C- AIRBAG ACCI...

Aug 27, 2020 Unknown Or Other 119,375 mi

SWAPPED BATTERY AT O'REILLY'S AUTO PARTS. ALL MANUFACTURER SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOLLOWED. AFTER SWAPPING OUT W/NEW BATTERY: CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE NOT WORKING- SRS AIRBAG 'SERVICE URGENT' ERRORS. VOLVO QUOTING $2500 TO REPLACE CCM, $800 FOR REBUILD-PROCESS. DIM IS ALSO FRIED. NO HEAT OR A/C- AIRBAG ACCI...

Sep 11, 2018 Service Brakes Crash

I WANT TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF A VERY SERIOUS CAR ACCIDENT THAT MY MOTHER HAD ON 9-5-18. SHE WAS DRIVING HER 2000 VOLVO S80 WHEN HER CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. SHE WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR. MY MOM HAD HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE BUT THAT DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. UNFORTUNATELY, AT THAT POINT ...

Sep 11, 2018 Service Brakes Crash

I WANT TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF A VERY SERIOUS CAR ACCIDENT THAT MY MOTHER HAD ON 9-5-18. SHE WAS DRIVING HER 2000 VOLVO S80 WHEN HER CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. SHE WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR. MY MOM HAD HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE BUT THAT DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. UNFORTUNATELY, AT THAT POINT ...

Dec 22, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline 181,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS THE SMELL OF FUEL. THE 2001-2005 MODELS HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS SAME ISSUE BECAUSE OF THE PLASTIC ON THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE CRACKING. MANY OWNERS OF THE 2000 MODELS ARE REPORTING THIS ISSUE. THE FUEL PUMP IS THE SAME USED ON THE 2000 YEAR MODEL AS THE 2001-2005 SO THE 2000 SHOULD BE PART OF...

Dec 22, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline 181,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS THE SMELL OF FUEL. THE 2001-2005 MODELS HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS SAME ISSUE BECAUSE OF THE PLASTIC ON THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE CRACKING. MANY OWNERS OF THE 2000 MODELS ARE REPORTING THIS ISSUE. THE FUEL PUMP IS THE SAME USED ON THE 2000 YEAR MODEL AS THE 2001-2005 SO THE 2000 SHOULD BE PART OF...

Nov 7, 2015 Electrical System

I WAS DRIVING AND MY CAR LIGHTS AND ALL THE ELECTRONIC STOP WORKING AND TURN OFF

Nov 7, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

I WAS DRIVING AND MY CAR LIGHTS AND ALL THE ELECTRONIC STOP WORKING AND TURN OFF

Nov 7, 2015 Unknown Or Other

I WAS DRIVING AND MY CAR LIGHTS AND ALL THE ELECTRONIC STOP WORKING AND TURN OFF

Nov 7, 2015 Electrical System

I WAS DRIVING AND MY CAR LIGHTS AND ALL THE ELECTRONIC STOP WORKING AND TURN OFF

Nov 7, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

I WAS DRIVING AND MY CAR LIGHTS AND ALL THE ELECTRONIC STOP WORKING AND TURN OFF

Nov 7, 2015 Unknown Or Other

I WAS DRIVING AND MY CAR LIGHTS AND ALL THE ELECTRONIC STOP WORKING AND TURN OFF

Oct 14, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR NEAR THE REAR SEAT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR DRASTICALLY DECREASED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FUEL LEAKING ON THE GROUND NEAR THE REAR SIDE OF THE VEHICLE UNDER THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Oct 14, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR NEAR THE REAR SEAT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR DRASTICALLY DECREASED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FUEL LEAKING ON THE GROUND NEAR THE REAR SIDE OF THE VEHICLE UNDER THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Mar 27, 2015 Visibility

MY DRIVER SEAT BELT JUST LOCKED UP AND I AM UNABLE TO GET IT TO RELEASE. ALL OF THE HOUSING INSIDE CAR APPEARS TO BE CRACKING. I HAVE HAD THE TWO FRONT WINDOWS REPAIRED OVER AND OVER AGAIN. AND NOW I CAN'T EVEN LET MY FRONT WINDOWS DOWN. I HAVE ALSO PAID TO HAVE THE THROTTLE BODY REPAIRED. NOT TO ME...

Mar 27, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY DRIVER SEAT BELT JUST LOCKED UP AND I AM UNABLE TO GET IT TO RELEASE. ALL OF THE HOUSING INSIDE CAR APPEARS TO BE CRACKING. I HAVE HAD THE TWO FRONT WINDOWS REPAIRED OVER AND OVER AGAIN. AND NOW I CAN'T EVEN LET MY FRONT WINDOWS DOWN. I HAVE ALSO PAID TO HAVE THE THROTTLE BODY REPAIRED. NOT TO ME...

Mar 27, 2015 Seat Belts

MY DRIVER SEAT BELT JUST LOCKED UP AND I AM UNABLE TO GET IT TO RELEASE. ALL OF THE HOUSING INSIDE CAR APPEARS TO BE CRACKING. I HAVE HAD THE TWO FRONT WINDOWS REPAIRED OVER AND OVER AGAIN. AND NOW I CAN'T EVEN LET MY FRONT WINDOWS DOWN. I HAVE ALSO PAID TO HAVE THE THROTTLE BODY REPAIRED. NOT TO ME...

Mar 27, 2015 Visibility

MY DRIVER SEAT BELT JUST LOCKED UP AND I AM UNABLE TO GET IT TO RELEASE. ALL OF THE HOUSING INSIDE CAR APPEARS TO BE CRACKING. I HAVE HAD THE TWO FRONT WINDOWS REPAIRED OVER AND OVER AGAIN. AND NOW I CAN'T EVEN LET MY FRONT WINDOWS DOWN. I HAVE ALSO PAID TO HAVE THE THROTTLE BODY REPAIRED. NOT TO ME...

Mar 27, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY DRIVER SEAT BELT JUST LOCKED UP AND I AM UNABLE TO GET IT TO RELEASE. ALL OF THE HOUSING INSIDE CAR APPEARS TO BE CRACKING. I HAVE HAD THE TWO FRONT WINDOWS REPAIRED OVER AND OVER AGAIN. AND NOW I CAN'T EVEN LET MY FRONT WINDOWS DOWN. I HAVE ALSO PAID TO HAVE THE THROTTLE BODY REPAIRED. NOT TO ME...

Mar 27, 2015 Seat Belts

MY DRIVER SEAT BELT JUST LOCKED UP AND I AM UNABLE TO GET IT TO RELEASE. ALL OF THE HOUSING INSIDE CAR APPEARS TO BE CRACKING. I HAVE HAD THE TWO FRONT WINDOWS REPAIRED OVER AND OVER AGAIN. AND NOW I CAN'T EVEN LET MY FRONT WINDOWS DOWN. I HAVE ALSO PAID TO HAVE THE THROTTLE BODY REPAIRED. NOT TO ME...

Oct 14, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline

WITHIN THE PAST FEW DAYS, I'VE GOTTEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE FOUL SMELL OF GASOLINE LINGERING ON MY VEHICLE. SURE ENOUGH, I TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC AND THE FUEL PUMP IS VISIBLY MOIST ON THE EXTERIOR FROM AN OBVIOUS FUEL LEAKAGE. I RESEARCHED "VOLVO S80 FUEL PUMP" AND FOUND A RECALL IS IN PLACE. THE...

Oct 14, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline

WITHIN THE PAST FEW DAYS, I'VE GOTTEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE FOUL SMELL OF GASOLINE LINGERING ON MY VEHICLE. SURE ENOUGH, I TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC AND THE FUEL PUMP IS VISIBLY MOIST ON THE EXTERIOR FROM AN OBVIOUS FUEL LEAKAGE. I RESEARCHED "VOLVO S80 FUEL PUMP" AND FOUND A RECALL IS IN PLACE. THE...

Sep 19, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 125,000 mi

COMPONENT: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF RAW GASOLINE BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. GASOLINE IS DRIPPING FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM DIRECTLY BELOW THE POSITION OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE IS REGISTERED IN SARASOTA, FLORIDA, A WARM WEATHER CLIMATE. ALL IN...

Sep 19, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 125,000 mi

COMPONENT: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF RAW GASOLINE BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. GASOLINE IS DRIPPING FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM DIRECTLY BELOW THE POSITION OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE IS REGISTERED IN SARASOTA, FLORIDA, A WARM WEATHER CLIMATE. ALL IN...

Sep 19, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 125,000 mi

COMPONENT: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF RAW GASOLINE BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. GASOLINE IS DRIPPING FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM DIRECTLY BELOW THE POSITION OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE IS REGISTERED IN SARASOTA, FLORIDA, A WARM WEATHER CLIMATE. ALL IN...

Sep 19, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 125,000 mi

COMPONENT: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF RAW GASOLINE BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. GASOLINE IS DRIPPING FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM DIRECTLY BELOW THE POSITION OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE IS REGISTERED IN SARASOTA, FLORIDA, A WARM WEATHER CLIMATE. ALL IN...

Aug 27, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMELL OF FUEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

Aug 27, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMELL OF FUEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

Aug 21, 2014 Engine 106,987 mi

WHILE STOPPING OR TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS THE CARS IDLE SPEED WILL FLUCTUATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP UP TO 1100 RPMS. MOST OF THE TIME BETWEEN 500 & 1100 RPMS ! WHEN THE CAR STOPS RUNNING WHILE I AM TRYING TO TURN A CORNER , THE POWER STEERING OF COARSE DOES NOT WORK AND ITS HARD TO STEER IT. I DID TAKE ...

Aug 21, 2014 Service Brakes 106,987 mi

WHILE STOPPING OR TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS THE CARS IDLE SPEED WILL FLUCTUATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP UP TO 1100 RPMS. MOST OF THE TIME BETWEEN 500 & 1100 RPMS ! WHEN THE CAR STOPS RUNNING WHILE I AM TRYING TO TURN A CORNER , THE POWER STEERING OF COARSE DOES NOT WORK AND ITS HARD TO STEER IT. I DID TAKE ...

Aug 21, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 106,987 mi

WHILE STOPPING OR TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS THE CARS IDLE SPEED WILL FLUCTUATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP UP TO 1100 RPMS. MOST OF THE TIME BETWEEN 500 & 1100 RPMS ! WHEN THE CAR STOPS RUNNING WHILE I AM TRYING TO TURN A CORNER , THE POWER STEERING OF COARSE DOES NOT WORK AND ITS HARD TO STEER IT. I DID TAKE ...

Aug 21, 2014 Engine 106,987 mi

WHILE STOPPING OR TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS THE CARS IDLE SPEED WILL FLUCTUATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP UP TO 1100 RPMS. MOST OF THE TIME BETWEEN 500 & 1100 RPMS ! WHEN THE CAR STOPS RUNNING WHILE I AM TRYING TO TURN A CORNER , THE POWER STEERING OF COARSE DOES NOT WORK AND ITS HARD TO STEER IT. I DID TAKE ...

Aug 21, 2014 Service Brakes 106,987 mi

WHILE STOPPING OR TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS THE CARS IDLE SPEED WILL FLUCTUATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP UP TO 1100 RPMS. MOST OF THE TIME BETWEEN 500 & 1100 RPMS ! WHEN THE CAR STOPS RUNNING WHILE I AM TRYING TO TURN A CORNER , THE POWER STEERING OF COARSE DOES NOT WORK AND ITS HARD TO STEER IT. I DID TAKE ...

Aug 21, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 106,987 mi

WHILE STOPPING OR TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS THE CARS IDLE SPEED WILL FLUCTUATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP UP TO 1100 RPMS. MOST OF THE TIME BETWEEN 500 & 1100 RPMS ! WHEN THE CAR STOPS RUNNING WHILE I AM TRYING TO TURN A CORNER , THE POWER STEERING OF COARSE DOES NOT WORK AND ITS HARD TO STEER IT. I DID TAKE ...

Jul 23, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR HAD DRASTICALLY DECREASED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FUEL LEAKING ON THE GROUND NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE DIRECTLY UNDER THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Jul 23, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR HAD DRASTICALLY DECREASED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FUEL LEAKING ON THE GROUND NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE DIRECTLY UNDER THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Jun 6, 2014 Engine 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE DEFECT HAD OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFI...

Jun 6, 2014 Engine 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE DEFECT HAD OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFI...

Dec 30, 2013 Structure Fire 117,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING I HEARD A BANG AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE PASSENGER SEAT AND QUICKLY FIRE SPREADING THROUGHOUT THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THE REAR WINDOW BLEW OUT. THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AS I DROVE THE VEHICLE OFF THE STREET. I HAD TO THROW MYSELF OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE E...

Dec 30, 2013 Engine Fire 117,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING I HEARD A BANG AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE PASSENGER SEAT AND QUICKLY FIRE SPREADING THROUGHOUT THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THE REAR WINDOW BLEW OUT. THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AS I DROVE THE VEHICLE OFF THE STREET. I HAD TO THROW MYSELF OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE E...

Dec 30, 2013 Structure Fire 117,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING I HEARD A BANG AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE PASSENGER SEAT AND QUICKLY FIRE SPREADING THROUGHOUT THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THE REAR WINDOW BLEW OUT. THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AS I DROVE THE VEHICLE OFF THE STREET. I HAD TO THROW MYSELF OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE E...

Dec 30, 2013 Engine Fire 117,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING I HEARD A BANG AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE PASSENGER SEAT AND QUICKLY FIRE SPREADING THROUGHOUT THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THE REAR WINDOW BLEW OUT. THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AS I DROVE THE VEHICLE OFF THE STREET. I HAD TO THROW MYSELF OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE E...

Aug 14, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 173,000 mi

THIS CAR BEEN PARKED SINCE MID MAY 2012 WITH 2 PROBLEMS, CVVT & INLET HOSES. I HAD THE BATTERY CHARGED & THE INLET HOSE FIX, SO IT COULD GO INTO THE SHOP FOR INSPECTION. AUG.13 I PUT THE PLATES ON IT & DROVE IT FOR THE 1ST TIME AT NIGHT TO DROP IT OFF AT THE SHOP FOR INSPECTION. WHICH I HAD SPOK...

Aug 14, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 173,000 mi

THIS CAR BEEN PARKED SINCE MID MAY 2012 WITH 2 PROBLEMS, CVVT & INLET HOSES. I HAD THE BATTERY CHARGED & THE INLET HOSE FIX, SO IT COULD GO INTO THE SHOP FOR INSPECTION. AUG.13 I PUT THE PLATES ON IT & DROVE IT FOR THE 1ST TIME AT NIGHT TO DROP IT OFF AT THE SHOP FOR INSPECTION. WHICH I HAD SPOK...

Mar 1, 2013 Air Bags 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE AND EXITING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE, PASSENGER'S SIDE AND THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT DETERMINE A CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. ...

Mar 1, 2013 Air Bags 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE AND EXITING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE, PASSENGER'S SIDE AND THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT DETERMINE A CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. ...

Oct 26, 2012 Air Bags 130,000 mi

I CHANGED THE BATTERY AND THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WENT ON. WENT TO VOLVO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT CONTROL MODULE IS DEAD AND IT COST ME $900 TO REPLACE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE. *TR

Oct 26, 2012 Air Bags 130,000 mi

I CHANGED THE BATTERY AND THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WENT ON. WENT TO VOLVO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT CONTROL MODULE IS DEAD AND IT COST ME $900 TO REPLACE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE. *TR

Oct 25, 2012 Electrical System 200,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 VOLVO S80 ABOUT 20-25MPH ALL THE SUDDEN LOST POWER TO ALL MY GAUGES, DASHBOARD LIGHTS, POWER WINDOWS, & POWER LOCKS. THE RADIO WAS THE ONLY DEVICE THAT WAS WORKING. THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED SRS-AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT. I HAVE NOTICED A DIFFERENCE ON MY BRAKE PEDAL THAT...

Oct 25, 2012 Air Bags 200,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 VOLVO S80 ABOUT 20-25MPH ALL THE SUDDEN LOST POWER TO ALL MY GAUGES, DASHBOARD LIGHTS, POWER WINDOWS, & POWER LOCKS. THE RADIO WAS THE ONLY DEVICE THAT WAS WORKING. THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED SRS-AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT. I HAVE NOTICED A DIFFERENCE ON MY BRAKE PEDAL THAT...

Oct 25, 2012 Exterior Lighting 200,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 VOLVO S80 ABOUT 20-25MPH ALL THE SUDDEN LOST POWER TO ALL MY GAUGES, DASHBOARD LIGHTS, POWER WINDOWS, & POWER LOCKS. THE RADIO WAS THE ONLY DEVICE THAT WAS WORKING. THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED SRS-AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT. I HAVE NOTICED A DIFFERENCE ON MY BRAKE PEDAL THAT...

Oct 25, 2012 Electrical System 200,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 VOLVO S80 ABOUT 20-25MPH ALL THE SUDDEN LOST POWER TO ALL MY GAUGES, DASHBOARD LIGHTS, POWER WINDOWS, & POWER LOCKS. THE RADIO WAS THE ONLY DEVICE THAT WAS WORKING. THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED SRS-AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT. I HAVE NOTICED A DIFFERENCE ON MY BRAKE PEDAL THAT...

Oct 25, 2012 Air Bags 200,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 VOLVO S80 ABOUT 20-25MPH ALL THE SUDDEN LOST POWER TO ALL MY GAUGES, DASHBOARD LIGHTS, POWER WINDOWS, & POWER LOCKS. THE RADIO WAS THE ONLY DEVICE THAT WAS WORKING. THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED SRS-AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT. I HAVE NOTICED A DIFFERENCE ON MY BRAKE PEDAL THAT...

Oct 25, 2012 Exterior Lighting 200,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 VOLVO S80 ABOUT 20-25MPH ALL THE SUDDEN LOST POWER TO ALL MY GAUGES, DASHBOARD LIGHTS, POWER WINDOWS, & POWER LOCKS. THE RADIO WAS THE ONLY DEVICE THAT WAS WORKING. THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED SRS-AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT. I HAVE NOTICED A DIFFERENCE ON MY BRAKE PEDAL THAT...

Sep 6, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO DID NOT OFFER AN...

Sep 6, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO DID NOT OFFER AN...

Jun 27, 2012 Visibility/wiper 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BEGAN WORKING ON THEIR OWN. FOR THE DURATION OF THE DRIVE, THEY KEPT TURNING ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL THE FUSE TO STOP THE FAILURE AND COMPLETE HIS TRIP. THE DEALER WA...

Jun 27, 2012 Visibility/wiper 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BEGAN WORKING ON THEIR OWN. FOR THE DURATION OF THE DRIVE, THEY KEPT TURNING ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL THE FUSE TO STOP THE FAILURE AND COMPLETE HIS TRIP. THE DEALER WA...

May 2, 2012 Suspension 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICKE BEGAN TO SHAKE WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER HAD YET TO DIAGNO...

May 2, 2012 Suspension 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICKE BEGAN TO SHAKE WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER HAD YET TO DIAGNO...

Feb 29, 2012 Electrical System 98,000 mi

MY 2000 S80 T6 STALLS IN TRAFFIC AND LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING. WHENEVER I STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, I'LL HAVE TO STEP HARDER ON THE ACCELERATOR IN ORDER TO AVOID THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME FROM HITTING MY CAR.SOMETIMES IT JERKS SO BAD I FEEL THAT ENGINE MAY FALL OFF.THERE'S NO ENGINE LIGHT ON OR ANYTHING...

Feb 29, 2012 Power Train 98,000 mi

MY 2000 S80 T6 STALLS IN TRAFFIC AND LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING. WHENEVER I STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, I'LL HAVE TO STEP HARDER ON THE ACCELERATOR IN ORDER TO AVOID THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME FROM HITTING MY CAR.SOMETIMES IT JERKS SO BAD I FEEL THAT ENGINE MAY FALL OFF.THERE'S NO ENGINE LIGHT ON OR ANYTHING...

Feb 29, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 98,000 mi

MY 2000 S80 T6 STALLS IN TRAFFIC AND LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING. WHENEVER I STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, I'LL HAVE TO STEP HARDER ON THE ACCELERATOR IN ORDER TO AVOID THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME FROM HITTING MY CAR.SOMETIMES IT JERKS SO BAD I FEEL THAT ENGINE MAY FALL OFF.THERE'S NO ENGINE LIGHT ON OR ANYTHING...

Feb 29, 2012 Electrical System 98,000 mi

MY 2000 S80 T6 STALLS IN TRAFFIC AND LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING. WHENEVER I STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, I'LL HAVE TO STEP HARDER ON THE ACCELERATOR IN ORDER TO AVOID THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME FROM HITTING MY CAR.SOMETIMES IT JERKS SO BAD I FEEL THAT ENGINE MAY FALL OFF.THERE'S NO ENGINE LIGHT ON OR ANYTHING...

Feb 29, 2012 Power Train 98,000 mi

MY 2000 S80 T6 STALLS IN TRAFFIC AND LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING. WHENEVER I STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, I'LL HAVE TO STEP HARDER ON THE ACCELERATOR IN ORDER TO AVOID THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME FROM HITTING MY CAR.SOMETIMES IT JERKS SO BAD I FEEL THAT ENGINE MAY FALL OFF.THERE'S NO ENGINE LIGHT ON OR ANYTHING...

Feb 29, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 98,000 mi

MY 2000 S80 T6 STALLS IN TRAFFIC AND LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING. WHENEVER I STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, I'LL HAVE TO STEP HARDER ON THE ACCELERATOR IN ORDER TO AVOID THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME FROM HITTING MY CAR.SOMETIMES IT JERKS SO BAD I FEEL THAT ENGINE MAY FALL OFF.THERE'S NO ENGINE LIGHT ON OR ANYTHING...

Jan 25, 2012 Power Train 130,000 mi

MY 2000 S80 VOLVO HAS A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY AND CAUSES MY CAR TO COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. *TR

Jan 25, 2012 Power Train 130,000 mi

MY 2000 S80 VOLVO HAS A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY AND CAUSES MY CAR TO COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. *TR

Dec 26, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR FROM THE VOLVO DEALER LAST WINTER IT HAS STALLED ON ME AT LOW RPMS IT ALSO SURGES FORWARD ALMOST CAUSING ME TO HIT CARS IN FRONT OF ME I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THEM AND THE DEALERS TOLD ME ITS NORMAL BECAUSE ITS FUEL INJECTED AND THEY WONT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.. THIS IS VERY DANGER...

Dec 26, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR FROM THE VOLVO DEALER LAST WINTER IT HAS STALLED ON ME AT LOW RPMS IT ALSO SURGES FORWARD ALMOST CAUSING ME TO HIT CARS IN FRONT OF ME I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THEM AND THE DEALERS TOLD ME ITS NORMAL BECAUSE ITS FUEL INJECTED AND THEY WONT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.. THIS IS VERY DANGER...

Dec 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 110,000 mi

DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT NIGHT, EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. FORTUNATELY COASTED TO A STOP ON AN EXIT RAMP. UPON STOPPING OBSERVED SMOKE COMING THROUGH THE EDGES OF THE HOOD. TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND EXITED THE CAR. NOTICED A FLAME UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT...

Dec 13, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 110,000 mi

DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT NIGHT, EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. FORTUNATELY COASTED TO A STOP ON AN EXIT RAMP. UPON STOPPING OBSERVED SMOKE COMING THROUGH THE EDGES OF THE HOOD. TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND EXITED THE CAR. NOTICED A FLAME UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT...

Dec 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 110,000 mi

DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT NIGHT, EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. FORTUNATELY COASTED TO A STOP ON AN EXIT RAMP. UPON STOPPING OBSERVED SMOKE COMING THROUGH THE EDGES OF THE HOOD. TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND EXITED THE CAR. NOTICED A FLAME UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT...

Dec 13, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 110,000 mi

DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT NIGHT, EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. FORTUNATELY COASTED TO A STOP ON AN EXIT RAMP. UPON STOPPING OBSERVED SMOKE COMING THROUGH THE EDGES OF THE HOOD. TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND EXITED THE CAR. NOTICED A FLAME UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT...

Oct 29, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 144,400 mi

DRIVING IN THE CITY AND WHEN TRYING TO STOP ON A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE BRAKES BECAME HARD AND ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING WELL. WHEN I TRIED TO DRIVE OFF IN THE GREEN LIGHT THE SPEED CONTROL OF THE GAS PEDAL WAS VERY CHAOTIC. I GOT A MESSAGE OF ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL VOLV...

Oct 29, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 144,400 mi

DRIVING IN THE CITY AND WHEN TRYING TO STOP ON A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE BRAKES BECAME HARD AND ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING WELL. WHEN I TRIED TO DRIVE OFF IN THE GREEN LIGHT THE SPEED CONTROL OF THE GAS PEDAL WAS VERY CHAOTIC. I GOT A MESSAGE OF ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL VOLV...

Oct 29, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 144,400 mi

DRIVING IN THE CITY AND WHEN TRYING TO STOP ON A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE BRAKES BECAME HARD AND ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING WELL. WHEN I TRIED TO DRIVE OFF IN THE GREEN LIGHT THE SPEED CONTROL OF THE GAS PEDAL WAS VERY CHAOTIC. I GOT A MESSAGE OF ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL VOLV...

Oct 29, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 144,400 mi

DRIVING IN THE CITY AND WHEN TRYING TO STOP ON A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE BRAKES BECAME HARD AND ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING WELL. WHEN I TRIED TO DRIVE OFF IN THE GREEN LIGHT THE SPEED CONTROL OF THE GAS PEDAL WAS VERY CHAOTIC. I GOT A MESSAGE OF ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL VOLV...

Oct 29, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 144,400 mi

DRIVING IN THE CITY AND WHEN TRYING TO STOP ON A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE BRAKES BECAME HARD AND ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING WELL. WHEN I TRIED TO DRIVE OFF IN THE GREEN LIGHT THE SPEED CONTROL OF THE GAS PEDAL WAS VERY CHAOTIC. I GOT A MESSAGE OF ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL VOLV...

Oct 29, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 144,400 mi

DRIVING IN THE CITY AND WHEN TRYING TO STOP ON A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE BRAKES BECAME HARD AND ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING WELL. WHEN I TRIED TO DRIVE OFF IN THE GREEN LIGHT THE SPEED CONTROL OF THE GAS PEDAL WAS VERY CHAOTIC. I GOT A MESSAGE OF ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL VOLV...

Sep 4, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 131,329 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG A BUSY STREET, WHEN I CAME TO A STOP SIGN THE BRAKES WHERE HARD TO PUSH, WHEN I FINALLY STOPPED THE CAR, YOU COULD STILL FILL THE CAR TRYING TO MOVE FORWARD I TOOK MY FOOT OF THE BRAKES AND THE CAR SPED UP ON IT'S ON REACHING CLOSE TO 40 MPH AGAIN I WAS BARELY ABLE TO STOP THE C...

Sep 4, 2011 Electrical System 131,329 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG A BUSY STREET, WHEN I CAME TO A STOP SIGN THE BRAKES WHERE HARD TO PUSH, WHEN I FINALLY STOPPED THE CAR, YOU COULD STILL FILL THE CAR TRYING TO MOVE FORWARD I TOOK MY FOOT OF THE BRAKES AND THE CAR SPED UP ON IT'S ON REACHING CLOSE TO 40 MPH AGAIN I WAS BARELY ABLE TO STOP THE C...

Sep 4, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 131,329 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG A BUSY STREET, WHEN I CAME TO A STOP SIGN THE BRAKES WHERE HARD TO PUSH, WHEN I FINALLY STOPPED THE CAR, YOU COULD STILL FILL THE CAR TRYING TO MOVE FORWARD I TOOK MY FOOT OF THE BRAKES AND THE CAR SPED UP ON IT'S ON REACHING CLOSE TO 40 MPH AGAIN I WAS BARELY ABLE TO STOP THE C...

Sep 4, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 131,329 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG A BUSY STREET, WHEN I CAME TO A STOP SIGN THE BRAKES WHERE HARD TO PUSH, WHEN I FINALLY STOPPED THE CAR, YOU COULD STILL FILL THE CAR TRYING TO MOVE FORWARD I TOOK MY FOOT OF THE BRAKES AND THE CAR SPED UP ON IT'S ON REACHING CLOSE TO 40 MPH AGAIN I WAS BARELY ABLE TO STOP THE C...

Sep 4, 2011 Electrical System 131,329 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG A BUSY STREET, WHEN I CAME TO A STOP SIGN THE BRAKES WHERE HARD TO PUSH, WHEN I FINALLY STOPPED THE CAR, YOU COULD STILL FILL THE CAR TRYING TO MOVE FORWARD I TOOK MY FOOT OF THE BRAKES AND THE CAR SPED UP ON IT'S ON REACHING CLOSE TO 40 MPH AGAIN I WAS BARELY ABLE TO STOP THE C...

Sep 4, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 131,329 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG A BUSY STREET, WHEN I CAME TO A STOP SIGN THE BRAKES WHERE HARD TO PUSH, WHEN I FINALLY STOPPED THE CAR, YOU COULD STILL FILL THE CAR TRYING TO MOVE FORWARD I TOOK MY FOOT OF THE BRAKES AND THE CAR SPED UP ON IT'S ON REACHING CLOSE TO 40 MPH AGAIN I WAS BARELY ABLE TO STOP THE C...

Jul 18, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, SHE BEGAN TO SMELL AN ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING THROUGH CRACKS IN THE FUEL PUMP, TRAVELING UP TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Jul 18, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, SHE BEGAN TO SMELL AN ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING THROUGH CRACKS IN THE FUEL PUMP, TRAVELING UP TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Jul 16, 2011 Steering Crash

2000 S80 VOLVO ON HIGHWAY GOING STRAIGHT. 60 MILES AN HR. STEERING WHEEL TURNS RADICALLY TO LEFT. LOOSE CONTROL OF CAR. STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED. MAC TRUCK DRIVER SAID THAT HE HEARD A LOUD SOUND OUT OF CAR. HE HEARD IT BEFORE HE SAW IT. AFTER BOUNCING OFF TRUCK AND HITTING RAILING. CAR FINA...

Jul 16, 2011 Steering Crash

2000 S80 VOLVO ON HIGHWAY GOING STRAIGHT. 60 MILES AN HR. STEERING WHEEL TURNS RADICALLY TO LEFT. LOOSE CONTROL OF CAR. STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED. MAC TRUCK DRIVER SAID THAT HE HEARD A LOUD SOUND OUT OF CAR. HE HEARD IT BEFORE HE SAW IT. AFTER BOUNCING OFF TRUCK AND HITTING RAILING. CAR FINA...

Jun 21, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 58,675 mi

ON WINDING DOWNHILL ROAD (1500 FT. DROP IN 2 MILES) CAR WENT FROM 45 TO NON-OPTIONAL 20 MPH DUE TO FAILURE THROTTLE BODY. PART KNOW TO SUDDENLY FAIL WAS SUBJECT OF LAWSUIT ABOUT 2005 WHICH SETTLED IN LIMITED TIME FREE REPLACEMENT NOW EXPIRED. SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL AS NOW PERMITS SAFETY ISSUE TO ...

Jun 21, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 58,675 mi

ON WINDING DOWNHILL ROAD (1500 FT. DROP IN 2 MILES) CAR WENT FROM 45 TO NON-OPTIONAL 20 MPH DUE TO FAILURE THROTTLE BODY. PART KNOW TO SUDDENLY FAIL WAS SUBJECT OF LAWSUIT ABOUT 2005 WHICH SETTLED IN LIMITED TIME FREE REPLACEMENT NOW EXPIRED. SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL AS NOW PERMITS SAFETY ISSUE TO ...

Jun 21, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 58,675 mi

ON WINDING DOWNHILL ROAD (1500 FT. DROP IN 2 MILES) CAR WENT FROM 45 TO NON-OPTIONAL 20 MPH DUE TO FAILURE THROTTLE BODY. PART KNOW TO SUDDENLY FAIL WAS SUBJECT OF LAWSUIT ABOUT 2005 WHICH SETTLED IN LIMITED TIME FREE REPLACEMENT NOW EXPIRED. SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL AS NOW PERMITS SAFETY ISSUE TO ...

Jun 21, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 58,675 mi

ON WINDING DOWNHILL ROAD (1500 FT. DROP IN 2 MILES) CAR WENT FROM 45 TO NON-OPTIONAL 20 MPH DUE TO FAILURE THROTTLE BODY. PART KNOW TO SUDDENLY FAIL WAS SUBJECT OF LAWSUIT ABOUT 2005 WHICH SETTLED IN LIMITED TIME FREE REPLACEMENT NOW EXPIRED. SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL AS NOW PERMITS SAFETY ISSUE TO ...

May 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 108,000 mi

THE CAR THROTTLE IS FAULTY. MY CAR REVS TO HIGH RPM WHEN IDLE AND AT LOW SPEEDS. IT ALSO IS IN LIMP MODE. WHEN THIS PROBLEM WAS FOUND AND RECALLED IN 2006 I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR THE SOFTWARE UPGRADE, BUT THE CAR IS STILL TRYING TO LUNGE FORWARD AT LOW SPEEDS AND REVVING IN IDLE. I WAS TOLD BY VOL...

May 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 108,000 mi

THE CAR THROTTLE IS FAULTY. MY CAR REVS TO HIGH RPM WHEN IDLE AND AT LOW SPEEDS. IT ALSO IS IN LIMP MODE. WHEN THIS PROBLEM WAS FOUND AND RECALLED IN 2006 I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR THE SOFTWARE UPGRADE, BUT THE CAR IS STILL TRYING TO LUNGE FORWARD AT LOW SPEEDS AND REVVING IN IDLE. I WAS TOLD BY VOL...

Apr 25, 2011 Electrical System 146,600 mi

ON APRIL 21,2011 APPROXIMATELY 7:45AM, MY VEHICLE FAILED IN ACCELERATING POWER SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. IN ADDITION, MY VEHICLE JERK, SKIP, AND SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO MY PERSONAL REPAIR SHOP (REPUTABLE VOLVO SERVICE, INC.) MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME AFTER A DIAGNOSTIC, THAT THE THRO...

Apr 25, 2011 Electrical System 146,600 mi

ON APRIL 21,2011 APPROXIMATELY 7:45AM, MY VEHICLE FAILED IN ACCELERATING POWER SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. IN ADDITION, MY VEHICLE JERK, SKIP, AND SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO MY PERSONAL REPAIR SHOP (REPUTABLE VOLVO SERVICE, INC.) MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME AFTER A DIAGNOSTIC, THAT THE THRO...

Mar 3, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 162,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED TO 20 MPH AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE WAS STILL PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC ...

Mar 3, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 162,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED TO 20 MPH AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE WAS STILL PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC ...

Feb 3, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 116,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S 80 AND IT WAS SOLD TO ME BY A DEALER THIS CAR HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS AND I FEEL THAT WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO VOLVO THEY TRIED TO CHARGE ME 6400 JUST TO FIX THE PROBLEM LIKE ABS SENSORS,STC SENSOR , THROTTLE ETC I FEEL ITS UN FAIR I ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 3DAYS WHAT CAN I DO. *TR

Feb 3, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 116,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S 80 AND IT WAS SOLD TO ME BY A DEALER THIS CAR HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS AND I FEEL THAT WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO VOLVO THEY TRIED TO CHARGE ME 6400 JUST TO FIX THE PROBLEM LIKE ABS SENSORS,STC SENSOR , THROTTLE ETC I FEEL ITS UN FAIR I ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 3DAYS WHAT CAN I DO. *TR

Feb 3, 2011 Traction Control System 116,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S 80 AND IT WAS SOLD TO ME BY A DEALER THIS CAR HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS AND I FEEL THAT WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO VOLVO THEY TRIED TO CHARGE ME 6400 JUST TO FIX THE PROBLEM LIKE ABS SENSORS,STC SENSOR , THROTTLE ETC I FEEL ITS UN FAIR I ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 3DAYS WHAT CAN I DO. *TR

Feb 3, 2011 Seat Belts 116,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S 80 AND IT WAS SOLD TO ME BY A DEALER THIS CAR HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS AND I FEEL THAT WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO VOLVO THEY TRIED TO CHARGE ME 6400 JUST TO FIX THE PROBLEM LIKE ABS SENSORS,STC SENSOR , THROTTLE ETC I FEEL ITS UN FAIR I ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 3DAYS WHAT CAN I DO. *TR

Feb 3, 2011 Air Bags 116,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S 80 AND IT WAS SOLD TO ME BY A DEALER THIS CAR HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS AND I FEEL THAT WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO VOLVO THEY TRIED TO CHARGE ME 6400 JUST TO FIX THE PROBLEM LIKE ABS SENSORS,STC SENSOR , THROTTLE ETC I FEEL ITS UN FAIR I ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 3DAYS WHAT CAN I DO. *TR

Feb 3, 2011 Fuel System, Other 116,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S 80 AND IT WAS SOLD TO ME BY A DEALER THIS CAR HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS AND I FEEL THAT WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO VOLVO THEY TRIED TO CHARGE ME 6400 JUST TO FIX THE PROBLEM LIKE ABS SENSORS,STC SENSOR , THROTTLE ETC I FEEL ITS UN FAIR I ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 3DAYS WHAT CAN I DO. *TR

Feb 3, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 116,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S 80 AND IT WAS SOLD TO ME BY A DEALER THIS CAR HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS AND I FEEL THAT WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO VOLVO THEY TRIED TO CHARGE ME 6400 JUST TO FIX THE PROBLEM LIKE ABS SENSORS,STC SENSOR , THROTTLE ETC I FEEL ITS UN FAIR I ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 3DAYS WHAT CAN I DO. *TR

Feb 3, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 116,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S 80 AND IT WAS SOLD TO ME BY A DEALER THIS CAR HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS AND I FEEL THAT WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO VOLVO THEY TRIED TO CHARGE ME 6400 JUST TO FIX THE PROBLEM LIKE ABS SENSORS,STC SENSOR , THROTTLE ETC I FEEL ITS UN FAIR I ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 3DAYS WHAT CAN I DO. *TR

Feb 3, 2011 Traction Control System 116,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S 80 AND IT WAS SOLD TO ME BY A DEALER THIS CAR HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS AND I FEEL THAT WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO VOLVO THEY TRIED TO CHARGE ME 6400 JUST TO FIX THE PROBLEM LIKE ABS SENSORS,STC SENSOR , THROTTLE ETC I FEEL ITS UN FAIR I ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 3DAYS WHAT CAN I DO. *TR

Feb 3, 2011 Seat Belts 116,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S 80 AND IT WAS SOLD TO ME BY A DEALER THIS CAR HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS AND I FEEL THAT WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO VOLVO THEY TRIED TO CHARGE ME 6400 JUST TO FIX THE PROBLEM LIKE ABS SENSORS,STC SENSOR , THROTTLE ETC I FEEL ITS UN FAIR I ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 3DAYS WHAT CAN I DO. *TR

Feb 3, 2011 Air Bags 116,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S 80 AND IT WAS SOLD TO ME BY A DEALER THIS CAR HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS AND I FEEL THAT WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO VOLVO THEY TRIED TO CHARGE ME 6400 JUST TO FIX THE PROBLEM LIKE ABS SENSORS,STC SENSOR , THROTTLE ETC I FEEL ITS UN FAIR I ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 3DAYS WHAT CAN I DO. *TR

Feb 3, 2011 Fuel System, Other 116,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S 80 AND IT WAS SOLD TO ME BY A DEALER THIS CAR HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS AND I FEEL THAT WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO VOLVO THEY TRIED TO CHARGE ME 6400 JUST TO FIX THE PROBLEM LIKE ABS SENSORS,STC SENSOR , THROTTLE ETC I FEEL ITS UN FAIR I ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 3DAYS WHAT CAN I DO. *TR

Jan 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. UPON RESTART THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO WOULD NOT RESPOND WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR ...

Jan 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. UPON RESTART THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO WOULD NOT RESPOND WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR ...

Jan 10, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 200,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 VOLVO S80 IN DECEMBER 2010 AND SOON AFTER I NOTICED THAT THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. YOU CAN SMELL GAS ALL AROUND THE CAR. THE FUMES ARE ALSO INSIDE THE CAR AND IF YOU ARE IN THE CAR FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME YOU DO NOT FEEL WELL LATER. THIS...

Jan 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 230,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 VOLVO S80 IN DEC 2010. SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE I NOTICED A HISSING SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH NEAR THE FIRE WALL. THE SOUND IS COMING FROM THE BRAKE BOOSTER. THIS HAS CAUSED WEAK BRAKES. SOMETIMES WHEN YOU PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL IT GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES HA...

Jan 10, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 200,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 VOLVO S80 IN DECEMBER 2010 AND SOON AFTER I NOTICED THAT THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. YOU CAN SMELL GAS ALL AROUND THE CAR. THE FUMES ARE ALSO INSIDE THE CAR AND IF YOU ARE IN THE CAR FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME YOU DO NOT FEEL WELL LATER. THIS...

Jan 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 230,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 VOLVO S80 IN DEC 2010. SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE I NOTICED A HISSING SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH NEAR THE FIRE WALL. THE SOUND IS COMING FROM THE BRAKE BOOSTER. THIS HAS CAUSED WEAK BRAKES. SOMETIMES WHEN YOU PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL IT GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES HA...

Oct 7, 2010 Power Train 122,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD LIGHTLY. THE FAILURE CONTINUED INTERMITTENTLY AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A MECHAN...

Oct 7, 2010 Power Train 122,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD LIGHTLY. THE FAILURE CONTINUED INTERMITTENTLY AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A MECHAN...

Aug 11, 2010 Steering 114,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE BUT WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES AND WAS TAKEN TO AN...

Aug 11, 2010 Steering 114,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE BUT WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES AND WAS TAKEN TO AN...

Jul 12, 2010 Power Train 109,000 mi

2000 VOLVO S80. TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH ONLY 109,000 MILES. I HAVE ALWAYS DONE THE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH INCLUDED A TRANSMISSION FLUSH IN 2003. I HAD NO PRIOR WARNINGS, NO SLIPPING, NOTHING. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IS CLEAN, AT THE LEVEL IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE AT, N...

Jul 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 109,000 mi

2000 VOLVO S80. TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH ONLY 109,000 MILES. I HAVE ALWAYS DONE THE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH INCLUDED A TRANSMISSION FLUSH IN 2003. I HAD NO PRIOR WARNINGS, NO SLIPPING, NOTHING. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IS CLEAN, AT THE LEVEL IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE AT, N...

Jul 12, 2010 Power Train 109,000 mi

2000 VOLVO S80. TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH ONLY 109,000 MILES. I HAVE ALWAYS DONE THE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH INCLUDED A TRANSMISSION FLUSH IN 2003. I HAD NO PRIOR WARNINGS, NO SLIPPING, NOTHING. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IS CLEAN, AT THE LEVEL IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE AT, N...

Jul 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 109,000 mi

2000 VOLVO S80. TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH ONLY 109,000 MILES. I HAVE ALWAYS DONE THE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH INCLUDED A TRANSMISSION FLUSH IN 2003. I HAD NO PRIOR WARNINGS, NO SLIPPING, NOTHING. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IS CLEAN, AT THE LEVEL IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE AT, N...

Jul 7, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 79,655 mi

LAST MONTH I ENTERED MY GARAGE TO AN EXTREME SMELL OF GASOLINE. I DROVE THE CAR TO A SERVICE SHOP AND THEY FOUND A CRACKED FUEL PUMP, WHICH I HAD REPLACED. LAST WEEK, I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR MY WIFE'S 2004 VOLVO XC70, DESCRIBING THE EXACT PROBLEM I EXPERIENCED ON MY 2000 S80. IN THIS LETTE...

Jul 7, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 79,655 mi

LAST MONTH I ENTERED MY GARAGE TO AN EXTREME SMELL OF GASOLINE. I DROVE THE CAR TO A SERVICE SHOP AND THEY FOUND A CRACKED FUEL PUMP, WHICH I HAD REPLACED. LAST WEEK, I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR MY WIFE'S 2004 VOLVO XC70, DESCRIBING THE EXACT PROBLEM I EXPERIENCED ON MY 2000 S80. IN THIS LETTE...

Jul 5, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,386 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2000 VOLVO S80 TODAY. PREVIOUS OWNER PURCHASED CAR IN 2002 AND HAD ALL FACTORY SERVICE DONE UP TO THE 75000 CHECK UP (CAR HAS 85000 MILES NOW). CAR MANIFESTS ALL SYMPTOMS COVERED BY NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : PE05041. SURGES AND IF YOU DON'T HOLD THE BRAKE HARD AT STOP, CAR WILL LU...

Jul 5, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,386 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2000 VOLVO S80 TODAY. PREVIOUS OWNER PURCHASED CAR IN 2002 AND HAD ALL FACTORY SERVICE DONE UP TO THE 75000 CHECK UP (CAR HAS 85000 MILES NOW). CAR MANIFESTS ALL SYMPTOMS COVERED BY NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : PE05041. SURGES AND IF YOU DON'T HOLD THE BRAKE HARD AT STOP, CAR WILL LU...

May 24, 2010 Suspension 124,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 VOLVO S80 ON 5/19/10 AND HAD EXITED I-405, ONTO HWY 169, HEADING HOME TOWARDS MAPLE VALLEY, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A VERY LOUD BANG, RESULTING IN SUDDEN STEERING LOSS, HEARD LOUD SQUEALING, AND SAW LOTS OF WHITE SMOKE. THE SMOKE WAS FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE, WHICH HA...

May 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 124,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 VOLVO S80 ON 5/19/10 AND HAD EXITED I-405, ONTO HWY 169, HEADING HOME TOWARDS MAPLE VALLEY, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A VERY LOUD BANG, RESULTING IN SUDDEN STEERING LOSS, HEARD LOUD SQUEALING, AND SAW LOTS OF WHITE SMOKE. THE SMOKE WAS FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE, WHICH HA...

May 24, 2010 Suspension 124,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 VOLVO S80 ON 5/19/10 AND HAD EXITED I-405, ONTO HWY 169, HEADING HOME TOWARDS MAPLE VALLEY, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A VERY LOUD BANG, RESULTING IN SUDDEN STEERING LOSS, HEARD LOUD SQUEALING, AND SAW LOTS OF WHITE SMOKE. THE SMOKE WAS FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE, WHICH HA...

May 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 124,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 VOLVO S80 ON 5/19/10 AND HAD EXITED I-405, ONTO HWY 169, HEADING HOME TOWARDS MAPLE VALLEY, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A VERY LOUD BANG, RESULTING IN SUDDEN STEERING LOSS, HEARD LOUD SQUEALING, AND SAW LOTS OF WHITE SMOKE. THE SMOKE WAS FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE, WHICH HA...

Mar 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP, THE RPMS FLUCTUATED UP AND DOWN. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT WHEN HE DID NOT HAVE THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SURGE FORWARD. HE EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE WITH ...

Mar 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP, THE RPMS FLUCTUATED UP AND DOWN. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT WHEN HE DID NOT HAVE THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SURGE FORWARD. HE EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE WITH ...

Mar 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2000 VOLVO S80 WITH A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE. CONSUMER STATES DISCONTENT REGARDING AUTO RECALL AND WARRANTY. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HAVE AN ERRATIC IDLE WHEN STOPPED OR GOING VERY SLOW. AS A RESULT, IT WOULD LUNG FORWARD. THE CON...

Mar 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2000 VOLVO S80 WITH A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE. CONSUMER STATES DISCONTENT REGARDING AUTO RECALL AND WARRANTY. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HAVE AN ERRATIC IDLE WHEN STOPPED OR GOING VERY SLOW. AS A RESULT, IT WOULD LUNG FORWARD. THE CON...

Feb 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 150,002 mi

I OWN A 2000 VOLVO S-80 T6, WHICH I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH. BEFORE I HAD IT, MY SON OWNED IT AND ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT. ONE IS THAT THE VEHICLE DOESN'T START, IT STALLS, AND IT SURGES FORWARD OR IN REVERSE. ALL SINCE 2005. JUST LAST MONTH I RAN INTO MY GARAGE DOOR AND SEVERAL TIM...

Feb 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 150,002 mi

I OWN A 2000 VOLVO S-80 T6, WHICH I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH. BEFORE I HAD IT, MY SON OWNED IT AND ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT. ONE IS THAT THE VEHICLE DOESN'T START, IT STALLS, AND IT SURGES FORWARD OR IN REVERSE. ALL SINCE 2005. JUST LAST MONTH I RAN INTO MY GARAGE DOOR AND SEVERAL TIM...

Jan 27, 2010 Parking Brake 152,300 mi

2000 VOLVO S80 T6, 152,000 MILES, MAINTAINED REGULARLY. DRIVING IN SNOWY WEATHER; VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED EARLIER IN THE DAY AND BEEN DRIVING FINE. AT 40 MILES PER HOUR, THE LEFT REAR BRAKE LOCKED UP THE WHEEL AND REMAINED STUCK. ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON AND SYSTEMS CAME DISABLED. LOC...

Jan 27, 2010 Parking Brake 152,300 mi

2000 VOLVO S80 T6, 152,000 MILES, MAINTAINED REGULARLY. DRIVING IN SNOWY WEATHER; VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED EARLIER IN THE DAY AND BEEN DRIVING FINE. AT 40 MILES PER HOUR, THE LEFT REAR BRAKE LOCKED UP THE WHEEL AND REMAINED STUCK. ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON AND SYSTEMS CAME DISABLED. LOC...

Dec 16, 2009 Power Train 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 25-30 MPH ON AN INCLINE. THE "TRANSMISSION" AND "ENGINE" WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THEN THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY LURCHED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIA...

Dec 16, 2009 Power Train 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 25-30 MPH ON AN INCLINE. THE "TRANSMISSION" AND "ENGINE" WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THEN THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY LURCHED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIA...

Oct 12, 2009 Visibility

THE SUNROOF ON MY VOLVO S80 EXPLODED IN THE CARWASH UNDER THE DRYER. I HAD IT FIXED AND THE PEOPLE OF THE CARWASH ASSOCIATION SAID VOLVO IS TO REIMBURSE ME BUT NO ONE WANTS TOO. *TR

Oct 12, 2009 Visibility

THE SUNROOF ON MY VOLVO S80 EXPLODED IN THE CARWASH UNDER THE DRYER. I HAD IT FIXED AND THE PEOPLE OF THE CARWASH ASSOCIATION SAID VOLVO IS TO REIMBURSE ME BUT NO ONE WANTS TOO. *TR

Sep 19, 2009 Power Train 86,000 mi

OWN A 2000 VOLVO S80, I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE AN UNEVEN IDLING WHEN DRIVING EITHER LOW OR HIGH SPEED, WHETHER ON CRUISE CONTROL OR NOT. THE CAR IDLE GOES OUT OF CONTROL, IT FEELS AS IF THE CAR GOES ON LIMP MODE, I'M THEN COMPELLED TO ACCELERATE TO COMPENSATE AND REGAIN SPEED. I HAD THE CAR CHECK...

Sep 19, 2009 Power Train 86,000 mi

OWN A 2000 VOLVO S80, I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE AN UNEVEN IDELING WHEN DRIVING EITHER LOW OR HIGH SPEED, WHETHER ON CRUISE CONTROL OR NOT. THE CAR IDLE GOES OUT OF CONTROL, IT FEELS AS IF THE CAR GOES ON LIMP MODE, I'M THEN COMPELLED TO ACCELERATE TO COMPENSATE AND REGAIN SPEED. I HAD THE CAR CHEC...

Sep 19, 2009 Power Train 86,000 mi

OWN A 2000 VOLVO S80, I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE AN UNEVEN IDLING WHEN DRIVING EITHER LOW OR HIGH SPEED, WHETHER ON CRUISE CONTROL OR NOT. THE CAR IDLE GOES OUT OF CONTROL, IT FEELS AS IF THE CAR GOES ON LIMP MODE, I'M THEN COMPELLED TO ACCELERATE TO COMPENSATE AND REGAIN SPEED. I HAD THE CAR CHECK...

Sep 19, 2009 Power Train 86,000 mi

OWN A 2000 VOLVO S80, I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE AN UNEVEN IDELING WHEN DRIVING EITHER LOW OR HIGH SPEED, WHETHER ON CRUISE CONTROL OR NOT. THE CAR IDLE GOES OUT OF CONTROL, IT FEELS AS IF THE CAR GOES ON LIMP MODE, I'M THEN COMPELLED TO ACCELERATE TO COMPENSATE AND REGAIN SPEED. I HAD THE CAR CHEC...

Sep 1, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

THE EVENTS THAT ARE OCCURRING ARE THAT MY VEHICLE WILL DIE ON ME, AT TIMES IT WON'T START, AND IT LUNGES FORWARD AS I START THE ENGINE. IT IS ALSO IDLING VERY HIGH. IT HAPPENS ALMOST DAILY. I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE CHECKED FOR ANY RECALLS, AND HAVE HAD SENSORS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. NOW MY VEHICLE ...

Sep 1, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

THE EVENTS THAT ARE OCCURRING ARE THAT MY VEHICLE WILL DIE ON ME, AT TIMES IT WON'T START, AND IT LUNGES FORWARD AS I START THE ENGINE. IT IS ALSO IDLING VERY HIGH. IT HAPPENS ALMOST DAILY. I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE CHECKED FOR ANY RECALLS, AND HAVE HAD SENSORS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. NOW MY VEHICLE ...

May 26, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 115,300 mi

THE VEHICLE SPORADICALLY SURGE/HESITATE AND STALLS AT LOW REVS. THIS STARTED MAYBE ABOUT HALF A YEAR AGO AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE WITH THE PROBLEMS EVEN AT HIGH REVS. THE PROBLEM CULMINATED ON MAY 17TH 2009 OR THERE ABOUT WHEN I NEARLY GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT. I WAS TRAVELING ON THE MIDDLE AT ABOUT 60 MPH ...

May 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,300 mi

THE VEHICLE SPORADICALLY SURGE/HESITATE AND STALLS AT LOW REVS. THIS STARTED MAYBE ABOUT HALF A YEAR AGO AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE WITH THE PROBLEMS EVEN AT HIGH REVS. THE PROBLEM CULMINATED ON MAY 17TH 2009 OR THERE ABOUT WHEN I NEARLY GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT. I WAS TRAVELING ON THE MIDDLE AT ABOUT 60 MPH ...

May 26, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 122,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANS SIGNAL (ALERT TO THE ABS AND SPEED SENSOR) WOULD ALTER THE ABS AND ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE. HE HAD NOT NOTICED ANY PERFORMANCE ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FAILURE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A R...

May 26, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 115,300 mi

THE VEHICLE SPORADICALLY SURGE/HESITATE AND STALLS AT LOW REVS. THIS STARTED MAYBE ABOUT HALF A YEAR AGO AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE WITH THE PROBLEMS EVEN AT HIGH REVS. THE PROBLEM CULMINATED ON MAY 17TH 2009 OR THERE ABOUT WHEN I NEARLY GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT. I WAS TRAVELING ON THE MIDDLE AT ABOUT 60 MPH ...

May 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,300 mi

THE VEHICLE SPORADICALLY SURGE/HESITATE AND STALLS AT LOW REVS. THIS STARTED MAYBE ABOUT HALF A YEAR AGO AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE WITH THE PROBLEMS EVEN AT HIGH REVS. THE PROBLEM CULMINATED ON MAY 17TH 2009 OR THERE ABOUT WHEN I NEARLY GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT. I WAS TRAVELING ON THE MIDDLE AT ABOUT 60 MPH ...

May 26, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 122,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANS SIGNAL (ALERT TO THE ABS AND SPEED SENSOR) WOULD ALTER THE ABS AND ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE. HE HAD NOT NOTICED ANY PERFORMANCE ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FAILURE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A R...

May 12, 2009 Electrical System Fire 125,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHEN THE CONTACT ARRIVED HOME, SHE NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. FLAMES WERE PRESENT SOON AFTER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD WAS MELTED. A FIREFIGHTER STATED THAT IT APPEARED TO BE AN ELECT...

May 12, 2009 Electrical System Fire 125,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHEN THE CONTACT ARRIVED HOME, SHE NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. FLAMES WERE PRESENT SOON AFTER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD WAS MELTED. A FIREFIGHTER STATED THAT IT APPEARED TO BE AN ELECT...

Apr 8, 2009 Visibility 125,000 mi

I TOOK MY CAR TO A CAR WASH IN FEB. 2008 AND THE SUNROOF EXPLODED. IT COST ME ALMOST $1500.00 TO FIX. I SENT IN THE DOCUMENTATION TO THE CARWASH ASSOCIATION. THEY TOLD ME VOLVO WILL REIMBURSE ME. I PRAY THEY ARE RIGHT. *TR

Apr 8, 2009 Visibility 125,000 mi

I TOOK MY CAR TO A CAR WASH IN FEB. 2008 AND THE SUNROOF EXPLODED. IT COST ME ALMOST $1500.00 TO FIX. I SENT IN THE DOCUMENTATION TO THE CARWASH ASSOCIATION. THEY TOLD ME VOLVO WILL REIMBURSE ME. I PRAY THEY ARE RIGHT. *TR

Mar 13, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 94,000 mi

2000 S80 VOLVO ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY, CAR STALLING OF THE FREEWAY WITH CHILDREN IN CAR. VOLVO MALUFACTOR DEFECTED PART AND THEY CONTINUE TO CHARGE THEIR CUSTOMER FOR PARTS AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS DEFECTED PART. *TR

Mar 13, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

2000 S80 VOLVO ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY, CAR STALLING OF THE FREEWAY WITH CHILDREN IN CAR. VOLVO MALUFACTOR DEFECTED PART AND THEY CONTINUE TO CHARGE THEIR CUSTOMER FOR PARTS AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS DEFECTED PART. *TR

Mar 13, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 94,000 mi

2000 S80 VOLVO ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY, CAR STALLING OF THE FREEWAY WITH CHILDREN IN CAR. VOLVO MALUFACTOR DEFECTED PART AND THEY CONTINUE TO CHARGE THEIR CUSTOMER FOR PARTS AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS DEFECTED PART. *TR

Mar 13, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

2000 S80 VOLVO ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY, CAR STALLING OF THE FREEWAY WITH CHILDREN IN CAR. VOLVO MALUFACTOR DEFECTED PART AND THEY CONTINUE TO CHARGE THEIR CUSTOMER FOR PARTS AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS DEFECTED PART. *TR

Dec 29, 2008 Fuel System, Other

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE FUEL TANK DOOR DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THE DETACHMENT OF THE FUEL TANK DOOR AFTER REACHING HIS DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT IS AWARE OF THE S...

Dec 29, 2008 Fuel System, Other

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE FUEL TANK DOOR DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THE DETACHMENT OF THE FUEL TANK DOOR AFTER REACHING HIS DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT IS AWARE OF THE S...

Dec 28, 2008 Air Bags Crash 95,000 mi

VOLVO S-80 AIRBAG FAILURE IN A SEVERE CRASH. 2000 VOLVO S-80 INVOLVED IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT (DRIVER WAS THE ONLY OCCUPANT). WENT OFF ROAD AT 55+MPH, SPUN INTO A DITCH HIT THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN, TOSSED BACK ACROSS THE ROAD AND LANDED IN THE MEDIAN. TOTALED THE CAR. ALTHOUGH THE SIDE CURTAIN, S...

Dec 28, 2008 Air Bags Crash 95,000 mi

VOLVO S-80 AIRBAG FAILURE IN A SEVERE CRASH. 2000 VOLVO S-80 INVOLVED IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT (DRIVER WAS THE ONLY OCCUPANT). WENT OFF ROAD AT 55+MPH, SPUN INTO A DITCH HIT THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN, TOSSED BACK ACROSS THE ROAD AND LANDED IN THE MEDIAN. TOTALED THE CAR. ALTHOUGH THE SIDE CURTAIN, S...

Dec 23, 2008 Power Train 66,000 mi

DRIVING ALONG DOWN AN INTERSTATE I HIT THE GAS TO DRIVE AROUND A CAR WHEN MY TRANSMISSION CAME OUT OF GEAR AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON I LOST ALL POWER TO THE WHEELS AND WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED I HAD NO POWER TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IT IS KICKING BACK IN BUT I CAN NOT DRIVE ABOVE 2...

Dec 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,000 mi

DRIVING ALONG DOWN AN INTERSTATE I HIT THE GAS TO DRIVE AROUND A CAR WHEN MY TRANSMISSION CAME OUT OF GEAR AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON I LOST ALL POWER TO THE WHEELS AND WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED I HAD NO POWER TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IT IS KICKING BACK IN BUT I CAN NOT DRIVE ABOVE 2...

Dec 23, 2008 Power Train 66,000 mi

DRIVING ALONG DOWN AN INTERSTATE I HIT THE GAS TO DRIVE AROUND A CAR WHEN MY TRANSMISSION CAME OUT OF GEAR AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON I LOST ALL POWER TO THE WHEELS AND WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED I HAD NO POWER TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IT IS KICKING BACK IN BUT I CAN NOT DRIVE ABOVE 2...

Dec 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,000 mi

DRIVING ALONG DOWN AN INTERSTATE I HIT THE GAS TO DRIVE AROUND A CAR WHEN MY TRANSMISSION CAME OUT OF GEAR AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON I LOST ALL POWER TO THE WHEELS AND WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED I HAD NO POWER TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IT IS KICKING BACK IN BUT I CAN NOT DRIVE ABOVE 2...

Dec 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS A BENEFICIARY OF A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT REGARDING A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE MODULE IN THE ENGINE. THE VOLVO DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE DUE TO THE WARRANTY LAWSUIT. THE LAWSUIT WILL EXPIRE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE BECOMES TEN...

Dec 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS A BENEFICIARY OF A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT REGARDING A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE MODULE IN THE ENGINE. THE VOLVO DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE DUE TO THE WARRANTY LAWSUIT. THE LAWSUIT WILL EXPIRE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE BECOMES TEN...

Nov 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE AND PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. HE OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES. HE WAS UNSUCCESSFUL AT EXTINGUISHING THE FIRE AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, WHO STATED THAT THE COOLING FAN CAUSED AN EL...

Nov 12, 2008 Electrical System Fire 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE AND PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. HE OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES. HE WAS UNSUCCESSFUL AT EXTINGUISHING THE FIRE AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, WHO STATED THAT THE COOLING FAN CAUSED AN EL...

Nov 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE AND PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. HE OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES. HE WAS UNSUCCESSFUL AT EXTINGUISHING THE FIRE AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, WHO STATED THAT THE COOLING FAN CAUSED AN EL...

Nov 12, 2008 Electrical System Fire 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE AND PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. HE OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES. HE WAS UNSUCCESSFUL AT EXTINGUISHING THE FIRE AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, WHO STATED THAT THE COOLING FAN CAUSED AN EL...

Nov 10, 2008 Power Train 70,000 mi

LAST YEAR MY S80 VOLVO STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO AN ETM DEFECT. TWO DAYS, I EXPERIENCED ANOTHER SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE VOLVO. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON A BUSY STREET. SUDDENLY, AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CAME UP INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG. THEN TWO SECONDS LATER, A 'CHECK ENGINE ...

Nov 10, 2008 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

LAST YEAR MY S80 VOLVO STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO AN ETM DEFECT. TWO DAYS, I EXPERIENCED ANOTHER SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE VOLVO. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON A BUSY STREET. SUDDENLY, AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CAME UP INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG. THEN TWO SECONDS LATER, A 'CHECK ENGINE ...

Nov 10, 2008 Power Train 70,000 mi

LAST YEAR MY S80 VOLVO STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO AN ETM DEFECT. TWO DAYS, I EXPERIENCED ANOTHER SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE VOLVO. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON A BUSY STREET. SUDDENLY, AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CAME UP INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG. THEN TWO SECONDS LATER, A 'CHECK ENGINE ...

Nov 10, 2008 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

LAST YEAR MY S80 VOLVO STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO AN ETM DEFECT. TWO DAYS, I EXPERIENCED ANOTHER SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE VOLVO. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON A BUSY STREET. SUDDENLY, AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CAME UP INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG. THEN TWO SECONDS LATER, A 'CHECK ENGINE ...

Oct 2, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 140,000 mi

I AM HAVING AN ISSUE WITH MY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT/ENGINE LIGHT. I HAVE NOT HAD THE CAR A MONTH. THE WARNING MESSAGE SAYS BRAKE FAILURE STOP IMMEDIATELY. I TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT I HAD NO FLUID. BUT IT IS STILL HAPPENING. I NOTICED THE RECALL ON THE 2000 VOLVO S-80. NOT SURE IF...

Oct 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

I AM HAVING AN ISSUE WITH MY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT/ENGINE LIGHT. I HAVE NOT HAD THE CAR A MONTH. THE WARNING MESSAGE SAYS BRAKE FAILURE STOP IMMEDIATELY. I TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT I HAD NO FLUID. BUT IT IS STILL HAPPENING. I NOTICED THE RECALL ON THE 2000 VOLVO S-80. NOT SURE IF...

Oct 2, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 140,000 mi

I AM HAVING AN ISSUE WITH MY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT/ENGINE LIGHT. I HAVE NOT HAD THE CAR A MONTH. THE WARNING MESSAGE SAYS BRAKE FAILURE STOP IMMEDIATELY. I TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT I HAD NO FLUID. BUT IT IS STILL HAPPENING. I NOTICED THE RECALL ON THE 2000 VOLVO S-80. NOT SURE IF...

Oct 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

I AM HAVING AN ISSUE WITH MY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT/ENGINE LIGHT. I HAVE NOT HAD THE CAR A MONTH. THE WARNING MESSAGE SAYS BRAKE FAILURE STOP IMMEDIATELY. I TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT I HAD NO FLUID. BUT IT IS STILL HAPPENING. I NOTICED THE RECALL ON THE 2000 VOLVO S-80. NOT SURE IF...

Sep 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 193,008 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHEN APPROACHING A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD. SECONDLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE IDLING AND THEN RESTART IMMEDIATELY. THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE SIMULTANEOUSLY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE EXHAUST MA...

Sep 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 193,008 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHEN APPROACHING A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD. SECONDLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE IDLING AND THEN RESTART IMMEDIATELY. THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE SIMULTANEOUSLY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE EXHAUST MA...

Sep 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 193,008 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHEN APPROACHING A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD. SECONDLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE IDLING AND THEN RESTART IMMEDIATELY. THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE SIMULTANEOUSLY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE EXHAUST MA...

Sep 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 193,008 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHEN APPROACHING A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD. SECONDLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE IDLING AND THEN RESTART IMMEDIATELY. THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE SIMULTANEOUSLY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE EXHAUST MA...

Aug 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS AT A STOP, IT WILL SURGE FORWARD UNLESS THE CONTACT APPLIES A GREAT AMOUNT OF PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY STALL AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE IS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY A...

Aug 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,726 mi

ETM (ELECTRIC THROTTLE MODULE INTAKE MANIFOLD) NEEDS TO BE REPLACED! (VOLVO ONLY HAS A VERY LIMITED EXTENDED WARRANTY ISSUED ON 4/2006. THE ETM WAS CLEANED 3 DIFFERENT TIMES SINCE 8/8/02; AND A SOFTWARE UPGRADE WAS COMPLETED ON 10/19/06. MY LAST 2 COMPLAINTS TO MY VOLVO DEALERSHIP MECHANIC HA...

Aug 19, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 15,726 mi

ETM (ELECTRIC THROTTLE MODULE INTAKE MANIFOLD) NEEDS TO BE REPLACED! (VOLVO ONLY HAS A VERY LIMITED EXTENDED WARRANTY ISSUED ON 4/2006. THE ETM WAS CLEANED 3 DIFFERENT TIMES SINCE 8/8/02; AND A SOFTWARE UPGRADE WAS COMPLETED ON 10/19/06. MY LAST 2 COMPLAINTS TO MY VOLVO DEALERSHIP MECHANIC HA...

Aug 19, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 15,726 mi

ETM (ELECTRIC THROTTLE MODULE INTAKE MANIFOLD) NEEDS TO BE REPLACED! (VOLVO ONLY HAS A VERY LIMITED EXTENDED WARRANTY ISSUED ON 4/2006. THE ETM WAS CLEANED 3 DIFFERENT TIMES SINCE 8/8/02; AND A SOFTWARE UPGRADE WAS COMPLETED ON 10/19/06. MY LAST 2 COMPLAINTS TO MY VOLVO DEALERSHIP MECHANIC HA...

Aug 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS AT A STOP, IT WILL SURGE FORWARD UNLESS THE CONTACT APPLIES A GREAT AMOUNT OF PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY STALL AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE IS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY A...

Aug 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,726 mi

ETM (ELECTRIC THROTTLE MODULE INTAKE MANIFOLD) NEEDS TO BE REPLACED! (VOLVO ONLY HAS A VERY LIMITED EXTENDED WARRANTY ISSUED ON 4/2006. THE ETM WAS CLEANED 3 DIFFERENT TIMES SINCE 8/8/02; AND A SOFTWARE UPGRADE WAS COMPLETED ON 10/19/06. MY LAST 2 COMPLAINTS TO MY VOLVO DEALERSHIP MECHANIC HA...

Aug 19, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 15,726 mi

ETM (ELECTRIC THROTTLE MODULE INTAKE MANIFOLD) NEEDS TO BE REPLACED! (VOLVO ONLY HAS A VERY LIMITED EXTENDED WARRANTY ISSUED ON 4/2006. THE ETM WAS CLEANED 3 DIFFERENT TIMES SINCE 8/8/02; AND A SOFTWARE UPGRADE WAS COMPLETED ON 10/19/06. MY LAST 2 COMPLAINTS TO MY VOLVO DEALERSHIP MECHANIC HA...

Aug 19, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 15,726 mi

ETM (ELECTRIC THROTTLE MODULE INTAKE MANIFOLD) NEEDS TO BE REPLACED! (VOLVO ONLY HAS A VERY LIMITED EXTENDED WARRANTY ISSUED ON 4/2006. THE ETM WAS CLEANED 3 DIFFERENT TIMES SINCE 8/8/02; AND A SOFTWARE UPGRADE WAS COMPLETED ON 10/19/06. MY LAST 2 COMPLAINTS TO MY VOLVO DEALERSHIP MECHANIC HA...

Aug 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

2000 VOLVO S80 2.9L HAD ABS MODULE FAILED TWICE AT 25K MILES (2006) AND 50K (8/2008) MILES. GOTTEN CLOSE TO ACCIDENTS ESPECIALLY DURING RAIN, SNOW, OR HUMID WEATHER. COMPLAINED TO AUTHORIZED DEALER/MECHANIC AT LEAST OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS WITHOUT ANY HELP UNTIL IT REQUIRES REPAIR. *TR

Aug 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

2000 VOLVO S80 2.9L HAD ABS MODULE FAILED TWICE AT 25K MILES (2006) AND 50K (8/2008) MILES. GOTTEN CLOSE TO ACCIDENTS ESPECIALLY DURING RAIN, SNOW, OR HUMID WEATHER. COMPLAINED TO AUTHORIZED DEALER/MECHANIC AT LEAST OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS WITHOUT ANY HELP UNTIL IT REQUIRES REPAIR. *TR

Jul 25, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 111,075 mi

AT THE END OF JUNE OF 2008 I NOTICED THAT MY 2000 VOLVO S-80 SMELLED OF GAS. SUBSEQUENTLY, ON 06/20/2008 ABBY CAR CARE (559-438-7181) MECHANIC KEVIN DETERMINED, PER MY RECEIPT, THAT 'DIAGNOSE FUEL LEAK-FUEL LEAKING FROM THE TOP TANK FOUND DEFECTIVE AT FLANGE FOR EVAP SYSTEM LEAKING WERE IT ATTACHES ...

Jul 25, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 111,075 mi

AT THE END OF JUNE OF 2008 I NOTICED THAT MY 2000 VOLVO S-80 SMELLED OF GAS. SUBSEQUENTLY, ON 06/20/2008 ABBY CAR CARE (559-438-7181) MECHANIC KEVIN DETERMINED, PER MY RECEIPT, THAT 'DIAGNOSE FUEL LEAK-FUEL LEAKING FROM THE TOP TANK FOUND DEFECTIVE AT FLANGE FOR EVAP SYSTEM LEAKING WERE IT ATTACHES ...

Jul 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

PAPERWORK WAS COMPLETED, I WAS ON MY WAY OUT, THE SALESMAN SAID, "MAKE SURE YOU PUT SOME OIL IN THE ENGINE, IT HAS NO OIL, WE DIDN'T HAVE A CHANCE TO INSPECT THE CAR." HE WENT ON TO SAY, "BRING IT IN SOMETIME NEXT WEEK AND WE'LL INSPECT IT."CAR WAS BROUGHT IN FOLLOWING WEEK, THEY HAD NO TIME TO INSP...

Jul 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

PAPERWORK WAS COMPLETED, I WAS ON MY WAY OUT, THE SALESMAN SAID, "MAKE SURE YOU PUT SOME OIL IN THE ENGINE, IT HAS NO OIL, WE DIDN'T HAVE A CHANCE TO INSPECT THE CAR." HE WENT ON TO SAY, "BRING IT IN SOMETIME NEXT WEEK AND WE'LL INSPECT IT."CAR WAS BROUGHT IN FOLLOWING WEEK, THEY HAD NO TIME TO INSP...

Jul 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

PAPERWORK WAS COMPLETED, I WAS ON MY WAY OUT, THE SALESMAN SAID, "MAKE SURE YOU PUT SOME OIL IN THE ENGINE, IT HAS NO OIL, WE DIDN'T HAVE A CHANCE TO INSPECT THE CAR." HE WENT ON TO SAY, "BRING IT IN SOMETIME NEXT WEEK AND WE'LL INSPECT IT."CAR WAS BROUGHT IN FOLLOWING WEEK, THEY HAD NO TIME TO INSP...

Jul 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

PAPERWORK WAS COMPLETED, I WAS ON MY WAY OUT, THE SALESMAN SAID, "MAKE SURE YOU PUT SOME OIL IN THE ENGINE, IT HAS NO OIL, WE DIDN'T HAVE A CHANCE TO INSPECT THE CAR." HE WENT ON TO SAY, "BRING IT IN SOMETIME NEXT WEEK AND WE'LL INSPECT IT."CAR WAS BROUGHT IN FOLLOWING WEEK, THEY HAD NO TIME TO INSP...

Jul 17, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 107,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SPONTANEOUSLY DECELERATE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE ENGINE AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $1,500....

Jul 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SPONTANEOUSLY DECELERATE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE ENGINE AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $1,500....

Jul 17, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 107,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SPONTANEOUSLY DECELERATE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE ENGINE AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $1,500....

Jul 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SPONTANEOUSLY DECELERATE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE ENGINE AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $1,500....

Jul 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,479 mi

MY WIFE LEFT FOR WORK & GOT TO THE END OF THE DRIVEWAY & HAD NO BRAKE ASSIST IE VERY HARD PEDAL. THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING(NO WARNING LIGHTS,ETC).SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE&TOOK ANOTHER TO GET TO WORK(RN).I LATER DROVE THE CAR,BRAKES WORKED FINE. THE NEXT DAY I DROVE IT AGAIN & NO POWER BRAKES. *TR

Jul 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,479 mi

MY WIFE LEFT FOR WORK & GOT TO THE END OF THE DRIVEWAY & HAD NO BRAKE ASSIST IE VERY HARD PEDAL. THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING(NO WARNING LIGHTS,ETC).SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE&TOOK ANOTHER TO GET TO WORK(RN).I LATER DROVE THE CAR,BRAKES WORKED FINE. THE NEXT DAY I DROVE IT AGAIN & NO POWER BRAKES. *TR

Jun 4, 2008 Electrical System 98,000 mi

AS I UNDERSTAND IT, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) ON MY 2000 VOLVO S80 IS IN THE PROCESS OF FAILING. TWO YEARS AGO, I HAD MY VEHICLE SERVICED WHEN IT BEGAN SURGING FORWARD WHEN IDLING, EVEN WHEN I WAS BRAKING. AN ETM SOFTWARE UPGRADE WAS DONE AT THAT TIME AND THE ETM WAS CLEANED. NOW, JUST SH...

Jun 4, 2008 Electrical System 98,000 mi

AS I UNDERSTAND IT, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) ON MY 2000 VOLVO S80 IS IN THE PROCESS OF FAILING. TWO YEARS AGO, I HAD MY VEHICLE SERVICED WHEN IT BEGAN SURGING FORWARD WHEN IDLING, EVEN WHEN I WAS BRAKING. AN ETM SOFTWARE UPGRADE WAS DONE AT THAT TIME AND THE ETM WAS CLEANED. NOW, JUST SH...

May 22, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 53,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED TWO FAILURES LISTED AS RECALLS FOR THE SUSPENSION AND VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS. HE IS VERY UPSET WITH BEING EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALLS BECAUSE THE FAILURES ARE IDENTICAL...

May 22, 2008 Suspension 53,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED TWO FAILURES LISTED AS RECALLS FOR THE SUSPENSION AND VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS. HE IS VERY UPSET WITH BEING EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALLS BECAUSE THE FAILURES ARE IDENTICAL...

May 22, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 53,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED TWO FAILURES LISTED AS RECALLS FOR THE SUSPENSION AND VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS. HE IS VERY UPSET WITH BEING EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALLS BECAUSE THE FAILURES ARE IDENTICAL...

May 22, 2008 Suspension 53,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED TWO FAILURES LISTED AS RECALLS FOR THE SUSPENSION AND VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS. HE IS VERY UPSET WITH BEING EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALLS BECAUSE THE FAILURES ARE IDENTICAL...

Apr 16, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 82,000 mi

MY 2000 VOLVO S80 HAS FAILED TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. IN IDLE, IT SOMETIMES WORKS FINE, BUT AT OTHER TIMES IT IDLES ERRATICALLY. SEVERAL TIMES RECENTLY, I'VE NEEDED TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY, BUT THE CAR HESITATED AND DISPLAYED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. A FEW TIMES, I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE ANYWAY, AND...

Apr 16, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 82,000 mi

MY 2000 VOLVO S80 HAS FAILED TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. IN IDLE, IT SOMETIMES WORKS FINE, BUT AT OTHER TIMES IT IDLES ERRATICALLY. SEVERAL TIMES RECENTLY, I'VE NEEDED TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY, BUT THE CAR HESITATED AND DISPLAYED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. A FEW TIMES, I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE ANYWAY, AND...

Apr 2, 2008 Steering 103,900 mi

THE DEALER ALSO MADE A LIFE THREATENING MISTAKE BY SCREWING IN THE POWER STEERING PIPE AND LOSING POWER STEERING. THIS CAUSED A BAD NOISE AND A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION WITH MY CAR. *TR

Apr 2, 2008 Steering 103,900 mi

THE DEALER ALSO MADE A LIFE THREATENING MISTAKE BY SCREWING IN THE POWER STEERING PIPE AND LOSING POWER STEERING. THIS CAUSED A BAD NOISE AND A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION WITH MY CAR. *TR

Feb 11, 2008 Visibility 121,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 VOLVO S-80. WHILE PROCEEDING THROUGH AUTOMATIC CAR WASH, THE SUNROOF SHATTERED DURING THE BLOWER/DRYER OPERATION. CAR WASH MANAGER INFORMED ME THAT THESE MODELS HAVE A PROPENSITY TO BREAK AT THE SAME SPOT IN THE CAR WASH PROCESS. HE STATED THAT VOLVO REPLACES THE SUNROOF UNDER WARRAN...

Feb 11, 2008 Visibility 121,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 VOLVO S-80. WHILE PROCEEDING THROUGH AUTOMATIC CAR WASH, THE SUNROOF SHATTERED DURING THE BLOWER/DRYER OPERATION. CAR WASH MANAGER INFORMED ME THAT THESE MODELS HAVE A PROPENSITY TO BREAK AT THE SAME SPOT IN THE CAR WASH PROCESS. HE STATED THAT VOLVO REPLACES THE SUNROOF UNDER WARRAN...

Jan 15, 2008 Air Bags 148,900 mi

SRS AIRBAG FAILURE AND ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS AND ALERTS POSTED ON DASHBOARD DISPLAY. TURNS OUT THE PROBLEM WAS DEFECTIVE SOFTWARE AND WAS RESOLVED WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE. THIS IS A CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE FAILURE RESULTS IN THE DISABLING OF THE SYSTEMS. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AND FIXED...

Jan 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 148,900 mi

SRS AIRBAG FAILURE AND ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS AND ALERTS POSTED ON DASHBOARD DISPLAY. TURNS OUT THE PROBLEM WAS DEFECTIVE SOFTWARE AND WAS RESOLVED WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE. THIS IS A CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE FAILURE RESULTS IN THE DISABLING OF THE SYSTEMS. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AND FIXED...

Jan 15, 2008 Air Bags 148,900 mi

SRS AIRBAG FAILURE AND ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS AND ALERTS POSTED ON DASHBOARD DISPLAY. TURNS OUT THE PROBLEM WAS DEFECTIVE SOFTWARE AND WAS RESOLVED WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE. THIS IS A CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE FAILURE RESULTS IN THE DISABLING OF THE SYSTEMS. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AND FIXED...

Jan 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 148,900 mi

SRS AIRBAG FAILURE AND ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS AND ALERTS POSTED ON DASHBOARD DISPLAY. TURNS OUT THE PROBLEM WAS DEFECTIVE SOFTWARE AND WAS RESOLVED WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE. THIS IS A CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE FAILURE RESULTS IN THE DISABLING OF THE SYSTEMS. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AND FIXED...

Jan 6, 2008 Air Bags 119,500 mi

1) ENGINE IDLES ROUGH, PROBLEM BECAME SO BAD THAT CAR STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS, LOST POWER STEERING & "ENGINE DIES" AT LOW SPEEDS (UNSAFE!). LOCAL MECH REFERRED TO ETM WARRANTY PROGRAM TO RE-PROGRAM FAULTY ETM MODULE. TOOK CAR TO DLR, RE-PROGRAMMED ETM CAR DIED AGAIN! TURNS OUT BA...

Jan 6, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 119,500 mi

1) ENGINE IDLES ROUGH, PROBLEM BECAME SO BAD THAT CAR STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS, LOST POWER STEERING & "ENGINE DIES" AT LOW SPEEDS (UNSAFE!). LOCAL MECH REFERRED TO ETM WARRANTY PROGRAM TO RE-PROGRAM FAULTY ETM MODULE. TOOK CAR TO DLR, RE-PROGRAMMED ETM CAR DIED AGAIN! TURNS OUT BA...

Jan 6, 2008 Parking Brake 119,500 mi

1) ENGINE IDLES ROUGH, PROBLEM BECAME SO BAD THAT CAR STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS, LOST POWER STEERING & "ENGINE DIES" AT LOW SPEEDS (UNSAFE!). LOCAL MECH REFERRED TO ETM WARRANTY PROGRAM TO RE-PROGRAM FAULTY ETM MODULE. TOOK CAR TO DLR, RE-PROGRAMMED ETM CAR DIED AGAIN! TURNS OUT BA...

Jan 6, 2008 Exterior Lighting 119,500 mi

1) ENGINE IDLES ROUGH, PROBLEM BECAME SO BAD THAT CAR STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS, LOST POWER STEERING & "ENGINE DIES" AT LOW SPEEDS (UNSAFE!). LOCAL MECH REFERRED TO ETM WARRANTY PROGRAM TO RE-PROGRAM FAULTY ETM MODULE. TOOK CAR TO DLR, RE-PROGRAMMED ETM CAR DIED AGAIN! TURNS OUT BA...

Jan 6, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 119,500 mi

1) ENGINE IDLES ROUGH, PROBLEM BECAME SO BAD THAT CAR STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS, LOST POWER STEERING & "ENGINE DIES" AT LOW SPEEDS (UNSAFE!). LOCAL MECH REFERRED TO ETM WARRANTY PROGRAM TO RE-PROGRAM FAULTY ETM MODULE. TOOK CAR TO DLR, RE-PROGRAMMED ETM CAR DIED AGAIN! TURNS OUT BA...

Jan 6, 2008 Structure 119,500 mi

1) ENGINE IDLES ROUGH, PROBLEM BECAME SO BAD THAT CAR STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS, LOST POWER STEERING & "ENGINE DIES" AT LOW SPEEDS (UNSAFE!). LOCAL MECH REFERRED TO ETM WARRANTY PROGRAM TO RE-PROGRAM FAULTY ETM MODULE. TOOK CAR TO DLR, RE-PROGRAMMED ETM CAR DIED AGAIN! TURNS OUT BA...

Jan 6, 2008 Power Train 119,500 mi

1) ENGINE IDLES ROUGH, PROBLEM BECAME SO BAD THAT CAR STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS, LOST POWER STEERING & "ENGINE DIES" AT LOW SPEEDS (UNSAFE!). LOCAL MECH REFERRED TO ETM WARRANTY PROGRAM TO RE-PROGRAM FAULTY ETM MODULE. TOOK CAR TO DLR, RE-PROGRAMMED ETM CAR DIED AGAIN! TURNS OUT BA...

Jan 6, 2008 Air Bags 119,500 mi

1) ENGINE IDLES ROUGH, PROBLEM BECAME SO BAD THAT CAR STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS, LOST POWER STEERING & "ENGINE DIES" AT LOW SPEEDS (UNSAFE!). LOCAL MECH REFERRED TO ETM WARRANTY PROGRAM TO RE-PROGRAM FAULTY ETM MODULE. TOOK CAR TO DLR, RE-PROGRAMMED ETM CAR DIED AGAIN! TURNS OUT BA...

Jan 6, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 119,500 mi

1) ENGINE IDLES ROUGH, PROBLEM BECAME SO BAD THAT CAR STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS, LOST POWER STEERING & "ENGINE DIES" AT LOW SPEEDS (UNSAFE!). LOCAL MECH REFERRED TO ETM WARRANTY PROGRAM TO RE-PROGRAM FAULTY ETM MODULE. TOOK CAR TO DLR, RE-PROGRAMMED ETM CAR DIED AGAIN! TURNS OUT BA...

Jan 6, 2008 Parking Brake 119,500 mi

1) ENGINE IDLES ROUGH, PROBLEM BECAME SO BAD THAT CAR STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS, LOST POWER STEERING & "ENGINE DIES" AT LOW SPEEDS (UNSAFE!). LOCAL MECH REFERRED TO ETM WARRANTY PROGRAM TO RE-PROGRAM FAULTY ETM MODULE. TOOK CAR TO DLR, RE-PROGRAMMED ETM CAR DIED AGAIN! TURNS OUT BA...

Jan 6, 2008 Exterior Lighting 119,500 mi

1) ENGINE IDLES ROUGH, PROBLEM BECAME SO BAD THAT CAR STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS, LOST POWER STEERING & "ENGINE DIES" AT LOW SPEEDS (UNSAFE!). LOCAL MECH REFERRED TO ETM WARRANTY PROGRAM TO RE-PROGRAM FAULTY ETM MODULE. TOOK CAR TO DLR, RE-PROGRAMMED ETM CAR DIED AGAIN! TURNS OUT BA...

Jan 6, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 119,500 mi

1) ENGINE IDLES ROUGH, PROBLEM BECAME SO BAD THAT CAR STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS, LOST POWER STEERING & "ENGINE DIES" AT LOW SPEEDS (UNSAFE!). LOCAL MECH REFERRED TO ETM WARRANTY PROGRAM TO RE-PROGRAM FAULTY ETM MODULE. TOOK CAR TO DLR, RE-PROGRAMMED ETM CAR DIED AGAIN! TURNS OUT BA...

Jan 6, 2008 Structure 119,500 mi

1) ENGINE IDLES ROUGH, PROBLEM BECAME SO BAD THAT CAR STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS, LOST POWER STEERING & "ENGINE DIES" AT LOW SPEEDS (UNSAFE!). LOCAL MECH REFERRED TO ETM WARRANTY PROGRAM TO RE-PROGRAM FAULTY ETM MODULE. TOOK CAR TO DLR, RE-PROGRAMMED ETM CAR DIED AGAIN! TURNS OUT BA...

Jan 6, 2008 Power Train 119,500 mi

1) ENGINE IDLES ROUGH, PROBLEM BECAME SO BAD THAT CAR STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS, LOST POWER STEERING & "ENGINE DIES" AT LOW SPEEDS (UNSAFE!). LOCAL MECH REFERRED TO ETM WARRANTY PROGRAM TO RE-PROGRAM FAULTY ETM MODULE. TOOK CAR TO DLR, RE-PROGRAMMED ETM CAR DIED AGAIN! TURNS OUT BA...

Dec 19, 2007 Visibility 124,200 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND I WAS A PASSENGER. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE SUNROOF AND WHEN IT WAS ABOUT 1/4 OPENED, A STEEL BAR, ABOUT 26 INCHES IN LENGTH CAME OUT OF THE ROOF OPENING AND HIT MY WIFE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HER HEAD WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING. THE GLASS DID NOT BREAK ONLY THE ME...

Dec 19, 2007 Visibility 124,200 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND I WAS A PASSENGER. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE SUNROOF AND WHEN IT WAS ABOUT 1/4 OPENED, A STEEL BAR, ABOUT 26 INCHES IN LENGTH CAME OUT OF THE ROOF OPENING AND HIT MY WIFE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HER HEAD WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING. THE GLASS DID NOT BREAK ONLY THE ME...

Sep 18, 2007 Tires 114,000 mi

225/50R-17 94V PROXES TPT ALL SEASON BLACKWALL HAD A SIDEWALL FAILURE WHILE TRAVELING STRAIGHT ON A HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, OUTSIDE TEMP WAS 84 DEGREES F. TIRE CORE REMAINED INTACT LEAVING 1 OR 2 INCHES OF EACH SIDEWALL GLUED TO RIM. TIRE HAD 22K MILES ON IT. AIR PRESSURE SHOULD HAVE BEEN OKAY SINCE I...

Sep 18, 2007 Tires 114,000 mi

225/50R-17 94V PROXES TPT ALL SEASON BLACKWALL HAD A SIDEWALL FAILURE WHILE TRAVELING STRAIGHT ON A HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, OUTSIDE TEMP WAS 84 DEGREES F. TIRE CORE REMAINED INTACT LEAVING 1 OR 2 INCHES OF EACH SIDEWALL GLUED TO RIM. TIRE HAD 22K MILES ON IT. AIR PRESSURE SHOULD HAVE BEEN OKAY SINCE I...

Sep 4, 2007 Suspension 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE LEFT BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY DETACHED AND CAUSED THE FRONT AXLE TO FAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL COLLAPSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC AND WAS SOLD TO HIM. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 73,00...

Sep 4, 2007 Suspension 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE LEFT BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY DETACHED AND CAUSED THE FRONT AXLE TO FAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL COLLAPSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC AND WAS SOLD TO HIM. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 73,00...

Aug 19, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,000 mi

A HISSING SOUND COMING FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL AREA BEGAN OCCURING AND I TOOK TO THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A DEFECTIVE "BRAKE BOOSTER" AND THAT IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT IF NOT CORRECTED COULD LEAD TO TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. THE CAR IS USED TWICE A WEEK AND THE BRAKE B...

Aug 19, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,000 mi

A HISSING SOUND COMING FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL AREA BEGAN OCCURING AND I TOOK TO THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A DEFECTIVE "BRAKE BOOSTER" AND THAT IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT IF NOT CORRECTED COULD LEAD TO TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. THE CAR IS USED TWICE A WEEK AND THE BRAKE B...

Jun 18, 2007 Electrical System Fire 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE INSURANCE AGENCY AND VOLVO INVESTIGATORS DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS DUE TO A SHORT IN THE WIRE HARNESS. THE VEHIC...

Jun 18, 2007 Electrical System Fire 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE INSURANCE AGENCY AND VOLVO INVESTIGATORS DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS DUE TO A SHORT IN THE WIRE HARNESS. THE VEHIC...

May 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ALL OF THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE COMPLETELY FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED ...

May 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ALL OF THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE COMPLETELY FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED ...

May 5, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TREBOL MOTORS DISTRIBUTORS CORP. PO BOX 11204, FDEZ. JUNCOS STA. SAN JUAN, P.R. 00910-2304 PHONE # 787-793-2828 FAX 787-793-2978 YEAR 2000 S80 GENTLEMEN: ACCORDING TO NORTH AMERICA VOLVO I HAVE AT LIST THREE RECALLS ON MY UNIT. THE SAME ARE UNDER THE NUMBERS: 1- RECALL ID # 06V441000 ...

May 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

TREBOL MOTORS DISTRIBUTORS CORP. PO BOX 11204, FDEZ. JUNCOS STA. SAN JUAN, P.R. 00910-2304 PHONE # 787-793-2828 FAX 787-793-2978 YEAR 2000 S80 GENTLEMEN: ACCORDING TO NORTH AMERICA VOLVO I HAVE AT LIST THREE RECALLS ON MY UNIT. THE SAME ARE UNDER THE NUMBERS: 1- RECALL ID # 06V441000 ...

May 5, 2007 Suspension

TREBOL MOTORS DISTRIBUTORS CORP. PO BOX 11204, FDEZ. JUNCOS STA. SAN JUAN, P.R. 00910-2304 PHONE # 787-793-2828 FAX 787-793-2978 YEAR 2000 S80 GENTLEMEN: ACCORDING TO NORTH AMERICA VOLVO I HAVE AT LIST THREE RECALLS ON MY UNIT. THE SAME ARE UNDER THE NUMBERS: 1- RECALL ID # 06V441000 ...

May 5, 2007 Suspension

TREBOL MOTORS DISTRIBUTORS CORP. PO BOX 11204, FDEZ. JUNCOS STA. SAN JUAN, P.R. 00910-2304 PHONE # 787-793-2828 FAX 787-793-2978 YEAR 2000 S80 GENTLEMEN: ACCORDING TO NORTH AMERICA VOLVO I HAVE AT LIST THREE RECALLS ON MY UNIT. THE SAME ARE UNDER THE NUMBERS: 1- RECALL ID # 06V441000 ...

May 5, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TREBOL MOTORS DISTRIBUTORS CORP. PO BOX 11204, FDEZ. JUNCOS STA. SAN JUAN, P.R. 00910-2304 PHONE # 787-793-2828 FAX 787-793-2978 YEAR 2000 S80 GENTLEMEN: ACCORDING TO NORTH AMERICA VOLVO I HAVE AT LIST THREE RECALLS ON MY UNIT. THE SAME ARE UNDER THE NUMBERS: 1- RECALL ID # 06V441000 ...

May 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

TREBOL MOTORS DISTRIBUTORS CORP. PO BOX 11204, FDEZ. JUNCOS STA. SAN JUAN, P.R. 00910-2304 PHONE # 787-793-2828 FAX 787-793-2978 YEAR 2000 S80 GENTLEMEN: ACCORDING TO NORTH AMERICA VOLVO I HAVE AT LIST THREE RECALLS ON MY UNIT. THE SAME ARE UNDER THE NUMBERS: 1- RECALL ID # 06V441000 ...

May 5, 2007 Suspension

TREBOL MOTORS DISTRIBUTORS CORP. PO BOX 11204, FDEZ. JUNCOS STA. SAN JUAN, P.R. 00910-2304 PHONE # 787-793-2828 FAX 787-793-2978 YEAR 2000 S80 GENTLEMEN: ACCORDING TO NORTH AMERICA VOLVO I HAVE AT LIST THREE RECALLS ON MY UNIT. THE SAME ARE UNDER THE NUMBERS: 1- RECALL ID # 06V441000 ...

May 5, 2007 Suspension

TREBOL MOTORS DISTRIBUTORS CORP. PO BOX 11204, FDEZ. JUNCOS STA. SAN JUAN, P.R. 00910-2304 PHONE # 787-793-2828 FAX 787-793-2978 YEAR 2000 S80 GENTLEMEN: ACCORDING TO NORTH AMERICA VOLVO I HAVE AT LIST THREE RECALLS ON MY UNIT. THE SAME ARE UNDER THE NUMBERS: 1- RECALL ID # 06V441000 ...

Apr 10, 2007 Steering Crash 111,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING AT 7 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE AND ROLLED OVER. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRE...

Apr 10, 2007 Air Bags Crash 111,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING AT 7 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE AND ROLLED OVER. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRE...

Apr 10, 2007 Steering Crash 111,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING AT 7 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE AND ROLLED OVER. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRE...

Apr 10, 2007 Air Bags Crash 111,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING AT 7 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE AND ROLLED OVER. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRE...

Mar 30, 2007 Tires

WE WANT TO FILE A COMPLAINT TO A TIRE MANUFACTURER, MICHELIN. WE HAVE BOUGHT 4 PIECE OF MICHELIN TIRES ON 11/24/2006 FROM ITS A TIRE DEALER, COSTCO WHOLESALE CLUB TIER CENTER, LOCATED AT 50 OVERLOOK BLVD, NANUET, NY 10954, TEL. (845) 425-0316 AND THE 4 PIECE TIERS WERE INSTALLED THERE. THE TIRE MOD...

Mar 30, 2007 Tires

WE WANT TO FILE A COMPLAINT TO A TIRE MANUFACTURER, MICHELIN. WE HAVE BOUGHT 4 PIECE OF MICHELIN TIRES ON 11/24/2006 FROM ITS A TIRE DEALER, COSTCO WHOLESALE CLUB TIER CENTER, LOCATED AT 50 OVERLOOK BLVD, NANUET, NY 10954, TEL. (845) 425-0316 AND THE 4 PIECE TIERS WERE INSTALLED THERE. THE TIRE MOD...

Mar 14, 2007 Suspension 92,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS SAFETY RECALL 00V238000 THAT DID NOT APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THE VIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PROBLEMS HE HAD CURRENTLY WITH THIS VEHICLE WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE SAFETY RECALL. THERE WAS FRONT SUSPENSION N...

Mar 14, 2007 Suspension 92,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS SAFETY RECALL 00V238000 THAT DID NOT APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THE VIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PROBLEMS HE HAD CURRENTLY WITH THIS VEHICLE WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE SAFETY RECALL. THERE WAS FRONT SUSPENSION N...

Feb 20, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 78,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2000 VOLVO S80 HAD REPAIRS DONE ON 11/10/05 FOR THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE. HE ORIGINALLY HAD THE REPAIR COMPLETED ON 11/10/05. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS REPAIRED AGAIN ON 02/09/07, AND HE STILL HASDTHE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE DEAL...

Feb 20, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 78,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2000 VOLVO S80 HAD REPAIRS DONE ON 11/10/05 FOR THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE. HE ORIGINALLY HAD THE REPAIR COMPLETED ON 11/10/05. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS REPAIRED AGAIN ON 02/09/07, AND HE STILL HASDTHE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE DEAL...

Jan 21, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 10,000 mi

MY 2000 VOLVO S80 T6 ETM THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT UNLESS I BOUGHT A CEM THEY SAID CAR WOULDN'T WORK WITHOUT IT. SO THEY FIXED IT TO A TUNE OF $900.00 FOR CEM SO I CHARGED IT BACK ON MY CREDIT CARD BECAUSE IT'S ALL COVERED ON ETM UPDATE. IN THE MORNING THE CAR STILL REVS MORE I WANT VOLVO TO B...

Jan 21, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 10,000 mi

MY 2000 VOLVO S80 T6 ETM THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT UNLESS I BOUGHT A CEM THEY SAID CAR WOULDN'T WORK WITHOUT IT. SO THEY FIXED IT TO A TUNE OF $900.00 FOR CEM SO I CHARGED IT BACK ON MY CREDIT CARD BECAUSE IT'S ALL COVERED ON ETM UPDATE. IN THE MORNING THE CAR STILL REVS MORE I WANT VOLVO TO B...

Dec 27, 2006 Structure Crash 95,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT WAS REAR ENDED BY A TRUCK WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH. THE CONTACT STATES THAT IT WAS WINDY AND THAT THERE WERE LIGHT FLURRIES AT THE TIME. THE REAR BACK BUMPER WAS STRUCK AT AN ANGLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAS HAD THE REAR BUMPER REPLACED, AND NOW THE VEHICLE'...

Dec 27, 2006 Seat Belts Crash 95,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT WAS REAR ENDED BY A TRUCK WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH. THE CONTACT STATES THAT IT WAS WINDY AND THAT THERE WERE LIGHT FLURRIES AT THE TIME. THE REAR BACK BUMPER WAS STRUCK AT AN ANGLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAS HAD THE REAR BUMPER REPLACED, AND NOW THE VEHICLE'...

Dec 27, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages Crash 95,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT WAS REAR ENDED BY A TRUCK WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH. THE CONTACT STATES THAT IT WAS WINDY AND THAT THERE WERE LIGHT FLURRIES AT THE TIME. THE REAR BACK BUMPER WAS STRUCK AT AN ANGLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAS HAD THE REAR BUMPER REPLACED, AND NOW THE VEHICLE'...

Dec 27, 2006 Structure Crash 95,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT WAS REAR ENDED BY A TRUCK WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH. THE CONTACT STATES THAT IT WAS WINDY AND THAT THERE WERE LIGHT FLURRIES AT THE TIME. THE REAR BACK BUMPER WAS STRUCK AT AN ANGLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAS HAD THE REAR BUMPER REPLACED, AND NOW THE VEHICLE'...

Dec 27, 2006 Seat Belts Crash 95,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT WAS REAR ENDED BY A TRUCK WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH. THE CONTACT STATES THAT IT WAS WINDY AND THAT THERE WERE LIGHT FLURRIES AT THE TIME. THE REAR BACK BUMPER WAS STRUCK AT AN ANGLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAS HAD THE REAR BUMPER REPLACED, AND NOW THE VEHICLE'...

Dec 27, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages Crash 95,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT WAS REAR ENDED BY A TRUCK WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH. THE CONTACT STATES THAT IT WAS WINDY AND THAT THERE WERE LIGHT FLURRIES AT THE TIME. THE REAR BACK BUMPER WAS STRUCK AT AN ANGLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAS HAD THE REAR BUMPER REPLACED, AND NOW THE VEHICLE'...

Dec 11, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS AGO VEHICLE BEGAN ERRATIC THROTTLE WHILE ON SPEED CONTROL (SURGING). DEALER SERVICED VEHICLE WITH SOFTWARE UPDATE AND TEMPORARILY RESOLVED PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS RETURNED AS WELL A SPONTANEOUS STALLING, AND VERY ERRATIC VARIANCE IN THROTTLE PEDAL POSITION AND ACCELERATION. STALL...

Dec 11, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS AGO VEHICLE BEGAN ERRATIC THROTTLE WHILE ON SPEED CONTROL (SURGING). DEALER SERVICED VEHICLE WITH SOFTWARE UPDATE AND TEMPORARILY RESOLVED PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS RETURNED AS WELL A SPONTANEOUS STALLING, AND VERY ERRATIC VARIANCE IN THROTTLE PEDAL POSITION AND ACCELERATION. STALL...

Nov 28, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

1. FOLLOWING DOWNLOAD OF RECALL SOFTWARE PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN VASTLY REDUCED AND NOW ONLY ACHIEVES 8.2 MPG. 2. THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY AND USUALLY IN THE FAILURE MODE. ABS BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY-REPLACEMENT $950 3. WHILE BACKING (COLD ENGINE), BRAKES FAIL T...

Nov 28, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

1. FOLLOWING DOWNLOAD OF RECALL SOFTWARE PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN VASTLY REDUCED AND NOW ONLY ACHIEVES 8.2 MPG. 2. THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY AND USUALLY IN THE FAILURE MODE. ABS BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY-REPLACEMENT $950 3. WHILE BACKING (COLD ENGINE), BRAKES FAIL T...

Nov 28, 2006 Visibility 45,000 mi

1. FOLLOWING DOWNLOAD OF RECALL SOFTWARE PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN VASTLY REDUCED AND NOW ONLY ACHIEVES 8.2 MPG. 2. THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY AND USUALLY IN THE FAILURE MODE. ABS BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY-REPLACEMENT $950 3. WHILE BACKING (COLD ENGINE), BRAKES FAIL T...

Nov 28, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

1. FOLLOWING DOWNLOAD OF RECALL SOFTWARE PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN VASTLY REDUCED AND NOW ONLY ACHIEVES 8.2 MPG. 2. THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY AND USUALLY IN THE FAILURE MODE. ABS BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY-REPLACEMENT $950 3. WHILE BACKING (COLD ENGINE), BRAKES FAIL T...

Nov 28, 2006 Steering 45,000 mi

1. FOLLOWING DOWNLOAD OF RECALL SOFTWARE PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN VASTLY REDUCED AND NOW ONLY ACHIEVES 8.2 MPG. 2. THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY AND USUALLY IN THE FAILURE MODE. ABS BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY-REPLACEMENT $950 3. WHILE BACKING (COLD ENGINE), BRAKES FAIL T...

Nov 28, 2006 Electrical System 45,000 mi

1. FOLLOWING DOWNLOAD OF RECALL SOFTWARE PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN VASTLY REDUCED AND NOW ONLY ACHIEVES 8.2 MPG. 2. THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY AND USUALLY IN THE FAILURE MODE. ABS BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY-REPLACEMENT $950 3. WHILE BACKING (COLD ENGINE), BRAKES FAIL T...

Nov 28, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

1. FOLLOWING DOWNLOAD OF RECALL SOFTWARE PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN VASTLY REDUCED AND NOW ONLY ACHIEVES 8.2 MPG. 2. THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY AND USUALLY IN THE FAILURE MODE. ABS BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY-REPLACEMENT $950 3. WHILE BACKING (COLD ENGINE), BRAKES FAIL T...

Nov 28, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

1. FOLLOWING DOWNLOAD OF RECALL SOFTWARE PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN VASTLY REDUCED AND NOW ONLY ACHIEVES 8.2 MPG. 2. THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY AND USUALLY IN THE FAILURE MODE. ABS BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY-REPLACEMENT $950 3. WHILE BACKING (COLD ENGINE), BRAKES FAIL T...

Nov 28, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

1. FOLLOWING DOWNLOAD OF RECALL SOFTWARE PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN VASTLY REDUCED AND NOW ONLY ACHIEVES 8.2 MPG. 2. THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY AND USUALLY IN THE FAILURE MODE. ABS BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY-REPLACEMENT $950 3. WHILE BACKING (COLD ENGINE), BRAKES FAIL T...

Nov 28, 2006 Visibility 45,000 mi

1. FOLLOWING DOWNLOAD OF RECALL SOFTWARE PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN VASTLY REDUCED AND NOW ONLY ACHIEVES 8.2 MPG. 2. THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY AND USUALLY IN THE FAILURE MODE. ABS BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY-REPLACEMENT $950 3. WHILE BACKING (COLD ENGINE), BRAKES FAIL T...

Nov 28, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

1. FOLLOWING DOWNLOAD OF RECALL SOFTWARE PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN VASTLY REDUCED AND NOW ONLY ACHIEVES 8.2 MPG. 2. THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY AND USUALLY IN THE FAILURE MODE. ABS BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY-REPLACEMENT $950 3. WHILE BACKING (COLD ENGINE), BRAKES FAIL T...

Nov 28, 2006 Steering 45,000 mi

1. FOLLOWING DOWNLOAD OF RECALL SOFTWARE PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN VASTLY REDUCED AND NOW ONLY ACHIEVES 8.2 MPG. 2. THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY AND USUALLY IN THE FAILURE MODE. ABS BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY-REPLACEMENT $950 3. WHILE BACKING (COLD ENGINE), BRAKES FAIL T...

Nov 28, 2006 Electrical System 45,000 mi

1. FOLLOWING DOWNLOAD OF RECALL SOFTWARE PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN VASTLY REDUCED AND NOW ONLY ACHIEVES 8.2 MPG. 2. THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY AND USUALLY IN THE FAILURE MODE. ABS BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY-REPLACEMENT $950 3. WHILE BACKING (COLD ENGINE), BRAKES FAIL T...

Nov 28, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

1. FOLLOWING DOWNLOAD OF RECALL SOFTWARE PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN VASTLY REDUCED AND NOW ONLY ACHIEVES 8.2 MPG. 2. THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY AND USUALLY IN THE FAILURE MODE. ABS BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY-REPLACEMENT $950 3. WHILE BACKING (COLD ENGINE), BRAKES FAIL T...

Nov 15, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 84,900 mi

ERRATIC THROTTLE POST 10 MINUTES OF DRIVE, MUCH ACCELERATION, NOT ENOUGH ACCELERATION, HESITATION, BACKFIRES LEAN. GETS STUCK 2ND GEAR. CEL ON. "TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT" WARNING MESSAGE DISPLAYED. CRUISE CONTROL IS LOST AND CANNOT BE TURNED BACK ON. OBDII PCODES STORED 10-29-2006 10:2...

Nov 15, 2006 Power Train 84,900 mi

ERRATIC THROTTLE POST 10 MINUTES OF DRIVE, MUCH ACCELERATION, NOT ENOUGH ACCELERATION, HESITATION, BACKFIRES LEAN. GETS STUCK 2ND GEAR. CEL ON. "TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT" WARNING MESSAGE DISPLAYED. CRUISE CONTROL IS LOST AND CANNOT BE TURNED BACK ON. OBDII PCODES STORED 10-29-2006 10:2...

Nov 15, 2006 Electrical System 84,900 mi

ERRATIC THROTTLE POST 10 MINUTES OF DRIVE, MUCH ACCELERATION, NOT ENOUGH ACCELERATION, HESITATION, BACKFIRES LEAN. GETS STUCK 2ND GEAR. CEL ON. "TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT" WARNING MESSAGE DISPLAYED. CRUISE CONTROL IS LOST AND CANNOT BE TURNED BACK ON. OBDII PCODES STORED 10-29-2006 10:2...

Nov 15, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 84,900 mi

ERRATIC THROTTLE POST 10 MINUTES OF DRIVE, MUCH ACCELERATION, NOT ENOUGH ACCELERATION, HESITATION, BACKFIRES LEAN. GETS STUCK 2ND GEAR. CEL ON. "TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT" WARNING MESSAGE DISPLAYED. CRUISE CONTROL IS LOST AND CANNOT BE TURNED BACK ON. OBDII PCODES STORED 10-29-2006 10:2...

Nov 15, 2006 Power Train 84,900 mi

ERRATIC THROTTLE POST 10 MINUTES OF DRIVE, MUCH ACCELERATION, NOT ENOUGH ACCELERATION, HESITATION, BACKFIRES LEAN. GETS STUCK 2ND GEAR. CEL ON. "TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT" WARNING MESSAGE DISPLAYED. CRUISE CONTROL IS LOST AND CANNOT BE TURNED BACK ON. OBDII PCODES STORED 10-29-2006 10:2...

Nov 15, 2006 Electrical System 84,900 mi

ERRATIC THROTTLE POST 10 MINUTES OF DRIVE, MUCH ACCELERATION, NOT ENOUGH ACCELERATION, HESITATION, BACKFIRES LEAN. GETS STUCK 2ND GEAR. CEL ON. "TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT" WARNING MESSAGE DISPLAYED. CRUISE CONTROL IS LOST AND CANNOT BE TURNED BACK ON. OBDII PCODES STORED 10-29-2006 10:2...

Nov 1, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 91,522 mi

IN EARLY JUL 05, I EXPERIENCED ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM (ETS) PROBLEMS WITH MY 2000 VOLVO S80. PARTICULARLY CONCERNING TO ME FROM A SAFETY STANDPOINT WAS THAT SEVERAL TIMES, INCLUDING WHEN I WAS IN HIGHWAY DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE CAR ON ITS OWN SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND DECELERATED, HESITATED ON AC...

Nov 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,522 mi

IN EARLY JUL 05, I EXPERIENCED ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM (ETS) PROBLEMS WITH MY 2000 VOLVO S80. PARTICULARLY CONCERNING TO ME FROM A SAFETY STANDPOINT WAS THAT SEVERAL TIMES, INCLUDING WHEN I WAS IN HIGHWAY DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE CAR ON ITS OWN SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND DECELERATED, HESITATED ON AC...

Nov 1, 2006 Suspension 91,522 mi

IN EARLY JUL 05, I EXPERIENCED ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM (ETS) PROBLEMS WITH MY 2000 VOLVO S80. PARTICULARLY CONCERNING TO ME FROM A SAFETY STANDPOINT WAS THAT SEVERAL TIMES, INCLUDING WHEN I WAS IN HIGHWAY DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE CAR ON ITS OWN SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND DECELERATED, HESITATED ON AC...

Nov 1, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 91,522 mi

IN EARLY JUL 05, I EXPERIENCED ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM (ETS) PROBLEMS WITH MY 2000 VOLVO S80. PARTICULARLY CONCERNING TO ME FROM A SAFETY STANDPOINT WAS THAT SEVERAL TIMES, INCLUDING WHEN I WAS IN HIGHWAY DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE CAR ON ITS OWN SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND DECELERATED, HESITATED ON AC...

Nov 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,522 mi

IN EARLY JUL 05, I EXPERIENCED ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM (ETS) PROBLEMS WITH MY 2000 VOLVO S80. PARTICULARLY CONCERNING TO ME FROM A SAFETY STANDPOINT WAS THAT SEVERAL TIMES, INCLUDING WHEN I WAS IN HIGHWAY DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE CAR ON ITS OWN SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND DECELERATED, HESITATED ON AC...

Nov 1, 2006 Suspension 91,522 mi

IN EARLY JUL 05, I EXPERIENCED ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM (ETS) PROBLEMS WITH MY 2000 VOLVO S80. PARTICULARLY CONCERNING TO ME FROM A SAFETY STANDPOINT WAS THAT SEVERAL TIMES, INCLUDING WHEN I WAS IN HIGHWAY DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE CAR ON ITS OWN SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND DECELERATED, HESITATED ON AC...

Oct 12, 2006 Suspension 59,000 mi

PURCHASED A 2000 VOLVO S80 IN MARCH OF 2006, EXPERIENCE POWER LOSS WITH THING SUCH AS SUNROOF AND WINDOWS, TERRIBLE GLARE FROM FRONT WINDSHIELD IMPAIRS VISION, SUSPENSION- BALL JOINTS, AXLES, RODS, STRUT BUSHINGS, STRUTS, BRAKE CALIPERS, CV BOOTS/JOINTS, CONTROL ARM, AND TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED ......

Oct 12, 2006 Suspension 59,000 mi

PURCHASED A 2000 VOLVO S80 IN MARCH OF 2006, EXPERIENCE POWER LOSS WITH THING SUCH AS SUNROOF AND WINDOWS, TERRIBLE GLARE FROM FRONT WINDSHIELD IMPAIRS VISION, SUSPENSION- BALL JOINTS, AXLES, RODS, STRUT BUSHINGS, STRUTS, BRAKE CALIPERS, CV BOOTS/JOINTS, CONTROL ARM, AND TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED ......

Oct 10, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

IN JULY I WAS TRAVELING IN TRAFFIC AT IDLE SPEED WHEN MY CAR STARTED TO SURGE THEN STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT, HOWEVER I HAD TO KEEP ONE FOOT ON THE GAS AND THE OTHER ON THE BRAKE TO KEEP IT RUNNING. I WAS ABLE TO LIMP IT HOME USING THIS METHOD TO KEEP THE RPMS UP. WHEN THE CODES WERE READ I...

Oct 10, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

IN JULY I WAS TRAVELING IN TRAFFIC AT IDLE SPEED WHEN MY CAR STARTED TO SURGE THEN STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT, HOWEVER I HAD TO KEEP ONE FOOT ON THE GAS AND THE OTHER ON THE BRAKE TO KEEP IT RUNNING. I WAS ABLE TO LIMP IT HOME USING THIS METHOD TO KEEP THE RPMS UP. WHEN THE CODES WERE READ I...

Oct 8, 2006 Exterior Lighting 82,000 mi

MY 2000 VOLVO S80 BEGAN GIVING ME ERROR MESSAGES OF SEVERAL KINDS, ONE OF WHICH TELLS ME "DIPPED BEAM BULB FAILURE." WHEN THAT HAPPENS, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS DO NOT WORK (THEY COME ON WHEN I START THE CAR AS RUNNING LIGHTS). AFTER BUYING NEW BULBS TO PUT IN, I FOUND THAT THE OLD BULBS WERE NOT ...

Oct 8, 2006 Electrical System 82,000 mi

MY 2000 VOLVO S80 BEGAN GIVING ME ERROR MESSAGES OF SEVERAL KINDS, ONE OF WHICH TELLS ME "DIPPED BEAM BULB FAILURE." WHEN THAT HAPPENS, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS DO NOT WORK (THEY COME ON WHEN I START THE CAR AS RUNNING LIGHTS). AFTER BUYING NEW BULBS TO PUT IN, I FOUND THAT THE OLD BULBS WERE NOT ...

Oct 8, 2006 Exterior Lighting 82,000 mi

MY 2000 VOLVO S80 BEGAN GIVING ME ERROR MESSAGES OF SEVERAL KINDS, ONE OF WHICH TELLS ME "DIPPED BEAM BULB FAILURE." WHEN THAT HAPPENS, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS DO NOT WORK (THEY COME ON WHEN I START THE CAR AS RUNNING LIGHTS). AFTER BUYING NEW BULBS TO PUT IN, I FOUND THAT THE OLD BULBS WERE NOT ...

Oct 8, 2006 Electrical System 82,000 mi

MY 2000 VOLVO S80 BEGAN GIVING ME ERROR MESSAGES OF SEVERAL KINDS, ONE OF WHICH TELLS ME "DIPPED BEAM BULB FAILURE." WHEN THAT HAPPENS, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS DO NOT WORK (THEY COME ON WHEN I START THE CAR AS RUNNING LIGHTS). AFTER BUYING NEW BULBS TO PUT IN, I FOUND THAT THE OLD BULBS WERE NOT ...

Sep 27, 2006 Power Train 58,000 mi

SINCE BUYING MY 2000 VOLVO S80 T6 IN 2001 I'VE BEEN PUZZLED BY AN OCCASIONAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR AND WOULD MENTION IT TO THE PAT PATTERSON VOLVO, MEMPHIS, TN SERVICE WRITER. HE WOULD PASS MY COMMENTS ON TO THE MECHANICS BUT NOTHING WAS EVER FOUND. ON SATURDAY 8/5/2006 I MADE A...

Sep 27, 2006 Power Train 58,000 mi

SINCE BUYING MY 2000 VOLVO S80 T6 IN 2001 I'VE BEEN PUZZLED BY AN OCCASIONAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR AND WOULD MENTION IT TO THE PAT PATTERSON VOLVO, MEMPHIS, TN SERVICE WRITER. HE WOULD PASS MY COMMENTS ON TO THE MECHANICS BUT NOTHING WAS EVER FOUND. ON SATURDAY 8/5/2006 I MADE A...

Aug 31, 2006 Air Bags 78,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE SERVICE DEALER WHO INDICATED THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FOR THE AIR BAG FAILED. WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED BACK TO THE SERVICE DEALER, WHO OFFERED TO DISCOUNT FOR THE REP...

Aug 31, 2006 Air Bags 78,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE SERVICE DEALER WHO INDICATED THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FOR THE AIR BAG FAILED. WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED BACK TO THE SERVICE DEALER, WHO OFFERED TO DISCOUNT FOR THE REP...

Jul 29, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 49,374 mi

I WANT TO ADD MY DOCUMENTATION ABOUT THE FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE MODULE AND SUBSEQUENT LACK OF APPROPRIATE ACTION. THE UNIT IN THE 2000 VOLVO S80 FAILED TO BRING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE HALT IN TRAFFIC IN DECEMBER 2004. SUBSEQUENT REPAIRS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM WERE $845. IF VOLVO SENT OUT A NOTICE F...

Jul 29, 2006 Suspension 49,374 mi

I WANT TO ADD MY DOCUMENTATION ABOUT THE FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE MODULE AND SUBSEQUENT LACK OF APPROPRIATE ACTION. THE UNIT IN THE 2000 VOLVO S80 FAILED TO BRING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE HALT IN TRAFFIC IN DECEMBER 2004. SUBSEQUENT REPAIRS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM WERE $845. IF VOLVO SENT OUT A NOTICE F...

Jul 29, 2006 Electrical System 49,374 mi

I WANT TO ADD MY DOCUMENTATION ABOUT THE FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE MODULE AND SUBSEQUENT LACK OF APPROPRIATE ACTION. THE UNIT IN THE 2000 VOLVO S80 FAILED TO BRING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE HALT IN TRAFFIC IN DECEMBER 2004. SUBSEQUENT REPAIRS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM WERE $845. IF VOLVO SENT OUT A NOTICE F...

Jul 29, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 49,374 mi

I WANT TO ADD MY DOCUMENTATION ABOUT THE FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE MODULE AND SUBSEQUENT LACK OF APPROPRIATE ACTION. THE UNIT IN THE 2000 VOLVO S80 FAILED TO BRING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE HALT IN TRAFFIC IN DECEMBER 2004. SUBSEQUENT REPAIRS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM WERE $845. IF VOLVO SENT OUT A NOTICE F...

Jul 29, 2006 Suspension 49,374 mi

I WANT TO ADD MY DOCUMENTATION ABOUT THE FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE MODULE AND SUBSEQUENT LACK OF APPROPRIATE ACTION. THE UNIT IN THE 2000 VOLVO S80 FAILED TO BRING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE HALT IN TRAFFIC IN DECEMBER 2004. SUBSEQUENT REPAIRS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM WERE $845. IF VOLVO SENT OUT A NOTICE F...

Jul 29, 2006 Electrical System 49,374 mi

I WANT TO ADD MY DOCUMENTATION ABOUT THE FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE MODULE AND SUBSEQUENT LACK OF APPROPRIATE ACTION. THE UNIT IN THE 2000 VOLVO S80 FAILED TO BRING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE HALT IN TRAFFIC IN DECEMBER 2004. SUBSEQUENT REPAIRS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM WERE $845. IF VOLVO SENT OUT A NOTICE F...

Jul 16, 2006 Suspension 63,797 mi

WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING, THE LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT SEPARATED AND DAMAGED THE AXLE. NO ODD NOISES BEFORE HAND. NO UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR. WE DO ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. NO WORK HAD RECENTLY BEEN DONE ON THE FRONT END. THE TECHNICIAN SAID HE DID NOT THINK THE VEHICLE HAD EVER BEEN IN A PRIOR ACCIDE...

Jul 16, 2006 Suspension 63,797 mi

WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING, THE LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT SEPARATED AND DAMAGED THE AXLE. NO ODD NOISES BEFORE HAND. NO UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR. WE DO ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. NO WORK HAD RECENTLY BEEN DONE ON THE FRONT END. THE TECHNICIAN SAID HE DID NOT THINK THE VEHICLE HAD EVER BEEN IN A PRIOR ACCIDE...

Jul 12, 2006 Electrical System 98,050 mi

YR 2000 VOLVO S80 2.9L. TWO SAFETY RELATED COMPLAINTS FOLLOW: 1. DASH BOARD (SPEEDOMETER, TACH, LIGHTS, ETC), ELECTRIC WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS, AND TURN SIGNALS JUST STOP WORKING ALL AT THE SAME TIME! I HAVE TO UNHOOK THE BATTERY TO RESET. COMMON PROBLEM FROM LOOKING AT INTERNET FORUMS. 2. AIRBAG ...

Jul 12, 2006 Electrical System 98,050 mi

YR 2000 VOLVO S80 2.9L. TWO SAFETY RELATED COMPLAINTS FOLLOW: 1. DASH BOARD (SPEEDOMETER, TACH, LIGHTS, ETC), ELECTRIC WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS, AND TURN SIGNALS JUST STOP WORKING ALL AT THE SAME TIME! I HAVE TO UNHOOK THE BATTERY TO RESET. COMMON PROBLEM FROM LOOKING AT INTERNET FORUMS. 2. AIRBAG ...

Jul 8, 2006 Air Bags 58,160 mi

MY S80-T6 AIR BAG CAME ON FOR NO REASON AT ALL. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALER, THEY CONFIRMED AN INTERNAL FAULT WITH SRS CONTROL MODULE. THIS MODULE CONTROLS THE AIR BAG SYSTEM FOR THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. *NM

Jul 8, 2006 Air Bags 58,160 mi

MY S80-T6 AIR BAG CAME ON FOR NO REASON AT ALL. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALER, THEY CONFIRMED AN INTERNAL FAULT WITH SRS CONTROL MODULE. THIS MODULE CONTROLS THE AIR BAG SYSTEM FOR THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. *NM

Jul 7, 2006 Power Train 38,300 mi

I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S80 WITH LESS THAN 40K MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT. OUT OF WARRANTY... SO I'M OUT $1,500 FOR REPAIRS! THE LOCAL VOLVO DEALER WANTED $4,000 FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION. *NM

Jul 7, 2006 Power Train 38,300 mi

I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S80 WITH LESS THAN 40K MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT. OUT OF WARRANTY... SO I'M OUT $1,500 FOR REPAIRS! THE LOCAL VOLVO DEALER WANTED $4,000 FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION. *NM

Jun 30, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 88,500 mi

MY 2000 VOLVO S80 2.9 VEHICLE STARTED SURGING THEN HESITATING, BACK & FORTH, AT ALL SPEEDS UP TO 70 MPH INTERSTATE SPEEDS WHILE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON AND OFF. WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ON, AFTER ABOUT 5-10 MILES, CRUISE CONTROL TURNS ITSELF OFF & CAR SUDDENLY STARTS DECELERATING. AFTER ABOUT 1 WEEK OF ...

Jun 30, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 88,500 mi

MY 2000 VOLVO S80 2.9 VEHICLE STARTED SURGING THEN HESITATING, BACK & FORTH, AT ALL SPEEDS UP TO 70 MPH INTERSTATE SPEEDS WHILE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON AND OFF. WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ON, AFTER ABOUT 5-10 MILES, CRUISE CONTROL TURNS ITSELF OFF & CAR SUDDENLY STARTS DECELERATING. AFTER ABOUT 1 WEEK OF ...

Jun 28, 2006 Exterior Lighting 71,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS AND REVERSE LIGHTS HAVE FAILED ON 30 SEPERATE OCCASSIONS. THE BULB LIGHT FAILURE INDICATOR HAS WORKED IN EACH CASE. THE DEALER AGREED THERE WAS A PROBLEM, BUT HAD NO SOLUTION.

Jun 28, 2006 Exterior Lighting 71,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS AND REVERSE LIGHTS HAVE FAILED ON 30 SEPERATE OCCASSIONS. THE BULB LIGHT FAILURE INDICATOR HAS WORKED IN EACH CASE. THE DEALER AGREED THERE WAS A PROBLEM, BUT HAD NO SOLUTION.

Jun 28, 2006 Exterior Lighting 71,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS AND REVERSE LIGHTS HAVE FAILED ON 30 SEPERATE OCCASSIONS. THE BULB LIGHT FAILURE INDICATOR HAS WORKED IN EACH CASE. THE DEALER AGREED THERE WAS A PROBLEM, BUT HAD NO SOLUTION.

Jun 28, 2006 Exterior Lighting 71,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS AND REVERSE LIGHTS HAVE FAILED ON 30 SEPERATE OCCASSIONS. THE BULB LIGHT FAILURE INDICATOR HAS WORKED IN EACH CASE. THE DEALER AGREED THERE WAS A PROBLEM, BUT HAD NO SOLUTION.

Jun 28, 2006 Exterior Lighting 71,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS AND REVERSE LIGHTS HAVE FAILED ON 30 SEPERATE OCCASSIONS. THE BULB LIGHT FAILURE INDICATOR HAS WORKED IN EACH CASE. THE DEALER AGREED THERE WAS A PROBLEM, BUT HAD NO SOLUTION.

Jun 28, 2006 Exterior Lighting 71,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS AND REVERSE LIGHTS HAVE FAILED ON 30 SEPERATE OCCASSIONS. THE BULB LIGHT FAILURE INDICATOR HAS WORKED IN EACH CASE. THE DEALER AGREED THERE WAS A PROBLEM, BUT HAD NO SOLUTION.

Jun 28, 2006 Exterior Lighting 71,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS AND REVERSE LIGHTS HAVE FAILED ON 30 SEPERATE OCCASSIONS. THE BULB LIGHT FAILURE INDICATOR HAS WORKED IN EACH CASE. THE DEALER AGREED THERE WAS A PROBLEM, BUT HAD NO SOLUTION.

Jun 28, 2006 Exterior Lighting 71,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS AND REVERSE LIGHTS HAVE FAILED ON 30 SEPERATE OCCASSIONS. THE BULB LIGHT FAILURE INDICATOR HAS WORKED IN EACH CASE. THE DEALER AGREED THERE WAS A PROBLEM, BUT HAD NO SOLUTION.

Jun 24, 2006 Electrical System 60,104 mi

JUNE 13, 2004: CAR LOST POWER ON I-70 IN OHIO. TIME - 10:00 PM; CONDITIONS CLEAR. VEHICLE DROPPED INTO "LIMP HOME MODE" REQUIRING THAT WE DRIVE IN THE BREAKDOWN LANE TO THE NEAREST EXIT WHICH WAS ABOUT 8 MILES. VEHICLE SPEED WAS ABOUT 20 MPH MAX. - A DANGEROUS SITUATION ON AN INTERSTATE AT NIGHT...

Jun 24, 2006 Electrical System 60,104 mi

JUNE 13, 2004: CAR LOST POWER ON I-70 IN OHIO. TIME - 10:00 PM; CONDITIONS CLEAR. VEHICLE DROPPED INTO "LIMP HOME MODE" REQUIRING THAT WE DRIVE IN THE BREAKDOWN LANE TO THE NEAREST EXIT WHICH WAS ABOUT 8 MILES. VEHICLE SPEED WAS ABOUT 20 MPH MAX. - A DANGEROUS SITUATION ON AN INTERSTATE AT NIGHT...

Jun 23, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 82,400 mi

A 2000 VOLVO S80 T-6 WOULD ON OCCASION CHANGE SPEED AND JERK WITHOUT WARNING. THE PROBLEM INITIALLY WAS SPORADIC BUT BECAME INCREASINGLY WORST OVER A PERIOD OF THREE WEEKS. A VOLVO DEALERSHIP CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE WAS BAD AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. REPAIR COST...

Jun 23, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 82,400 mi

A 2000 VOLVO S80 T-6 WOULD ON OCCASION CHANGE SPEED AND JERK WITHOUT WARNING. THE PROBLEM INITIALLY WAS SPORADIC BUT BECAME INCREASINGLY WORST OVER A PERIOD OF THREE WEEKS. A VOLVO DEALERSHIP CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE WAS BAD AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. REPAIR COST...

May 17, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 28,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 VOLVO S80 FROM CARMAX IN FEB. 2006. THE CAR ONLY HAD 26000 MILES ON IT SO I THOUGHT IT WAS A GREAT DEAL. I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER TO SEE IF ANY AND ALL RECALLS HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THEY SAID THE ONLY THING NEEDED TO BE DONE WAS TO HAVE THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MO...

May 17, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 67,000 mi

2000 VOLVO S-80 T6 , ETM PART REPLACED IN DEC 2004, IN CONJUNCTION WITH COMPLAINT NUMBER 10145678; RETURNED CAR TO DEALERSHIP ON SATURDAY 5/13/06 TO HAVE SOFTWARE RECALL UPGRADE PERFORMED DUE TO SAME CONDITIONS AS PRESENT IN 2004 INCIDENT - VEHICLE STOPPING UNEXPECTEDLY IN TRAFFIC. CAR SINCE SATURDA...

May 17, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 28,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2000 VOLVO S80 FROM CARMAX IN FEB. 2006. THE CAR ONLY HAD 26000 MILES ON IT SO I THOUGHT IT WAS A GREAT DEAL. I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER TO SEE IF ANY AND ALL RECALLS HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THEY SAID THE ONLY THING NEEDED TO BE DONE WAS TO HAVE THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MO...

May 17, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 67,000 mi

2000 VOLVO S-80 T6 , ETM PART REPLACED IN DEC 2004, IN CONJUNCTION WITH COMPLAINT NUMBER 10145678; RETURNED CAR TO DEALERSHIP ON SATURDAY 5/13/06 TO HAVE SOFTWARE RECALL UPGRADE PERFORMED DUE TO SAME CONDITIONS AS PRESENT IN 2004 INCIDENT - VEHICLE STOPPING UNEXPECTEDLY IN TRAFFIC. CAR SINCE SATURDA...

May 15, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 122,000 mi

MY 2000 VOLVO S80 T6 STALLS (TYPICALLY IN JUNCTIONS) AFTER 120K MAINTENANCE SERVICE / RECALL 155 ETM SOFTWARE UPGRADE. THE SERVICE WAS PERFORMED ON 5/12/06 AT AUTHORIZED VOLVO DEALER (128VOLVO.COM). SINCE THE SERVICE, THE CAR STALLED 5 TIMES, AND HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE MORE TIMES, WITHOUT ...

May 15, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,000 mi

MY 2000 VOLVO S80 T6 STALLS (TYPICALLY IN JUNCTIONS) AFTER 120K MAINTENANCE SERVICE / RECALL 155 ETM SOFTWARE UPGRADE. THE SERVICE WAS PERFORMED ON 5/12/06 AT AUTHORIZED VOLVO DEALER (128VOLVO.COM). SINCE THE SERVICE, THE CAR STALLED 5 TIMES, AND HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE MORE TIMES, WITHOUT ...

May 15, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 122,000 mi

MY 2000 VOLVO S80 T6 STALLS (TYPICALLY IN JUNCTIONS) AFTER 120K MAINTENANCE SERVICE / RECALL 155 ETM SOFTWARE UPGRADE. THE SERVICE WAS PERFORMED ON 5/12/06 AT AUTHORIZED VOLVO DEALER (128VOLVO.COM). SINCE THE SERVICE, THE CAR STALLED 5 TIMES, AND HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE MORE TIMES, WITHOUT ...

May 15, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,000 mi

MY 2000 VOLVO S80 T6 STALLS (TYPICALLY IN JUNCTIONS) AFTER 120K MAINTENANCE SERVICE / RECALL 155 ETM SOFTWARE UPGRADE. THE SERVICE WAS PERFORMED ON 5/12/06 AT AUTHORIZED VOLVO DEALER (128VOLVO.COM). SINCE THE SERVICE, THE CAR STALLED 5 TIMES, AND HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE MORE TIMES, WITHOUT ...

May 11, 2006 Electrical System 126,000 mi

IN OCT 04, WE PURCHASED A VOLVO 2000 S80, [XXX]. WE WERE SATISFIED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CAR FOR THE MOST PART. SHORTLY AFTER WE PURCHASED THE VOLVO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND AFTER HAVING THE CODES CHECK, THE OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SINCE THE CAR WAS RUNNING SMOOTH A...

May 11, 2006 Power Train 126,000 mi

IN OCT 04, WE PURCHASED A VOLVO 2000 S80, [XXX]. WE WERE SATISFIED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CAR FOR THE MOST PART. SHORTLY AFTER WE PURCHASED THE VOLVO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND AFTER HAVING THE CODES CHECK, THE OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SINCE THE CAR WAS RUNNING SMOOTH A...

May 11, 2006 Electrical System 126,000 mi

IN OCT 04, WE PURCHASED A VOLVO 2000 S80, [XXX]. WE WERE SATISFIED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CAR FOR THE MOST PART. SHORTLY AFTER WE PURCHASED THE VOLVO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND AFTER HAVING THE CODES CHECK, THE OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SINCE THE CAR WAS RUNNING SMOOTH A...

May 11, 2006 Power Train 126,000 mi

IN OCT 04, WE PURCHASED A VOLVO 2000 S80, [XXX]. WE WERE SATISFIED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CAR FOR THE MOST PART. SHORTLY AFTER WE PURCHASED THE VOLVO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND AFTER HAVING THE CODES CHECK, THE OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SINCE THE CAR WAS RUNNING SMOOTH A...

Apr 9, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 71,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S80 T6 WITH SEVERAL ETM OR THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURES. I HAVE HAD IST SERVICED TWICE AND IT CONTINUES TO FAIL. MY NEIGHBOR HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE STALLS INADVERTENTLY AND HAS STRANDED ME IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WHERE I NARROWLY MISSED BEING HIT BY A TRACTOR TRAILER....

Apr 9, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 71,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S80 T6 WITH SEVERAL ETM OR THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURES. I HAVE HAD IST SERVICED TWICE AND IT CONTINUES TO FAIL. MY NEIGHBOR HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE STALLS INADVERTENTLY AND HAS STRANDED ME IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WHERE I NARROWLY MISSED BEING HIT BY A TRACTOR TRAILER....

Apr 2, 2006 Steering 68,950 mi

POWER STEERING INOPERABLE DUE TO PUMP FAILURE. DUE TO WEIGHT, THE VOLVO S80 IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WITHOUT POWER STEERING. *JB

Apr 2, 2006 Steering 68,950 mi

POWER STEERING INOPERABLE DUE TO PUMP FAILURE. DUE TO WEIGHT, THE VOLVO S80 IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WITHOUT POWER STEERING. *JB

Mar 21, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 83,000 mi

RE: VOVLO S80 2000 MODEL YEAR; CAR INDEPENDENTLY ACCELLERATED WHILE BEING DRIVEN THE CAR SURGED WHEN IN IDLE, THEN WHEN PUT INTO DRIVE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELLERATED WITHOUT MY PRESSING THE GAS. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR USING THE BRAKE. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, THE CAR AGAIN ACCELLERATED. ...

Mar 21, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 83,000 mi

RE: VOVLO S80 2000 MODEL YEAR; CAR INDEPENDENTLY ACCELLERATED WHILE BEING DRIVEN THE CAR SURGED WHEN IN IDLE, THEN WHEN PUT INTO DRIVE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELLERATED WITHOUT MY PRESSING THE GAS. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR USING THE BRAKE. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, THE CAR AGAIN ACCELLERATED. ...

Mar 15, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2000 VOLVO S80 HESITATING AS IF IT'S NOT GETTING ANY GAS WHEN FIRST BEGINNING TO DRIVE IT EVERYDAY. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE BUT THE VOLVO REPAIR SHOP HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THEY SAY THEY DO NOT KNOW WH...

Mar 15, 2006 Steering 48,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2000 VOLVO S80 HESITATING AS IF IT'S NOT GETTING ANY GAS WHEN FIRST BEGINNING TO DRIVE IT EVERYDAY. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE BUT THE VOLVO REPAIR SHOP HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THEY SAY THEY DO NOT KNOW WH...

Mar 15, 2006 Suspension 48,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2000 VOLVO S80 HESITATING AS IF IT'S NOT GETTING ANY GAS WHEN FIRST BEGINNING TO DRIVE IT EVERYDAY. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE BUT THE VOLVO REPAIR SHOP HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THEY SAY THEY DO NOT KNOW WH...

Mar 15, 2006 Electrical System 48,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2000 VOLVO S80 HESITATING AS IF IT'S NOT GETTING ANY GAS WHEN FIRST BEGINNING TO DRIVE IT EVERYDAY. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE BUT THE VOLVO REPAIR SHOP HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THEY SAY THEY DO NOT KNOW WH...

Mar 15, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 48,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2000 VOLVO S80 HESITATING AS IF IT'S NOT GETTING ANY GAS WHEN FIRST BEGINNING TO DRIVE IT EVERYDAY. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE BUT THE VOLVO REPAIR SHOP HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THEY SAY THEY DO NOT KNOW WH...

Mar 15, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2000 VOLVO S80 HESITATING AS IF IT'S NOT GETTING ANY GAS WHEN FIRST BEGINNING TO DRIVE IT EVERYDAY. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE BUT THE VOLVO REPAIR SHOP HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THEY SAY THEY DO NOT KNOW WH...

Mar 15, 2006 Steering 48,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2000 VOLVO S80 HESITATING AS IF IT'S NOT GETTING ANY GAS WHEN FIRST BEGINNING TO DRIVE IT EVERYDAY. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE BUT THE VOLVO REPAIR SHOP HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THEY SAY THEY DO NOT KNOW WH...

Mar 15, 2006 Suspension 48,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2000 VOLVO S80 HESITATING AS IF IT'S NOT GETTING ANY GAS WHEN FIRST BEGINNING TO DRIVE IT EVERYDAY. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE BUT THE VOLVO REPAIR SHOP HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THEY SAY THEY DO NOT KNOW WH...

Mar 15, 2006 Electrical System 48,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2000 VOLVO S80 HESITATING AS IF IT'S NOT GETTING ANY GAS WHEN FIRST BEGINNING TO DRIVE IT EVERYDAY. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE BUT THE VOLVO REPAIR SHOP HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THEY SAY THEY DO NOT KNOW WH...

Mar 15, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 48,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2000 VOLVO S80 HESITATING AS IF IT'S NOT GETTING ANY GAS WHEN FIRST BEGINNING TO DRIVE IT EVERYDAY. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE BUT THE VOLVO REPAIR SHOP HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THEY SAY THEY DO NOT KNOW WH...

Mar 14, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

I OPERATE A 2000 VOLVO S-80. IT HAS 70,000 MILES. RECENTLY IT HAS UNEVEN ENGINE IDLE PROBLEM ESPECIALLY WHEN A/C IS ON. FOR TWO OCCASIONS, THE CAR WAS STRANDED ON THE FREEWAY BECAUSE THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED. THE CAR WAS INSPECTED BY THE LOCAL GARAGE, THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY WAS CLEANED, BUT THE ME...

Mar 14, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

I OPERATE A 2000 VOLVO S-80. IT HAS 70,000 MILES. RECENTLY IT HAS UNEVEN ENGINE IDLE PROBLEM ESPECIALLY WHEN A/C IS ON. FOR TWO OCCASIONS, THE CAR WAS STRANDED ON THE FREEWAY BECAUSE THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED. THE CAR WAS INSPECTED BY THE LOCAL GARAGE, THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY WAS CLEANED, BUT THE ME...

Mar 9, 2006 Visibility

CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED RECALL FOR ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM. *TS THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIPER BLADES. THE STRUT SPRING WAS REPLACED. *JB

Mar 9, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED RECALL FOR ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM. *TS THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIPER BLADES. THE STRUT SPRING WAS REPLACED. *JB

Mar 9, 2006 Suspension

CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED RECALL FOR ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM. *TS THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIPER BLADES. THE STRUT SPRING WAS REPLACED. *JB

Mar 9, 2006 Visibility

CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED RECALL FOR ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM. *TS THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIPER BLADES. THE STRUT SPRING WAS REPLACED. *JB

Mar 9, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED RECALL FOR ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM. *TS THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIPER BLADES. THE STRUT SPRING WAS REPLACED. *JB

Mar 9, 2006 Suspension

CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED RECALL FOR ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM. *TS THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIPER BLADES. THE STRUT SPRING WAS REPLACED. *JB

Feb 28, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

MY CAR STARTED ACCELERATING BY ITSELF. IT WOULD START TO CHUG LIKE IT WAS GOING TO CUT OFF. THERE WAS LITTLE ACCELERATION WHEN I DID GIVE IT THE GAS. I TOOK IT TO THE VOLVO DEALER IN MILWAUKEE AND HAD IT FIXED. THE COST WAS JUST UNDER $979.73. *JB

Feb 28, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

MY CAR STARTED ACCELERATING BY ITSELF. IT WOULD START TO CHUG LIKE IT WAS GOING TO CUT OFF. THERE WAS LITTLE ACCELERATION WHEN I DID GIVE IT THE GAS. I TOOK IT TO THE VOLVO DEALER IN MILWAUKEE AND HAD IT FIXED. THE COST WAS JUST UNDER $979.73. *JB

Feb 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 70,890 mi

IN AUGUST 2005, WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT 67500 MILES. I AM THE PRIMARY DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE AND HAD NOTICED SOME PROBLEMS WHICH WERE DISCUSSED WITH THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THIS VEHICLE HAD STALLED AT PARKING LOT SPEEDS AND IT HAD BEEN SPUTTERING AT TAKE-OFF. MY HUSBAND ...

Feb 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 70,890 mi

IN AUGUST 2005, WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT 67500 MILES. I AM THE PRIMARY DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE AND HAD NOTICED SOME PROBLEMS WHICH WERE DISCUSSED WITH THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THIS VEHICLE HAD STALLED AT PARKING LOT SPEEDS AND IT HAD BEEN SPUTTERING AT TAKE-OFF. MY HUSBAND ...

Jan 11, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 77,636 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH NO WARNING. THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED AND AGAIN STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED CLEANING AND THE SOFTWARE UPDATED. A...

Jan 11, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 77,636 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH NO WARNING. THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED AND AGAIN STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED CLEANING AND THE SOFTWARE UPDATED. A...

Jan 10, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 69,345 mi

IN MID 2005, I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY VOLVO S80 (YR 2000) IDLING AT STOP LIGHTS. THE IDLE WOULD FLUCTUATE FROM 400 TO 1100 RPMS. AT TIMES THIS WOULD CAUSE MY CAR TO DIE. WHILE IT WAS A NUISANCE AT STOP LIGHTS, IT STARTED TO FLUCTUATE AT HIGHER RPMS AND THREE TIMES WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE G...

Jan 10, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 69,345 mi

IN MID 2005, I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY VOLVO S80 (YR 2000) IDLING AT STOP LIGHTS. THE IDLE WOULD FLUCTUATE FROM 400 TO 1100 RPMS. AT TIMES THIS WOULD CAUSE MY CAR TO DIE. WHILE IT WAS A NUISANCE AT STOP LIGHTS, IT STARTED TO FLUCTUATE AT HIGHER RPMS AND THREE TIMES WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE G...

Jan 9, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 96,565 mi

WHEN MERGING ONTO HWY. CAR LOST POWER WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE TO ENTER LANE. CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST HIT ME AND SWERVED INTO THE OTHER LANE WHERE HE WAS ALMOST HIT BY ANOTHER CAR. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM OF MY CAR FAILED. VOLVO IS REPLACING THESE PER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. HAD I KNOWN AB...

Jan 9, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 96,565 mi

WHEN MERGING ONTO HWY. CAR LOST POWER WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE TO ENTER LANE. CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST HIT ME AND SWERVED INTO THE OTHER LANE WHERE HE WAS ALMOST HIT BY ANOTHER CAR. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM OF MY CAR FAILED. VOLVO IS REPLACING THESE PER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. HAD I KNOWN AB...

Dec 27, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

200 S80 WAS ACCELERATING SPONTANEOUSLY AND LUNGING FORWARD. THE CAR CRASHED INTO A GARAGE WALL WHILE COASTING INTO A PARKING SPACE, AND THE ACCELERATOR WAS NOT DEPRESSED. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP MECHANIC COULD NOT GET THE COMPUTER ERROR CODE, OR APPRECIAT...

Dec 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO WARNING THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. CAR DIED SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING 20-30 MPH. MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *NM

Dec 27, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

200 S80 WAS ACCELERATING SPONTANEOUSLY AND LUNGING FORWARD. THE CAR CRASHED INTO A GARAGE WALL WHILE COASTING INTO A PARKING SPACE, AND THE ACCELERATOR WAS NOT DEPRESSED. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP MECHANIC COULD NOT GET THE COMPUTER ERROR CODE, OR APPRECIAT...

Dec 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO WARNING THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. CAR DIED SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING 20-30 MPH. MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *NM

Dec 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,500 mi

(1) NO WARNING PRIOR TO FAILURE (2) THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED, LEADING TO INSTANT LOSS OF POWER / SPEED. THE VERY FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED TO ME WAS 2.5 YRS AGO(JULY, 2003) THE DAY AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR AT 62 K MILES. THE ENGINE STALLED WHEN I WAS DRIVING @40-50 MILES/HR FOR 6 MILES. THE CAR WAS...

Dec 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,500 mi

(1) NO WARNING PRIOR TO FAILURE (2) THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED, LEADING TO INSTANT LOSS OF POWER / SPEED. THE VERY FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED TO ME WAS 2.5 YRS AGO(JULY, 2003) THE DAY AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR AT 62 K MILES. THE ENGINE STALLED WHEN I WAS DRIVING @40-50 MILES/HR FOR 6 MILES. THE CAR WAS...

Dec 20, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DECEMBER 2004, ETM / SPEED CONTROL FAILS ON EXPRESSWAY. CAR SLOWS DANGEROUSLY - UNCONTROLLABLE THROTTLE. TAKEN TO DEALER, TWO WEEKS OUT OF WARRANTY - ALL REPAIRS $1,000,OUT OF MY POCKET - NO ASSISTANCE BY VOLVO - COMPLAINED TO NORTH AMERICA HQ - NO RESPONSE. TOLD AT SERVICE DESK THIS WAS NOT AN ISS...

Dec 20, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DECEMBER 2004, ETM / SPEED CONTROL FAILS ON EXPRESSWAY. CAR SLOWS DANGEROUSLY - UNCONTROLLABLE THROTTLE. TAKEN TO DEALER, TWO WEEKS OUT OF WARRANTY - ALL REPAIRS $1,000,OUT OF MY POCKET - NO ASSISTANCE BY VOLVO - COMPLAINED TO NORTH AMERICA HQ - NO RESPONSE. TOLD AT SERVICE DESK THIS WAS NOT AN ISS...

Dec 17, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 77,506 mi

(1) NONE OBVIOUS (2) 2000 VOLVO S80 T6 "ENGINE REDUCED POWER" ON INTERSTATE PLACED CAR IN "LIMP" MODE. IMPAIRED TRAFFIC CREATING HAZARD WHILE COASTING TO ONE OF A FEW AVAILABLE ROAD SHOULDERS. REPEATED FAILURES AND INCIDENTS WITHIN LAST 50 MILES SINCE VOLVO ATTEMPTED 1ST REPAIR. (3) READ ECM COD...

Dec 17, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 77,506 mi

(1) NONE OBVIOUS (2) 2000 VOLVO S80 T6 "ENGINE REDUCED POWER" ON INTERSTATE PLACED CAR IN "LIMP" MODE. IMPAIRED TRAFFIC CREATING HAZARD WHILE COASTING TO ONE OF A FEW AVAILABLE ROAD SHOULDERS. REPEATED FAILURES AND INCIDENTS WITHIN LAST 50 MILES SINCE VOLVO ATTEMPTED 1ST REPAIR. (3) READ ECM COD...

Dec 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON, AND THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. SHE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, AND IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO DETERMINED THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON, AND THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. SHE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, AND IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO DETERMINED THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 8, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 56,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THE VEHICLE SURGED AND LURCHED WHEN STOPPING. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) WAS REPLACED IN THE VEHICLE ONCE, TWO YEARS AGO. THE PROBLEM RECURRED. A CERTIFIED DEALER WAS CONTACTED, WHO COMPLETED DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT CAPTURED NO CODES. AFTER SEVERAL FAILED ATTEMPTS...

Dec 8, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 56,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THE VEHICLE SURGED AND LURCHED WHEN STOPPING. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) WAS REPLACED IN THE VEHICLE ONCE, TWO YEARS AGO. THE PROBLEM RECURRED. A CERTIFIED DEALER WAS CONTACTED, WHO COMPLETED DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT CAPTURED NO CODES. AFTER SEVERAL FAILED ATTEMPTS...

Nov 27, 2005 Electrical System 81,561 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC, THE CAR HAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF SPEED & STEERING & COMPLETELY STALLS. 1ST TIME 3/17/04 THROTTLE BODY CONTROL UNIT WAS REPLACED. 2ND TIME 11/26/05 MASS AIR FLOW METER WAS REPLACED. BOTH TIMES WAS ABLE TO RESTART CAR AFTER COASTING TO SHOULDER. ONE OTHER TIME AS WELL, DA...

Nov 27, 2005 Unknown Or Other 81,561 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC, THE CAR HAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF SPEED & STEERING & COMPLETELY STALLS. 1ST TIME 3/17/04 THROTTLE BODY CONTROL UNIT WAS REPLACED. 2ND TIME 11/26/05 MASS AIR FLOW METER WAS REPLACED. BOTH TIMES WAS ABLE TO RESTART CAR AFTER COASTING TO SHOULDER. ONE OTHER TIME AS WELL, DA...

Nov 27, 2005 Electrical System 81,561 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC, THE CAR HAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF SPEED & STEERING & COMPLETELY STALLS. 1ST TIME 3/17/04 THROTTLE BODY CONTROL UNIT WAS REPLACED. 2ND TIME 11/26/05 MASS AIR FLOW METER WAS REPLACED. BOTH TIMES WAS ABLE TO RESTART CAR AFTER COASTING TO SHOULDER. ONE OTHER TIME AS WELL, DA...

Nov 27, 2005 Unknown Or Other 81,561 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC, THE CAR HAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF SPEED & STEERING & COMPLETELY STALLS. 1ST TIME 3/17/04 THROTTLE BODY CONTROL UNIT WAS REPLACED. 2ND TIME 11/26/05 MASS AIR FLOW METER WAS REPLACED. BOTH TIMES WAS ABLE TO RESTART CAR AFTER COASTING TO SHOULDER. ONE OTHER TIME AS WELL, DA...

Nov 26, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 124,956 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A 2000 S80 VOLVO WITH 125K MILES ON IT AND IT HAS BEEN SURGING UP AND DOWN WHEN I SLOW DOWN AND SOMETIMES WHILE I DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. JUST THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS WHILE SLOWING TO TURN INTO WORK IT DIED NEARLY CAUSING ANOTHER CAR TO REAR END ME. I HAS HAS ALSO DIED A COUPLE OF...

Nov 26, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 124,956 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A 2000 S80 VOLVO WITH 125K MILES ON IT AND IT HAS BEEN SURGING UP AND DOWN WHEN I SLOW DOWN AND SOMETIMES WHILE I DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. JUST THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS WHILE SLOWING TO TURN INTO WORK IT DIED NEARLY CAUSING ANOTHER CAR TO REAR END ME. I HAS HAS ALSO DIED A COUPLE OF...

Nov 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

CAR ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB

Nov 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

CAR ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB

Nov 16, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 49,086 mi

I OWN A 2000 VOLVO S80 2.9 - VIN: [XXX]. I HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW FROM BRIDGEWATER VOLVO IN NJ ON AUG 15, 2000. I HAVE 49,100 MILES ON THE CAR AND I HAVE MAINTAINED THE VEHICLE IMPECCABLY IN THE LAST 5 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. TWO WEEKS AGO THE CAR STARTED STALLING AND THE MESSAGE DISPLAY REA...

Nov 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,086 mi

I OWN A 2000 VOLVO S80 2.9 - VIN: [XXX]. I HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW FROM BRIDGEWATER VOLVO IN NJ ON AUG 15, 2000. I HAVE 49,100 MILES ON THE CAR AND I HAVE MAINTAINED THE VEHICLE IMPECCABLY IN THE LAST 5 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. TWO WEEKS AGO THE CAR STARTED STALLING AND THE MESSAGE DISPLAY REA...

Nov 16, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 22,815 mi

IN OCTOBER 2001 WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF. THE FOLLOWING DAY WHILE CROSSING THE STREET THE CAR STALLED. APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR, AND AT THE SAME TIME HEADLIGHTS CAME ON. CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, AND THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE THROTTLE BODY & GAS...

Nov 16, 2005 Suspension 22,815 mi

IN OCTOBER 2001 WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF. THE FOLLOWING DAY WHILE CROSSING THE STREET THE CAR STALLED. APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR, AND AT THE SAME TIME HEADLIGHTS CAME ON. CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, AND THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE THROTTLE BODY & GAS...

Nov 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,815 mi

IN OCTOBER 2001 WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF. THE FOLLOWING DAY WHILE CROSSING THE STREET THE CAR STALLED. APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR, AND AT THE SAME TIME HEADLIGHTS CAME ON. CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, AND THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE THROTTLE BODY & GAS...

Nov 16, 2005 Visibility 22,815 mi

IN OCTOBER 2001 WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF. THE FOLLOWING DAY WHILE CROSSING THE STREET THE CAR STALLED. APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR, AND AT THE SAME TIME HEADLIGHTS CAME ON. CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, AND THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE THROTTLE BODY & GAS...

Nov 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,815 mi

IN OCTOBER 2001 WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF. THE FOLLOWING DAY WHILE CROSSING THE STREET THE CAR STALLED. APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR, AND AT THE SAME TIME HEADLIGHTS CAME ON. CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, AND THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE THROTTLE BODY & GAS...

Nov 16, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 49,086 mi

I OWN A 2000 VOLVO S80 2.9 - VIN: [XXX]. I HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW FROM BRIDGEWATER VOLVO IN NJ ON AUG 15, 2000. I HAVE 49,100 MILES ON THE CAR AND I HAVE MAINTAINED THE VEHICLE IMPECCABLY IN THE LAST 5 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. TWO WEEKS AGO THE CAR STARTED STALLING AND THE MESSAGE DISPLAY REA...

Nov 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,086 mi

I OWN A 2000 VOLVO S80 2.9 - VIN: [XXX]. I HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW FROM BRIDGEWATER VOLVO IN NJ ON AUG 15, 2000. I HAVE 49,100 MILES ON THE CAR AND I HAVE MAINTAINED THE VEHICLE IMPECCABLY IN THE LAST 5 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. TWO WEEKS AGO THE CAR STARTED STALLING AND THE MESSAGE DISPLAY REA...

Nov 16, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 22,815 mi

IN OCTOBER 2001 WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF. THE FOLLOWING DAY WHILE CROSSING THE STREET THE CAR STALLED. APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR, AND AT THE SAME TIME HEADLIGHTS CAME ON. CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, AND THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE THROTTLE BODY & GAS...

Nov 16, 2005 Suspension 22,815 mi

IN OCTOBER 2001 WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF. THE FOLLOWING DAY WHILE CROSSING THE STREET THE CAR STALLED. APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR, AND AT THE SAME TIME HEADLIGHTS CAME ON. CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, AND THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE THROTTLE BODY & GAS...

Nov 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,815 mi

IN OCTOBER 2001 WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF. THE FOLLOWING DAY WHILE CROSSING THE STREET THE CAR STALLED. APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR, AND AT THE SAME TIME HEADLIGHTS CAME ON. CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, AND THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE THROTTLE BODY & GAS...

Nov 16, 2005 Visibility 22,815 mi

IN OCTOBER 2001 WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF. THE FOLLOWING DAY WHILE CROSSING THE STREET THE CAR STALLED. APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR, AND AT THE SAME TIME HEADLIGHTS CAME ON. CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, AND THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE THROTTLE BODY & GAS...

Nov 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,815 mi

IN OCTOBER 2001 WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF. THE FOLLOWING DAY WHILE CROSSING THE STREET THE CAR STALLED. APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR, AND AT THE SAME TIME HEADLIGHTS CAME ON. CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, AND THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE THROTTLE BODY & GAS...

Nov 10, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 102,000 mi

I GET PERFORMANCE REDUCED MESSAGES ON MY 2000 VOLVO S80 MESSAGE CONSOLE, AND THE CAR WILL SLOW DOWN ALMOST TO A STOP. THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN 100 TIMES TO ME - EVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I HAVE TO PUT THE HAZARD LIGHTS ON, AND MAKE MY WAY OFF OF THE ROAD ON TO THE SHOULDER. IF I TURN THE CAR OFF...

Nov 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

I GET PERFORMANCE REDUCED MESSAGES ON MY 2000 VOLVO S80 MESSAGE CONSOLE, AND THE CAR WILL SLOW DOWN ALMOST TO A STOP. THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN 100 TIMES TO ME - EVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I HAVE TO PUT THE HAZARD LIGHTS ON, AND MAKE MY WAY OFF OF THE ROAD ON TO THE SHOULDER. IF I TURN THE CAR OFF...

Nov 10, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 102,000 mi

I GET PERFORMANCE REDUCED MESSAGES ON MY 2000 VOLVO S80 MESSAGE CONSOLE, AND THE CAR WILL SLOW DOWN ALMOST TO A STOP. THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN 100 TIMES TO ME - EVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I HAVE TO PUT THE HAZARD LIGHTS ON, AND MAKE MY WAY OFF OF THE ROAD ON TO THE SHOULDER. IF I TURN THE CAR OFF...

Nov 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

I GET PERFORMANCE REDUCED MESSAGES ON MY 2000 VOLVO S80 MESSAGE CONSOLE, AND THE CAR WILL SLOW DOWN ALMOST TO A STOP. THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN 100 TIMES TO ME - EVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I HAVE TO PUT THE HAZARD LIGHTS ON, AND MAKE MY WAY OFF OF THE ROAD ON TO THE SHOULDER. IF I TURN THE CAR OFF...

Nov 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT THROTTLE FAILURE. THE RPMS WILL INCREASE WHEN THE CONTACT LETS OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. WHEN THE RPMS DECREASE THE ENGINE WILL STALL. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED EVER TIME THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE AND AT A VARIETY OF SPEEDS. THE MANUFACTURER TOLD HIM THEY KNE...

Nov 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT THROTTLE FAILURE. THE RPMS WILL INCREASE WHEN THE CONTACT LETS OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. WHEN THE RPMS DECREASE THE ENGINE WILL STALL. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED EVER TIME THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE AND AT A VARIETY OF SPEEDS. THE MANUFACTURER TOLD HIM THEY KNE...

Nov 4, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 62,438 mi

IT WAS A STALL. WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLS, IT WOULD SHUT OFF, BE ABLE TO RESTARTED, BUT NOT STAY STARTED WITHOUT STALLING, X-REF VOQ 10141399 AND E-MAIL, SEPERATE INCIDENT WITH PREVIOUS ETM

Nov 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

2000 VOLVO S80 T6 SEDAN - CAR BEGAN TO JERK AS THOUGH MISSING; GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, EVEN AFTER COMPLETE MAINTENANCE UPDATE. HAS ESSENTIALLY GONE TO NO POWER AND I'V HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY - TURN OFF- WAIT - RESTART AND THEN RUN AWHILE LONGER. LOCAL MECHANIC SAYS ITS A THROTTLE...

Nov 4, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 62,438 mi

IT WAS A STALL. WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLS, IT WOULD SHUT OFF, BE ABLE TO RESTARTED, BUT NOT STAY STARTED WITHOUT STALLING, X-REF VOQ 10141399 AND E-MAIL, SEPERATE INCIDENT WITH PREVIOUS ETM

Nov 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

2000 VOLVO S80 T6 SEDAN - CAR BEGAN TO JERK AS THOUGH MISSING; GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, EVEN AFTER COMPLETE MAINTENANCE UPDATE. HAS ESSENTIALLY GONE TO NO POWER AND I'V HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY - TURN OFF- WAIT - RESTART AND THEN RUN AWHILE LONGER. LOCAL MECHANIC SAYS ITS A THROTTLE...

Nov 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 83,000 mi

A 2000 VOLVO S80 THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE FAILED CAUSING THE CAR TO SUDDENLY DECELERATE. *NM

Nov 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 83,000 mi

A 2000 VOLVO S80 THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE FAILED CAUSING THE CAR TO SUDDENLY DECELERATE. *NM

Nov 1, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 93,898 mi

SEVERAL OCCURRENCES OF VEHICLE STALLING IN TRAFFIC, RESTARTING, BUT NOT STAYING STARTED. VEHICLE SURGING AT IDLE. AFTER TAKEN TO SHOP (TOWED), WE NOW HAVE HAD OUR FOURTH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY REPLACED IN LAST 28 MONTHS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS ALSO REPLACED THE MAF SENSOR AND HAS CLEANED THE THROTTLE ...

Nov 1, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 93,898 mi

SEVERAL OCCURRENCES OF VEHICLE STALLING IN TRAFFIC, RESTARTING, BUT NOT STAYING STARTED. VEHICLE SURGING AT IDLE. AFTER TAKEN TO SHOP (TOWED), WE NOW HAVE HAD OUR FOURTH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY REPLACED IN LAST 28 MONTHS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS ALSO REPLACED THE MAF SENSOR AND HAS CLEANED THE THROTTLE ...

Nov 1, 2005 Power Train 86,560 mi

SHUDDER IN TRANSMISSION BETWEEN 1 & 2 GEARS ON AUTOMATIC 2000 VOLVO S80 T6. FAILURE OF SHIFT SOLENOID A WAS EXPERIENCED. *NM

Nov 1, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 93,898 mi

SEVERAL OCCURRENCES OF VEHICLE STALLING IN TRAFFIC, RESTARTING, BUT NOT STAYING STARTED. VEHICLE SURGING AT IDLE. AFTER TAKEN TO SHOP (TOWED), WE NOW HAVE HAD OUR FOURTH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY REPLACED IN LAST 28 MONTHS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS ALSO REPLACED THE MAF SENSOR AND HAS CLEANED THE THROTTLE ...

Nov 1, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 93,898 mi

SEVERAL OCCURRENCES OF VEHICLE STALLING IN TRAFFIC, RESTARTING, BUT NOT STAYING STARTED. VEHICLE SURGING AT IDLE. AFTER TAKEN TO SHOP (TOWED), WE NOW HAVE HAD OUR FOURTH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY REPLACED IN LAST 28 MONTHS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS ALSO REPLACED THE MAF SENSOR AND HAS CLEANED THE THROTTLE ...

Nov 1, 2005 Power Train 86,560 mi

SHUDDER IN TRANSMISSION BETWEEN 1 & 2 GEARS ON AUTOMATIC 2000 VOLVO S80 T6. FAILURE OF SHIFT SOLENOID A WAS EXPERIENCED. *NM

Oct 31, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 65,552 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE. THIS WOULD ALSO HAPPEN WHEN STOPPING OR WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE MESSAGE READ CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A SERVICE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED...

Oct 31, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 65,552 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE. THIS WOULD ALSO HAPPEN WHEN STOPPING OR WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE MESSAGE READ CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A SERVICE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED...

Oct 27, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 48,000 mi

I OWN A MY 2000 VOLVO S80 2.9. UPON DRIVING IN TOWN THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION AND ENGINE STARTED SHAKING. THE MESSAGE READER PROMPTED ME TO STOP AND RESTART THE ENGINE. WELL I DID, IN THE TURNING LANE, BUT IT DID NOT HELP. I PULLED OUT OF THE CROSS SECTION "SHAKING". MY MECHANIC SAYS THE ON...

Oct 27, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 48,000 mi

I OWN A MY 2000 VOLVO S80 2.9. UPON DRIVING IN TOWN THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION AND ENGINE STARTED SHAKING. THE MESSAGE READER PROMPTED ME TO STOP AND RESTART THE ENGINE. WELL I DID, IN THE TURNING LANE, BUT IT DID NOT HELP. I PULLED OUT OF THE CROSS SECTION "SHAKING". MY MECHANIC SAYS THE ON...

Oct 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS CAR (2000 VOLVO S80 TURBO) HAS BEEN IN MY FAMILY SINCE IT WAS BRAND NEW. FIRST IT WAS MY MOTHER'S WHEN IT WAS PURCHASED IN 2000. THEN IN THE SUMMER OF 2005, IT BECAME MINE. BOTH WHILE MY MOTHER OWNED IT, AND NOW WHILE I'VE OWNED IT THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEE...

Oct 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS CAR (2000 VOLVO S80 TURBO) HAS BEEN IN MY FAMILY SINCE IT WAS BRAND NEW. FIRST IT WAS MY MOTHER'S WHEN IT WAS PURCHASED IN 2000. THEN IN THE SUMMER OF 2005, IT BECAME MINE. BOTH WHILE MY MOTHER OWNED IT, AND NOW WHILE I'VE OWNED IT THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEE...

Oct 20, 2005 Electrical System 80,000 mi

2000 VOLVO S80 T6 ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL, EVEN WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE STALLED FORCING ME TO CROSS 3-4 LANES OF HEAVY TRAFFIC WITHOUT THE USE OF POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. THE E...

Oct 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

2000 VOLVO S80 T6 ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL, EVEN WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE STALLED FORCING ME TO CROSS 3-4 LANES OF HEAVY TRAFFIC WITHOUT THE USE OF POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. THE E...

Oct 20, 2005 Electrical System 80,000 mi

2000 VOLVO S80 T6 ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL, EVEN WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE STALLED FORCING ME TO CROSS 3-4 LANES OF HEAVY TRAFFIC WITHOUT THE USE OF POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. THE E...

Oct 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

2000 VOLVO S80 T6 ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL, EVEN WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE STALLED FORCING ME TO CROSS 3-4 LANES OF HEAVY TRAFFIC WITHOUT THE USE OF POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. THE E...

Oct 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 128,260 mi

DT: CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOST SPEED AND STALLED. THE PROBLEM WAS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN, PE05041. *AK

Oct 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 128,260 mi

DT: CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOST SPEED AND STALLED. THE PROBLEM WAS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN, PE05041. *AK

Oct 17, 2005 Electrical System 60,000 mi

IN JULY 2005, I NOTICED THE CAR SURGING, PARTICULARLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT CUT OFF, GIVING A MESSAGE OF "REDUCED PERFORMANCE" BUT NO "CHECK ENGINE" MESSAGE. THE "REDUCED PERFORMANCE" MESSAGE IS NOT LISTED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR AT ABOUT 5 MPH TO A TURNOFF POINT. I CUT TH...

Oct 17, 2005 Electrical System 60,000 mi

IN JULY 2005, I NOTICED THE CAR SURGING, PARTICULARLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT CUT OFF, GIVING A MESSAGE OF "REDUCED PERFORMANCE" BUT NO "CHECK ENGINE" MESSAGE. THE "REDUCED PERFORMANCE" MESSAGE IS NOT LISTED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR AT ABOUT 5 MPH TO A TURNOFF POINT. I CUT TH...

Oct 14, 2005 Electrical System

THE MAJOR PROBLEM WITH VOLVO'S COMPUTERIZED THROTTLE (ETM, S80 1999-2001, E.G.) IS TO DESCRIBE THE SYMPTOMS. IT'S BLURRY LIKE A STOMACH DISORDER IF YOU DON'T FIND AN EXACT DESCRIPTION. IN MY CASE IT'S LIKE THE ENGINE LOOSES POWER AND YOU CAN'T COMPENSATE FAST ENOUGH BY GIVING MORE THROTTLE. IT'S IMP...

Oct 14, 2005 Electrical System

THE MAJOR PROBLEM WITH VOLVO'S COMPUTERIZED THROTTLE (ETM, S80 1999-2001, E.G.) IS TO DESCRIBE THE SYMPTOMS. IT'S BLURRY LIKE A STOMACH DISORDER IF YOU DON'T FIND AN EXACT DESCRIPTION. IN MY CASE IT'S LIKE THE ENGINE LOOSES POWER AND YOU CAN'T COMPENSATE FAST ENOUGH BY GIVING MORE THROTTLE. IT'S IMP...

Oct 6, 2005 Power Train 135,000 mi

3 INDEPENDENT ISSUES: THROTTLE MODULE - VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNPREDICTABLY SURGES FORWARD, PARTICULARLY DURING IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS WHILE IN FORWARD OR REVERSE EITHER STOPPED OR MOVING, CAUSING POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEMS. TRANSMISSION MODULE - VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNPREDICTABLY LOOSES POWER, PRE...

Oct 6, 2005 Suspension 135,000 mi

3 INDEPENDENT ISSUES: THROTTLE MODULE - VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNPREDICTABLY SURGES FORWARD, PARTICULARLY DURING IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS WHILE IN FORWARD OR REVERSE EITHER STOPPED OR MOVING, CAUSING POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEMS. TRANSMISSION MODULE - VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNPREDICTABLY LOOSES POWER, PRE...

Oct 6, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 135,000 mi

3 INDEPENDENT ISSUES: THROTTLE MODULE - VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNPREDICTABLY SURGES FORWARD, PARTICULARLY DURING IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS WHILE IN FORWARD OR REVERSE EITHER STOPPED OR MOVING, CAUSING POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEMS. TRANSMISSION MODULE - VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNPREDICTABLY LOOSES POWER, PRE...

Oct 6, 2005 Power Train 135,000 mi

3 INDEPENDENT ISSUES: THROTTLE MODULE - VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNPREDICTABLY SURGES FORWARD, PARTICULARLY DURING IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS WHILE IN FORWARD OR REVERSE EITHER STOPPED OR MOVING, CAUSING POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEMS. TRANSMISSION MODULE - VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNPREDICTABLY LOOSES POWER, PRE...

Oct 6, 2005 Suspension 135,000 mi

3 INDEPENDENT ISSUES: THROTTLE MODULE - VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNPREDICTABLY SURGES FORWARD, PARTICULARLY DURING IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS WHILE IN FORWARD OR REVERSE EITHER STOPPED OR MOVING, CAUSING POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEMS. TRANSMISSION MODULE - VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNPREDICTABLY LOOSES POWER, PRE...

Oct 6, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 135,000 mi

3 INDEPENDENT ISSUES: THROTTLE MODULE - VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNPREDICTABLY SURGES FORWARD, PARTICULARLY DURING IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS WHILE IN FORWARD OR REVERSE EITHER STOPPED OR MOVING, CAUSING POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEMS. TRANSMISSION MODULE - VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNPREDICTABLY LOOSES POWER, PRE...

Oct 1, 2005 Electrical System 77,203 mi

2000 S80 VOLVO T6, HAS STALLED IN TRAFFIC NINE TIMES, INCLUDING A SUDDEN LOSS OF SPEED AND POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC WITHOUT WARNING. I HAVE HAD CAR TOWED TO OUR DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, THEY KEEP IT FOR A WEEK, TRYING TO SEE IF THE CAR WILL STALL FOR THEM. WE ARE FRUSTRATED WITH ...

Oct 1, 2005 Electrical System 77,203 mi

2000 S80 VOLVO T6, HAS STALLED IN TRAFFIC NINE TIMES, INCLUDING A SUDDEN LOSS OF SPEED AND POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC WITHOUT WARNING. I HAVE HAD CAR TOWED TO OUR DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, THEY KEEP IT FOR A WEEK, TRYING TO SEE IF THE CAR WILL STALL FOR THEM. WE ARE FRUSTRATED WITH ...

Sep 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

DT: THGE CONTACT STATED THE THROTTLE CONTROLLER COMPUTER IS BAD ON 2000 VOLVO S-80. A . THE VEHICLE STALLS/DIES, AND LOSES POWER. *AK

Sep 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

DT: THGE CONTACT STATED THE THROTTLE CONTROLLER COMPUTER IS BAD ON 2000 VOLVO S-80. A . THE VEHICLE STALLS/DIES, AND LOSES POWER. *AK

Sep 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,506 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED/DIED AND LOST POWER DUE TO THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. *AK *JB

Sep 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 28,506 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED/DIED AND LOST POWER DUE TO THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. *AK *JB

Sep 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,506 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED/DIED AND LOST POWER DUE TO THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. *AK *JB

Sep 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 28,506 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED/DIED AND LOST POWER DUE TO THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. *AK *JB

Sep 28, 2005 Electrical System 105,000 mi

SURGING ENGINE RPM NOTED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHILE STOPPED. SEEMS TO BE WHEN USING AIR CONDITIONER OUR SAFETY CONCERN IS THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ENGINE OVERPOWERING THE BRAKES. DEALER SAYS IT IS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE AND NOTED IT IS AN ON-GOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL CAR AS WELL AS A ...

Sep 28, 2005 Electrical System

I OWN A VOLVO S80 AND HAVE SEEN SOME PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS SIMILAR TO THOSE DESCRIBED BY HTTP://VEXEDVOLVO.ORG/. STALLING ON A HIGHWAY IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST PROBLEMS ALTHOUGH MY STALLS USUALLY DON''T CAUSE THE CAR TO TOTALLY STOP. I RECENTLY CONTACTED VOLVO SINCE I FEEL THAT THIS TYPE OF SITUATION ...

Sep 28, 2005 Electrical System 105,000 mi

SURGING ENGINE RPM NOTED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHILE STOPPED. SEEMS TO BE WHEN USING AIR CONDITIONER OUR SAFETY CONCERN IS THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ENGINE OVERPOWERING THE BRAKES. DEALER SAYS IT IS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE AND NOTED IT IS AN ON-GOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL CAR AS WELL AS A ...

Sep 28, 2005 Electrical System

I OWN A VOLVO S80 AND HAVE SEEN SOME PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS SIMILAR TO THOSE DESCRIBED BY HTTP://VEXEDVOLVO.ORG/. STALLING ON A HIGHWAY IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST PROBLEMS ALTHOUGH MY STALLS USUALLY DON''T CAUSE THE CAR TO TOTALLY STOP. I RECENTLY CONTACTED VOLVO SINCE I FEEL THAT THIS TYPE OF SITUATION ...

Sep 27, 2005 Fuel System, Other

VOLVO 2000 S-80 2.9 105,000 MILES 1. STALLING, LACK OF ACCELERATION, HESITATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND AROUND TOWN 2. COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF ENGINE AT SPEED ON ROUTE 95 DURING RUSH HOUR 3. THROTTLE MODULE REPLACED AT A COST $1200.00 TASCA VOLVO STATED I REPLACE DOZENS OF THESE. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Sep 27, 2005 Fuel System, Other

VOLVO 2000 S-80 2.9 105,000 MILES 1. STALLING, LACK OF ACCELERATION, HESITATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND AROUND TOWN 2. COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF ENGINE AT SPEED ON ROUTE 95 DURING RUSH HOUR 3. THROTTLE MODULE REPLACED AT A COST $1200.00 TASCA VOLVO STATED I REPLACE DOZENS OF THESE. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Sep 26, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 101,189 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPHICLE STALLED/HESITATED, AND OPERATED AT REDUCED SPEED OF 20 MPH. THE THROTTLE MODULE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE THROTTLE MODULE WAS REPLACED. *AK

Sep 26, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 101,189 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPHICLE STALLED/HESITATED, AND OPERATED AT REDUCED SPEED OF 20 MPH. THE THROTTLE MODULE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE THROTTLE MODULE WAS REPLACED. *AK

Sep 23, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY AND IS USUALLY IN THE FAILURE MODE. ABS BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. A NEW MODULE IS REQUIRED AT A QUOTED PRICE OF $950 FROM VOLVO DEALER. THIS IS A CONTINUOUS AND ONGOING PROBLEM.

Sep 23, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY AND IS USUALLY IN THE FAILURE MODE. ABS BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. A NEW MODULE IS REQUIRED AT A QUOTED PRICE OF $950 FROM VOLVO DEALER. THIS IS A CONTINUOUS AND ONGOING PROBLEM.

Sep 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

DT: 2000 VOLVO S80. THE VEHICLE STALLED/ DIED AND LOST POWER DUE TO THROTTLE MODULE FAILURE. *AK .

Sep 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

DT: 2000 VOLVO S80. THE VEHICLE STALLED/ DIED AND LOST POWER DUE TO THROTTLE MODULE FAILURE. *AK .

Sep 21, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 87,000 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT DOWN AT ALL SPEEDS DUE TO THROTTLE MODULE FAILURE. IT WAS REPLACED IN FEBRUARY 2004, BUT CURRENTLY PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Sep 21, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 87,000 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT DOWN AT ALL SPEEDS DUE TO THROTTLE MODULE FAILURE. IT WAS REPLACED IN FEBRUARY 2004, BUT CURRENTLY PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Sep 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 95,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S80 2.9 SEDAN. ABOUT ONE YEAR AGO, THE CAR STALLED AS I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING SIGN IT SIMPLY LOST POWER AND STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO COME TO A STOP AND AVOID AND ACCIDENT (AT THE TIME I HAD A 4 YEAR OLD AND A 2 YEAR OLD IN THE C...

Sep 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 95,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S80 2.9 SEDAN. ABOUT ONE YEAR AGO, THE CAR STALLED AS I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING SIGN IT SIMPLY LOST POWER AND STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO COME TO A STOP AND AVOID AND ACCIDENT (AT THE TIME I HAD A 4 YEAR OLD AND A 2 YEAR OLD IN THE C...

Sep 16, 2005 Electrical System 92,500 mi

ON THREE OCCASIONS (BETWEEN JAN. 2005 AND AUG. 2005), WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 VOLVO S80 IT HAS CUT OFF ON ME. THE FIRST TIME I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT A SHOPPING CENTER. WHILE GIVING THE CAR GAS AND PULLING INTO THE PARKING SPOT THE CAR SHUT OFF ON ME. THE SECOND TIME I HAD COASTED PROBA...

Sep 16, 2005 Electrical System 92,500 mi

ON THREE OCCASIONS (BETWEEN JAN. 2005 AND AUG. 2005), WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 VOLVO S80 IT HAS CUT OFF ON ME. THE FIRST TIME I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT A SHOPPING CENTER. WHILE GIVING THE CAR GAS AND PULLING INTO THE PARKING SPOT THE CAR SHUT OFF ON ME. THE SECOND TIME I HAD COASTED PROBA...

Sep 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 97,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IDLING PROPERLY. WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ENGINE WOULD SPEED UP AND SLOW DOWN. WHEN STARTING TO MOVE FROM A STOP, THE CAR WOULD LURCH FORWARD AS THE ENGINE SPEED INCREASED. THIS RESULTED IN NUMEROUS CLOSE CALLS OF ME HAVING TO STOP SUDDENLY BEFORE HITTING THE CAR IN ...

Sep 12, 2005 Electrical System 92,000 mi

MY 2000 S80 VOLVO HAS A DEFECT WITH THE EMISSION CONTROL MODULE IT WAS LOSING POWER AND IDLING VERY BAD. BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM THE CAT CONVERTER AND O2 SENSORS ALSO MISS FUNCTIONED WHICH COST OVER $4000 TO REPAIR AFTER I GOT THE CAR BACK 2 DAYS LATER THE EMISSION MESSAGE APPEARED AGAIN AND THE CA...

Sep 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 97,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IDLING PROPERLY. WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ENGINE WOULD SPEED UP AND SLOW DOWN. WHEN STARTING TO MOVE FROM A STOP, THE CAR WOULD LURCH FORWARD AS THE ENGINE SPEED INCREASED. THIS RESULTED IN NUMEROUS CLOSE CALLS OF ME HAVING TO STOP SUDDENLY BEFORE HITTING THE CAR IN ...

Sep 12, 2005 Electrical System 92,000 mi

MY 2000 S80 VOLVO HAS A DEFECT WITH THE EMISSION CONTROL MODULE IT WAS LOSING POWER AND IDLING VERY BAD. BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM THE CAT CONVERTER AND O2 SENSORS ALSO MISS FUNCTIONED WHICH COST OVER $4000 TO REPAIR AFTER I GOT THE CAR BACK 2 DAYS LATER THE EMISSION MESSAGE APPEARED AGAIN AND THE CA...

Sep 10, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 51,962 mi

(1)CAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC FOUR TIMES OVER THREE MONTHS. POWER STEERING/BRAKES FAILED.(2) CAR STALLED AND WOULD NOT MAINTAIN IDLE IN DRIVE-LIMPED HOME TO DEALER 30 MILES AWAY. CAR WOULD START AND RUN IF RPM WERE OVER 1500. LOWER THAN THAT WOULD RESULT IN STALL...AND RESTART TO GET HOME. (3) PARTS REQ...

Sep 10, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 51,962 mi

(1)CAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC FOUR TIMES OVER THREE MONTHS. POWER STEERING/BRAKES FAILED.(2) CAR STALLED AND WOULD NOT MAINTAIN IDLE IN DRIVE-LIMPED HOME TO DEALER 30 MILES AWAY. CAR WOULD START AND RUN IF RPM WERE OVER 1500. LOWER THAN THAT WOULD RESULT IN STALL...AND RESTART TO GET HOME. (3) PARTS REQ...

Sep 9, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 48,000 mi

DT: 2000 VOLVO S80. VEHICLE STALLED/DIED, AND LOST POWER. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THROTTLE BODY THREE TIMES. *AK *NM

Sep 9, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 62,593 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE STALLED/DIED, AND LOST POWER DUE TO THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN SEVERAL NEAR MISSES. *AK *NM

Sep 9, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 48,000 mi

DT: 2000 VOLVO S80. VEHICLE STALLED/DIED, AND LOST POWER. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THROTTLE BODY THREE TIMES. *AK *NM

Sep 9, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 62,593 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE STALLED/DIED, AND LOST POWER DUE TO THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN SEVERAL NEAR MISSES. *AK *NM

Sep 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

ETM FAILED ON MY 2000, VOLVO S80 IN THE SUMMER OF 2002. LOST POWER ON AN EXPRESSWAY IN FLORIDA. I WAS ABLE TO PROCEED SAFELY TO THE TAMPA AIRPORT PARKING LOT, RENTED A CAR TO GET HOME. NEXT DAY HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A DEALER NEAR THE AIRPORT, ETM REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. NO RECURRING PROBLEM,TRADED T...

Sep 7, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,500 mi

LOSS OF POWER - THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE FAILED. I HAD JUST LEFT HOME AND WAS STILL IN MY SUB-DIVISION. MY AUTO CAME TO A STOP, WAS STILL RUNNING BUT HAD NO POWER. I TURNED THE MOTOR OFF AND THEN RESTARTED IT. PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED BUT I AM CONCERNED WHEN & WHERE IT MIGHT HAPPEN AGA...

Sep 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

ETM FAILED ON MY 2000, VOLVO S80 IN THE SUMMER OF 2002. LOST POWER ON AN EXPRESSWAY IN FLORIDA. I WAS ABLE TO PROCEED SAFELY TO THE TAMPA AIRPORT PARKING LOT, RENTED A CAR TO GET HOME. NEXT DAY HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A DEALER NEAR THE AIRPORT, ETM REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. NO RECURRING PROBLEM,TRADED T...

Sep 7, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,500 mi

LOSS OF POWER - THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE FAILED. I HAD JUST LEFT HOME AND WAS STILL IN MY SUB-DIVISION. MY AUTO CAME TO A STOP, WAS STILL RUNNING BUT HAD NO POWER. I TURNED THE MOTOR OFF AND THEN RESTARTED IT. PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED BUT I AM CONCERNED WHEN & WHERE IT MIGHT HAPPEN AGA...

Sep 1, 2005 Electrical System 52,000 mi

2000 VOLVO S80 T6; FIVE TIMES NOW THE CAR HAS LOST ALL POWER WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 MPH. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS WHEN I WAS TURNING LEFT AND THE CAR LOST POWER HALF WAY THROUGH THE TURN. *NM

Sep 1, 2005 Electrical System 52,000 mi

2000 VOLVO S80 T6; FIVE TIMES NOW THE CAR HAS LOST ALL POWER WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 MPH. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS WHEN I WAS TURNING LEFT AND THE CAR LOST POWER HALF WAY THROUGH THE TURN. *NM

Aug 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,738 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED EVERY TIME TOOK FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND CAR STALLED. THE CAR WOULD SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY SOMETIMES. THERE WAS STILL ELECTRICAL POWER IN THE CAR. THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES WHEN IT STALLED. THE CAR WOULD START BACK UP RIGHT AWAY. THE CHECK ENGIN...

Aug 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 50,768 mi

DT: 2000 VOLVO . VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED/LOST POWER. THROTTLE BODY MODULE WAS REPLACED. *AK *NM

Aug 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,738 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED EVERY TIME TOOK FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND CAR STALLED. THE CAR WOULD SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY SOMETIMES. THERE WAS STILL ELECTRICAL POWER IN THE CAR. THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES WHEN IT STALLED. THE CAR WOULD START BACK UP RIGHT AWAY. THE CHECK ENGIN...

Aug 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 50,768 mi

DT: 2000 VOLVO . VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED/LOST POWER. THROTTLE BODY MODULE WAS REPLACED. *AK *NM

Aug 29, 2005 Electrical System Fire 83,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED 2000 VOLVO MODEL S80 CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 8-26-05. THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. IT COMPLETELY DESTROYED THE ENGINE. HE WAS NOT HAVING ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR PRIOR TO THIS. HE WAS DRIVING AT 25-50 MPH WHEN THE FIRE BROKE OUT. HE SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE...

Aug 29, 2005 Electrical System 69,800 mi

2000 S80 VOLVO 2.9 IS DANGEROUS! SUDDENLY WHEN DRIVING THROTTLE DIES, ACTED LIKE THROTTLE CABLE BROKE. THEN IT CAME BACK! THEN IT SURGED AT A RED LIGHT LAST WEEK, AND I HAD NO FOOT ON THE GAS! VOLVO SAID ETM(?) NEEDED CLEANING / REPLACING . IT WAS CLEANED , STILL SURGES, I AM AFRAID IT WILL DIE ON ...

Aug 29, 2005 Electrical System 88,500 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SPEED (65-75 MPH), THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SURGE VIOLENTLY, FOR NO APPARENT REASON. WITHIN SECONDS, THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAYED, "STOP SAFELY AND RESTART ENGINE." AFTER PULLING ONTO THE SHOULDER, THE ENGINE RPM FLUCTUATED FRO...

Aug 29, 2005 Electrical System 64,987 mi

THROTTLE CONTROL CAR WOULD SURGE UNCONTROLLABLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IT WOULD SOMETIMES STALL THE CAR OUT AND I HAD TO PULL OVER TO RESTART THE CAR I WENT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THEM INSTALL AND NEW THROTTLE BODY AND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE. *JB

Aug 29, 2005 Electrical System Fire 83,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED 2000 VOLVO MODEL S80 CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 8-26-05. THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. IT COMPLETELY DESTROYED THE ENGINE. HE WAS NOT HAVING ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR PRIOR TO THIS. HE WAS DRIVING AT 25-50 MPH WHEN THE FIRE BROKE OUT. HE SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE...

Aug 29, 2005 Electrical System 69,800 mi

2000 S80 VOLVO 2.9 IS DANGEROUS! SUDDENLY WHEN DRIVING THROTTLE DIES, ACTED LIKE THROTTLE CABLE BROKE. THEN IT CAME BACK! THEN IT SURGED AT A RED LIGHT LAST WEEK, AND I HAD NO FOOT ON THE GAS! VOLVO SAID ETM(?) NEEDED CLEANING / REPLACING . IT WAS CLEANED , STILL SURGES, I AM AFRAID IT WILL DIE ON ...

Aug 29, 2005 Electrical System 88,500 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SPEED (65-75 MPH), THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SURGE VIOLENTLY, FOR NO APPARENT REASON. WITHIN SECONDS, THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAYED, "STOP SAFELY AND RESTART ENGINE." AFTER PULLING ONTO THE SHOULDER, THE ENGINE RPM FLUCTUATED FRO...

Aug 29, 2005 Electrical System 64,987 mi

THROTTLE CONTROL CAR WOULD SURGE UNCONTROLLABLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IT WOULD SOMETIMES STALL THE CAR OUT AND I HAD TO PULL OVER TO RESTART THE CAR I WENT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THEM INSTALL AND NEW THROTTLE BODY AND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE. *JB

Aug 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

DT: CALLER SAW VOLVO INVESTIGATION ON TV. CALLER HAD THE PROBLEM FIXED TWICE, ONCE IN DECEMBER 2004 AND ONCE IN JUNE. REPLACED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. *AK *JB

Aug 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,800 mi

DT: A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE ENGINE STALLS/DIED AT 5-7 MPH. THIS HAPPENED AT LEAST THREE TIMES. EACH TIME IT HAPPENED AT LOW SPEEDS. HAS OCCURRED JUST AFTER STARTING AND WHEN PULLING TO A STOP. WHEN TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THE FIRST TWO TIMES THEY DID NOT TELL HIM WHAT THEY DID TO...

Aug 26, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 23,991 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED VEHICLE STALLED/DIED AND LOST POWER. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY FAILED. IT WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *AK *NM

Aug 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,000 mi

MY 200 VOLVO S80 STALLED INTERMITTENTLY IN 2003, SO I HAD THE THROTTLE BODY 2000 CLEANED AT 48,989 MILES WHEN MY CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. A SERVICE ON APRIL 19, 2005 SHOWED "NO CODES" THOUGH MY CAR HAS BEEN STALLING PERIODICALLY AGAIN SINCE MARCH OF THIS YEAR IN A VARIETY OF DANGEROUS SETTINGS...

Aug 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

DT: CALLER SAW VOLVO INVESTIGATION ON TV. CALLER HAD THE PROBLEM FIXED TWICE, ONCE IN DECEMBER 2004 AND ONCE IN JUNE. REPLACED MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. *AK *JB

Aug 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,800 mi

DT: A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE ENGINE STALLS/DIED AT 5-7 MPH. THIS HAPPENED AT LEAST THREE TIMES. EACH TIME IT HAPPENED AT LOW SPEEDS. HAS OCCURRED JUST AFTER STARTING AND WHEN PULLING TO A STOP. WHEN TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THE FIRST TWO TIMES THEY DID NOT TELL HIM WHAT THEY DID TO...

Aug 26, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 23,991 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED VEHICLE STALLED/DIED AND LOST POWER. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY FAILED. IT WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *AK *NM

Aug 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,000 mi

MY 200 VOLVO S80 STALLED INTERMITTENTLY IN 2003, SO I HAD THE THROTTLE BODY 2000 CLEANED AT 48,989 MILES WHEN MY CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. A SERVICE ON APRIL 19, 2005 SHOWED "NO CODES" THOUGH MY CAR HAS BEEN STALLING PERIODICALLY AGAIN SINCE MARCH OF THIS YEAR IN A VARIETY OF DANGEROUS SETTINGS...

Aug 24, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: 2000 VOLVO S80. VEHICLE STALLED/DIED, AND LOST POWER. DEALER REPLACED THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE. *AK

Aug 24, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: 2000 VOLVO S80. VEHICLE STALLED/DIED, AND LOST POWER. DEALER REPLACED THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE. *AK

Aug 23, 2005 Electrical System 90,000 mi

ANOTHER COMPLAINT FOR THE VOLVO S80 THROTTLE MODULE CAUSING THE CAR TO LOSE ALL POWER ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS FORTUNATE THAT EACH TIME THIS OCCURRED, I WAS IN A POSITION TO GET OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. THE SITUATION COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS, HOWEVER. I WORK IN NASHVILLE WHERE EVERY ROUTE TO WORK IS UNDE...

Aug 23, 2005 Air Bags 90,000 mi

ANOTHER COMPLAINT FOR THE VOLVO S80 THROTTLE MODULE CAUSING THE CAR TO LOSE ALL POWER ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS FORTUNATE THAT EACH TIME THIS OCCURRED, I WAS IN A POSITION TO GET OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. THE SITUATION COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS, HOWEVER. I WORK IN NASHVILLE WHERE EVERY ROUTE TO WORK IS UNDE...

Aug 23, 2005 Electrical System 90,000 mi

ANOTHER COMPLAINT FOR THE VOLVO S80 THROTTLE MODULE CAUSING THE CAR TO LOSE ALL POWER ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS FORTUNATE THAT EACH TIME THIS OCCURRED, I WAS IN A POSITION TO GET OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. THE SITUATION COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS, HOWEVER. I WORK IN NASHVILLE WHERE EVERY ROUTE TO WORK IS UNDE...

Aug 23, 2005 Air Bags 90,000 mi

ANOTHER COMPLAINT FOR THE VOLVO S80 THROTTLE MODULE CAUSING THE CAR TO LOSE ALL POWER ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS FORTUNATE THAT EACH TIME THIS OCCURRED, I WAS IN A POSITION TO GET OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. THE SITUATION COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS, HOWEVER. I WORK IN NASHVILLE WHERE EVERY ROUTE TO WORK IS UNDE...

Aug 22, 2005 Unknown Or Other 49,000 mi

CAR BEGAN LURCHING WHEN IDLING. TOOK TO DEALER, WHO SAID THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE NEEDED REPLACEMENT - AND THAT NHTS WAS INVESTIGATING THIS.

Aug 22, 2005 Unknown Or Other 49,000 mi

CAR BEGAN LURCHING WHEN IDLING. TOOK TO DEALER, WHO SAID THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE NEEDED REPLACEMENT - AND THAT NHTS WAS INVESTIGATING THIS.

Aug 20, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,200 mi

THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN SUDDENLY WITH LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES ONCE WHILE ON A RAMP ENTERING THE EXPRESSWAY AND A SECOND TIME WHILE ON THE EXPRESSWAY. EACH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I WAS ABLE TO RE-START THE ENGINE. THIS HAPPENED SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THE CAR AND THE ETM AND MAF WERE...

Aug 20, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,200 mi

THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN SUDDENLY WITH LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES ONCE WHILE ON A RAMP ENTERING THE EXPRESSWAY AND A SECOND TIME WHILE ON THE EXPRESSWAY. EACH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I WAS ABLE TO RE-START THE ENGINE. THIS HAPPENED SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THE CAR AND THE ETM AND MAF WERE...

Aug 19, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 67,800 mi

SHORTLY AFTER BUYING A VOLVO 80, I NOTICED THAT THE CAR WOULD SURGE PERIODICALLY. I WAS TOLD THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. AFTER READING UP ON THIS, IT SOUNDED LIKE A WASTE OF MONEY SO I AM STUCK WITH A $40+K CAR THAT HAS A SIZABLE DEFECT. THE SURGING IS SO BAD THAT IF YOU DON'T HO...

Aug 19, 2005 Suspension 67,800 mi

SHORTLY AFTER BUYING A VOLVO 80, I NOTICED THAT THE CAR WOULD SURGE PERIODICALLY. I WAS TOLD THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. AFTER READING UP ON THIS, IT SOUNDED LIKE A WASTE OF MONEY SO I AM STUCK WITH A $40+K CAR THAT HAS A SIZABLE DEFECT. THE SURGING IS SO BAD THAT IF YOU DON'T HO...

Aug 19, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 67,800 mi

SHORTLY AFTER BUYING A VOLVO 80, I NOTICED THAT THE CAR WOULD SURGE PERIODICALLY. I WAS TOLD THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. AFTER READING UP ON THIS, IT SOUNDED LIKE A WASTE OF MONEY SO I AM STUCK WITH A $40+K CAR THAT HAS A SIZABLE DEFECT. THE SURGING IS SO BAD THAT IF YOU DON'T HO...

Aug 19, 2005 Suspension 67,800 mi

SHORTLY AFTER BUYING A VOLVO 80, I NOTICED THAT THE CAR WOULD SURGE PERIODICALLY. I WAS TOLD THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. AFTER READING UP ON THIS, IT SOUNDED LIKE A WASTE OF MONEY SO I AM STUCK WITH A $40+K CAR THAT HAS A SIZABLE DEFECT. THE SURGING IS SO BAD THAT IF YOU DON'T HO...

Aug 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

1. WIFE AND CHILD DRIVING VEHICLE ON STRAIGHT SECTION OF FREEWAY AT APPROX 60 MPH. 2. VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED ABRUPTLY CAUSING WIFE TO QUICKLY CHANGE LANES AND EVENTUALLY EXIT FREEWAY VIA OFF RAMP. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN AT "LIMP HOME"MODE (APPROX. 20 MPH) OFF OFF RAMP, ONTO FREEWAY FEEDER,...

Aug 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

1. WIFE AND CHILD DRIVING VEHICLE ON STRAIGHT SECTION OF FREEWAY AT APPROX 60 MPH. 2. VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED ABRUPTLY CAUSING WIFE TO QUICKLY CHANGE LANES AND EVENTUALLY EXIT FREEWAY VIA OFF RAMP. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN AT "LIMP HOME"MODE (APPROX. 20 MPH) OFF OFF RAMP, ONTO FREEWAY FEEDER,...

Aug 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE VEHICLE STALLED/DIED, AN DLOST CONTROL ON AUGUST 11, 2005 WHILE DRIVING AT 55-60 MPH. *AK

Aug 12, 2005 Electrical System

2000 VOLVO S80 -- DEFECTIVE THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE SUBJECT OF PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE05041 ON APRIL 20, 2005, WHILE DRIVING USING CRUISE CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE CAR WOULD LOSE AND REGAIN POWER FREQUENTLY. ON APRIL 21, 2005 WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES PER HOUR ON A TWO LANE RO...

Aug 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE VEHICLE STALLED/DIED, AN DLOST CONTROL ON AUGUST 11, 2005 WHILE DRIVING AT 55-60 MPH. *AK

Aug 12, 2005 Electrical System

2000 VOLVO S80 -- DEFECTIVE THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE SUBJECT OF PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE05041 ON APRIL 20, 2005, WHILE DRIVING USING CRUISE CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE CAR WOULD LOSE AND REGAIN POWER FREQUENTLY. ON APRIL 21, 2005 WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES PER HOUR ON A TWO LANE RO...

Aug 11, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000, VOLVO S80. VEHICLE STALLED/DIED, AND LOST POWER THREE TIME WHILE DRIVING. DUE TO THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. *AK

Aug 11, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

IN JULY, 2005 I TOOK MY 2000 S80 IN FOR SERVICE COMPLAINING OF GENERAL PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS INCLUDING SURGING WHEN STOPPED, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE A/C IS RUNNING. SOMETIMES I SAW THE TACHOMETER JUMPING DURING THE SURGE ACTIVITY. RED BANK VOLVO, MY REGULAR SERVICE FACILITY, ADVISED ME THAT THE PROBL...

Aug 11, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000, VOLVO S80. VEHICLE STALLED/DIED, AND LOST POWER THREE TIME WHILE DRIVING. DUE TO THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. *AK

Aug 11, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

IN JULY, 2005 I TOOK MY 2000 S80 IN FOR SERVICE COMPLAINING OF GENERAL PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS INCLUDING SURGING WHEN STOPPED, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE A/C IS RUNNING. SOMETIMES I SAW THE TACHOMETER JUMPING DURING THE SURGE ACTIVITY. RED BANK VOLVO, MY REGULAR SERVICE FACILITY, ADVISED ME THAT THE PROBL...

Aug 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,985 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 20 FROM ATLANTA, GA HEADED TO CHARLESTON, SC. BETWEEN AUGUSTA, GA AND COLUMBIA, SC, THE CAR LOST POWER AS IF SOMEONE WERE APPLYING THE BRAKES WHILE I HAD MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL. SUDDENLY, I HAD A WARNING LIGHT COME ON THAT SAID "PERFORMANCE REDUCED". I WOUND UP HA...

Aug 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,985 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 20 FROM ATLANTA, GA HEADED TO CHARLESTON, SC. BETWEEN AUGUSTA, GA AND COLUMBIA, SC, THE CAR LOST POWER AS IF SOMEONE WERE APPLYING THE BRAKES WHILE I HAD MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL. SUDDENLY, I HAD A WARNING LIGHT COME ON THAT SAID "PERFORMANCE REDUCED". I WOUND UP HA...

Aug 9, 2005 Suspension Crash 70,362 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR CAR AND THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. SHE HAD JUST PULLED OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND WAS NOT GOING VERY FAST. THE CONSEQUENCES WERE THAT THE SUSPENSION WAS DAMAGED AND THE BALL JOINTS, WHICH HAD FAILED AND CAUSED THE COLLAPSE, AND THE CV JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND SOME OTHER...

Aug 9, 2005 Suspension Crash 70,362 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR CAR AND THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. SHE HAD JUST PULLED OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND WAS NOT GOING VERY FAST. THE CONSEQUENCES WERE THAT THE SUSPENSION WAS DAMAGED AND THE BALL JOINTS, WHICH HAD FAILED AND CAUSED THE COLLAPSE, AND THE CV JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND SOME OTHER...

Aug 9, 2005 Suspension Crash 70,362 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR CAR AND THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. SHE HAD JUST PULLED OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND WAS NOT GOING VERY FAST. THE CONSEQUENCES WERE THAT THE SUSPENSION WAS DAMAGED AND THE BALL JOINTS, WHICH HAD FAILED AND CAUSED THE COLLAPSE, AND THE CV JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND SOME OTHER...

Aug 9, 2005 Suspension Crash 70,362 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR CAR AND THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. SHE HAD JUST PULLED OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND WAS NOT GOING VERY FAST. THE CONSEQUENCES WERE THAT THE SUSPENSION WAS DAMAGED AND THE BALL JOINTS, WHICH HAD FAILED AND CAUSED THE COLLAPSE, AND THE CV JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND SOME OTHER...

Aug 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

THERE WAS NOTHING LEADING UP TO THE ENGINE STALLING OUT, IT JUST HAPPENED ALL OF A SUDDEN. I HAVE HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF SPEED/ POWER TO VEHICLE IN THE PAST AND ALSO JUST RECENTLY...ALONG WITH NO ABILITY TO STEER WHILE DRIVING IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC AND THEN THE VEHICLE WILL JUST STALL OUT COMPLETELY IN T...

Aug 8, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 83,107 mi

VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THIS HAPPENED TWICE ON 1-95 IN SOUTH FLORIDA CAUSING NEAR ACCIDENTS. SECOND TIME WHILE IN THE MIDDLE HIGHWAY LANE I CALLED FOR A TOW. BEFORE THE TOW ARRIVED THE CAR STARTED UP JUST FINE AS IF THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED AN ADDITIONAL 2X B...

Aug 8, 2005 Electrical System 27,928 mi

FAULTY ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL ON 2000 VOLVO S80 T6 SEDAN. ENGINE DIED ON BUSY ROADWAY, CAR TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP, REPAIRED FOR $1,300.84. VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, BUT HAD ONLY 27,928 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE ON 04-15-2005.*JB

Aug 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

THERE WAS NOTHING LEADING UP TO THE ENGINE STALLING OUT, IT JUST HAPPENED ALL OF A SUDDEN. I HAVE HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF SPEED/ POWER TO VEHICLE IN THE PAST AND ALSO JUST RECENTLY...ALONG WITH NO ABILITY TO STEER WHILE DRIVING IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC AND THEN THE VEHICLE WILL JUST STALL OUT COMPLETELY IN T...

Aug 8, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 83,107 mi

VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THIS HAPPENED TWICE ON 1-95 IN SOUTH FLORIDA CAUSING NEAR ACCIDENTS. SECOND TIME WHILE IN THE MIDDLE HIGHWAY LANE I CALLED FOR A TOW. BEFORE THE TOW ARRIVED THE CAR STARTED UP JUST FINE AS IF THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED AN ADDITIONAL 2X B...

Aug 8, 2005 Electrical System 27,928 mi

FAULTY ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL ON 2000 VOLVO S80 T6 SEDAN. ENGINE DIED ON BUSY ROADWAY, CAR TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP, REPAIRED FOR $1,300.84. VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, BUT HAD ONLY 27,928 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE ON 04-15-2005.*JB

Aug 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 53,487 mi

I OWNED A 2000 VOLVO S-80 SEDAN THAT HAD A THROTTLE BODY FAILURE ON 08/13/03 WHILE TRAVELING ON I-35 IN IOWA. THE ENGINE STALLED ON THE INTERSTATE. THE CAR HAD 53,487 MILES ON IT. I UNDERSTAND THAT YOU HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT VOLVO THROTTLE BODY FAILURES AND THOUGHT YOU SHOULD BE INFOR...

Aug 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 53,487 mi

I OWNED A 2000 VOLVO S-80 SEDAN THAT HAD A THROTTLE BODY FAILURE ON 08/13/03 WHILE TRAVELING ON I-35 IN IOWA. THE ENGINE STALLED ON THE INTERSTATE. THE CAR HAD 53,487 MILES ON IT. I UNDERSTAND THAT YOU HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT VOLVO THROTTLE BODY FAILURES AND THOUGHT YOU SHOULD BE INFOR...

Aug 6, 2005 Electrical System 64,000 mi

I WOULD JUST LIKE TO ADD MY CONCERN TO THE LIST OF INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCED STALLING CONDITION WITH THE VOLVO. WE OWN A 2000 VOLVO MODEL S-80 T-6. IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR WE WERE EXPERIENCING STALLING CONDITIONS WITH OUR CAR AT SLOW SPEEDS MAINLY AFTER A FEW MILES OF DRIVING AFTER THE FIRST START...

Aug 6, 2005 Electrical System 64,000 mi

I WOULD JUST LIKE TO ADD MY CONCERN TO THE LIST OF INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCED STALLING CONDITION WITH THE VOLVO. WE OWN A 2000 VOLVO MODEL S-80 T-6. IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR WE WERE EXPERIENCING STALLING CONDITIONS WITH OUR CAR AT SLOW SPEEDS MAINLY AFTER A FEW MILES OF DRIVING AFTER THE FIRST START...

Aug 4, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 48,000 mi

I READ RECENTLY OF YOUR INQUIRY INTO A STALLING PROBLEM WITH CERTAIN VOLVO MODELS. I HAD THAT PROBLEM WITH MY 2000 VOLVO S80. FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE CAR STARTED STALLING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. SOMETIMES IT WOULD RESTART IMMEDIATELY, SOMETIMES NOT. I MANAGED TO FIGURE OUT THAT, IF I ALWAYS KEP...

Aug 4, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 39,000 mi

DT:THE PROBLEM BEGAN IN APRIL AT STOP LIGHT. THE OWNER STATED THE CAR BEGAN TO REV. OWNER NOTICED THE RPMS RISING. THE CAR DID NOT HAVE ANY ENGINE LIGHTS ON. THE CAR STALLED IN APRIL. THE HUSBAND WAS DRIVING WHEN IT STALLED. THE WIFE HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVING WHEN IT STALLED AND SO SHE REALLY CAN'T GIV...

Aug 4, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,498 mi

ON MAY 9, 2005 MY HUSBAND AND I WERE TRAVELING NORTH ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE NEAR EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ WHEN OUR 2000 VOLVO S80 SEDAN LOST ACCELERATION. AS THE VEHICLE SLOWED FROM 60 MPH IN TRAFFIC TO 15 MPH, THE MESSAGE WINDOW READ, "PERFORMANCE REDUCED." AS MY HUSBAND NEGOTIATED THE FAILING...

Aug 4, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 48,000 mi

I READ RECENTLY OF YOUR INQUIRY INTO A STALLING PROBLEM WITH CERTAIN VOLVO MODELS. I HAD THAT PROBLEM WITH MY 2000 VOLVO S80. FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE CAR STARTED STALLING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. SOMETIMES IT WOULD RESTART IMMEDIATELY, SOMETIMES NOT. I MANAGED TO FIGURE OUT THAT, IF I ALWAYS KEP...

Aug 4, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 39,000 mi

DT:THE PROBLEM BEGAN IN APRIL AT STOP LIGHT. THE OWNER STATED THE CAR BEGAN TO REV. OWNER NOTICED THE RPMS RISING. THE CAR DID NOT HAVE ANY ENGINE LIGHTS ON. THE CAR STALLED IN APRIL. THE HUSBAND WAS DRIVING WHEN IT STALLED. THE WIFE HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVING WHEN IT STALLED AND SO SHE REALLY CAN'T GIV...

Aug 4, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,498 mi

ON MAY 9, 2005 MY HUSBAND AND I WERE TRAVELING NORTH ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE NEAR EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ WHEN OUR 2000 VOLVO S80 SEDAN LOST ACCELERATION. AS THE VEHICLE SLOWED FROM 60 MPH IN TRAFFIC TO 15 MPH, THE MESSAGE WINDOW READ, "PERFORMANCE REDUCED." AS MY HUSBAND NEGOTIATED THE FAILING...

Aug 3, 2005 Electrical System 35,000 mi

2000 VOLVO S80 STALLING WHILE DRIVING SEVERAL EPISODES, ALL AT LOW SPEED THE EPISODE BELOW WAS THE LAST. *JB

Aug 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATES OWNED A 2000 VOLVO S80, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS ,SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT TURNAND VEHICLE STALLED THE FIRST TIME. THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS WHEN VEHICLE STALLED. A COUPLE OF TIMES ...

Aug 3, 2005 Electrical System 90,000 mi

VOLVO S80 NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE05041 SAW THAT NHTSA RECENTLY OPENED AN INQUIRY INTO ISSUE OF ETM IN VOLVOS AND WANTED TO ADD MY CAR TO LIST OF COMPLAINTS RECEIVED. I HAD MANY INCIDENTS OF CAR SUDDENLY KILLING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC OVER THE COURSE OF FOUR OR FIVE MONTHS. FORTUNATELY I DID NOT HA...

Aug 3, 2005 Electrical System

I SHOULD HAVE KNOW THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH MY USED 2000 VOLVO S80 T6 TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASED IT WHEN THE ENGINE CUT OFF ON ME WHILE I WAS GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. I JUST THOUGHT THAT MY CAR WAS STILL WARMING UP AND THAT IS WHY THE ENGINE CUT OFF. THEN A COUPLE WEEKS LATER MY AUTOMATI...

Aug 3, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2000 VOLVO S80. I PURCHASED IT UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY "CERTIFIED" USED CAR PROGRAM FROM CLAYTON VOLVO IN KNOXVILLE TENN. IN APRIL 2001. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, THE CAR DIED IN THE MIDDLE ON AN INTERSECTION. AFTER TOWING IT TO THE DEALER...

Aug 3, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 64 mi

IN OCTOBER 2001 WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT MY LIGHTS WENT OFF. THE FOLLOWING DAY WHILE I WAS CROSSING THE STREET MY CAR STALLED. APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR AT THE SAME TIME LIGHTS WENT ON. CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY-REPAIR THROTTLE BODY & GASKET. IN JUNE 2004 CAR STALLED A...

Aug 3, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 74,150 mi

CAR CUTS OFF UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. LOSES ALL POWER AND SHUTS DOWN. I HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND START ENGINE AGAIN. CAR WILL ALSO CUT OFF WHEN PULLING INTO PARKING LOTS WHILE TRYING TO PARK. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN MARCH OF 2005. *NM

Aug 3, 2005 Electrical System 35,000 mi

2000 VOLVO S80 STALLING WHILE DRIVING SEVERAL EPISODES, ALL AT LOW SPEED THE EPISODE BELOW WAS THE LAST. *JB

Aug 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATES OWNED A 2000 VOLVO S80, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS ,SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT TURNAND VEHICLE STALLED THE FIRST TIME. THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS WHEN VEHICLE STALLED. A COUPLE OF TIMES ...

Aug 3, 2005 Electrical System 90,000 mi

VOLVO S80 NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE05041 SAW THAT NHTSA RECENTLY OPENED AN INQUIRY INTO ISSUE OF ETM IN VOLVOS AND WANTED TO ADD MY CAR TO LIST OF COMPLAINTS RECEIVED. I HAD MANY INCIDENTS OF CAR SUDDENLY KILLING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC OVER THE COURSE OF FOUR OR FIVE MONTHS. FORTUNATELY I DID NOT HA...

Aug 3, 2005 Electrical System

I SHOULD HAVE KNOW THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH MY USED 2000 VOLVO S80 T6 TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASED IT WHEN THE ENGINE CUT OFF ON ME WHILE I WAS GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. I JUST THOUGHT THAT MY CAR WAS STILL WARMING UP AND THAT IS WHY THE ENGINE CUT OFF. THEN A COUPLE WEEKS LATER MY AUTOMATI...

Aug 3, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2000 VOLVO S80. I PURCHASED IT UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY "CERTIFIED" USED CAR PROGRAM FROM CLAYTON VOLVO IN KNOXVILLE TENN. IN APRIL 2001. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, THE CAR DIED IN THE MIDDLE ON AN INTERSECTION. AFTER TOWING IT TO THE DEALER...

Aug 3, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 64 mi

IN OCTOBER 2001 WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT MY LIGHTS WENT OFF. THE FOLLOWING DAY WHILE I WAS CROSSING THE STREET MY CAR STALLED. APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR AT THE SAME TIME LIGHTS WENT ON. CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY-REPAIR THROTTLE BODY & GASKET. IN JUNE 2004 CAR STALLED A...

Aug 3, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 74,150 mi

CAR CUTS OFF UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. LOSES ALL POWER AND SHUTS DOWN. I HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND START ENGINE AGAIN. CAR WILL ALSO CUT OFF WHEN PULLING INTO PARKING LOTS WHILE TRYING TO PARK. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN MARCH OF 2005. *NM

Aug 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 72,000 mi

AS WITH A NUMBER OF OTHER POSTINGS ON THIS SITE, I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S80 T6 AND HAD A FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE BODY UNIT AT ABOUT 72,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE IN ATLANTA WHEN I GOT THE WARNING MESSAGE THAT PERFORMANCE HAD BEEN REDUCED. I CALLED THE VOLVO DEALER, THEY S...

Aug 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: THE VEHICLE CUT OFF. WHEN GETTING READY TO PARK THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. DID THE SAME THING WHEN SITTING AT A LIGHT IF LET TING UP FROM THE BRAKES. THE ENGINE REVVED. WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURNS ITS WA SHARD TO GET IT TO GO BACK FORWARD. THIS STARTED BACK ...

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System 82,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE SMALL CHANGES IN SPEED OVER THE COURSE OF SEVERAL MONTHS THE CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND THEN STALL AT SPEED BETWEEN 50-75 MPH. THE CAR RESTARTED BUT SPEED WAS INCONSISTENT EVEN WITH CRUISE CONTROL. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THAT IS WAS PROBABLY THE ELECTRONIC THRO...

Aug 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 62,500 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY 4 LANE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR STALLED WHILE IN MOTION. SHE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART IT WHEN IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. SHE CAME VERY CLOSE TO AN ACCIDENT AS IT WAS A VERY BUSY STREET. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO VOLVO OF FIFE AND THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. SAID NOTHING REGI...

Aug 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

DT: BEGINNING LAST YEAR, WHILE DRIVING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD RPMS WOULD GO WAY UP AND FALL BACK DOWN OVER AND OVER FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. THEN ,THE ENGINE CUT OFF. THE VEHICLE STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. THEN, RIGHT AWAY THE PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR AGAIN. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE AIR INTAKE VALVE...

Aug 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 33,888 mi

THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL FAILED DURING A LEFT TURN TO A FREEWAY ON-RAMP. THE CAR STOPPED AND WOULD NOT START. I WAS LUCKY IT WAS POURING RAIN AND TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT BECAUSE I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD FOR ABOUT 1/2 HOUR. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE MODULE REPLACED FOR APPROXIMATELY ...

Aug 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,000 mi

ENGINE CONSTANTLY SURGES FORWARD WHILE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. AT A STOPLIGHT, THE CAR WILL JUST SUDDENLY LURCH FORWARD. ON HIGHWAY, CAR LOST POWER AND ACCELERATION. WHEN I PULLED OVER, THE ENGINE CUT OFF. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME TO THE PROBLEM WAS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE, WHICH I REPLACED FOR $2100. TH...

Aug 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 79,089 mi

MY WIFE AND I NOTICED THAT THE NHTSA IS INVESTIGATING POWER LOSS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE S-80 MODEL OF THE 2000 VOLVO. WE HAD A QUICK AND COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ON THE INTERSTATE ON OCTOBER 24, 2003. WE WERE ABLE TO DRIVE OFF THE INTERSTATE AND GET TO A PARKING LOT. THE ENGINE STOPPED AND COUL...

Aug 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE WAS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER ON THREE OCCASIONS. *AK

Aug 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 72,000 mi

AS WITH A NUMBER OF OTHER POSTINGS ON THIS SITE, I HAVE A 2000 VOLVO S80 T6 AND HAD A FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE BODY UNIT AT ABOUT 72,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE IN ATLANTA WHEN I GOT THE WARNING MESSAGE THAT PERFORMANCE HAD BEEN REDUCED. I CALLED THE VOLVO DEALER, THEY S...

Aug 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: THE VEHICLE CUT OFF. WHEN GETTING READY TO PARK THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. DID THE SAME THING WHEN SITTING AT A LIGHT IF LET TING UP FROM THE BRAKES. THE ENGINE REVVED. WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURNS ITS WA SHARD TO GET IT TO GO BACK FORWARD. THIS STARTED BACK ...

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System 82,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE SMALL CHANGES IN SPEED OVER THE COURSE OF SEVERAL MONTHS THE CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND THEN STALL AT SPEED BETWEEN 50-75 MPH. THE CAR RESTARTED BUT SPEED WAS INCONSISTENT EVEN WITH CRUISE CONTROL. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THAT IS WAS PROBABLY THE ELECTRONIC THRO...

Aug 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 62,500 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY 4 LANE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR STALLED WHILE IN MOTION. SHE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART IT WHEN IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. SHE CAME VERY CLOSE TO AN ACCIDENT AS IT WAS A VERY BUSY STREET. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO VOLVO OF FIFE AND THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. SAID NOTHING REGI...

Aug 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

DT: BEGINNING LAST YEAR, WHILE DRIVING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD RPMS WOULD GO WAY UP AND FALL BACK DOWN OVER AND OVER FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. THEN ,THE ENGINE CUT OFF. THE VEHICLE STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. THEN, RIGHT AWAY THE PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR AGAIN. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE AIR INTAKE VALVE...

Aug 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 33,888 mi

THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL FAILED DURING A LEFT TURN TO A FREEWAY ON-RAMP. THE CAR STOPPED AND WOULD NOT START. I WAS LUCKY IT WAS POURING RAIN AND TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT BECAUSE I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD FOR ABOUT 1/2 HOUR. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE MODULE REPLACED FOR APPROXIMATELY ...

Aug 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,000 mi

ENGINE CONSTANTLY SURGES FORWARD WHILE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. AT A STOPLIGHT, THE CAR WILL JUST SUDDENLY LURCH FORWARD. ON HIGHWAY, CAR LOST POWER AND ACCELERATION. WHEN I PULLED OVER, THE ENGINE CUT OFF. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME TO THE PROBLEM WAS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE, WHICH I REPLACED FOR $2100. TH...

Aug 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 79,089 mi

MY WIFE AND I NOTICED THAT THE NHTSA IS INVESTIGATING POWER LOSS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE S-80 MODEL OF THE 2000 VOLVO. WE HAD A QUICK AND COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ON THE INTERSTATE ON OCTOBER 24, 2003. WE WERE ABLE TO DRIVE OFF THE INTERSTATE AND GET TO A PARKING LOT. THE ENGINE STOPPED AND COUL...

Aug 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE WAS A 2000 VOLVO S80. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER ON THREE OCCASIONS. *AK

Aug 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

OVER THE COURSE OF OWNERSHIP OF A 2000 VOLVO S80 (I.E., FOUR YEARS), I HAVE THE TRANSMISSION OVERHAULED AT 67,000 MILES;HAD THE THROTTLE REPLACED WHEN MY CAR CHOKED ( LUCKILY ON A SIDE STREET); HAD A BAR ON THE SUNROOF DROP OFF; ENGINE MOUNTS BROKEN; WHEEL STOPS BROKEN; AND, MOST RECENTLY REPLACED A...

Aug 1, 2005 Power Train 67,000 mi

OVER THE COURSE OF OWNERSHIP OF A 2000 VOLVO S80 (I.E., FOUR YEARS), I HAVE THE TRANSMISSION OVERHAULED AT 67,000 MILES;HAD THE THROTTLE REPLACED WHEN MY CAR CHOKED ( LUCKILY ON A SIDE STREET); HAD A BAR ON THE SUNROOF DROP OFF; ENGINE MOUNTS BROKEN; WHEEL STOPS BROKEN; AND, MOST RECENTLY REPLACED A...

Aug 1, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 67,000 mi

OVER THE COURSE OF OWNERSHIP OF A 2000 VOLVO S80 (I.E., FOUR YEARS), I HAVE THE TRANSMISSION OVERHAULED AT 67,000 MILES;HAD THE THROTTLE REPLACED WHEN MY CAR CHOKED ( LUCKILY ON A SIDE STREET); HAD A BAR ON THE SUNROOF DROP OFF; ENGINE MOUNTS BROKEN; WHEEL STOPS BROKEN; AND, MOST RECENTLY REPLACED A...

Aug 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 67,000 mi

OVER THE COURSE OF OWNERSHIP OF A 2000 VOLVO S80 (I.E., FOUR YEARS), I HAVE THE TRANSMISSION OVERHAULED AT 67,000 MILES;HAD THE THROTTLE REPLACED WHEN MY CAR CHOKED ( LUCKILY ON A SIDE STREET); HAD A BAR ON THE SUNROOF DROP OFF; ENGINE MOUNTS BROKEN; WHEEL STOPS BROKEN; AND, MOST RECENTLY REPLACED A...

Aug 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,300 mi

CAR STALLING. I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS JUST MY BAD LUCK- THAT I HAD BOUGHT A LEMON. I PURCHASED MY 2000 VOLVO S80 T6 SEDAN BRAND NEW IN DECEMBER 1999. I HAVE HAD MANY, MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR, ALL OF WHICH WERE COVERED BY WARRANTY. THE REASON I AM WRITING TO YOU JUST NOW IS BECAUSE OF WHAT I JUS...

Aug 1, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 53,481 mi

OUR VOLVO WAS SERVICED REGULARLY BY OUR DEALER. WE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE CAR HESITATING AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. WE LEFT NJ FOR A THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY TRIP TO MYRTLE BEACH SC. ABOUT 30 MILES FROM OUR DESTINATION, THE CAR BEGAN TO DECELERATE FROM 65 MPH AND WOULD NOT GO ANY FASTER...

Aug 1, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 58,000 mi

MY 2000 S80 VOLVO A FEW WEEKS AGO HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF SPEED ON HIGHWAY. MESSAGE SCREEN SAID TO SHUT OFF ENGINE AND RESTART. THIS WAS AT 65 MPH. AFTER PULLING OVER AND RESTARTING CAR IT WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 2K RPMS. AFTER 20 MINUTES IT STARTED AND I BROUGHT IT TO DEALER. THEY REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC T...

Aug 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

OVER THE COURSE OF OWNERSHIP OF A 2000 VOLVO S80 (I.E., FOUR YEARS), I HAVE THE TRANSMISSION OVERHAULED AT 67,000 MILES;HAD THE THROTTLE REPLACED WHEN MY CAR CHOKED ( LUCKILY ON A SIDE STREET); HAD A BAR ON THE SUNROOF DROP OFF; ENGINE MOUNTS BROKEN; WHEEL STOPS BROKEN; AND, MOST RECENTLY REPLACED A...

Aug 1, 2005 Power Train 67,000 mi

OVER THE COURSE OF OWNERSHIP OF A 2000 VOLVO S80 (I.E., FOUR YEARS), I HAVE THE TRANSMISSION OVERHAULED AT 67,000 MILES;HAD THE THROTTLE REPLACED WHEN MY CAR CHOKED ( LUCKILY ON A SIDE STREET); HAD A BAR ON THE SUNROOF DROP OFF; ENGINE MOUNTS BROKEN; WHEEL STOPS BROKEN; AND, MOST RECENTLY REPLACED A...

Aug 1, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 67,000 mi

OVER THE COURSE OF OWNERSHIP OF A 2000 VOLVO S80 (I.E., FOUR YEARS), I HAVE THE TRANSMISSION OVERHAULED AT 67,000 MILES;HAD THE THROTTLE REPLACED WHEN MY CAR CHOKED ( LUCKILY ON A SIDE STREET); HAD A BAR ON THE SUNROOF DROP OFF; ENGINE MOUNTS BROKEN; WHEEL STOPS BROKEN; AND, MOST RECENTLY REPLACED A...

Aug 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 67,000 mi

OVER THE COURSE OF OWNERSHIP OF A 2000 VOLVO S80 (I.E., FOUR YEARS), I HAVE THE TRANSMISSION OVERHAULED AT 67,000 MILES;HAD THE THROTTLE REPLACED WHEN MY CAR CHOKED ( LUCKILY ON A SIDE STREET); HAD A BAR ON THE SUNROOF DROP OFF; ENGINE MOUNTS BROKEN; WHEEL STOPS BROKEN; AND, MOST RECENTLY REPLACED A...

Aug 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,300 mi

CAR STALLING. I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS JUST MY BAD LUCK- THAT I HAD BOUGHT A LEMON. I PURCHASED MY 2000 VOLVO S80 T6 SEDAN BRAND NEW IN DECEMBER 1999. I HAVE HAD MANY, MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR, ALL OF WHICH WERE COVERED BY WARRANTY. THE REASON I AM WRITING TO YOU JUST NOW IS BECAUSE OF WHAT I JUS...

Aug 1, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 53,481 mi

OUR VOLVO WAS SERVICED REGULARLY BY OUR DEALER. WE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE CAR HESITATING AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. WE LEFT NJ FOR A THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY TRIP TO MYRTLE BEACH SC. ABOUT 30 MILES FROM OUR DESTINATION, THE CAR BEGAN TO DECELERATE FROM 65 MPH AND WOULD NOT GO ANY FASTER...

Aug 1, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 58,000 mi

MY 2000 S80 VOLVO A FEW WEEKS AGO HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF SPEED ON HIGHWAY. MESSAGE SCREEN SAID TO SHUT OFF ENGINE AND RESTART. THIS WAS AT 65 MPH. AFTER PULLING OVER AND RESTARTING CAR IT WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 2K RPMS. AFTER 20 MINUTES IT STARTED AND I BROUGHT IT TO DEALER. THEY REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC T...

Jul 29, 2005 Electrical System 45,000 mi

ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM THE PROBLEM IS NOT BEING HANDLED RESPONSIBLY AND THE DEALERS USE INTIMIDATION AND THEN BULLY THEIR CLIENTS INTO PAYING FOR OTHER SERVICES. THEY REFUSE TO ADDRESS THIS LIFE THREATENING ISSUE. THEY ARE WITHHOLDING VALUABLE INFORMATION. I OWN BOTH VOLVO S70 AND S80 AND THEY...

Jul 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM THE PROBLEM IS NOT BEING HANDLED RESPONSIBLY AND THE DEALERS USE INTIMIDATION AND THEN BULLY THEIR CLIENTS INTO PAYING FOR OTHER SERVICES. THEY REFUSE TO ADDRESS THIS LIFE THREATENING ISSUE. THEY ARE WITHHOLDING VALUABLE INFORMATION. I OWN BOTH VOLVO S70 AND S80 AND THEY...

Jul 29, 2005 Electrical System 45,000 mi

ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM THE PROBLEM IS NOT BEING HANDLED RESPONSIBLY AND THE DEALERS USE INTIMIDATION AND THEN BULLY THEIR CLIENTS INTO PAYING FOR OTHER SERVICES. THEY REFUSE TO ADDRESS THIS LIFE THREATENING ISSUE. THEY ARE WITHHOLDING VALUABLE INFORMATION. I OWN BOTH VOLVO S70 AND S80 AND THEY...

Jul 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM THE PROBLEM IS NOT BEING HANDLED RESPONSIBLY AND THE DEALERS USE INTIMIDATION AND THEN BULLY THEIR CLIENTS INTO PAYING FOR OTHER SERVICES. THEY REFUSE TO ADDRESS THIS LIFE THREATENING ISSUE. THEY ARE WITHHOLDING VALUABLE INFORMATION. I OWN BOTH VOLVO S70 AND S80 AND THEY...

Jul 26, 2005 Electrical System 73,900 mi

CAR HAS SHUT OFF 6-8 TIMES WHILE DRIVING. THE MAJORITY OF TIMES HAVE BEEN ON THE INTERSTATE IN RUSH HOUR. THE FIRST FEW TIMES THIS HAPPENED THE CAR WOULD "SURGE" AND THE LIGHTS INSIDE WOULD FLICKER BEFORE THE REDUCED PERFORMANCE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. EACH TIME IT HAS TAK...

Jul 26, 2005 Electrical System 73,900 mi

CAR HAS SHUT OFF 6-8 TIMES WHILE DRIVING. THE MAJORITY OF TIMES HAVE BEEN ON THE INTERSTATE IN RUSH HOUR. THE FIRST FEW TIMES THIS HAPPENED THE CAR WOULD "SURGE" AND THE LIGHTS INSIDE WOULD FLICKER BEFORE THE REDUCED PERFORMANCE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. EACH TIME IT HAS TAK...

Jun 20, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 48,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH SURGING WHEN THE AIR WAS ON. THE ON BOARD COMPUTER DISPLAY SUGGESTED THAT THE PERFORMANCE WAS REDUCED. *JB THE ENGINE FAILURE EXHIBITED AN ENGINE SURGE OR RPM BUMP WHEN AT IDLE. NORMAL IDLE WAY 700 RPM. THE ENGINE WOULD R...

Jun 20, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 48,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH SURGING WHEN THE AIR WAS ON. THE ON BOARD COMPUTER DISPLAY SUGGESTED THAT THE PERFORMANCE WAS REDUCED. *JB THE ENGINE FAILURE EXHIBITED AN ENGINE SURGE OR RPM BUMP WHEN AT IDLE. NORMAL IDLE WAY 700 RPM. THE ENGINE WOULD R...

Jun 10, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

2000 VOLVO S80 SUFFERED FROM A FAULTY THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE. *MR THERE WAS A PENDING LAWSUIT IN CALIFORNIA REGARDING THESE MODULES AND THEIR PREMATURE FAILURE RATES. *SC *JB

Jun 10, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

2000 VOLVO S80 SUFFERED FROM A FAULTY THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE. *MR THERE WAS A PENDING LAWSUIT IN CALIFORNIA REGARDING THESE MODULES AND THEIR PREMATURE FAILURE RATES. *SC *JB

Jun 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 67,281 mi

2000 VOLVO S80 4 DR. ERRATIC IDLING/SURGING WITH ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON.LEADS TO STALLING OUT ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS ON MANY OCCASIONS NARROWLY AVOIDING LIFE THREATENING TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS TRYING TO PULL "DEAD" CAR TO SIDE OF ROAD. BROUGHT CAR TO VOLVO DEALER AND CAR WAS REPAIRED FOR $1332.50. REPAIR I...

Jun 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 67,281 mi

2000 VOLVO S80 4 DR. ERRATIC IDLING/SURGING WITH ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON.LEADS TO STALLING OUT ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS ON MANY OCCASIONS NARROWLY AVOIDING LIFE THREATENING TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS TRYING TO PULL "DEAD" CAR TO SIDE OF ROAD. BROUGHT CAR TO VOLVO DEALER AND CAR WAS REPAIRED FOR $1332.50. REPAIR I...

Jun 2, 2005 Equipment 67,281 mi

2000 VOLVO S80 4 DR. ERRATIC IDLING/SURGING WITH ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON.LEADS TO STALLING OUT ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS ON MANY OCCASIONS NARROWLY AVOIDING LIFE THREATENING TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS TRYING TO PULL "DEAD" CAR TO SIDE OF ROAD. BROUGHT CAR TO VOLVO DEALER AND CAR WAS REPAIRED FOR $1332.50. REPAIR I...

Jun 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 67,281 mi

2000 VOLVO S80 4 DR. ERRATIC IDLING/SURGING WITH ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON.LEADS TO STALLING OUT ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS ON MANY OCCASIONS NARROWLY AVOIDING LIFE THREATENING TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS TRYING TO PULL "DEAD" CAR TO SIDE OF ROAD. BROUGHT CAR TO VOLVO DEALER AND CAR WAS REPAIRED FOR $1332.50. REPAIR I...

Jun 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 67,281 mi

2000 VOLVO S80 4 DR. ERRATIC IDLING/SURGING WITH ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON.LEADS TO STALLING OUT ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS ON MANY OCCASIONS NARROWLY AVOIDING LIFE THREATENING TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS TRYING TO PULL "DEAD" CAR TO SIDE OF ROAD. BROUGHT CAR TO VOLVO DEALER AND CAR WAS REPAIRED FOR $1332.50. REPAIR I...

Jun 2, 2005 Equipment 67,281 mi

2000 VOLVO S80 4 DR. ERRATIC IDLING/SURGING WITH ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON.LEADS TO STALLING OUT ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS ON MANY OCCASIONS NARROWLY AVOIDING LIFE THREATENING TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS TRYING TO PULL "DEAD" CAR TO SIDE OF ROAD. BROUGHT CAR TO VOLVO DEALER AND CAR WAS REPAIRED FOR $1332.50. REPAIR I...

May 23, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 64,300 mi

I OWN A 2000 VOLVO S-80. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE FAILED SUDDENLY RESULTING IN THE INABILITY TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE AT NORMAL SPEED. THIS RESULTED IN IMMEDIATE UNCONTROLLED DECELERATION AND LIMITED VEHICLE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN AUTHORIZED VOLVO DEALER. VOLVO IS AWARE OF T...

May 23, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 64,300 mi

I OWN A 2000 VOLVO S-80. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE FAILED SUDDENLY RESULTING IN THE INABILITY TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE AT NORMAL SPEED. THIS RESULTED IN IMMEDIATE UNCONTROLLED DECELERATION AND LIMITED VEHICLE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN AUTHORIZED VOLVO DEALER. VOLVO IS AWARE OF T...

Apr 11, 2005 Steering 34,100 mi

WHILIE TRAVELING TO ILLINOIS FROM KANSAS, THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2000 VOLVO S80 SUDDENLY GAVE OUT. I STOPPED AT THE FIRST AVAILABLE EXIT AND CHECKED THE FLUID LEVEL, WHICH WAS EMPTY. I THEN ADDED 24 FL. OZ. OF POWER STEERING FLUID AND THAT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM FOR ABOUT 5-10 MINUTES. I ENDED U...

Apr 11, 2005 Steering 34,100 mi

WHILIE TRAVELING TO ILLINOIS FROM KANSAS, THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2000 VOLVO S80 SUDDENLY GAVE OUT. I STOPPED AT THE FIRST AVAILABLE EXIT AND CHECKED THE FLUID LEVEL, WHICH WAS EMPTY. I THEN ADDED 24 FL. OZ. OF POWER STEERING FLUID AND THAT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM FOR ABOUT 5-10 MINUTES. I ENDED U...

Mar 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE GOES INTO "LIMP" MODE AND A ERROR MESSAGE SAYING "SAFELY PULL OVER AND RESTART VEHICLE" GOES ON. THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T EXCEED 5 MPH WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. IT IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION, WHICH HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. BUT I'VE FINALLY BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE D...

Mar 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE GOES INTO "LIMP" MODE AND A ERROR MESSAGE SAYING "SAFELY PULL OVER AND RESTART VEHICLE" GOES ON. THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T EXCEED 5 MPH WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. IT IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION, WHICH HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. BUT I'VE FINALLY BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE D...

Mar 29, 2005 Service Brakes, Air

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE GOES INTO "LIMP" MODE AND A ERROR MESSAGE SAYING "SAFELY PULL OVER AND RESTART VEHICLE" GOES ON. THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T EXCEED 5 MPH WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. IT IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION, WHICH HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. BUT I'VE FINALLY BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE D...

Mar 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE GOES INTO "LIMP" MODE AND A ERROR MESSAGE SAYING "SAFELY PULL OVER AND RESTART VEHICLE" GOES ON. THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T EXCEED 5 MPH WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. IT IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION, WHICH HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. BUT I'VE FINALLY BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE D...

Mar 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE GOES INTO "LIMP" MODE AND A ERROR MESSAGE SAYING "SAFELY PULL OVER AND RESTART VEHICLE" GOES ON. THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T EXCEED 5 MPH WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. IT IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION, WHICH HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. BUT I'VE FINALLY BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE D...

Mar 29, 2005 Service Brakes, Air

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE GOES INTO "LIMP" MODE AND A ERROR MESSAGE SAYING "SAFELY PULL OVER AND RESTART VEHICLE" GOES ON. THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T EXCEED 5 MPH WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. IT IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION, WHICH HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. BUT I'VE FINALLY BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE D...

Mar 24, 2005 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING SUN ROOF BAR WHICH IS A METAL BAR THAT GOES AROUND THE GLASS IN THE SUNROOF CAVED IN ON THE CONSUMER. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE SUN ROOFS IN VOLVO VEHICLES.*AK

Mar 24, 2005 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING SUN ROOF BAR WHICH IS A METAL BAR THAT GOES AROUND THE GLASS IN THE SUNROOF CAVED IN ON THE CONSUMER. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE SUN ROOFS IN VOLVO VEHICLES.*AK

Jan 5, 2005 Electrical System 62,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER TO SHUT DOWN THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE CONSUMER DROVE IT TO THE DEALER, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE COMPUTER SYS...

Jan 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER TO SHUT DOWN THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE CONSUMER DROVE IT TO THE DEALER, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE COMPUTER SYS...

Jan 5, 2005 Electrical System Fire 55,438 mi

SUBJECT: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, RESULT: TOTAL LOSS, EHICLE: 2000, VOLVO, S80 2.9, VIN: [XXX]. SHORTLY BEFORE 3:00PM MY WIFE AND I DEPARTED BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT FOR THE TRIP HOME TO MASSACHUSETTS. THE FIRST 7 OR 8 MINUTES WERE LOCAL STOP AND GO DRIVING (MAXIMUM SPEED 25MPH). AT THIS P...

Jan 5, 2005 Electrical System 62,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER TO SHUT DOWN THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE CONSUMER DROVE IT TO THE DEALER, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE COMPUTER SYS...

Jan 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER TO SHUT DOWN THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE CONSUMER DROVE IT TO THE DEALER, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE COMPUTER SYS...

Jan 5, 2005 Electrical System Fire 55,438 mi

SUBJECT: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, RESULT: TOTAL LOSS, EHICLE: 2000, VOLVO, S80 2.9, VIN: [XXX]. SHORTLY BEFORE 3:00PM MY WIFE AND I DEPARTED BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT FOR THE TRIP HOME TO MASSACHUSETTS. THE FIRST 7 OR 8 MINUTES WERE LOCAL STOP AND GO DRIVING (MAXIMUM SPEED 25MPH). AT THIS P...

Dec 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. WHILE DRIVING, IT CUTS BACK TO THE IDLING SPEED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE OVER THE IDLE SPEED. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED. *JB

Dec 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. WHILE DRIVING, IT CUTS BACK TO THE IDLING SPEED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE OVER THE IDLE SPEED. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED. *JB

Dec 21, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 44,594 mi

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. THE DASHBOARD INDICATED TO STOP SAFELY AND RESTART. ANOTHER MESSAGE CAME ON STATING ENGINE SERVICE REQUIRED. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT SERVICED. DEALER REPLACED THE THROTTLE UNIT, AND DOWN LOADED ...

Dec 21, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 44,594 mi

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. THE DASHBOARD INDICATED TO STOP SAFELY AND RESTART. ANOTHER MESSAGE CAME ON STATING ENGINE SERVICE REQUIRED. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT SERVICED. DEALER REPLACED THE THROTTLE UNIT, AND DOWN LOADED ...

Dec 3, 2004 Steering 16,532 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND NOTICED THAT THE CAR WAS MAKING A SQUEALING NOISE AS SHE MADE RIGHT AND LEFT HAND TURNS. WHEN SHE GOT HOME I CHECKED THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR AND FOUND THAT IT WAS EMPTY. THERE WAS NO WARNING OF THIS HAPPENING, THERE WAS NO FLUID ON THE FLOOR OF THE GARAG...

Dec 3, 2004 Steering 16,532 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND NOTICED THAT THE CAR WAS MAKING A SQUEALING NOISE AS SHE MADE RIGHT AND LEFT HAND TURNS. WHEN SHE GOT HOME I CHECKED THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR AND FOUND THAT IT WAS EMPTY. THERE WAS NO WARNING OF THIS HAPPENING, THERE WAS NO FLUID ON THE FLOOR OF THE GARAG...

Dec 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,780 mi

SHORTLY AFTER MY VEHICLE'S 60K MILE SERVICE, I NOTICED SLIGHT HESITATION WHILE CRUSING AROUND 60 MILES PER HOUR ON HIGHWAY. ONCE I EXPERIENCE THE HESITATION, THE ENGINER SERVICE LIGHT WOULD COME ON THEN THE "ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE URGENT" MESSAGE WOULD COME ON AS WELL. WHEN THE HESITATION STARTS, I W...

Dec 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,780 mi

SHORTLY AFTER MY VEHICLE'S 60K MILE SERVICE, I NOTICED SLIGHT HESITATION WHILE CRUSING AROUND 60 MILES PER HOUR ON HIGHWAY. ONCE I EXPERIENCE THE HESITATION, THE ENGINER SERVICE LIGHT WOULD COME ON THEN THE "ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE URGENT" MESSAGE WOULD COME ON AS WELL. WHEN THE HESITATION STARTS, I W...

Nov 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,300 mi

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT - URGENT WENT ON. I NOTICED SLIGHT HESITATION IN CAR ONLY WHEN THIS LIGHT IS ON. SERVICE LIGHT COMES ON & OFF. WENT TO DEALER AND INFORMED THAT I NEED A NEW THROTTLE BODY UNIT AT A COST OF $1129.95. CAR ONLY HAS 73,000 MILES AND IS REGULARLY SERVICED BY VOLVO. INFORMED THAT THI...

Nov 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,300 mi

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT - URGENT WENT ON. I NOTICED SLIGHT HESITATION IN CAR ONLY WHEN THIS LIGHT IS ON. SERVICE LIGHT COMES ON & OFF. WENT TO DEALER AND INFORMED THAT I NEED A NEW THROTTLE BODY UNIT AT A COST OF $1129.95. CAR ONLY HAS 73,000 MILES AND IS REGULARLY SERVICED BY VOLVO. INFORMED THAT THI...

Nov 19, 2004 Electrical System 59,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ENGINE SURGES AT IDLE SPEED WHILE AT STOP IN INTERSECTIONS FORCING SUDDEN BRAKE APLLICATION TO AVOID COLLISION. FOLLOWING APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS OF SIMILAR SPORADIC EPISODES, ALL WITHOUT ANY MESSAGE INDICATORS, VEHICLE WOULD ONLY TRAVEL 15 MPH. THROTTLE ASSEMBLY REPLACED TO RECT...

Nov 19, 2004 Electrical System 59,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ENGINE SURGES AT IDLE SPEED WHILE AT STOP IN INTERSECTIONS FORCING SUDDEN BRAKE APLLICATION TO AVOID COLLISION. FOLLOWING APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS OF SIMILAR SPORADIC EPISODES, ALL WITHOUT ANY MESSAGE INDICATORS, VEHICLE WOULD ONLY TRAVEL 15 MPH. THROTTLE ASSEMBLY REPLACED TO RECT...

Oct 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,219 mi

MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR ON MY 2000 VOLVO S-80 FAILED AS I WAS ABOUT TO PASS ANOTHER CAR. ABORTED PASSING ATTEMPT AND WENT BACK BEHIND OTHER CAR. THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME MAF FAILED AND THEREFORE I HAD THIS ONE REPLACED, YET AGAIN. ONCE STOPPED CAR WAS UNDRIVABLE; AGAIN: THIRD TIME THIS HAPPENED. I A...

Oct 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,219 mi

MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR ON MY 2000 VOLVO S-80 FAILED AS I WAS ABOUT TO PASS ANOTHER CAR. ABORTED PASSING ATTEMPT AND WENT BACK BEHIND OTHER CAR. THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME MAF FAILED AND THEREFORE I HAD THIS ONE REPLACED, YET AGAIN. ONCE STOPPED CAR WAS UNDRIVABLE; AGAIN: THIRD TIME THIS HAPPENED. I A...

Oct 20, 2004 Electrical System 87,576 mi

AT 70MPH MY CAR SAID REDUCED PERFORMANCE, AND WITHIN 30 SEC. MY CRUISE CONTROL FAILED, THE CAR REDUCED TO 5MPH, AND THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION. I WAS IN 5 LANES OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC DOING 70-80MPH. AN EIGHTEEN WHEELER SKIDDED APPROX. 50 FEET IN ORDER TO AVOID HITTING ME. HE THEN HAD TO BLOCK OFF T...

Oct 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,576 mi

AT 70MPH MY CAR SAID REDUCED PERFORMANCE, AND WITHIN 30 SEC. MY CRUISE CONTROL FAILED, THE CAR REDUCED TO 5MPH, AND THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION. I WAS IN 5 LANES OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC DOING 70-80MPH. AN EIGHTEEN WHEELER SKIDDED APPROX. 50 FEET IN ORDER TO AVOID HITTING ME. HE THEN HAD TO BLOCK OFF T...

Oct 20, 2004 Equipment 87,576 mi

AT 70MPH MY CAR SAID REDUCED PERFORMANCE, AND WITHIN 30 SEC. MY CRUISE CONTROL FAILED, THE CAR REDUCED TO 5MPH, AND THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION. I WAS IN 5 LANES OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC DOING 70-80MPH. AN EIGHTEEN WHEELER SKIDDED APPROX. 50 FEET IN ORDER TO AVOID HITTING ME. HE THEN HAD TO BLOCK OFF T...

Oct 20, 2004 Electrical System 87,576 mi

AT 70MPH MY CAR SAID REDUCED PERFORMANCE, AND WITHIN 30 SEC. MY CRUISE CONTROL FAILED, THE CAR REDUCED TO 5MPH, AND THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION. I WAS IN 5 LANES OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC DOING 70-80MPH. AN EIGHTEEN WHEELER SKIDDED APPROX. 50 FEET IN ORDER TO AVOID HITTING ME. HE THEN HAD TO BLOCK OFF T...

Oct 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,576 mi

AT 70MPH MY CAR SAID REDUCED PERFORMANCE, AND WITHIN 30 SEC. MY CRUISE CONTROL FAILED, THE CAR REDUCED TO 5MPH, AND THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION. I WAS IN 5 LANES OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC DOING 70-80MPH. AN EIGHTEEN WHEELER SKIDDED APPROX. 50 FEET IN ORDER TO AVOID HITTING ME. HE THEN HAD TO BLOCK OFF T...

Oct 20, 2004 Equipment 87,576 mi

AT 70MPH MY CAR SAID REDUCED PERFORMANCE, AND WITHIN 30 SEC. MY CRUISE CONTROL FAILED, THE CAR REDUCED TO 5MPH, AND THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION. I WAS IN 5 LANES OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC DOING 70-80MPH. AN EIGHTEEN WHEELER SKIDDED APPROX. 50 FEET IN ORDER TO AVOID HITTING ME. HE THEN HAD TO BLOCK OFF T...

Oct 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,001 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND MAKING A LEFT TURN ACROSS TRAFFIC (WITH PLENTY OF ROOM TO MAKE THE TURN). AS SHE DECELERATED TO MAKE THE TURN, THE CAR DIED. AS THIS HAPPENED, OF COURSE ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WERE LOST. SHE NARROWLY AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT, AS SHE WAS STUCK OUT IN THE INTERSECT...

Oct 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,001 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND MAKING A LEFT TURN ACROSS TRAFFIC (WITH PLENTY OF ROOM TO MAKE THE TURN). AS SHE DECELERATED TO MAKE THE TURN, THE CAR DIED. AS THIS HAPPENED, OF COURSE ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WERE LOST. SHE NARROWLY AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT, AS SHE WAS STUCK OUT IN THE INTERSECT...

Oct 1, 2004 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING REARVIEW MIRROR GLARED OFF THE DASHBOARD. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INSISTED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. *AK

Oct 1, 2004 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING REARVIEW MIRROR GLARED OFF THE DASHBOARD. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INSISTED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. *AK

Jul 30, 2004 Unknown Or Other

PROBLEMS WITH 2000 S80 T6. *MR *SC

Jul 30, 2004 Unknown Or Other

PROBLEMS WITH 2000 S80 T6. *MR *SC

Jul 21, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 49,747 mi

ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) FAILED WHILE VEHICLE TRAVELING IN TRAFFIC APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH; CAUTION LIGHTS AND SERVICE ENGINE URGENT MESSAGE DISPLAYED; UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ABOVE 20 MPH TO GET OUT OF TRAFFIC; THEN FAULT CLEARED AND VEHICLE RAN OK; ATTEMPTED TO RETURN HOME AND ETM FAILED AGAIN; ...

Jul 21, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 49,747 mi

ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) FAILED WHILE VEHICLE TRAVELING IN TRAFFIC APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH; CAUTION LIGHTS AND SERVICE ENGINE URGENT MESSAGE DISPLAYED; UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ABOVE 20 MPH TO GET OUT OF TRAFFIC; THEN FAULT CLEARED AND VEHICLE RAN OK; ATTEMPTED TO RETURN HOME AND ETM FAILED AGAIN; ...

Jul 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

2000 S80 VOLVO HAS DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY ACCORDING TO VOLVO REPAIR CENTER. THIS IS A KNOW AND WIDE SPREAD DEFECT. IT CAUSES THE ENGINE TO SURGE SPORADICALLY OR TO DIE. VOLVO HAS ISSUED A BULLETIN TO ALL SERVICE CENTERS ADVISING THEM OF THE DEFECT. VOLVO WILL NOT REPLACE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM FOR...

Jul 6, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

2000 S80 VOLVO HAS DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY ACCORDING TO VOLVO REPAIR CENTER. THIS IS A KNOW AND WIDE SPREAD DEFECT. IT CAUSES THE ENGINE TO SURGE SPORADICALLY OR TO DIE. VOLVO HAS ISSUED A BULLETIN TO ALL SERVICE CENTERS ADVISING THEM OF THE DEFECT. VOLVO WILL NOT REPLACE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM FOR...

Jul 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

2000 S80 VOLVO HAS DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY ACCORDING TO VOLVO REPAIR CENTER. THIS IS A KNOW AND WIDE SPREAD DEFECT. IT CAUSES THE ENGINE TO SURGE SPORADICALLY OR TO DIE. VOLVO HAS ISSUED A BULLETIN TO ALL SERVICE CENTERS ADVISING THEM OF THE DEFECT. VOLVO WILL NOT REPLACE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM FOR...

Jul 6, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

2000 S80 VOLVO HAS DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY ACCORDING TO VOLVO REPAIR CENTER. THIS IS A KNOW AND WIDE SPREAD DEFECT. IT CAUSES THE ENGINE TO SURGE SPORADICALLY OR TO DIE. VOLVO HAS ISSUED A BULLETIN TO ALL SERVICE CENTERS ADVISING THEM OF THE DEFECT. VOLVO WILL NOT REPLACE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM FOR...

Jun 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING,MOSTLY ON TURNS.BUT A FEW TIMES ON A STRAIGHT AWAY. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALESRHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. SELLING THE VEHICLE TO CORRECT OUR PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING,MOSTLY ON TURNS.BUT A FEW TIMES ON A STRAIGHT AWAY. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALESRHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. SELLING THE VEHICLE TO CORRECT OUR PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 24, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

AS THE CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE, IT PLACED ITSELF IN REVERSE, THE ENGINE REVVED AND ACCELERATED ACROSS A MEDIAN, AND THEN HAD COME TO REST AGAINST TWO OTHER VEHICLES AND AN ABUTMENT. *AK *SC

Jun 24, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

AS THE CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE, IT PLACED ITSELF IN REVERSE, THE ENGINE REVVED AND ACCELERATED ACROSS A MEDIAN, AND THEN HAD COME TO REST AGAINST TWO OTHER VEHICLES AND AN ABUTMENT. *AK *SC

Jun 13, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND TURNING RIGHT CAR OMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER, PLACEED CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED. *AK

Jun 13, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND TURNING RIGHT CAR OMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER, PLACEED CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED. *AK

Mar 9, 2004 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER WAS DISSATISFIED WITH THE NUMEROUS REPAIRS DONE TO HER VEHICLE WITHIN A YEAR. (NAR) *PH *CB

Mar 9, 2004 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER WAS DISSATISFIED WITH THE NUMEROUS REPAIRS DONE TO HER VEHICLE WITHIN A YEAR. (NAR) *PH *CB

Mar 8, 2004 Steering 36,000 mi

I HAD A MAJOR LEAK IN MY 2000 VOLVO S80 POWER STEERING RACK AT 36000MILES. CALLED THE FACTORY AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A BACKORDER ON THE PART AND THEY WERE NOT SURE WHEN THEY COULD REPLACE THE PART. SEEMS THERE MUST BE A RECURRENT PROBLEM HERE AND I AM WONDERING IF A RECALL IS IN ORDER. VOLVO DECLIN...

Mar 8, 2004 Steering 36,000 mi

I HAD A MAJOR LEAK IN MY 2000 VOLVO S80 POWER STEERING RACK AT 36000MILES. CALLED THE FACTORY AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A BACKORDER ON THE PART AND THEY WERE NOT SURE WHEN THEY COULD REPLACE THE PART. SEEMS THERE MUST BE A RECURRENT PROBLEM HERE AND I AM WONDERING IF A RECALL IS IN ORDER. VOLVO DECLIN...

Feb 19, 2004 Electrical System

VEHICLE IS SUFFERING FROM REPEATED OR UNEXPECTED SHUTDOWNS OF THE IGNITION AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSING THE CAR TO BECOME INOPERABLE AT THE MOST INOPPORTUNE TIMES. *LA (ATTORNEY RICHARD DAVIS ON BEHALF OF CLIENT). *JB

Feb 19, 2004 Electrical System

VEHICLE IS SUFFERING FROM REPEATED OR UNEXPECTED SHUTDOWNS OF THE IGNITION AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSING THE CAR TO BECOME INOPERABLE AT THE MOST INOPPORTUNE TIMES. *LA (ATTORNEY RICHARD DAVIS ON BEHALF OF CLIENT). *JB

Feb 4, 2004 Suspension 41,000 mi

BALL JOINT SEPARATED CAUSING THE PASSENGER WEEL ASSEMBLY TO DISOLDGE AND BRING THE VEHICLE TO A SUDDEN STOP. *AK

Feb 4, 2004 Suspension 41,000 mi

BALL JOINT SEPARATED CAUSING THE PASSENGER WEEL ASSEMBLY TO DISOLDGE AND BRING THE VEHICLE TO A SUDDEN STOP. *AK

Feb 4, 2004 Suspension 41,000 mi

BALL JOINT SEPARATED CAUSING THE PASSENGER WEEL ASSEMBLY TO DISOLDGE AND BRING THE VEHICLE TO A SUDDEN STOP. *AK

Feb 4, 2004 Suspension 41,000 mi

BALL JOINT SEPARATED CAUSING THE PASSENGER WEEL ASSEMBLY TO DISOLDGE AND BRING THE VEHICLE TO A SUDDEN STOP. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Power Train 35,000 mi

THE VEHICLE SHUDDERS HORRIBLY WHEN UPSHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR.*AK

Feb 3, 2004 Steering

TOOK MY CAR IN AND FOUND THAT RACK & PINION NEEDED REPLACING. WAS ADVISED BY MECHANIC THAT VOLVO DEALER TOLD THEM THERE IS A NATIONWIDE BACKORDER ON THIS PART AND IT IS NOT AVAILABLE.*AK SOUNDS TO ME LIKE THERE IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE RACK & PINION ON THE VOLVO S80 (MINE IS A 2000 MODEL ...

Feb 3, 2004 Power Train 35,000 mi

THE VEHICLE SHUDDERS HORRIBLY WHEN UPSHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR.*AK

Feb 3, 2004 Steering

TOOK MY CAR IN AND FOUND THAT RACK & PINION NEEDED REPLACING. WAS ADVISED BY MECHANIC THAT VOLVO DEALER TOLD THEM THERE IS A NATIONWIDE BACKORDER ON THIS PART AND IT IS NOT AVAILABLE.*AK SOUNDS TO ME LIKE THERE IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE RACK & PINION ON THE VOLVO S80 (MINE IS A 2000 MODEL ...

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags 92,000 mi

CONTINUOUS AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. CAR DIES ON ROAD. GET FIXED, THEN AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. RAN INTO A PERSON WHO VOLVO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON AND SHE WAS INJURED. AFTER EXITING HIGHWAY, CAR "DIED." I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE AS THE WHEEL STIFFENED UP & I HAD TO RELY ON THE P...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 92,000 mi

CONTINUOUS AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. CAR DIES ON ROAD. GET FIXED, THEN AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. RAN INTO A PERSON WHO VOLVO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON AND SHE WAS INJURED. AFTER EXITING HIGHWAY, CAR "DIED." I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE AS THE WHEEL STIFFENED UP & I HAD TO RELY ON THE P...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

CONTINUOUS AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. CAR DIES ON ROAD. GET FIXED, THEN AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. RAN INTO A PERSON WHO VOLVO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON AND SHE WAS INJURED. AFTER EXITING HIGHWAY, CAR "DIED." I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE AS THE WHEEL STIFFENED UP & I HAD TO RELY ON THE P...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering 92,000 mi

CONTINUOUS AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. CAR DIES ON ROAD. GET FIXED, THEN AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. RAN INTO A PERSON WHO VOLVO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON AND SHE WAS INJURED. AFTER EXITING HIGHWAY, CAR "DIED." I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE AS THE WHEEL STIFFENED UP & I HAD TO RELY ON THE P...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment 92,000 mi

CONTINUOUS AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. CAR DIES ON ROAD. GET FIXED, THEN AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. RAN INTO A PERSON WHO VOLVO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON AND SHE WAS INJURED. AFTER EXITING HIGHWAY, CAR "DIED." I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE AS THE WHEEL STIFFENED UP & I HAD TO RELY ON THE P...

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags 92,000 mi

CONTINUOUS AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. CAR DIES ON ROAD. GET FIXED, THEN AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. RAN INTO A PERSON WHO VOLVO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON AND SHE WAS INJURED. AFTER EXITING HIGHWAY, CAR "DIED." I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE AS THE WHEEL STIFFENED UP & I HAD TO RELY ON THE P...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 92,000 mi

CONTINUOUS AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. CAR DIES ON ROAD. GET FIXED, THEN AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. RAN INTO A PERSON WHO VOLVO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON AND SHE WAS INJURED. AFTER EXITING HIGHWAY, CAR "DIED." I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE AS THE WHEEL STIFFENED UP & I HAD TO RELY ON THE P...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

CONTINUOUS AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. CAR DIES ON ROAD. GET FIXED, THEN AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. RAN INTO A PERSON WHO VOLVO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON AND SHE WAS INJURED. AFTER EXITING HIGHWAY, CAR "DIED." I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE AS THE WHEEL STIFFENED UP & I HAD TO RELY ON THE P...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering 92,000 mi

CONTINUOUS AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. CAR DIES ON ROAD. GET FIXED, THEN AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. RAN INTO A PERSON WHO VOLVO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON AND SHE WAS INJURED. AFTER EXITING HIGHWAY, CAR "DIED." I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE AS THE WHEEL STIFFENED UP & I HAD TO RELY ON THE P...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment 92,000 mi

CONTINUOUS AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. CAR DIES ON ROAD. GET FIXED, THEN AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. RAN INTO A PERSON WHO VOLVO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON AND SHE WAS INJURED. AFTER EXITING HIGHWAY, CAR "DIED." I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE AS THE WHEEL STIFFENED UP & I HAD TO RELY ON THE P...

Jan 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,500 mi

VOLVO 2000 S80 T6 - 61000 MILES "VENT BOX SEALS LEAKING OIL".*AK

Jan 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,500 mi

VOLVO 2000 S80 T6 - 61000 MILES "VENT BOX SEALS LEAKING OIL".*AK

Dec 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 35,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK

Dec 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 35,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK

Nov 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DEALER STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE BRAKES . PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITION INFORMATION. *NLM

Nov 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DEALER STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE BRAKES . PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITION INFORMATION. *NLM

Nov 11, 2003 Air Bags 59,800 mi

FAILED CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT DRIVING TO WORK. AIR BAG SYSTEM SEVICE URGENT (IN INFO. BOX) CAME ON AND STILL ON. EAT BELT TIGHTEN FOR NO REASON.*AK

Nov 11, 2003 Visibility 59,800 mi

FAILED CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT DRIVING TO WORK. AIR BAG SYSTEM SEVICE URGENT (IN INFO. BOX) CAME ON AND STILL ON. EAT BELT TIGHTEN FOR NO REASON.*AK

Nov 11, 2003 Air Bags 59,800 mi

FAILED CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT DRIVING TO WORK. AIR BAG SYSTEM SEVICE URGENT (IN INFO. BOX) CAME ON AND STILL ON. EAT BELT TIGHTEN FOR NO REASON.*AK

Nov 11, 2003 Visibility 59,800 mi

FAILED CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT DRIVING TO WORK. AIR BAG SYSTEM SEVICE URGENT (IN INFO. BOX) CAME ON AND STILL ON. EAT BELT TIGHTEN FOR NO REASON.*AK

Oct 4, 2003 Equipment 61,280 mi

SIMILAR TO A NHTSA COMPLAINT NUMBER 873996, THIS VEHICLE (2000 VOLVO S-80 T6) SHUT DOWN DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING AT 70 MPH. CONSOLE MESSAGE STATUS INDICATED "ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE URGENT" AFTER COASTING TO SAFE LOCATION, ENGINE WOULD NOT RE-START UNTIL COOLED. AFTER STARTING, THE MESSAGE STATUS REMA...

Oct 4, 2003 Power Train 61,280 mi

SIMILAR TO A NHTSA COMPLAINT NUMBER 873996, THIS VEHICLE (2000 VOLVO S-80 T6) SHUT DOWN DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING AT 70 MPH. CONSOLE MESSAGE STATUS INDICATED "ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE URGENT" AFTER COASTING TO SAFE LOCATION, ENGINE WOULD NOT RE-START UNTIL COOLED. AFTER STARTING, THE MESSAGE STATUS REMA...

Oct 4, 2003 Equipment 61,280 mi

SIMILAR TO A NHTSA COMPLAINT NUMBER 873996, THIS VEHICLE (2000 VOLVO S-80 T6) SHUT DOWN DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING AT 70 MPH. CONSOLE MESSAGE STATUS INDICATED "ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE URGENT" AFTER COASTING TO SAFE LOCATION, ENGINE WOULD NOT RE-START UNTIL COOLED. AFTER STARTING, THE MESSAGE STATUS REMA...

Oct 4, 2003 Power Train 61,280 mi

SIMILAR TO A NHTSA COMPLAINT NUMBER 873996, THIS VEHICLE (2000 VOLVO S-80 T6) SHUT DOWN DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING AT 70 MPH. CONSOLE MESSAGE STATUS INDICATED "ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE URGENT" AFTER COASTING TO SAFE LOCATION, ENGINE WOULD NOT RE-START UNTIL COOLED. AFTER STARTING, THE MESSAGE STATUS REMA...

Sep 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

CAR OVERHEATS WHILE DRIVING BELOW 15 MILES PER HOUR OR STOPPED IN WARM WEATHER. INDICATOR LIGHTS TELL YOU TO TURN OF THE ENGINE. TEMPERATURE GUAGE PEGGED IN THE RED ZONE. RADIATOR FLUID BOILS OUT WHEN YOU TURN OF THE CAR. THE DEALER SAYS IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT THE 1999 S80'S (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID ...

Sep 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

CAR OVERHEATS WHILE DRIVING BELOW 15 MILES PER HOUR OR STOPPED IN WARM WEATHER. INDICATOR LIGHTS TELL YOU TO TURN OF THE ENGINE. TEMPERATURE GUAGE PEGGED IN THE RED ZONE. RADIATOR FLUID BOILS OUT WHEN YOU TURN OF THE CAR. THE DEALER SAYS IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT THE 1999 S80'S (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID ...

Sep 12, 2003 Power Train 59,460 mi

FAILED TRANSMISSION AND ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL. *PH

Sep 12, 2003 Power Train 59,460 mi

FAILED TRANSMISSION AND ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL. *PH

Sep 2, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

FAILURE TO START, STALLING AT IDLE AS A RESULT OF A FAILED COMPUTER PROGRAM. *PH THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START OR STALLED AT IDLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED BUT THAT IT HAD TO BE DONE AT A VOLVO DEALER. T...

Sep 2, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

FAILURE TO START, STALLING AT IDLE AS A RESULT OF A FAILED COMPUTER PROGRAM. *PH THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START OR STALLED AT IDLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED BUT THAT IT HAD TO BE DONE AT A VOLVO DEALER. T...

Jul 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE ENGINE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT NOTHING WAS DONE, THEY CLAIM THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE COULDN'T BE DETERMINED. THE ENGINE WAS SEVERELY MELTED. *AK *CB *JB

Jul 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE ENGINE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT NOTHING WAS DONE, THEY CLAIM THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE COULDN'T BE DETERMINED. THE ENGINE WAS SEVERELY MELTED. *AK *CB *JB

Jun 30, 2003 Power Train 51,200 mi

2000 VOLVO, S80 VERY BAD CAR, COMPLAINTS NEVER FIXED BY DEALER HARDLY RUNS--THIS CAR IS A LEMON-PAGES REQUIRED TO LIST ALL PROBLEMS AUTO TRANSMISSION BROKE AT 51,1000 MILES, ONE MONTH AFTER DEALER SAID ALL WAS OKAY. THIS MODEL A REAL LEMON--THE WORST RUNNING CAR I EVER OWNED.OTHER PROBLEMS; FRON...

Jun 30, 2003 Power Train 51,200 mi

2000 VOLVO, S80 VERY BAD CAR, COMPLAINTS NEVER FIXED BY DEALER HARDLY RUNS--THIS CAR IS A LEMON-PAGES REQUIRED TO LIST ALL PROBLEMS AUTO TRANSMISSION BROKE AT 51,1000 MILES, ONE MONTH AFTER DEALER SAID ALL WAS OKAY. THIS MODEL A REAL LEMON--THE WORST RUNNING CAR I EVER OWNED.OTHER PROBLEMS; FRON...

Jun 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE AFTER STOPPING. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER.*AK

Jun 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE AFTER STOPPING. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER.*AK

May 13, 2003 Suspension 70,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH IT'S BALL JOINT AS STATED IN RECALL # 00 V 238 000. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *NLM

May 13, 2003 Suspension 70,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH IT'S BALL JOINT AS STATED IN RECALL # 00 V 238 000. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *NLM

Mar 27, 2003 Suspension

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL 00 V23 8000. REGARDING THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Suspension

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL 00 V23 8000. REGARDING THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. *JB

Mar 25, 2003 Electrical System

PROBLEMS CONCERNING VOLVOS. MR THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HAS A SOPHISTICATED COMPUTER SYSTEM IN WHICH ONLY A VOLVO DEALER CAN FIX OR IN SOME CASES IT PREVENTS MECHANICS FROM COMPLETING THE WORK. *JB

Mar 25, 2003 Electrical System

PROBLEMS CONCERNING VOLVOS. MR THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HAS A SOPHISTICATED COMPUTER SYSTEM IN WHICH ONLY A VOLVO DEALER CAN FIX OR IN SOME CASES IT PREVENTS MECHANICS FROM COMPLETING THE WORK. *JB

Dec 30, 2002 Air Bags Crash 20,382 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *TS *JB

Dec 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES HIS VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT 60MPH, HAPPENED ON NOVEMBER 8, DECEMBER 15, AND 24 DEALER HAS INSPECTED THREE TIMES AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Dec 30, 2002 Air Bags Crash 20,382 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *TS *JB

Dec 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES HIS VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT 60MPH, HAPPENED ON NOVEMBER 8, DECEMBER 15, AND 24 DEALER HAS INSPECTED THREE TIMES AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Dec 16, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

NAR 1/15/2003. THE CONSUMER WAS CHARGED 185.61 FOR A POSSIBLE DEFECT OF THE THROTTLE BODY. WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EXHIBITING ANY SYMPTOMS SO THE CLAIM WAS DENIED, HOWEVER THERE CONSUMER LOCATED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WHICH STATED HOW CLAIMS COULD ...

Dec 16, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

NAR 1/15/2003. THE CONSUMER WAS CHARGED 185.61 FOR A POSSIBLE DEFECT OF THE THROTTLE BODY. WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EXHIBITING ANY SYMPTOMS SO THE CLAIM WAS DENIED, HOWEVER THERE CONSUMER LOCATED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WHICH STATED HOW CLAIMS COULD ...

Dec 5, 2002 Steering

MOUNTING BOLT ON REAR OF LEFT FRONT HUB/SPINDLE ASSEMBLY HAS BACKED OUT AND JAMMED INTO DRIVE SHAFT CAUSING LEFT WHEEL TO LOCK UP AND TWICE CAUSING NEAR COLLISIONS. HAS OCCURED ON THREE OCCASIONS. ON THIRD OCCASION, MANUFACTURER HAS REFUSED TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY. ALSO SEVERE AND VIOLENT AT TIMES...

Dec 5, 2002 Steering

MOUNTING BOLT ON REAR OF LEFT FRONT HUB/SPINDLE ASSEMBLY HAS BACKED OUT AND JAMMED INTO DRIVE SHAFT CAUSING LEFT WHEEL TO LOCK UP AND TWICE CAUSING NEAR COLLISIONS. HAS OCCURED ON THREE OCCASIONS. ON THIRD OCCASION, MANUFACTURER HAS REFUSED TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY. ALSO SEVERE AND VIOLENT AT TIMES...

Dec 3, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SUNROOF. ALSO STATED THAT WHILE ON A CAR WASH AN THE MINUTE THE DRYER STARTED SUCKING THE AIR TO DRY THE VEHICLE THE SUNROOF BROKE IN PIECES AND THE ROOF ALMOST CAME OFF. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT IS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. TS

Dec 3, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SUNROOF. ALSO STATED THAT WHILE ON A CAR WASH AN THE MINUTE THE DRYER STARTED SUCKING THE AIR TO DRY THE VEHICLE THE SUNROOF BROKE IN PIECES AND THE ROOF ALMOST CAME OFF. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT IS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. TS

Nov 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ARE THE OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY, AND THAT IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR THE THROTTLE PLATE ON THE VEHICLE TO REQUIRE CLEANING, AND/OR ADJUSTMENT OVERTIME. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THAT STICKING IS A POTENTIAL PROBLEM AND THAT THIS ATTRIBUTED RESIDU...

Nov 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ARE THE OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY, AND THAT IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR THE THROTTLE PLATE ON THE VEHICLE TO REQUIRE CLEANING, AND/OR ADJUSTMENT OVERTIME. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THAT STICKING IS A POTENTIAL PROBLEM AND THAT THIS ATTRIBUTED RESIDU...

Oct 9, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HEAD REST ARE TOO HIGH IN VEHICLE. THEY OBSTRUCT REAR VISION. DEALER REFUSES TO MAKE ANY MODIFICATIONS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE ENGINE SHUT CAUSING LOST OF POWER STEERING. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE ENGINE SHUT CAUSING LOST OF POWER STEERING. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HEAD REST ARE TOO HIGH IN VEHICLE. THEY OBSTRUCT REAR VISION. DEALER REFUSES TO MAKE ANY MODIFICATIONS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE ENGINE SHUT CAUSING LOST OF POWER STEERING. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE ENGINE SHUT CAUSING LOST OF POWER STEERING. MR

Oct 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUE TO COME ON WITH A MESSAGE EMMISION SYUSTEM REQUIRE INSPECTION .VOLVO GWINNETT PLACE HAD SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED IT AT LEAST THREE TIMES WITH THE LATEST BEING OCTOBER 2. ONLY TO HAVE THE LIGHT COME ON AGAIN OCTOBER 3. WE WILL RETURN THE CAR ON OCTOBER 5TH. MR

Oct 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUE TO COME ON WITH A MESSAGE EMMISION SYUSTEM REQUIRE INSPECTION .VOLVO GWINNETT PLACE HAD SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED IT AT LEAST THREE TIMES WITH THE LATEST BEING OCTOBER 2. ONLY TO HAVE THE LIGHT COME ON AGAIN OCTOBER 3. WE WILL RETURN THE CAR ON OCTOBER 5TH. MR

Oct 2, 2002 Electrical System

ALL ELECTRICAL POWER HAS BEEN SHUT OFF TO VEHICLE ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS. THE FIRST TIME WAS WHILE ENTERING A RIGHT TURN LANE AT A SLOW SPEED. ALL POWER EQUIPMENT FAILED...NO POWER BRAKES, NO POWER STEERING, ETC. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE WITHOUT DIFFICULTY AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION OFF (...

Oct 2, 2002 Electrical System

ALL ELECTRICAL POWER HAS BEEN SHUT OFF TO VEHICLE ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS. THE FIRST TIME WAS WHILE ENTERING A RIGHT TURN LANE AT A SLOW SPEED. ALL POWER EQUIPMENT FAILED...NO POWER BRAKES, NO POWER STEERING, ETC. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE WITHOUT DIFFICULTY AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION OFF (...

Sep 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. IT WILL BE HARD TO GET VEHICLE TO START AGAIN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. IT WILL BE HARD TO GET VEHICLE TO START AGAIN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR INTAKE TUBE PROTRUDES BELOW THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE AND COMES IN CONTACT WITH HIGH SPOT IN THE ROAD. LEADS TO ABRASION AND FAILURE OF DRIVE BELT WITH SUBSEQUENT DESTRUCTION OF THE TIMING BELT AND CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE ENGINE. LOSS OF ENGINE POWER UNDER NUMEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD ...

Sep 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR INTAKE TUBE PROTRUDES BELOW THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE AND COMES IN CONTACT WITH HIGH SPOT IN THE ROAD. LEADS TO ABRASION AND FAILURE OF DRIVE BELT WITH SUBSEQUENT DESTRUCTION OF THE TIMING BELT AND CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE ENGINE. LOSS OF ENGINE POWER UNDER NUMEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD ...

Sep 5, 2002 Suspension

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V238000- BALL JOINTS, VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING AN UNKNOWN RATTLE WITH POSSIBLE BALL JOINT FAILURE. VEHICLE IS OUTSIDE THE RECALL SCOPE THAT WAS ISSUED BY VOLVO.*JB

Sep 5, 2002 Suspension

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V238000- BALL JOINTS, VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING AN UNKNOWN RATTLE WITH POSSIBLE BALL JOINT FAILURE. VEHICLE IS OUTSIDE THE RECALL SCOPE THAT WAS ISSUED BY VOLVO.*JB

Aug 23, 2002 Suspension

IN THE YEAR 2000 CONSUMER STATED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED UNDER RECALL (00V238000), HOWEVER ON AUG 12, 2002 WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT BALL JOINT FAILED, WHICH CAUSED OTHER DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, ALSO WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DEALERSHIP HAVING THE RECALL PERFORMED, THERE WAS ...

Aug 23, 2002 Suspension

IN THE YEAR 2000 CONSUMER STATED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED UNDER RECALL (00V238000), HOWEVER ON AUG 12, 2002 WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT BALL JOINT FAILED, WHICH CAUSED OTHER DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, ALSO WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DEALERSHIP HAVING THE RECALL PERFORMED, THERE WAS ...

Aug 23, 2002 Suspension

IN THE YEAR 2000 CONSUMER STATED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED UNDER RECALL (00V238000), HOWEVER ON AUG 12, 2002 WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT BALL JOINT FAILED, WHICH CAUSED OTHER DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, ALSO WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DEALERSHIP HAVING THE RECALL PERFORMED, THERE WAS ...

Aug 23, 2002 Suspension

IN THE YEAR 2000 CONSUMER STATED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED UNDER RECALL (00V238000), HOWEVER ON AUG 12, 2002 WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT BALL JOINT FAILED, WHICH CAUSED OTHER DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, ALSO WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DEALERSHIP HAVING THE RECALL PERFORMED, THERE WAS ...

Jun 6, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK I HEARD A CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM MY STEERING WHEEL AS I WAS GOING OVER THE FREEWAY OVERPASS THE STEERING WHEEL STUCK, I YANKED ON IT AS HARD AS I COULD UNTIL IT MOVED. I GOT OFF THE FREEWAY IMMEDIATELY AND PULLED OVER. I WAS SCARED AND CRYING, I SAT THERE TURNING THE STEERI...

Jun 6, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK I HEARD A CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM MY STEERING WHEEL AS I WAS GOING OVER THE FREEWAY OVERPASS THE STEERING WHEEL STUCK, I YANKED ON IT AS HARD AS I COULD UNTIL IT MOVED. I GOT OFF THE FREEWAY IMMEDIATELY AND PULLED OVER. I WAS SCARED AND CRYING, I SAT THERE TURNING THE STEERI...

May 6, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE SLOWING DOWN ON WET PAVEMENT VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE,AND CONSUMER BUMPED ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH PASSENGER'S SIDE AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 6, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE SLOWING DOWN ON WET PAVEMENT VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE,AND CONSUMER BUMPED ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH PASSENGER'S SIDE AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPPER ENGINE MOUNT BROKE, CAUSING COOLANT RACK TO MALFUNCTION.*AK

Apr 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPPER ENGINE MOUNT BROKE, CAUSING COOLANT RACK TO MALFUNCTION.*AK

Mar 20, 2002 Suspension

SUSPENSION CONTINUES TO MAKE NOISES.*AK

Mar 20, 2002 Suspension

SUSPENSION CONTINUES TO MAKE NOISES.*AK

Jan 28, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLVO USA INVOLVED OVER 18 MONTHS WITHOUT RESULT. CAR EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. WILL SOMETIMES REFUSE TO ACCELERATE ON TURNS. WIFE PREGNANT. *AK

Jan 28, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLVO USA INVOLVED OVER 18 MONTHS WITHOUT RESULT. CAR EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. WILL SOMETIMES REFUSE TO ACCELERATE ON TURNS. WIFE PREGNANT. *AK

Jan 28, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLVO USA INVOLVED OVER 18 MONTHS WITHOUT RESULT. CAR EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. WILL SOMETIMES REFUSE TO ACCELERATE ON TURNS. WIFE PREGNANT. *AK

Jan 28, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLVO USA INVOLVED OVER 18 MONTHS WITHOUT RESULT. CAR EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. WILL SOMETIMES REFUSE TO ACCELERATE ON TURNS. WIFE PREGNANT. *AK

Jan 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WITH NO POWER TO MANEUVER OUT OF TRAFFIC.*AK

Jan 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WITH NO POWER TO MANEUVER OUT OF TRAFFIC.*AK

Dec 30, 2001 Power Train

WHEN FULL THROTTLE IS APPLIED TO THE VEHICLE IN A STATIONARY POSITION, THE CALL PULLS BADLY TO THE RIGHT. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS TORQUE STEER PROBLEM, WHICH COULD BE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE TRAIN IS UNABLE TO EVENLY DISTRIBUTE THE POWER PRODUCED BY THE TURBO SYSTEM...

Dec 30, 2001 Power Train

WHEN FULL THROTTLE IS APPLIED TO THE VEHICLE IN A STATIONARY POSITION, THE CALL PULLS BADLY TO THE RIGHT. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS TORQUE STEER PROBLEM, WHICH COULD BE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE TRAIN IS UNABLE TO EVENLY DISTRIBUTE THE POWER PRODUCED BY THE TURBO SYSTEM...

Dec 30, 2001 Power Train

WHEN FULL THROTTLE IS APPLIED TO THE VEHICLE IN A STATIONARY POSITION, THE CALL PULLS BADLY TO THE RIGHT. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS TORQUE STEER PROBLEM, WHICH COULD BE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE TRAIN IS UNABLE TO EVENLY DISTRIBUTE THE POWER PRODUCED BY THE TURBO SYSTEM...

Dec 30, 2001 Power Train

WHEN FULL THROTTLE IS APPLIED TO THE VEHICLE IN A STATIONARY POSITION, THE CALL PULLS BADLY TO THE RIGHT. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS TORQUE STEER PROBLEM, WHICH COULD BE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE TRAIN IS UNABLE TO EVENLY DISTRIBUTE THE POWER PRODUCED BY THE TURBO SYSTEM...

Dec 26, 2001 Seat Belts

THE RIGHT FRONT SEATBELT RETRACTOR LOCKS UNEXPETDLY. THIS CAN HAPPEN GOING OVER A BUMP, AROUND A CORNER OR ON LEVEL ROAD. WHEN THIS HAPPEMS IT USUALLY WILL NOT RELEASE REQUIRING THE SEATBELT TO BE REMOVED, ALLOWED TO RETRACT AND REFASTENED IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE NORMAL SLACK AND PLAY ASSOCIATED WITH...

Dec 26, 2001 Seat Belts

THE RIGHT FRONT SEATBELT RETRACTOR LOCKS UNEXPETDLY. THIS CAN HAPPEN GOING OVER A BUMP, AROUND A CORNER OR ON LEVEL ROAD. WHEN THIS HAPPEMS IT USUALLY WILL NOT RELEASE REQUIRING THE SEATBELT TO BE REMOVED, ALLOWED TO RETRACT AND REFASTENED IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE NORMAL SLACK AND PLAY ASSOCIATED WITH...

Nov 24, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS FILLER WAS PUSHED INTO THE BODY OF THE CAR. IT IS NOT ANCHORED BY ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE RUBBER FLANGE AT THE FENDER LEVEL( JUST UNDER). WHEN PUSHED THRU AS HAPPENED IT COULD CAUSE THE TANK CONTENTS TO EMPTY AND BURN OR EXPLODE. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE SETUP ON AN OTHERWISE SAFE VEHICLE. DEA...

Nov 24, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS FILLER WAS PUSHED INTO THE BODY OF THE CAR. IT IS NOT ANCHORED BY ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE RUBBER FLANGE AT THE FENDER LEVEL( JUST UNDER). WHEN PUSHED THRU AS HAPPENED IT COULD CAUSE THE TANK CONTENTS TO EMPTY AND BURN OR EXPLODE. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE SETUP ON AN OTHERWISE SAFE VEHICLE. DEA...

Oct 25, 2001 Steering

CAR HAS HAS MANY RETURNS TO DEALER IN FIRST 20,000 MILES FOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Oct 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR HAS HAS MANY RETURNS TO DEALER IN FIRST 20,000 MILES FOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Oct 25, 2001 Suspension

CAR HAS HAS MANY RETURNS TO DEALER IN FIRST 20,000 MILES FOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Oct 25, 2001 Steering

CAR HAS HAS MANY RETURNS TO DEALER IN FIRST 20,000 MILES FOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Oct 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR HAS HAS MANY RETURNS TO DEALER IN FIRST 20,000 MILES FOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Oct 25, 2001 Suspension

CAR HAS HAS MANY RETURNS TO DEALER IN FIRST 20,000 MILES FOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Sep 3, 2001 Air Bags Crash

I WAS HIT ON THE DRIVERS DOOR SIDE AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 25-30MPH AND MY AIR BAG DID NOT GO OFF. I SUSTAINED INJURIES IN THIS ACCIDENT. AND I FEEL AFTER MY DOOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THERE WAS DAMAGE TO MY LEFT FENDER AND THE STRUT WAS BENT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I FEEL THE AIR BAG SHOULD HAVE OP...

Sep 3, 2001 Air Bags Crash

I WAS HIT ON THE DRIVERS DOOR SIDE AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 25-30MPH AND MY AIR BAG DID NOT GO OFF. I SUSTAINED INJURIES IN THIS ACCIDENT. AND I FEEL AFTER MY DOOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THERE WAS DAMAGE TO MY LEFT FENDER AND THE STRUT WAS BENT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I FEEL THE AIR BAG SHOULD HAVE OP...

Aug 8, 2001 Electrical System

AFTER FIRST YEAR CONSUMER'S VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. WHILE DRIVING HOME ALL POWER WAS LOST. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR PROBLEM, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. VEHICLE CURRENTLY NOT BEING DRIVEN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 8, 2001 Electrical System

AFTER FIRST YEAR CONSUMER'S VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. WHILE DRIVING HOME ALL POWER WAS LOST. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR PROBLEM, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. VEHICLE CURRENTLY NOT BEING DRIVEN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE AND CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN ON 2 OCCASIONS (4/13/01 AND 7/27/01). MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR REPLACED INITIAL INSTANCE AND SOFTWARE UPDAED. IGNITION ND FUEL INJECTION FAULT TRACING. UNABLE TO ISOLATE CAUSE SECOND INSTANCE. INTERMITTENT COMMUNICATION FAULT AT ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE. UNABL...

Aug 5, 2001 Electrical System

ENGINE AND CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN ON 2 OCCASIONS (4/13/01 AND 7/27/01). MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR REPLACED INITIAL INSTANCE AND SOFTWARE UPDAED. IGNITION ND FUEL INJECTION FAULT TRACING. UNABLE TO ISOLATE CAUSE SECOND INSTANCE. INTERMITTENT COMMUNICATION FAULT AT ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE. UNABL...

Aug 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE AND CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN ON 2 OCCASIONS (4/13/01 AND 7/27/01). MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR REPLACED INITIAL INSTANCE AND SOFTWARE UPDAED. IGNITION ND FUEL INJECTION FAULT TRACING. UNABLE TO ISOLATE CAUSE SECOND INSTANCE. INTERMITTENT COMMUNICATION FAULT AT ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE. UNABL...

Aug 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE AND CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN ON 2 OCCASIONS (4/13/01 AND 7/27/01). MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR REPLACED INITIAL INSTANCE AND SOFTWARE UPDAED. IGNITION ND FUEL INJECTION FAULT TRACING. UNABLE TO ISOLATE CAUSE SECOND INSTANCE. INTERMITTENT COMMUNICATION FAULT AT ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE. UNABL...

Aug 5, 2001 Electrical System

ENGINE AND CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN ON 2 OCCASIONS (4/13/01 AND 7/27/01). MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR REPLACED INITIAL INSTANCE AND SOFTWARE UPDAED. IGNITION ND FUEL INJECTION FAULT TRACING. UNABLE TO ISOLATE CAUSE SECOND INSTANCE. INTERMITTENT COMMUNICATION FAULT AT ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE. UNABL...

Aug 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE AND CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN ON 2 OCCASIONS (4/13/01 AND 7/27/01). MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR REPLACED INITIAL INSTANCE AND SOFTWARE UPDAED. IGNITION ND FUEL INJECTION FAULT TRACING. UNABLE TO ISOLATE CAUSE SECOND INSTANCE. INTERMITTENT COMMUNICATION FAULT AT ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE. UNABL...

Jul 31, 2001 Suspension

THE CAR WAS NOT ALINGED AND I WORE MY TIRES. I HAD TO PAY 1000.00 FOR A NEW SET. THE CAR STEREO HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, CD WONT EJECT, POOR AUDIO QUALITY, LOTS OF CRACKLING. I STILL GET LOTS OF CLUNKING FROM THE FRONT END. THIS CAR IS NOT WORTH WHAT I PAYED. *AK

Jul 31, 2001 Suspension

THE CAR WAS NOT ALINGED AND I WORE MY TIRES. I HAD TO PAY 1000.00 FOR A NEW SET. THE CAR STEREO HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, CD WONT EJECT, POOR AUDIO QUALITY, LOTS OF CRACKLING. I STILL GET LOTS OF CLUNKING FROM THE FRONT END. THIS CAR IS NOT WORTH WHAT I PAYED. *AK

Jul 18, 2001 Structure

THERE IS AN OVERALL PROBLEM WITH THE S80 CARS. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON MANY OCCASIONS FOR OTHER REPAIRS SUCH AS THE ROOF TOP COVER, BRAKE LIGHTS...BECAUSE OF THE BALL JOINTS AND THE ON AND OFF HUMING NOISE, I AM UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING THE CAR BEYOND THE AREA. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE...

Jul 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THERE IS AN OVERALL PROBLEM WITH THE S80 CARS. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON MANY OCCASIONS FOR OTHER REPAIRS SUCH AS THE ROOF TOP COVER, BRAKE LIGHTS...BECAUSE OF THE BALL JOINTS AND THE ON AND OFF HUMING NOISE, I AM UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING THE CAR BEYOND THE AREA. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE...

Jul 18, 2001 Suspension

THERE IS AN OVERALL PROBLEM WITH THE S80 CARS. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON MANY OCCASIONS FOR OTHER REPAIRS SUCH AS THE ROOF TOP COVER, BRAKE LIGHTS...BECAUSE OF THE BALL JOINTS AND THE ON AND OFF HUMING NOISE, I AM UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING THE CAR BEYOND THE AREA. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE...

Jul 18, 2001 Structure

THERE IS AN OVERALL PROBLEM WITH THE S80 CARS. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON MANY OCCASIONS FOR OTHER REPAIRS SUCH AS THE ROOF TOP COVER, BRAKE LIGHTS...BECAUSE OF THE BALL JOINTS AND THE ON AND OFF HUMING NOISE, I AM UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING THE CAR BEYOND THE AREA. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE...

Jul 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THERE IS AN OVERALL PROBLEM WITH THE S80 CARS. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON MANY OCCASIONS FOR OTHER REPAIRS SUCH AS THE ROOF TOP COVER, BRAKE LIGHTS...BECAUSE OF THE BALL JOINTS AND THE ON AND OFF HUMING NOISE, I AM UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING THE CAR BEYOND THE AREA. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE...

Jul 18, 2001 Suspension

THERE IS AN OVERALL PROBLEM WITH THE S80 CARS. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON MANY OCCASIONS FOR OTHER REPAIRS SUCH AS THE ROOF TOP COVER, BRAKE LIGHTS...BECAUSE OF THE BALL JOINTS AND THE ON AND OFF HUMING NOISE, I AM UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING THE CAR BEYOND THE AREA. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE...

May 20, 2001 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. FOUND R/F SIGNAL LIGHT BULB BLOWN,MELTED HOUSING OF CORNER LAMP. THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL. CAR WAS REPAIRED AT VOLVO REPAIR SHOP UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

May 20, 2001 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. FOUND R/F SIGNAL LIGHT BULB BLOWN,MELTED HOUSING OF CORNER LAMP. THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL. CAR WAS REPAIRED AT VOLVO REPAIR SHOP UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

May 11, 2001 Electrical System

CAR LOST ALL POWER, SHUT DOWN DURING DRIVING, ALARM SERVICE CAME ON. CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE APRIL 18, APRIL 23 TO APRIL 27. NOT CLEAR IF CAR IS SAFE TO DRIVE. *AK

May 11, 2001 Electrical System

CAR LOST ALL POWER, SHUT DOWN DURING DRIVING, ALARM SERVICE CAME ON. CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE APRIL 18, APRIL 23 TO APRIL 27. NOT CLEAR IF CAR IS SAFE TO DRIVE. *AK

Apr 15, 2001 Air Bags Crash

PROBLEM NUMBER 1:ON 07/18/2000 FOUND TO HAVE NONE OF THE CONTROLS ON DRIVERS DOOR PANEL MASTER SWITCH WERE WORKING. MY CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRING ON VOLVO STATION FROM 07/19/2000 TO 08/16/2000. MASTER SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND SOFTWARE DOWNLOADED. IT TOOK ALMOST ONE MONTH TO FIX MY CAR.PROBLEM NUMBER 2ON ...

Apr 15, 2001 Structure Crash

PROBLEM NUMBER 1:ON 07/18/2000 FOUND TO HAVE NONE OF THE CONTROLS ON DRIVERS DOOR PANEL MASTER SWITCH WERE WORKING. MY CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRING ON VOLVO STATION FROM 07/19/2000 TO 08/16/2000. MASTER SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND SOFTWARE DOWNLOADED. IT TOOK ALMOST ONE MONTH TO FIX MY CAR.PROBLEM NUMBER 2ON ...

Apr 15, 2001 Air Bags Crash

PROBLEM NUMBER 1:ON 07/18/2000 FOUND TO HAVE NONE OF THE CONTROLS ON DRIVERS DOOR PANEL MASTER SWITCH WERE WORKING. MY CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRING ON VOLVO STATION FROM 07/19/2000 TO 08/16/2000. MASTER SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND SOFTWARE DOWNLOADED. IT TOOK ALMOST ONE MONTH TO FIX MY CAR.PROBLEM NUMBER 2ON ...

Apr 15, 2001 Structure Crash

PROBLEM NUMBER 1:ON 07/18/2000 FOUND TO HAVE NONE OF THE CONTROLS ON DRIVERS DOOR PANEL MASTER SWITCH WERE WORKING. MY CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRING ON VOLVO STATION FROM 07/19/2000 TO 08/16/2000. MASTER SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND SOFTWARE DOWNLOADED. IT TOOK ALMOST ONE MONTH TO FIX MY CAR.PROBLEM NUMBER 2ON ...

Feb 22, 2001 Air Bags Crash

THERE WAS A HUGE SIDE IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. AT THE TIME OF IMPACT NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE THREE PEOPLE INJURED DURING THE ACCIDENT. *AK

Feb 22, 2001 Air Bags Crash

THERE WAS A HUGE SIDE IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. AT THE TIME OF IMPACT NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE THREE PEOPLE INJURED DURING THE ACCIDENT. *AK

Feb 12, 2001 Tires

MICHELIN PILOT HX TIRE P225/50R17 HAS DEVELOPED A BUBBLE IN SIDEWALL, DOT HB0A EC2X399, CAUSE OF BUBBLE IS UNKNOWN. *SLC

Feb 12, 2001 Tires

MICHELIN PILOT HX TIRE P225/50R17 HAS DEVELOPED A BUBBLE IN SIDEWALL, DOT HB0A EC2X399, CAUSE OF BUBBLE IS UNKNOWN. *SLC

Dec 14, 2000 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, ROAD WAS CLEAR, CONSUMER DIDN'T HAVE ANY WARNING SIGNS, AND VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT AND CAME THROUGH GUARDRAIL. ON DECEMBER 10TH, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR A CLUNKING NOISE. *AK

Dec 14, 2000 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, ROAD WAS CLEAR, CONSUMER DIDN'T HAVE ANY WARNING SIGNS, AND VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT AND CAME THROUGH GUARDRAIL. ON DECEMBER 10TH, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR A CLUNKING NOISE. *AK

Nov 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DEALER PLACED VEHICLE ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND A CODE WOULD APPEAR STATING THE GAS CAP WAS NOT PUT ON TIGHT ENOUGH, DEALER HAS HAD TO RESET THE COMPUTER SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE LIGHT ILLUMINATING, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LIGHT COMES ON 3 OR 4 DAYS AF...

Nov 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DEALER PLACED VEHICLE ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND A CODE WOULD APPEAR STATING THE GAS CAP WAS NOT PUT ON TIGHT ENOUGH, DEALER HAS HAD TO RESET THE COMPUTER SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE LIGHT ILLUMINATING, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LIGHT COMES ON 3 OR 4 DAYS AF...

Nov 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DEALER PLACED VEHICLE ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND A CODE WOULD APPEAR STATING THE GAS CAP WAS NOT PUT ON TIGHT ENOUGH, DEALER HAS HAD TO RESET THE COMPUTER SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE LIGHT ILLUMINATING, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LIGHT COMES ON 3 OR 4 DAYS AF...

Nov 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DEALER PLACED VEHICLE ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND A CODE WOULD APPEAR STATING THE GAS CAP WAS NOT PUT ON TIGHT ENOUGH, DEALER HAS HAD TO RESET THE COMPUTER SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE LIGHT ILLUMINATING, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LIGHT COMES ON 3 OR 4 DAYS AF...

Nov 3, 2000 Power Train

WHILE SITTING ON A SLIGHT INCLINE AND TAKING FOOT OFF OF BRAKES TO GIVE VEHICLE SOME GAS, VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACK AND KEEP GOING BACK UNTIL DRIVER PUTS FOOT ON BRAKE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE BECAUSE IF SOMEONE IS CROSSING BEHIND IT WOULD BE VERY EASILY TO RUN HIM/HER OVER.*AK *SLC

Nov 3, 2000 Power Train

WHILE SITTING ON A SLIGHT INCLINE AND TAKING FOOT OFF OF BRAKES TO GIVE VEHICLE SOME GAS, VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACK AND KEEP GOING BACK UNTIL DRIVER PUTS FOOT ON BRAKE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE BECAUSE IF SOMEONE IS CROSSING BEHIND IT WOULD BE VERY EASILY TO RUN HIM/HER OVER.*AK *SLC

Oct 27, 2000 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATES. VOLVO HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 27, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATES. VOLVO HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 27, 2000 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATES. VOLVO HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 27, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATES. VOLVO HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 23, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE REVS UP (100-300 RPM) WHEN COMING TO A STOP. YOU HAVE TO STEP ON THE BRAKES REALLY HARD SO THAT IT WILL NOT MOVE. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO THE SHOP 4 TIMES AND COMPLAINT ABOUT IT BUT WAS TOLD THAT THEY KNOW THAT THE CAR REVS UP BUT THE RPM WILL NOT MAKE IT RUN. IT DOES AND I EVEN CALLED VOLVO CUS...

Oct 23, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE REVS UP (100-300 RPM) WHEN COMING TO A STOP. YOU HAVE TO STEP ON THE BRAKES REALLY HARD SO THAT IT WILL NOT MOVE. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO THE SHOP 4 TIMES AND COMPLAINT ABOUT IT BUT WAS TOLD THAT THEY KNOW THAT THE CAR REVS UP BUT THE RPM WILL NOT MAKE IT RUN. IT DOES AND I EVEN CALLED VOLVO CUS...

Oct 20, 2000 Suspension

THE RIGHT FRONT BALL BEARING BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND STEERING ABILITY. *ET

Oct 20, 2000 Suspension

THE RIGHT FRONT BALL BEARING BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND STEERING ABILITY. *ET

Sep 5, 2000 Suspension

SEE ODI NUMBER 726533 FOR PREVIOUS REPORT. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, NOW 4 OCCURRENCES: THRUMMING SOUND THAT GETS LOUDER AND TRANSITIONS INTO SIGNIFICANT RAPID VIBRATION OF ENTIRE CAR. CONDITIONS AT LATEST OCCURRENCE: DRY PAVEMENT, AIR CONDITIONER ON, DASH THERMOMETER READING 82F, STEADY 67MPH, TWO PEOP...

Sep 5, 2000 Suspension

SEE ODI NUMBER 726533 FOR PREVIOUS REPORT. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, NOW 4 OCCURRENCES: THRUMMING SOUND THAT GETS LOUDER AND TRANSITIONS INTO SIGNIFICANT RAPID VIBRATION OF ENTIRE CAR. CONDITIONS AT LATEST OCCURRENCE: DRY PAVEMENT, AIR CONDITIONER ON, DASH THERMOMETER READING 82F, STEADY 67MPH, TWO PEOP...

Sep 5, 2000 Suspension

SEE ODI NUMBER 726533 FOR PREVIOUS REPORT. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, NOW 4 OCCURRENCES: THRUMMING SOUND THAT GETS LOUDER AND TRANSITIONS INTO SIGNIFICANT RAPID VIBRATION OF ENTIRE CAR. CONDITIONS AT LATEST OCCURRENCE: DRY PAVEMENT, AIR CONDITIONER ON, DASH THERMOMETER READING 82F, STEADY 67MPH, TWO PEOP...

Sep 5, 2000 Suspension

SEE ODI NUMBER 726533 FOR PREVIOUS REPORT. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, NOW 4 OCCURRENCES: THRUMMING SOUND THAT GETS LOUDER AND TRANSITIONS INTO SIGNIFICANT RAPID VIBRATION OF ENTIRE CAR. CONDITIONS AT LATEST OCCURRENCE: DRY PAVEMENT, AIR CONDITIONER ON, DASH THERMOMETER READING 82F, STEADY 67MPH, TWO PEOP...

Aug 4, 2000 Visibility

REFLECTION FROM DASHBOARD ONTO WINDSHIELD CAUSES IMAGE THAT IMPAIRS VISION DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS. *AK

Aug 4, 2000 Visibility

REFLECTION FROM DASHBOARD ONTO WINDSHIELD CAUSES IMAGE THAT IMPAIRS VISION DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS. *AK

Aug 3, 2000 Suspension

INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, 2 OCCURRENCES. CONDITIONS AT LATEST OCCURRENCE: DRY PAVEMENT, AIR CONDITIONER ON, STEADY 65MPH, TWO PEOPLE IN CAR. SYMPTOMS: NOTICED HUMMING SOUND THAT GOT LOUDER AND TRANSITIONED INTO SIGNIFICANT RAPID VIBRATION OF ENTIRE CAR. STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED (NOT OSCILLATED) 1/32 TO ...

Aug 3, 2000 Suspension

INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, 2 OCCURRENCES. CONDITIONS AT LATEST OCCURRENCE: DRY PAVEMENT, AIR CONDITIONER ON, STEADY 65MPH, TWO PEOPLE IN CAR. SYMPTOMS: NOTICED HUMMING SOUND THAT GOT LOUDER AND TRANSITIONED INTO SIGNIFICANT RAPID VIBRATION OF ENTIRE CAR. STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED (NOT OSCILLATED) 1/32 TO ...

Aug 1, 2000 Visibility

RESIDENCE SHOWN IS IN NY WHERE I AM CURRENTLY LOCATED AND CAN BE CONTACTED.; I AM FLORIDA HOMEOWNER AT 6366 PEBBLE CREEK WAY,,BOYNTON BEACH,FL 33437 DURING WINTER MONTHS. CAR COLOR IS METALLIC MOONDUST WITH INTERIOR COLOR "SAND". REFLECTIVE GLARE ON WINDHIELD FROM DASH IS CRITICAL SAFETY HAZARD. DR...

Aug 1, 2000 Visibility

RESIDENCE SHOWN IS IN NY WHERE I AM CURRENTLY LOCATED AND CAN BE CONTACTED.; I AM FLORIDA HOMEOWNER AT 6366 PEBBLE CREEK WAY,,BOYNTON BEACH,FL 33437 DURING WINTER MONTHS. CAR COLOR IS METALLIC MOONDUST WITH INTERIOR COLOR "SAND". REFLECTIVE GLARE ON WINDHIELD FROM DASH IS CRITICAL SAFETY HAZARD. DR...

May 15, 2000 Seats

HEAD RESTRAINT IN FRONT SEATS ARE NOT REMOVABLE AND ARE MUCH TOO HIGH BLOCKING THE DRIVER FROM LOOKING AT HIS LEFT BLIND SPOT, I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND WARRANATS A RECALL FOR NEW HEAD RESTRAINTS TO BE FITTED THAT ARE ABLE TO GO UP OR DOWN OR SMALLER ONES TO BE FITTED.

May 15, 2000 Seats

HEAD RESTRAINT IN FRONT SEATS ARE NOT REMOVABLE AND ARE MUCH TOO HIGH BLOCKING THE DRIVER FROM LOOKING AT HIS LEFT BLIND SPOT, I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND WARRANATS A RECALL FOR NEW HEAD RESTRAINTS TO BE FITTED THAT ARE ABLE TO GO UP OR DOWN OR SMALLER ONES TO BE FITTED.

Apr 19, 2000 Steering

STEERING WHEEL IS NOT SOLID. WHEN INITIALLY ACCELERATING THE WHEEL GIVES A VERY SCARY RECOIL. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP TWICE, WITH ONLY 2200 MILES. THE DEALER FORCED ME TO WAIT 1.5 WEEKS TO HAVE THE SITUATION REPAIRED - I AM WORRIED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL MALFUNCTION CAUSING ME AND M...

Apr 19, 2000 Steering

STEERING WHEEL IS NOT SOLID. WHEN INITIALLY ACCELERATING THE WHEEL GIVES A VERY SCARY RECOIL. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP TWICE, WITH ONLY 2200 MILES. THE DEALER FORCED ME TO WAIT 1.5 WEEKS TO HAVE THE SITUATION REPAIRED - I AM WORRIED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL MALFUNCTION CAUSING ME AND M...

Oct 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BACKING AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING FOR AWHILE (COLD ENGINE), THE BRAKES FAIL TO STOP THE CAR FOR SEVERAL SECONDS (FEET).

Oct 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BACKING AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING FOR AWHILE (COLD ENGINE), THE BRAKES FAIL TO STOP THE CAR FOR SEVERAL SECONDS (FEET).