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21V766000 Sep 30, 2021 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring afte...

20V681000 Nov 4, 2020 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2003 S80 and S60 vehicles sold or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklaho...

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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Oct 15, 2021 Air Bags

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S80. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V766000 (Air Bags). The dealer had been notified about the recall; however, the contact was informed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was then notified and informed...

Oct 15, 2021 Air Bags

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S80. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V766000 (Air Bags). The dealer had been notified about the recall; however, the contact was informed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was then notified and informed...

Aug 10, 2020 Unknown Or Other 52,000 mi

MY CAR LURCHES FORWARD WHEN YOU ARE IDLING AS WELL AS DRIVING. I WAS ON A BUSY STREET WHEN I PULLED OUT INTO AN ONCOMING LINE OF TRAFFIC WHEN THE MOTOR COMPLETELY DIED LEAVING ME IN THE MIDDLE OF BOTH LANES OF TRAFFIC. AFTER A TIME I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED IN BUMPER ...

Aug 10, 2020 Unknown Or Other 52,000 mi

MY CAR LURCHES FORWARD WHEN YOU ARE IDLING AS WELL AS DRIVING. I WAS ON A BUSY STREET WHEN I PULLED OUT INTO AN ONCOMING LINE OF TRAFFIC WHEN THE MOTOR COMPLETELY DIED LEAVING ME IN THE MIDDLE OF BOTH LANES OF TRAFFIC. AFTER A TIME I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED IN BUMPER ...

Dec 2, 2017 Air Bags Crash 158,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 9TH MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 VOLVO S80 TO CHURCH. SHE PARKED THE CAR BUT IT BEGAN TO MOVE. IT ACCELERATED AND SHE WOUND UP DRIVING INTO A TREE TO AVOID HITTING OTHER CARS. SHE WAS ALSO WORRIED THAT CHILDREN FROM THE SCHOOL MIGHT BE AROUND. THE CAR WAS IN PARK. THE ENGINE WAS OFF. THE...

Dec 2, 2017 Structure Crash 158,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 9TH MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 VOLVO S80 TO CHURCH. SHE PARKED THE CAR BUT IT BEGAN TO MOVE. IT ACCELERATED AND SHE WOUND UP DRIVING INTO A TREE TO AVOID HITTING OTHER CARS. SHE WAS ALSO WORRIED THAT CHILDREN FROM THE SCHOOL MIGHT BE AROUND. THE CAR WAS IN PARK. THE ENGINE WAS OFF. THE...

Dec 2, 2017 Unknown Or Other Crash 158,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 9TH MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 VOLVO S80 TO CHURCH. SHE PARKED THE CAR BUT IT BEGAN TO MOVE. IT ACCELERATED AND SHE WOUND UP DRIVING INTO A TREE TO AVOID HITTING OTHER CARS. SHE WAS ALSO WORRIED THAT CHILDREN FROM THE SCHOOL MIGHT BE AROUND. THE CAR WAS IN PARK. THE ENGINE WAS OFF. THE...

Dec 2, 2017 Air Bags Crash 158,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 9TH MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 VOLVO S80 TO CHURCH. SHE PARKED THE CAR BUT IT BEGAN TO MOVE. IT ACCELERATED AND SHE WOUND UP DRIVING INTO A TREE TO AVOID HITTING OTHER CARS. SHE WAS ALSO WORRIED THAT CHILDREN FROM THE SCHOOL MIGHT BE AROUND. THE CAR WAS IN PARK. THE ENGINE WAS OFF. THE...

Dec 2, 2017 Structure Crash 158,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 9TH MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 VOLVO S80 TO CHURCH. SHE PARKED THE CAR BUT IT BEGAN TO MOVE. IT ACCELERATED AND SHE WOUND UP DRIVING INTO A TREE TO AVOID HITTING OTHER CARS. SHE WAS ALSO WORRIED THAT CHILDREN FROM THE SCHOOL MIGHT BE AROUND. THE CAR WAS IN PARK. THE ENGINE WAS OFF. THE...

Dec 2, 2017 Unknown Or Other Crash 158,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 9TH MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 VOLVO S80 TO CHURCH. SHE PARKED THE CAR BUT IT BEGAN TO MOVE. IT ACCELERATED AND SHE WOUND UP DRIVING INTO A TREE TO AVOID HITTING OTHER CARS. SHE WAS ALSO WORRIED THAT CHILDREN FROM THE SCHOOL MIGHT BE AROUND. THE CAR WAS IN PARK. THE ENGINE WAS OFF. THE...

Oct 19, 2017 Electrical System 150 mi

TAKATA RECALL" FRIST I CALLED VOLVO TO INQUIRE ABOUT RECALLS REFERENING TO THE COOLING SYSTEM AND THE FUEL PUMP THE FIRST LADY I SPOKE WITH INFORMED ME THIS PROBLEM WAS UNDER RECALLS AND TO TAKE MY CAR TO GET IT SERVICED AT THE NEAREST DEALER AFTER TAKING MY CAR TO THE DEALER AT 7:15AM 4HOURS LATER ...

Oct 19, 2017 Engine 150 mi

TAKATA RECALL" FRIST I CALLED VOLVO TO INQUIRE ABOUT RECALLS REFERENING TO THE COOLING SYSTEM AND THE FUEL PUMP THE FIRST LADY I SPOKE WITH INFORMED ME THIS PROBLEM WAS UNDER RECALLS AND TO TAKE MY CAR TO GET IT SERVICED AT THE NEAREST DEALER AFTER TAKING MY CAR TO THE DEALER AT 7:15AM 4HOURS LATER ...

Oct 19, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 150 mi

TAKATA RECALL" FRIST I CALLED VOLVO TO INQUIRE ABOUT RECALLS REFERENING TO THE COOLING SYSTEM AND THE FUEL PUMP THE FIRST LADY I SPOKE WITH INFORMED ME THIS PROBLEM WAS UNDER RECALLS AND TO TAKE MY CAR TO GET IT SERVICED AT THE NEAREST DEALER AFTER TAKING MY CAR TO THE DEALER AT 7:15AM 4HOURS LATER ...

Oct 19, 2017 Electrical System 150 mi

TAKATA RECALL" FRIST I CALLED VOLVO TO INQUIRE ABOUT RECALLS REFERENING TO THE COOLING SYSTEM AND THE FUEL PUMP THE FIRST LADY I SPOKE WITH INFORMED ME THIS PROBLEM WAS UNDER RECALLS AND TO TAKE MY CAR TO GET IT SERVICED AT THE NEAREST DEALER AFTER TAKING MY CAR TO THE DEALER AT 7:15AM 4HOURS LATER ...

Oct 19, 2017 Engine 150 mi

TAKATA RECALL" FRIST I CALLED VOLVO TO INQUIRE ABOUT RECALLS REFERENING TO THE COOLING SYSTEM AND THE FUEL PUMP THE FIRST LADY I SPOKE WITH INFORMED ME THIS PROBLEM WAS UNDER RECALLS AND TO TAKE MY CAR TO GET IT SERVICED AT THE NEAREST DEALER AFTER TAKING MY CAR TO THE DEALER AT 7:15AM 4HOURS LATER ...

Oct 19, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 150 mi

TAKATA RECALL" FRIST I CALLED VOLVO TO INQUIRE ABOUT RECALLS REFERENING TO THE COOLING SYSTEM AND THE FUEL PUMP THE FIRST LADY I SPOKE WITH INFORMED ME THIS PROBLEM WAS UNDER RECALLS AND TO TAKE MY CAR TO GET IT SERVICED AT THE NEAREST DEALER AFTER TAKING MY CAR TO THE DEALER AT 7:15AM 4HOURS LATER ...

Jan 3, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 143,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL- THE VEHICLE BECOME NON RESPONSIVE WHEN PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH, THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, THE DSTC (DYNAMIC STABILITY TRACTION CONTROL) FAILED AND THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE STOPPED READING. THE VEHICLE STARTED STALLING EVERYTIME I COME ...

Jan 3, 2017 Engine 143,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL- THE VEHICLE BECOME NON RESPONSIVE WHEN PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH, THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, THE DSTC (DYNAMIC STABILITY TRACTION CONTROL) FAILED AND THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE STOPPED READING. THE VEHICLE STARTED STALLING EVERYTIME I COME ...

Jan 3, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 143,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL- THE VEHICLE BECOME NON RESPONSIVE WHEN PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH, THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, THE DSTC (DYNAMIC STABILITY TRACTION CONTROL) FAILED AND THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE STOPPED READING. THE VEHICLE STARTED STALLING EVERYTIME I COME ...

Jan 3, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 143,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL- THE VEHICLE BECOME NON RESPONSIVE WHEN PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH, THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, THE DSTC (DYNAMIC STABILITY TRACTION CONTROL) FAILED AND THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE STOPPED READING. THE VEHICLE STARTED STALLING EVERYTIME I COME ...

Jan 3, 2017 Engine 143,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL- THE VEHICLE BECOME NON RESPONSIVE WHEN PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH, THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, THE DSTC (DYNAMIC STABILITY TRACTION CONTROL) FAILED AND THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE STOPPED READING. THE VEHICLE STARTED STALLING EVERYTIME I COME ...

Jan 3, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 143,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL- THE VEHICLE BECOME NON RESPONSIVE WHEN PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH, THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, THE DSTC (DYNAMIC STABILITY TRACTION CONTROL) FAILED AND THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE STOPPED READING. THE VEHICLE STARTED STALLING EVERYTIME I COME ...

Jul 20, 2013 Electrical System Crash 147,054 mi

PLACED MY VEHICLE IN REVERSE TO PULL BACK OUT OF MY GARAGE & MY CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. I WAS FORCED INTO A PARKING SIGN THAT SCRATCHED AND DENTED MY LEFT REAR BUMPER. IN THE LAST 2 1/2 MONTHS RELATED PROBLEMS CONTINUE WHERE MY CAR SURGES & ALSO EXPERIENCES SUDDEN & UNEXPECTED REDUCED PERFOR...

Jul 20, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 147,054 mi

PLACED MY VEHICLE IN REVERSE TO PULL BACK OUT OF MY GARAGE & MY CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. I WAS FORCED INTO A PARKING SIGN THAT SCRATCHED AND DENTED MY LEFT REAR BUMPER. IN THE LAST 2 1/2 MONTHS RELATED PROBLEMS CONTINUE WHERE MY CAR SURGES & ALSO EXPERIENCES SUDDEN & UNEXPECTED REDUCED PERFOR...

Jul 20, 2013 Electrical System Crash 147,054 mi

PLACED MY VEHICLE IN REVERSE TO PULL BACK OUT OF MY GARAGE & MY CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. I WAS FORCED INTO A PARKING SIGN THAT SCRATCHED AND DENTED MY LEFT REAR BUMPER. IN THE LAST 2 1/2 MONTHS RELATED PROBLEMS CONTINUE WHERE MY CAR SURGES & ALSO EXPERIENCES SUDDEN & UNEXPECTED REDUCED PERFOR...

Jul 20, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 147,054 mi

PLACED MY VEHICLE IN REVERSE TO PULL BACK OUT OF MY GARAGE & MY CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. I WAS FORCED INTO A PARKING SIGN THAT SCRATCHED AND DENTED MY LEFT REAR BUMPER. IN THE LAST 2 1/2 MONTHS RELATED PROBLEMS CONTINUE WHERE MY CAR SURGES & ALSO EXPERIENCES SUDDEN & UNEXPECTED REDUCED PERFOR...

Dec 15, 2012 Suspension

I PURCHASED VEHICLE 8 MONTHS AGO I NOW HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT AND BACK SUSPENSION. THE AIR TURNS ON ITS OWN, THE AXLE HAS BROKEN, THE SUNROOF OPENS WHEN IT WANTS TO OPEN, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS TURNED ON ALONG WITH MAINTENANCE LIGHT, MY DOORS WILL UNLOCK THEMSELVES WHEN I LOCK THEM AND THE ALA...

Dec 15, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

I PURCHASED VEHICLE 8 MONTHS AGO I NOW HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT AND BACK SUSPENSION. THE AIR TURNS ON ITS OWN, THE AXLE HAS BROKEN, THE SUNROOF OPENS WHEN IT WANTS TO OPEN, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS TURNED ON ALONG WITH MAINTENANCE LIGHT, MY DOORS WILL UNLOCK THEMSELVES WHEN I LOCK THEM AND THE ALA...

Dec 15, 2012 Seat Belts

I PURCHASED VEHICLE 8 MONTHS AGO I NOW HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT AND BACK SUSPENSION. THE AIR TURNS ON ITS OWN, THE AXLE HAS BROKEN, THE SUNROOF OPENS WHEN IT WANTS TO OPEN, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS TURNED ON ALONG WITH MAINTENANCE LIGHT, MY DOORS WILL UNLOCK THEMSELVES WHEN I LOCK THEM AND THE ALA...

Dec 15, 2012 Suspension

I PURCHASED VEHICLE 8 MONTHS AGO I NOW HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT AND BACK SUSPENSION. THE AIR TURNS ON ITS OWN, THE AXLE HAS BROKEN, THE SUNROOF OPENS WHEN IT WANTS TO OPEN, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS TURNED ON ALONG WITH MAINTENANCE LIGHT, MY DOORS WILL UNLOCK THEMSELVES WHEN I LOCK THEM AND THE ALA...

Dec 15, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

I PURCHASED VEHICLE 8 MONTHS AGO I NOW HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT AND BACK SUSPENSION. THE AIR TURNS ON ITS OWN, THE AXLE HAS BROKEN, THE SUNROOF OPENS WHEN IT WANTS TO OPEN, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS TURNED ON ALONG WITH MAINTENANCE LIGHT, MY DOORS WILL UNLOCK THEMSELVES WHEN I LOCK THEM AND THE ALA...

Dec 15, 2012 Seat Belts

I PURCHASED VEHICLE 8 MONTHS AGO I NOW HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT AND BACK SUSPENSION. THE AIR TURNS ON ITS OWN, THE AXLE HAS BROKEN, THE SUNROOF OPENS WHEN IT WANTS TO OPEN, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS TURNED ON ALONG WITH MAINTENANCE LIGHT, MY DOORS WILL UNLOCK THEMSELVES WHEN I LOCK THEM AND THE ALA...

Jul 18, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RPMS BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE ABNORMALLY AS THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED SIGNS OF POSSIBLE STALLING. THE VEHICLE THEN ACTIVATED IN LIMP MODE AND STOPPED RUNNING. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V441000 (VEHICLE SPEED CON...

Jul 18, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RPMS BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE ABNORMALLY AS THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED SIGNS OF POSSIBLE STALLING. THE VEHICLE THEN ACTIVATED IN LIMP MODE AND STOPPED RUNNING. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V441000 (VEHICLE SPEED CON...

Feb 9, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO LIMP MODE AND DECELERATED AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. T...

Feb 9, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO LIMP MODE AND DECELERATED AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. T...

Dec 29, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V483000 (FUEL SYSTEM; GASOLINE; DELIVERY; FUEL PUMP) AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE IT HAD BEEN TEN YEARS SINCE THE VEHICLE WA...

Dec 29, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V483000 (FUEL SYSTEM; GASOLINE; DELIVERY; FUEL PUMP) AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE IT HAD BEEN TEN YEARS SINCE THE VEHICLE WA...

Sep 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE BEFORE RESPONDING TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE THROTTLE MODULE HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE CLEANED AND REPLACED. THE THROTTLE WAS CLEANED BUT THE DEA...

Sep 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE BEFORE RESPONDING TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE THROTTLE MODULE HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE CLEANED AND REPLACED. THE THROTTLE WAS CLEANED BUT THE DEA...

May 24, 2011 Power Train 126,741 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION URGENT WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SOLENOID WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACE...

May 24, 2011 Power Train 126,741 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION URGENT WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SOLENOID WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACE...

Mar 20, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. I TOOK MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC WHO INFORMED ME THE CODE WAS FOR THROTTLE BODY POSITION SENSOR AND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL. I CALLED THE VOLVO DEALER AND ASKED THEM ABOUT IT. THEY SAID, YES THERE WAS A RECALL FOR SOFTWARE AND THAT MY VEHICLE HAD GOTTEN THE UPGRADE. I ASKE...

Mar 20, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. I TOOK MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC WHO INFORMED ME THE CODE WAS FOR THROTTLE BODY POSITION SENSOR AND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL. I CALLED THE VOLVO DEALER AND ASKED THEM ABOUT IT. THEY SAID, YES THERE WAS A RECALL FOR SOFTWARE AND THAT MY VEHICLE HAD GOTTEN THE UPGRADE. I ASKE...

Dec 2, 2010 Visibility 80,000 mi

BOTH FRONT POWER WINDOW REGULATORS FAILING. *TR

Dec 2, 2010 Visibility 80,000 mi

BOTH FRONT POWER WINDOW REGULATORS FAILING. *TR

Sep 30, 2010 Power Train 186,490 mi

2001 VOLVO S 80 T6 EX TRANSMISSION FAILURE. BASED ON PERSONAL RESEARCH IT APPEARS THAT THE 2001 VOLVOS HAVE A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TRANSMISSIONS WERE BUILT BY GM FOR VOLVO AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS ACROSS THE ENTIRE LINE FOR THAT YEAR ARE EXTREMELY HIGH. IS THERE OR CAN THER...

Sep 30, 2010 Power Train 186,490 mi

2001 VOLVO S 80 T6 EX TRANSMISSION FAILURE. BASED ON PERSONAL RESEARCH IT APPEARS THAT THE 2001 VOLVOS HAVE A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TRANSMISSIONS WERE BUILT BY GM FOR VOLVO AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS ACROSS THE ENTIRE LINE FOR THAT YEAR ARE EXTREMELY HIGH. IS THERE OR CAN THER...

Jul 20, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 155,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80 T6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 TO 30 MPH THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SMELLED FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. HE DROVE HOME AND HAD NOT DRIVEN THE VEHICLE SINCE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY OWNED AND PURCHASED ONE WEEK AGO. THE CONTACT CALLED THE ...

Jul 20, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 155,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80 T6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 TO 30 MPH THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SMELLED FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. HE DROVE HOME AND HAD NOT DRIVEN THE VEHICLE SINCE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY OWNED AND PURCHASED ONE WEEK AGO. THE CONTACT CALLED THE ...

May 10, 2010 Visibility 74,610 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S-80. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER HAVING THE BATTERY REPLACED, THE CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT BECAME INOPERABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RESET THE UNIT AND ADVISED IT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD TAKE THE LIABILITY FOR THE FAILUR...

May 10, 2010 Visibility 74,610 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S-80. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER HAVING THE BATTERY REPLACED, THE CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT BECAME INOPERABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RESET THE UNIT AND ADVISED IT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD TAKE THE LIABILITY FOR THE FAILUR...

Mar 15, 2010 Suspension 117,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING 5MPH TRAVELING OVER A SPEED BUMP THE LEFT FRONT TIRE SUDDENLY SEPARATED FROM THE LOWER BALL JOINT DAMAGING THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE .THE VOLVO MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,900.

Mar 15, 2010 Suspension 117,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING 5MPH TRAVELING OVER A SPEED BUMP THE LEFT FRONT TIRE SUDDENLY SEPARATED FROM THE LOWER BALL JOINT DAMAGING THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE .THE VOLVO MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,900.

Mar 8, 2010 Equipment 60 mi

VOLVO VEHICLES SUDDEN SPEEDS INCREASE THERE IS A AIR-BOX PROBLEM WHICH CAUSES THE ENGINE TO ACCELERATE,AND VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD. SPEEDS THE ENGINE. *TR

Mar 8, 2010 Equipment 60 mi

VOLVO VEHICLES SUDDEN SPEEDS INCREASE THERE IS A AIR-BOX PROBLEM WHICH CAUSES THE ENGINE TO ACCELERATE,AND VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD. SPEEDS THE ENGINE. *TR

Feb 13, 2010 Steering 19,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING MAKES A VERY LOUD GROANING NOISE ALL OF THE TIME. I AM CONCERNED THAT THERE COULD BE A STEERING FAILURE. THE DEALER HAS CHECKED THIS COMPLAINT A MANY TIMES DATING BACK TO 2002 AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS AND SAID THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS NORMAL AND NOT LEAKING. PROBLEM IS GETTIN...

Feb 13, 2010 Steering 19,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING MAKES A VERY LOUD GROANING NOISE ALL OF THE TIME. I AM CONCERNED THAT THERE COULD BE A STEERING FAILURE. THE DEALER HAS CHECKED THIS COMPLAINT A MANY TIMES DATING BACK TO 2002 AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS AND SAID THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS NORMAL AND NOT LEAKING. PROBLEM IS GETTIN...

Sep 21, 2009 Electrical System 98,000 mi

TOOK CAR TO GET THROTTLE BODY CLEAN AND IT DID NOT RESOLVE ISSUES WITH CAR. *TR

Sep 21, 2009 Electrical System 98,000 mi

TOOK CAR TO GET THROTTLE BODY CLEAN AND IT DID NOT RESOLVE ISSUES WITH CAR. *TR

Aug 9, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 69,307 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH, I APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP ABOUT 30-35 FEET BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHEN MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED (WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES AND) AND LAUNCHED FORWARD AND STRUCK THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME, CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER AND RESULTED IN A LAWSUIT AGAIN...

Aug 9, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 69,307 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH, I APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP ABOUT 30-35 FEET BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHEN MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED (WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES AND) AND LAUNCHED FORWARD AND STRUCK THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME, CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER AND RESULTED IN A LAWSUIT AGAIN...

Jun 29, 2009 Electrical System 60,000 mi

MY ETM ON VOLVO S80, T6 MODEL (YEAR 2001) HAS A RECALL ON IT ISSUED BY VOLVO BUT THE PROBLEM IS THAT THIS PART ALONG WITH THE THROTTLE BODY IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS CONSTANT COMPUTER UPDATE, AND THAN THE ETM FAULTS WITHOUT NOTICE AND TAKES WITH IT THE WHOLE INFRASTRUCTURE DESPITE ETM BEING SERVICED A...

Jun 29, 2009 Electrical System 60,000 mi

MY ETM ON VOLVO S80, T6 MODEL (YEAR 2001) HAS A RECALL ON IT ISSUED BY VOLVO BUT THE PROBLEM IS THAT THIS PART ALONG WITH THE THROTTLE BODY IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS CONSTANT COMPUTER UPDATE, AND THAN THE ETM FAULTS WITHOUT NOTICE AND TAKES WITH IT THE WHOLE INFRASTRUCTURE DESPITE ETM BEING SERVICED A...

Mar 7, 2009 Unknown Or Other 103,000 mi

MOST RECENT IS AN UPPER IDLER ARM WENT CAUSING THE TIMING BELT TO SKIP DAMAGING THE MOTOR: COST 4K TO FIX OR 5K TO INSTALL A USED MOTOR. PRESSURE TEST CAME BACK (NO PRESSURE)PISTONS ARE OK. SUNROOF CAVED IN ON MY HEAD. I DID GET CUTUP WITH THE GLASS. CAR STALLED, NEED NEW ALTERNATOR, FUEL LINK S...

Mar 7, 2009 Power Train 103,000 mi

MOST RECENT IS AN UPPER IDLER ARM WENT CAUSING THE TIMING BELT TO SKIP DAMAGING THE MOTOR: COST 4K TO FIX OR 5K TO INSTALL A USED MOTOR. PRESSURE TEST CAME BACK (NO PRESSURE)PISTONS ARE OK. SUNROOF CAVED IN ON MY HEAD. I DID GET CUTUP WITH THE GLASS. CAR STALLED, NEED NEW ALTERNATOR, FUEL LINK S...

Mar 7, 2009 Unknown Or Other 103,000 mi

MOST RECENT IS AN UPPER IDLER ARM WENT CAUSING THE TIMING BELT TO SKIP DAMAGING THE MOTOR: COST 4K TO FIX OR 5K TO INSTALL A USED MOTOR. PRESSURE TEST CAME BACK (NO PRESSURE)PISTONS ARE OK. SUNROOF CAVED IN ON MY HEAD. I DID GET CUTUP WITH THE GLASS. CAR STALLED, NEED NEW ALTERNATOR, FUEL LINK S...

Mar 7, 2009 Power Train 103,000 mi

MOST RECENT IS AN UPPER IDLER ARM WENT CAUSING THE TIMING BELT TO SKIP DAMAGING THE MOTOR: COST 4K TO FIX OR 5K TO INSTALL A USED MOTOR. PRESSURE TEST CAME BACK (NO PRESSURE)PISTONS ARE OK. SUNROOF CAVED IN ON MY HEAD. I DID GET CUTUP WITH THE GLASS. CAR STALLED, NEED NEW ALTERNATOR, FUEL LINK S...

Jan 23, 2009 Suspension 71,000 mi

UPPER STRUT BUSHINGS CRACKED FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS FRONT LINK RODS REAR LINK RODS FLAME TRAP BOX LEAKING OIL THIS 2001 S80 VOLVO IS A PIECE OF JUNK TRIED TO HAVE THIS VOLVO WORK DONE PER THE EXTENDED WARR ULTIMATE I HAVE A PIECE OF JUNK. *TR

Jan 23, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

UPPER STRUT BUSHINGS CRACKED FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS FRONT LINK RODS REAR LINK RODS FLAME TRAP BOX LEAKING OIL THIS 2001 S80 VOLVO IS A PIECE OF JUNK TRIED TO HAVE THIS VOLVO WORK DONE PER THE EXTENDED WARR ULTIMATE I HAVE A PIECE OF JUNK. *TR

Jan 23, 2009 Power Train 71,000 mi

UPPER STRUT BUSHINGS CRACKED FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS FRONT LINK RODS REAR LINK RODS FLAME TRAP BOX LEAKING OIL THIS 2001 S80 VOLVO IS A PIECE OF JUNK TRIED TO HAVE THIS VOLVO WORK DONE PER THE EXTENDED WARR ULTIMATE I HAVE A PIECE OF JUNK. *TR

Jan 23, 2009 Suspension 71,000 mi

UPPER STRUT BUSHINGS CRACKED FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS FRONT LINK RODS REAR LINK RODS FLAME TRAP BOX LEAKING OIL THIS 2001 S80 VOLVO IS A PIECE OF JUNK TRIED TO HAVE THIS VOLVO WORK DONE PER THE EXTENDED WARR ULTIMATE I HAVE A PIECE OF JUNK. *TR

Jan 23, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

UPPER STRUT BUSHINGS CRACKED FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS FRONT LINK RODS REAR LINK RODS FLAME TRAP BOX LEAKING OIL THIS 2001 S80 VOLVO IS A PIECE OF JUNK TRIED TO HAVE THIS VOLVO WORK DONE PER THE EXTENDED WARR ULTIMATE I HAVE A PIECE OF JUNK. *TR

Jan 23, 2009 Power Train 71,000 mi

UPPER STRUT BUSHINGS CRACKED FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS FRONT LINK RODS REAR LINK RODS FLAME TRAP BOX LEAKING OIL THIS 2001 S80 VOLVO IS A PIECE OF JUNK TRIED TO HAVE THIS VOLVO WORK DONE PER THE EXTENDED WARR ULTIMATE I HAVE A PIECE OF JUNK. *TR

Jan 21, 2009 Visibility 114,000 mi

I WAS GOING THROUGH AN AUTOBUFF'S CARWASH IN DOUGLASVILLE, GA AND MY SUNROOF IMPLODED! I TOOK MY CAR TO VOLVO AND THEY SAID THAT THEY WOULD ONLY COVER THE GLASS, NOT THE LABOR, NOR THE CRACKED WINDSHIELD, ETC. THERE ARE MORE THAN 81 OTHER PERSONS WHO HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE WITH THEIR VOLVO, AND YET V...

Jan 21, 2009 Visibility 114,000 mi

I WAS GOING THROUGH AN AUTOBUFF'S CARWASH IN DOUGLASVILLE, GA AND MY SUNROOF IMPLODED! I TOOK MY CAR TO VOLVO AND THEY SAID THAT THEY WOULD ONLY COVER THE GLASS, NOT THE LABOR, NOR THE CRACKED WINDSHIELD, ETC. THERE ARE MORE THAN 81 OTHER PERSONS WHO HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE WITH THEIR VOLVO, AND YET V...

Oct 31, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

HESITATION, SURGING, LOSS OF POWER, ETC. THIS CAR RUNS SO ERRATICALLY THAT I AM EVEN AFRAID TO CHANGE LANES IN TRAFFIC BECAUSE I AM JUST AFRAID THAT IT IS GOING TO STOP RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE AND I AM GOING TO BE HIT BY THE CAR BEHIND ME. I AM AFRAID TO STOP AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS BECAUSE THE CAR WONT ACCEL...

Oct 31, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

HESITATION, SURGING, LOSS OF POWER, ETC. THIS CAR RUNS SO ERRATICALLY THAT I AM EVEN AFRAID TO CHANGE LANES IN TRAFFIC BECAUSE I AM JUST AFRAID THAT IT IS GOING TO STOP RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE AND I AM GOING TO BE HIT BY THE CAR BEHIND ME. I AM AFRAID TO STOP AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS BECAUSE THE CAR WONT ACCEL...

May 2, 2008 Power Train 163,000 mi

RE: VOLVO S80 T6 2001 HAVE HAD ENGINE SURGING FOR A WHILE. NOW THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH A MAJOR MELTDOWN AND DAMAGE. ALWAYS DID FREQUENT MAINTENANCE. ALSO HAD A CATALYTIC CONVERTER GO OUT. MUST BE A DEFECT. SAW OTHERS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON LINE. *TR

May 2, 2008 Unknown Or Other 163,000 mi

RE: VOLVO S80 T6 2001 HAVE HAD ENGINE SURGING FOR A WHILE. NOW THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH A MAJOR MELTDOWN AND DAMAGE. ALWAYS DID FREQUENT MAINTENANCE. ALSO HAD A CATALYTIC CONVERTER GO OUT. MUST BE A DEFECT. SAW OTHERS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON LINE. *TR

May 2, 2008 Power Train 163,000 mi

RE: VOLVO S80 T6 2001 HAVE HAD ENGINE SURGING FOR A WHILE. NOW THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH A MAJOR MELTDOWN AND DAMAGE. ALWAYS DID FREQUENT MAINTENANCE. ALSO HAD A CATALYTIC CONVERTER GO OUT. MUST BE A DEFECT. SAW OTHERS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON LINE. *TR

May 2, 2008 Unknown Or Other 163,000 mi

RE: VOLVO S80 T6 2001 HAVE HAD ENGINE SURGING FOR A WHILE. NOW THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH A MAJOR MELTDOWN AND DAMAGE. ALWAYS DID FREQUENT MAINTENANCE. ALSO HAD A CATALYTIC CONVERTER GO OUT. MUST BE A DEFECT. SAW OTHERS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON LINE. *TR

Sep 11, 2007 Power Train 61,146 mi

I HAVE A 2001 VOLVO S80 T6 WITH 61000 MILES. WITHIN THE LAST TWO WEEKS IT FELT AS THOUGH THE CAR WAS "SLIPPING" OUT OF GEAR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS... THE RPMS WOULD FLAIR THEN NORMALIZE. YESTERDAY THE CAR JUST QUIT MOVING. IT WAS TOWED TO THE VOLVO DEALER AND I WAS JUST TOLD THE TRANSMISSION IS SH...

Sep 11, 2007 Power Train 61,146 mi

I HAVE A 2001 VOLVO S80 T6 WITH 61000 MILES. WITHIN THE LAST TWO WEEKS IT FELT AS THOUGH THE CAR WAS "SLIPPING" OUT OF GEAR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS... THE RPMS WOULD FLAIR THEN NORMALIZE. YESTERDAY THE CAR JUST QUIT MOVING. IT WAS TOWED TO THE VOLVO DEALER AND I WAS JUST TOLD THE TRANSMISSION IS SH...

Sep 4, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 87,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REFUSED TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ANOTHER FORD DEALER THAT WILL PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT ...

Sep 4, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REFUSED TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ANOTHER FORD DEALER THAT WILL PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT ...

Sep 4, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 87,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REFUSED TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ANOTHER FORD DEALER THAT WILL PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT ...

Sep 4, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REFUSED TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ANOTHER FORD DEALER THAT WILL PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT ...

Jul 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING APPROX. 65 MILES AN HOUR ON I395 AND I WAS IN THE PASSING LANE. I WENT TO ACCELERATE AND MOVE INTO THE TRAVEL LANE AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE. MY SPEED STARED TO REDUCE AND ALL OF THE POWER SHUT OFF IN THE VEHICLE. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND NO INDICATION ON WHAT THE CAR WAS S...

Jul 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING APPROX. 65 MILES AN HOUR ON I395 AND I WAS IN THE PASSING LANE. I WENT TO ACCELERATE AND MOVE INTO THE TRAVEL LANE AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE. MY SPEED STARED TO REDUCE AND ALL OF THE POWER SHUT OFF IN THE VEHICLE. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND NO INDICATION ON WHAT THE CAR WAS S...

Jul 5, 2007 Visibility 87,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A COLOR DIFFERENTIAL ON THE REARVIEW MIRROR, WHICH MADE VISIBILITY DIFFICULT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE COMPUTER WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. AS OF JULY 5, 2007, THE REARVIEW MIRROR HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE POWERTRAIN WA...

Jul 5, 2007 Visibility 87,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A COLOR DIFFERENTIAL ON THE REARVIEW MIRROR, WHICH MADE VISIBILITY DIFFICULT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE COMPUTER WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. AS OF JULY 5, 2007, THE REARVIEW MIRROR HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE POWERTRAIN WA...

Jun 18, 2007 Electrical System Fire 56,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH DOWNHILL, THE CONTACT SMELLED BURNING AND SAW SMOKE. THE VEHICLE HAD NO ACCELERATION, POWER STEERING, OR BRAKE FUNCTION. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE V...

Jun 18, 2007 Electrical System Fire 56,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH DOWNHILL, THE CONTACT SMELLED BURNING AND SAW SMOKE. THE VEHICLE HAD NO ACCELERATION, POWER STEERING, OR BRAKE FUNCTION. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE V...

Jun 11, 2007 Exterior Lighting 110,000 mi

2001 S80 VOLVO, HEADLIGHTS GATHER MOISTURE ANYTIME IT RAINS. HAD TO REPLACE BEFORE PASSING INSPECTION. *TR

Jun 11, 2007 Exterior Lighting 110,000 mi

2001 S80 VOLVO, HEADLIGHTS GATHER MOISTURE ANYTIME IT RAINS. HAD TO REPLACE BEFORE PASSING INSPECTION. *TR

May 25, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 66,858 mi

I'M A NEW OWNER OF A 2001 S80 T6 WITH 66K MILES. SECOND DAY OF OWNERSHIP I'M ON MY WAY HOME IN THE PASSING LANE OF A FREEWAY IN MA, TRAFFIC SLOWS TO A STOP. AS I ACCELERATE THE CAR STALLS. I PULL TO THE LEFT OF THE TRAVELING LANE, PUT THE CAR IN PARK, RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE NEXT DAY, I PULL UP...

May 25, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 66,858 mi

I'M A NEW OWNER OF A 2001 S80 T6 WITH 66K MILES. SECOND DAY OF OWNERSHIP I'M ON MY WAY HOME IN THE PASSING LANE OF A FREEWAY IN MA, TRAFFIC SLOWS TO A STOP. AS I ACCELERATE THE CAR STALLS. I PULL TO THE LEFT OF THE TRAVELING LANE, PUT THE CAR IN PARK, RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE NEXT DAY, I PULL UP...

Feb 15, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 32,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE EMISSION SERVICE LIGHT KEPT TURNING ON, THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000. THE LOCAL VOLVO DEALER REFUSED TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF PAST PROBLEMS REGARDING THE BILL. THE CONTACT ...

Feb 15, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 32,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE 2000 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE EMISSION SERVICE LIGHT KEPT TURNING ON, THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000. THE LOCAL VOLVO DEALER REFUSED TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF PAST PROBLEMS REGARDING THE BILL. THE CONTACT ...

Jan 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE BEGAN REPORTING PROBLEMS WITH HESITATION AND SURGING IN OUR 2001 S80 T6 SEVERAL YEARS AGO TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT OUR NEAREST DEALER, SILL TERHAR MOTORS IN BROOMFIELD, COLORADO. THEY TRIED REPLACING A TURBO VALVE AND A SOFTWARE UPGRADE THAT WAS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME, AND WE WERE TOLD THAT U...

Jan 17, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

WE BEGAN REPORTING PROBLEMS WITH HESITATION AND SURGING IN OUR 2001 S80 T6 SEVERAL YEARS AGO TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT OUR NEAREST DEALER, SILL TERHAR MOTORS IN BROOMFIELD, COLORADO. THEY TRIED REPLACING A TURBO VALVE AND A SOFTWARE UPGRADE THAT WAS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME, AND WE WERE TOLD THAT U...

Jan 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE BEGAN REPORTING PROBLEMS WITH HESITATION AND SURGING IN OUR 2001 S80 T6 SEVERAL YEARS AGO TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT OUR NEAREST DEALER, SILL TERHAR MOTORS IN BROOMFIELD, COLORADO. THEY TRIED REPLACING A TURBO VALVE AND A SOFTWARE UPGRADE THAT WAS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME, AND WE WERE TOLD THAT U...

Jan 17, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

WE BEGAN REPORTING PROBLEMS WITH HESITATION AND SURGING IN OUR 2001 S80 T6 SEVERAL YEARS AGO TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT OUR NEAREST DEALER, SILL TERHAR MOTORS IN BROOMFIELD, COLORADO. THEY TRIED REPLACING A TURBO VALVE AND A SOFTWARE UPGRADE THAT WAS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME, AND WE WERE TOLD THAT U...

Jan 12, 2007 Electrical System

MY 2001 VOLVO S80 T6 COST ME AROUND $3,500 IN REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE AFTER PURCHASE IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. THIS CAR HAS SOMETHING GOING WRONG ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. TO MENTION SOME: FRONT SWAY-BAR LINKS, TURBO CHARGER DRAIN, BAD ALTERNATOR (THAT CAUSE OTHER ELECTRONICS TO MALFUNCTION I.E. THE VEHICLE'...

Jan 12, 2007 Tires

MY 2001 VOLVO S80 T6 COST ME AROUND $3,500 IN REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE AFTER PURCHASE IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. THIS CAR HAS SOMETHING GOING WRONG ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. TO MENTION SOME: FRONT SWAY-BAR LINKS, TURBO CHARGER DRAIN, BAD ALTERNATOR (THAT CAUSE OTHER ELECTRONICS TO MALFUNCTION I.E. THE VEHICLE'...

Jan 12, 2007 Visibility

MY 2001 VOLVO S80 T6 COST ME AROUND $3,500 IN REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE AFTER PURCHASE IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. THIS CAR HAS SOMETHING GOING WRONG ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. TO MENTION SOME: FRONT SWAY-BAR LINKS, TURBO CHARGER DRAIN, BAD ALTERNATOR (THAT CAUSE OTHER ELECTRONICS TO MALFUNCTION I.E. THE VEHICLE'...

Jan 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 2001 VOLVO S80 T6 COST ME AROUND $3,500 IN REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE AFTER PURCHASE IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. THIS CAR HAS SOMETHING GOING WRONG ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. TO MENTION SOME: FRONT SWAY-BAR LINKS, TURBO CHARGER DRAIN, BAD ALTERNATOR (THAT CAUSE OTHER ELECTRONICS TO MALFUNCTION I.E. THE VEHICLE'...

Jan 12, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 2001 VOLVO S80 T6 COST ME AROUND $3,500 IN REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE AFTER PURCHASE IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. THIS CAR HAS SOMETHING GOING WRONG ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. TO MENTION SOME: FRONT SWAY-BAR LINKS, TURBO CHARGER DRAIN, BAD ALTERNATOR (THAT CAUSE OTHER ELECTRONICS TO MALFUNCTION I.E. THE VEHICLE'...

Jan 12, 2007 Suspension

MY 2001 VOLVO S80 T6 COST ME AROUND $3,500 IN REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE AFTER PURCHASE IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. THIS CAR HAS SOMETHING GOING WRONG ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. TO MENTION SOME: FRONT SWAY-BAR LINKS, TURBO CHARGER DRAIN, BAD ALTERNATOR (THAT CAUSE OTHER ELECTRONICS TO MALFUNCTION I.E. THE VEHICLE'...

Jan 12, 2007 Electrical System

MY 2001 VOLVO S80 T6 COST ME AROUND $3,500 IN REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE AFTER PURCHASE IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. THIS CAR HAS SOMETHING GOING WRONG ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. TO MENTION SOME: FRONT SWAY-BAR LINKS, TURBO CHARGER DRAIN, BAD ALTERNATOR (THAT CAUSE OTHER ELECTRONICS TO MALFUNCTION I.E. THE VEHICLE'...

Jan 12, 2007 Tires

MY 2001 VOLVO S80 T6 COST ME AROUND $3,500 IN REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE AFTER PURCHASE IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. THIS CAR HAS SOMETHING GOING WRONG ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. TO MENTION SOME: FRONT SWAY-BAR LINKS, TURBO CHARGER DRAIN, BAD ALTERNATOR (THAT CAUSE OTHER ELECTRONICS TO MALFUNCTION I.E. THE VEHICLE'...

Jan 12, 2007 Visibility

MY 2001 VOLVO S80 T6 COST ME AROUND $3,500 IN REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE AFTER PURCHASE IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. THIS CAR HAS SOMETHING GOING WRONG ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. TO MENTION SOME: FRONT SWAY-BAR LINKS, TURBO CHARGER DRAIN, BAD ALTERNATOR (THAT CAUSE OTHER ELECTRONICS TO MALFUNCTION I.E. THE VEHICLE'...

Jan 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 2001 VOLVO S80 T6 COST ME AROUND $3,500 IN REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE AFTER PURCHASE IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. THIS CAR HAS SOMETHING GOING WRONG ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. TO MENTION SOME: FRONT SWAY-BAR LINKS, TURBO CHARGER DRAIN, BAD ALTERNATOR (THAT CAUSE OTHER ELECTRONICS TO MALFUNCTION I.E. THE VEHICLE'...

Jan 12, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 2001 VOLVO S80 T6 COST ME AROUND $3,500 IN REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE AFTER PURCHASE IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. THIS CAR HAS SOMETHING GOING WRONG ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. TO MENTION SOME: FRONT SWAY-BAR LINKS, TURBO CHARGER DRAIN, BAD ALTERNATOR (THAT CAUSE OTHER ELECTRONICS TO MALFUNCTION I.E. THE VEHICLE'...

Jan 12, 2007 Suspension

MY 2001 VOLVO S80 T6 COST ME AROUND $3,500 IN REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE AFTER PURCHASE IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. THIS CAR HAS SOMETHING GOING WRONG ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. TO MENTION SOME: FRONT SWAY-BAR LINKS, TURBO CHARGER DRAIN, BAD ALTERNATOR (THAT CAUSE OTHER ELECTRONICS TO MALFUNCTION I.E. THE VEHICLE'...

Dec 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

2001 VOLVO S80 T6. VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING WHEN ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED AND VEHICLE RETURNS TO IDLE. PROBLEM WAS FIXED ONCE BUT HAS RETURNED. DEALER & VOLVO N.A. SAY THAT SINCE THERE IS NO COMPUTER CODE FOR THE STALL AND THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE IT THERE IS NO CURE. VEHICLE HAS STALLED ON NUM...

Dec 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

2001 VOLVO S80 T6. VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING WHEN ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED AND VEHICLE RETURNS TO IDLE. PROBLEM WAS FIXED ONCE BUT HAS RETURNED. DEALER & VOLVO N.A. SAY THAT SINCE THERE IS NO COMPUTER CODE FOR THE STALL AND THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE IT THERE IS NO CURE. VEHICLE HAS STALLED ON NUM...

Dec 12, 2006 Electrical System Crash 50,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY VOLVO S80 NOT EVEN 1 YEAR AGO AND I AM EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR LOSING ACCELERATION IN TRAFFIC AND IDLING WILDLY. THE PROBLEM HAS BECOME SO SEVERE THAT AT ONE POINT AT A COMPLETE STOP, MY CAR SURGED FORWARD AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME! THANK GOODNESS THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR...

Dec 12, 2006 Electrical System Crash 50,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY VOLVO S80 NOT EVEN 1 YEAR AGO AND I AM EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR LOSING ACCELERATION IN TRAFFIC AND IDLING WILDLY. THE PROBLEM HAS BECOME SO SEVERE THAT AT ONE POINT AT A COMPLETE STOP, MY CAR SURGED FORWARD AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME! THANK GOODNESS THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR...

Oct 8, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 89,544 mi

MY 2001 VOLVO S80 ETM (ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL) FAILED, THIS CAUSED A SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE, STEERING, BREAKING AND HEADLIGHT SYSTEMS. *NM

Oct 8, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 89,544 mi

MY 2001 VOLVO S80 ETM (ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL) FAILED, THIS CAUSED A SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE, STEERING, BREAKING AND HEADLIGHT SYSTEMS. *NM

Sep 21, 2006 Electrical System 55,620 mi

FOR 6-12 MONTHS MY WIFE HAS COMPLAINED OF SURGING OR LOSS OF POWER IN OUR 2001 VOLVO T6 S80 (MILEAGE 56,000 MILES). ON 9/10/2006 WHILE DRIVING AT 35/MPH IN TRAFFIC I HAD COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO RT. SIDE OF HIGHWAY AND RESTART AFTER SHIFTING TO PARK. LOCAL DEALER FOUND NOTHING ...

Sep 21, 2006 Electrical System 55,620 mi

FOR 6-12 MONTHS MY WIFE HAS COMPLAINED OF SURGING OR LOSS OF POWER IN OUR 2001 VOLVO T6 S80 (MILEAGE 56,000 MILES). ON 9/10/2006 WHILE DRIVING AT 35/MPH IN TRAFFIC I HAD COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO RT. SIDE OF HIGHWAY AND RESTART AFTER SHIFTING TO PARK. LOCAL DEALER FOUND NOTHING ...

Jul 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

INITIALLY LACK OF ACCELERATION AND SPUTTERING ON ACCELERATION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND EMISSION SYSTEM ERROR MESSAGE. CODES RESET. THEN PROBLEM RECURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER. DEALER PROVIDED ETM SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD. APPROXIMATELY 3 WEEKS AFTER DOWNLOAD, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, WEAK ACCELERAT...

Jul 3, 2006 Power Train 90,000 mi

INITIALLY LACK OF ACCELERATION AND SPUTTERING ON ACCELERATION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND EMISSION SYSTEM ERROR MESSAGE. CODES RESET. THEN PROBLEM RECURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER. DEALER PROVIDED ETM SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD. APPROXIMATELY 3 WEEKS AFTER DOWNLOAD, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, WEAK ACCELERAT...

Jul 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

INITIALLY LACK OF ACCELERATION AND SPUTTERING ON ACCELERATION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND EMISSION SYSTEM ERROR MESSAGE. CODES RESET. THEN PROBLEM RECURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER. DEALER PROVIDED ETM SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD. APPROXIMATELY 3 WEEKS AFTER DOWNLOAD, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, WEAK ACCELERAT...

Jul 3, 2006 Power Train 90,000 mi

INITIALLY LACK OF ACCELERATION AND SPUTTERING ON ACCELERATION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND EMISSION SYSTEM ERROR MESSAGE. CODES RESET. THEN PROBLEM RECURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER. DEALER PROVIDED ETM SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD. APPROXIMATELY 3 WEEKS AFTER DOWNLOAD, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, WEAK ACCELERAT...

Jun 22, 2006 Electrical System 86,281 mi

WHILE ON A ROAD TRIP, MY 2001 VOLVO S80 STARTED LURCHING FORWARD AND SPEEDING UP/SLOWING DOWN BY ITSELF. THE CAR WAS IDLING ERRATICALLY AND WOULD STALL OUT. AS I WAS AWAY FROM HOME AND NEEDED TO RETURN SOON, I TOOK MY CAR TO BE CHECKED OUT. I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED A NEW ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MOD...

Jun 22, 2006 Unknown Or Other 86,281 mi

WHILE ON A ROAD TRIP, MY 2001 VOLVO S80 STARTED LURCHING FORWARD AND SPEEDING UP/SLOWING DOWN BY ITSELF. THE CAR WAS IDLING ERRATICALLY AND WOULD STALL OUT. AS I WAS AWAY FROM HOME AND NEEDED TO RETURN SOON, I TOOK MY CAR TO BE CHECKED OUT. I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED A NEW ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MOD...

Jun 22, 2006 Electrical System 86,281 mi

WHILE ON A ROAD TRIP, MY 2001 VOLVO S80 STARTED LURCHING FORWARD AND SPEEDING UP/SLOWING DOWN BY ITSELF. THE CAR WAS IDLING ERRATICALLY AND WOULD STALL OUT. AS I WAS AWAY FROM HOME AND NEEDED TO RETURN SOON, I TOOK MY CAR TO BE CHECKED OUT. I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED A NEW ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MOD...

Jun 22, 2006 Unknown Or Other 86,281 mi

WHILE ON A ROAD TRIP, MY 2001 VOLVO S80 STARTED LURCHING FORWARD AND SPEEDING UP/SLOWING DOWN BY ITSELF. THE CAR WAS IDLING ERRATICALLY AND WOULD STALL OUT. AS I WAS AWAY FROM HOME AND NEEDED TO RETURN SOON, I TOOK MY CAR TO BE CHECKED OUT. I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED A NEW ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MOD...

Mar 26, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 69,000 mi

2001 S80 VOLVO ETM FAILURE. IT STARTED AS VEHICLE HESITATION, THEN PROCEEDED TO SURGING FORWARD WITH NO THROTTLE INPUT, THEN PROGRESSED TO NO ACCELERATOR RESPONSE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THEN TO STALLING WHEN COASTING LEAVING THE DRIVER WITH NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES AT SPEEDS UP TO 55 MPH...

Mar 26, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 69,000 mi

2001 S80 VOLVO ETM FAILURE. IT STARTED AS VEHICLE HESITATION, THEN PROCEEDED TO SURGING FORWARD WITH NO THROTTLE INPUT, THEN PROGRESSED TO NO ACCELERATOR RESPONSE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THEN TO STALLING WHEN COASTING LEAVING THE DRIVER WITH NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES AT SPEEDS UP TO 55 MPH...

Mar 24, 2006 Steering 64,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR HOSE CONNECTING CLAMP LEAKED FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER AND CONNECTING CLAMP WAS REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, THE POWER STEERING FLUID CONTINUED TO LEAK AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THE ...

Mar 24, 2006 Steering 64,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR HOSE CONNECTING CLAMP LEAKED FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER AND CONNECTING CLAMP WAS REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, THE POWER STEERING FLUID CONTINUED TO LEAK AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THE ...

Mar 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,637 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE STALLED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED EACH TIME AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE 60,000 MILES CHECKUP. ALTHOUGH THERE WERE NO CODES ON THE COMPUTER, THE DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THIS PROBLEM. UPDATED...

Mar 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,637 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE STALLED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED EACH TIME AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE 60,000 MILES CHECKUP. ALTHOUGH THERE WERE NO CODES ON THE COMPUTER, THE DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THIS PROBLEM. UPDATED...

Mar 7, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 46,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD AND STALLS. THE VEHICLE SPEED IS 25MPH AND BELOW WHEN THE STALLING HAPPENS. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE ETM WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE PROBLEM. THE ETM WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. THE PERFORMANCE REDUCED LAM...

Mar 7, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 46,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD AND STALLS. THE VEHICLE SPEED IS 25MPH AND BELOW WHEN THE STALLING HAPPENS. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE ETM WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE PROBLEM. THE ETM WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. THE PERFORMANCE REDUCED LAM...

Feb 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION. CAR HAS STALLED INTERMITTENTLY SEVERAL TIMES. *NM

Feb 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION. CAR HAS STALLED INTERMITTENTLY SEVERAL TIMES. *NM

Feb 14, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 63,294 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN REVERSE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND RAN INTO A CACTUS. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED BODY DAMAGE. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHICH REP...

Feb 14, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 63,294 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN REVERSE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND RAN INTO A CACTUS. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED BODY DAMAGE. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHICH REP...

Jan 23, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 98,500 mi

2001 S80, MULTIPLE FAILINGS OF THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE. THIS HAS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY OVER THE LAST 2 WEEKS. TOO MANY TIMES TO COUNT. CAR W/O NOTICE WILL NOT ACCELERATE BEYOND 20 MPH, IDLES ROUGHLY. HAS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS.*AK

Jan 23, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 98,500 mi

2001 S80, MULTIPLE FAILINGS OF THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE. THIS HAS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY OVER THE LAST 2 WEEKS. TOO MANY TIMES TO COUNT. CAR W/O NOTICE WILL NOT ACCELERATE BEYOND 20 MPH, IDLES ROUGHLY. HAS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS.*AK

Jan 9, 2006 Visibility

CONSUMER WAS REFUSED RENTAL VEHICLE WHILE 2001 VOVLO S80 WAS HAVING RECALL WORK DONE. CONSUMER HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH FAULTY FUEL SENDING UNIT. *TS ****NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** THE CONSUMER STATED IT TOOK 4 TIMES TO FINALLY GET A WINDOW LIFT MOTOR REPLACED. *JB

Jan 9, 2006 Visibility

CONSUMER WAS REFUSED RENTAL VEHICLE WHILE 2001 VOVLO S80 WAS HAVING RECALL WORK DONE. CONSUMER HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH FAULTY FUEL SENDING UNIT. *TS ****NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** THE CONSUMER STATED IT TOOK 4 TIMES TO FINALLY GET A WINDOW LIFT MOTOR REPLACED. *JB

Dec 6, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 82,700 mi

MY 2001 VOLVO S-80 SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER AND CAME TO A STOP AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THIS OCCURRED IN SEPT. 2003. THE DEALERSHIP, BEACH VOLVO IN MYRTLE BEACH, SC, WANTED OVER $600 TO REPAIR THE AUTO SINCE IT WAS BEYOND THE 50,000 MILE WARRANTY. IT HAD 60,000 MILES AT THE TIME. AFTER A LENGTHY DISCUS...

Dec 6, 2005 Equipment 82,700 mi

MY 2001 VOLVO S-80 SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER AND CAME TO A STOP AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THIS OCCURRED IN SEPT. 2003. THE DEALERSHIP, BEACH VOLVO IN MYRTLE BEACH, SC, WANTED OVER $600 TO REPAIR THE AUTO SINCE IT WAS BEYOND THE 50,000 MILE WARRANTY. IT HAD 60,000 MILES AT THE TIME. AFTER A LENGTHY DISCUS...

Dec 6, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 82,700 mi

MY 2001 VOLVO S-80 SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER AND CAME TO A STOP AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THIS OCCURRED IN SEPT. 2003. THE DEALERSHIP, BEACH VOLVO IN MYRTLE BEACH, SC, WANTED OVER $600 TO REPAIR THE AUTO SINCE IT WAS BEYOND THE 50,000 MILE WARRANTY. IT HAD 60,000 MILES AT THE TIME. AFTER A LENGTHY DISCUS...

Dec 6, 2005 Equipment 82,700 mi

MY 2001 VOLVO S-80 SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER AND CAME TO A STOP AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THIS OCCURRED IN SEPT. 2003. THE DEALERSHIP, BEACH VOLVO IN MYRTLE BEACH, SC, WANTED OVER $600 TO REPAIR THE AUTO SINCE IT WAS BEYOND THE 50,000 MILE WARRANTY. IT HAD 60,000 MILES AT THE TIME. AFTER A LENGTHY DISCUS...

Dec 5, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

I OWN A 2001 VOLVO S80, 4 DR. SEDAN WHICH I AM IN THE PROCESS OF TRADING IN BECAUSE ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THIS YEAR (2005) THE CAR STALLED, THE LAST TIME I NEEDED TO HAVE IT TOWED. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I NOTED THAT VOLVO HAD REACHED AN AGREEMENT REGARDING COMPLAINTS FILED IN CALIFORNIA ABOU...

Dec 5, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

I OWN A 2001 VOLVO S80, 4 DR. SEDAN WHICH I AM IN THE PROCESS OF TRADING IN BECAUSE ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THIS YEAR (2005) THE CAR STALLED, THE LAST TIME I NEEDED TO HAVE IT TOWED. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I NOTED THAT VOLVO HAD REACHED AN AGREEMENT REGARDING COMPLAINTS FILED IN CALIFORNIA ABOU...

Dec 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 58,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ,AND THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. SHE RECEIVED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM VOLVO, AND IT STATED SHE NEEDED ...

Dec 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 44,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR COMPLETELY STALLED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER. THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON PRIOR TO THE CAR STOPPING. SHE REPORTED HAVING NO PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY STATED TO CONTACT THE NHT...

Dec 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 58,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ,AND THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. SHE RECEIVED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM VOLVO, AND IT STATED SHE NEEDED ...

Dec 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 44,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR COMPLETELY STALLED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER. THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON PRIOR TO THE CAR STOPPING. SHE REPORTED HAVING NO PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY STATED TO CONTACT THE NHT...

Nov 30, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,020 mi

I OWN A 2001 VOLVO S-80. THERE IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR . IT INVOLVES THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM). THE CAR AT TIMES WILL NOT MOVE EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND THE CAR IS IN GEAR. IT JUST WILL NOT MOVE. PARTICULARLY WHEN TRYING TO MOVE INTO TRAFFIC. I AM AWARE THROUGH MY...

Nov 30, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,020 mi

I OWN A 2001 VOLVO S-80. THERE IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR . IT INVOLVES THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM). THE CAR AT TIMES WILL NOT MOVE EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND THE CAR IS IN GEAR. IT JUST WILL NOT MOVE. PARTICULARLY WHEN TRYING TO MOVE INTO TRAFFIC. I AM AWARE THROUGH MY...

Nov 23, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

2001 VOLVO S80 T6 1. FAILURE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL/ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE 2. TRANSMISSION FAILURE - GM TRANSMISSION. *JB

Nov 23, 2005 Power Train 100,000 mi

2001 VOLVO S80 T6 1. FAILURE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL/ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE 2. TRANSMISSION FAILURE - GM TRANSMISSION. *JB

Nov 23, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

2001 VOLVO S80 T6 1. FAILURE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL/ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE 2. TRANSMISSION FAILURE - GM TRANSMISSION. *JB

Nov 23, 2005 Power Train 100,000 mi

2001 VOLVO S80 T6 1. FAILURE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL/ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE 2. TRANSMISSION FAILURE - GM TRANSMISSION. *JB

Nov 21, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 38,000 mi

VEHICLE REPEATEDLY STALLS AT LOW RPMS, DECELERATING, OR COMING TO STOP AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, OFF-RAMPS, TOLL BOOTHS ETC. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTANT, AND DOESN NOT YIELD DIAGNOTICS ON CONSISTANT BASIS. DEALERS REFUSE TO FOLLOW-UP ON PROBLEM AS DIAGNOSTICS ARE INCONSISTANT. ONE INJURY AVOIDING ONCOMING V...

Nov 21, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 38,000 mi

VEHICLE REPEATEDLY STALLS AT LOW RPMS, DECELERATING, OR COMING TO STOP AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, OFF-RAMPS, TOLL BOOTHS ETC. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTANT, AND DOESN NOT YIELD DIAGNOTICS ON CONSISTANT BASIS. DEALERS REFUSE TO FOLLOW-UP ON PROBLEM AS DIAGNOSTICS ARE INCONSISTANT. ONE INJURY AVOIDING ONCOMING V...

Nov 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 52,008 mi

DT: 2001 VOLVO S80. VEHICLE STALLED/DIED AND LOST POWER DUE TO THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. *AK. THE THROTTLE BODY AND GASKET HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES TO ALLEVIATE THE STALLING PROBLEM. *NM X-REF 10132057, SECOND ETM, SMCH. *AK

Nov 18, 2005 Electrical System 62,702 mi

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

Nov 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 62,702 mi

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

Nov 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

X REF 10131066, 2 ETMS, SMCH. 8-26-5 E-MAIL THAT IS THE UNIT THAT HAS CAUSED THE CAR TO TO BE TOWED TWICE. ONCE WHILE DRIVING, AND ONCE WHILE STARTING IN A PARKING LOT. THE ELECTRICAL THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) FAILED. *AK

Nov 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 52,008 mi

DT: 2001 VOLVO S80. VEHICLE STALLED/DIED AND LOST POWER DUE TO THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. *AK. THE THROTTLE BODY AND GASKET HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES TO ALLEVIATE THE STALLING PROBLEM. *NM X-REF 10132057, SECOND ETM, SMCH. *AK

Nov 18, 2005 Electrical System 62,702 mi

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

Nov 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 62,702 mi

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

Nov 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

X REF 10131066, 2 ETMS, SMCH. 8-26-5 E-MAIL THAT IS THE UNIT THAT HAS CAUSED THE CAR TO TO BE TOWED TWICE. ONCE WHILE DRIVING, AND ONCE WHILE STARTING IN A PARKING LOT. THE ELECTRICAL THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) FAILED. *AK

Nov 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WELL, WELL - LET'S SEE, I BOUGHT A 2001 VOLVO S-80, T-6 IN FEBRUARY 2005 TO REPLACE MY 1996 740 IL BMW - I THOUGHT I WOULD GET A MORE ECONOMICAL AND SAFE CAR. BOY WAS I WRONG! TO MY DISGUST I PAID ALMOST $20,000 FOR THIS USED CAR AND WITHIN WEEKS IT STARTED ACTING UP. IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE MAS...

Nov 17, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

WELL, WELL - LET'S SEE, I BOUGHT A 2001 VOLVO S-80, T-6 IN FEBRUARY 2005 TO REPLACE MY 1996 740 IL BMW - I THOUGHT I WOULD GET A MORE ECONOMICAL AND SAFE CAR. BOY WAS I WRONG! TO MY DISGUST I PAID ALMOST $20,000 FOR THIS USED CAR AND WITHIN WEEKS IT STARTED ACTING UP. IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE MAS...

Nov 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WELL, WELL - LET'S SEE, I BOUGHT A 2001 VOLVO S-80, T-6 IN FEBRUARY 2005 TO REPLACE MY 1996 740 IL BMW - I THOUGHT I WOULD GET A MORE ECONOMICAL AND SAFE CAR. BOY WAS I WRONG! TO MY DISGUST I PAID ALMOST $20,000 FOR THIS USED CAR AND WITHIN WEEKS IT STARTED ACTING UP. IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE MAS...

Nov 17, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

WELL, WELL - LET'S SEE, I BOUGHT A 2001 VOLVO S-80, T-6 IN FEBRUARY 2005 TO REPLACE MY 1996 740 IL BMW - I THOUGHT I WOULD GET A MORE ECONOMICAL AND SAFE CAR. BOY WAS I WRONG! TO MY DISGUST I PAID ALMOST $20,000 FOR THIS USED CAR AND WITHIN WEEKS IT STARTED ACTING UP. IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE MAS...

Nov 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 49,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 65-70 MPH, 2001 VOLVO S80 T6 DISPLAYED A MESSAGE INDICATING REDUCED POWER. WAS ABLE TO STEER THE CAR, BUT PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IT HAD NO EFFECT. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO MANEUVER TO THE SHOULDER, AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER. THE CAR W...

Nov 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

ETM BAD/ ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE THIS HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE AND IT'S NOT RESOLVED YET! I BOUGHT MY USED VOLVO S-80 T6 OCTOBER 20 TH WITH 76,000 MILES. WITHIN THE DAY OF OWNERSHIP THE SERVICE ENGINE REQUIRED LIGHT CAME ON, AND I FAILED MASS INSPECTION. I TRIED TO GET MY MONEY BACK, BUT I BOUG...

Nov 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 49,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 65-70 MPH, 2001 VOLVO S80 T6 DISPLAYED A MESSAGE INDICATING REDUCED POWER. WAS ABLE TO STEER THE CAR, BUT PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IT HAD NO EFFECT. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO MANEUVER TO THE SHOULDER, AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER. THE CAR W...

Nov 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

ETM BAD/ ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE THIS HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE AND IT'S NOT RESOLVED YET! I BOUGHT MY USED VOLVO S-80 T6 OCTOBER 20 TH WITH 76,000 MILES. WITHIN THE DAY OF OWNERSHIP THE SERVICE ENGINE REQUIRED LIGHT CAME ON, AND I FAILED MASS INSPECTION. I TRIED TO GET MY MONEY BACK, BUT I BOUG...

Nov 9, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM )REPLACED SECOND TIME, 50 MPH, STALLED X REF 10131141, SMCH. *AK UPDATED 1/4/2006 - *NM

Nov 9, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM )REPLACED SECOND TIME, 50 MPH, STALLED X REF 10131141, SMCH. *AK UPDATED 1/4/2006 - *NM

Nov 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 58,287 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A US HIGHWAY WHEN I NOTICED MY CAR WAS 'LURCHING' FORWARD THEN WOULD LOOSE SPEED ALL TOGETHER KIND OF LIKE IT WANTED TO STALL. I WOULD PUSH ON THE ACCELERATOR AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WOULD DRIVE NORMALLY. I WAS ABOUT A MILE FROM MY WORK, SO I DIDN'...

Nov 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 58,287 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A US HIGHWAY WHEN I NOTICED MY CAR WAS 'LURCHING' FORWARD THEN WOULD LOOSE SPEED ALL TOGETHER KIND OF LIKE IT WANTED TO STALL. I WOULD PUSH ON THE ACCELERATOR AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WOULD DRIVE NORMALLY. I WAS ABOUT A MILE FROM MY WORK, SO I DIDN'...

Oct 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 66,566 mi

FOR THE PAST YEAR (10/04-10/05), MY 2001 VOLVO S80 SEDAN HAS HAD REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH STALLING AND LOSS OF POWER STEERING. IT HAS OCCURRED AT SLOW SPEEDS AND UP TO 40 MPH IN TRAFFIC. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER TWICE. THEY CAN NOT FIND ANY FAULT CODES DURING THE COMPUTER TROUBLESHOOTING,...

Oct 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 66,566 mi

FOR THE PAST YEAR (10/04-10/05), MY 2001 VOLVO S80 SEDAN HAS HAD REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH STALLING AND LOSS OF POWER STEERING. IT HAS OCCURRED AT SLOW SPEEDS AND UP TO 40 MPH IN TRAFFIC. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER TWICE. THEY CAN NOT FIND ANY FAULT CODES DURING THE COMPUTER TROUBLESHOOTING,...

Oct 26, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 62,366 mi

NO ACCELERATION AT TIMES. FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN MERGING ON FREEWAYS OR TRAFFIC CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. SOMETIMES IT WOULD SERGE. HAD A FEW CLOSE CALLS. FIRST HAD THROTTLE BODY (ETM) CLEANED WHICH DIDN'T WORK THEN HAD THROTTLE BODY REPLACED TWO DAYS LATER AT COST OF $1,177.16. *JB

Oct 26, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 62,366 mi

NO ACCELERATION AT TIMES. FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN MERGING ON FREEWAYS OR TRAFFIC CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. SOMETIMES IT WOULD SERGE. HAD A FEW CLOSE CALLS. FIRST HAD THROTTLE BODY (ETM) CLEANED WHICH DIDN'T WORK THEN HAD THROTTLE BODY REPLACED TWO DAYS LATER AT COST OF $1,177.16. *JB

Oct 24, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 46,000 mi

SURGING IDLE SPEED. CAR LURCHES FORWARD AT TIMES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. CAR ALMOST STALLS WHEN IDLING IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC, REQUIRING YOU TO PRESS ON THE GAS TO KEEP IT FROM STALLING, BUT THIS MAKES THE CAR LURCH FORWARD EVEN MORE. SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN FRONT O...

Oct 24, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 46,000 mi

SURGING IDLE SPEED. CAR LURCHES FORWARD AT TIMES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. CAR ALMOST STALLS WHEN IDLING IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC, REQUIRING YOU TO PRESS ON THE GAS TO KEEP IT FROM STALLING, BUT THIS MAKES THE CAR LURCH FORWARD EVEN MORE. SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN FRONT O...

Oct 24, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 46,000 mi

SURGING IDLE SPEED. CAR LURCHES FORWARD AT TIMES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. CAR ALMOST STALLS WHEN IDLING IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC, REQUIRING YOU TO PRESS ON THE GAS TO KEEP IT FROM STALLING, BUT THIS MAKES THE CAR LURCH FORWARD EVEN MORE. SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN FRONT O...

Oct 24, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 46,000 mi

SURGING IDLE SPEED. CAR LURCHES FORWARD AT TIMES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. CAR ALMOST STALLS WHEN IDLING IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC, REQUIRING YOU TO PRESS ON THE GAS TO KEEP IT FROM STALLING, BUT THIS MAKES THE CAR LURCH FORWARD EVEN MORE. SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN FRONT O...

Oct 19, 2005 Electrical System 59,500 mi

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : PE05041 WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION OF A LOCAL HIGHWAY THE CAR DIED. I PUSHED THE CAR OFF INTO A LOCAL OIL CHANGE/ LUBE GARAGE. THEY MANAGE TO GET IT STARTED ALTHOUGH IT WAS IDLING ROUGHLY. I BROUGHT IT TO VOLVO OF FORT WASHINGTON TO HAVE THE ETM REPLACED AT ...

Oct 19, 2005 Electrical System 59,500 mi

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : PE05041 WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION OF A LOCAL HIGHWAY THE CAR DIED. I PUSHED THE CAR OFF INTO A LOCAL OIL CHANGE/ LUBE GARAGE. THEY MANAGE TO GET IT STARTED ALTHOUGH IT WAS IDLING ROUGHLY. I BROUGHT IT TO VOLVO OF FORT WASHINGTON TO HAVE THE ETM REPLACED AT ...

Oct 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 62,769 mi

PURCHASED 2001 VOLVO S80 ABOUT A MONTH AND A HALF AGO. IN THE PAST TWO WEEKS THE VEHICLE HAS DEVELOPED AN ENGINE SURGE AND ON TWO OCCASIONS HAS SIMPLY LOST POWER WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MILES PER HOUR. BOTH TIMES A MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED STATING REDUCED PERFORMANCE BUT THE VEHICLE HAD NO POWER AT ALL...

Oct 18, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,988 mi

WEEK OF 10/10/05 AS TRAVELING UPHILL, MY CAR SPUTTERED AND LOSS POWER. AFTER NEARLY BEING REAR ENDED ON THE BUSY ROAD, I WAS ABLE TO LIMB MY CAR INTO A PARKING LOT AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART MY CAR AND CONTINUE DRIVING. TODAY, 10/18/05, AS I WAS ENTERING I...

Oct 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 62,769 mi

PURCHASED 2001 VOLVO S80 ABOUT A MONTH AND A HALF AGO. IN THE PAST TWO WEEKS THE VEHICLE HAS DEVELOPED AN ENGINE SURGE AND ON TWO OCCASIONS HAS SIMPLY LOST POWER WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MILES PER HOUR. BOTH TIMES A MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED STATING REDUCED PERFORMANCE BUT THE VEHICLE HAD NO POWER AT ALL...

Oct 18, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,988 mi

WEEK OF 10/10/05 AS TRAVELING UPHILL, MY CAR SPUTTERED AND LOSS POWER. AFTER NEARLY BEING REAR ENDED ON THE BUSY ROAD, I WAS ABLE TO LIMB MY CAR INTO A PARKING LOT AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART MY CAR AND CONTINUE DRIVING. TODAY, 10/18/05, AS I WAS ENTERING I...

Oct 14, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 32,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING LOST STEERING POWER AND ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, UNSAFE ON THE TURNPIKE, I SCARED. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP WHILE UNDER WARRANTY REPLACED THROTTLE UNIT. CAR SHUT DOWN AND LUNGES FORWARD AT A LIGHT/TOOK TO DEALER AND FIXED RESET VALVE STICKING AND GASKET HAPPENED AGAIN REPLACED BOX AN...

Oct 14, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 32,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING LOST STEERING POWER AND ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, UNSAFE ON THE TURNPIKE, I SCARED. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP WHILE UNDER WARRANTY REPLACED THROTTLE UNIT. CAR SHUT DOWN AND LUNGES FORWARD AT A LIGHT/TOOK TO DEALER AND FIXED RESET VALVE STICKING AND GASKET HAPPENED AGAIN REPLACED BOX AN...

Oct 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS DRIVING A 2001 VOLVO S80 T6 ON THE HIGHWAY PREPARING TO PASS A VEHICLE IN ORDER TO MAKE MY EXIT. AT THIS TIME THE CAR LOST POWER AND I RECEIVED A MESSAGE "PERFORMANCE REDUCTION". AFTER DODGING A COUPLE OF CARS I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AT THAT TIME THE CAR WOULD NOT STAR...

Oct 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS DRIVING A 2001 VOLVO S80 T6 ON THE HIGHWAY PREPARING TO PASS A VEHICLE IN ORDER TO MAKE MY EXIT. AT THIS TIME THE CAR LOST POWER AND I RECEIVED A MESSAGE "PERFORMANCE REDUCTION". AFTER DODGING A COUPLE OF CARS I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AT THAT TIME THE CAR WOULD NOT STAR...

Oct 6, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 81,067 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED / DIED AND LOST POWER. THE ENGINE WAS MISSING, AND WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED THE CAR WOULDN'T ACCERLATE. THE CAR WOULD ONLY GET UP TO ABOUT 20-40 MPH. CONSUMER WAS GOING ABOUT 70 AND THE CAR LOST POWER. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR TO T...

Oct 6, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 78,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80. THE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO BUCK AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL DROP OFF AT RANDOM AND STOP WORKING BEFORE THE BUCKING STARTS. SOMETIMES AT START UP IT WILL IDLE REALLY ROUGH. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON JULY 16, 2005 AND THIS PROBLEM HAS ...

Oct 6, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 81,067 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED / DIED AND LOST POWER. THE ENGINE WAS MISSING, AND WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED THE CAR WOULDN'T ACCERLATE. THE CAR WOULD ONLY GET UP TO ABOUT 20-40 MPH. CONSUMER WAS GOING ABOUT 70 AND THE CAR LOST POWER. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR TO T...

Oct 6, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 78,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S80. THE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO BUCK AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL DROP OFF AT RANDOM AND STOP WORKING BEFORE THE BUCKING STARTS. SOMETIMES AT START UP IT WILL IDLE REALLY ROUGH. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON JULY 16, 2005 AND THIS PROBLEM HAS ...

Oct 5, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 62,875 mi

VOLVO S80 ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) PRODUCTION DEFECT NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AS THE DEFECT OCCURRED JUST OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY. DEALER COST TO CORRECT IS OUTRAGEOUS GIVEN THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURER ENGINEERING DEFECT WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODY MECHANISM ITSELF. *JB

Oct 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,875 mi

VOLVO S80 ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) PRODUCTION DEFECT NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AS THE DEFECT OCCURRED JUST OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY. DEALER COST TO CORRECT IS OUTRAGEOUS GIVEN THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURER ENGINEERING DEFECT WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODY MECHANISM ITSELF. *JB

Oct 5, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 62,875 mi

VOLVO S80 ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) PRODUCTION DEFECT NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AS THE DEFECT OCCURRED JUST OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY. DEALER COST TO CORRECT IS OUTRAGEOUS GIVEN THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURER ENGINEERING DEFECT WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODY MECHANISM ITSELF. *JB

Oct 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,875 mi

VOLVO S80 ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) PRODUCTION DEFECT NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AS THE DEFECT OCCURRED JUST OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY. DEALER COST TO CORRECT IS OUTRAGEOUS GIVEN THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURER ENGINEERING DEFECT WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODY MECHANISM ITSELF. *JB

Sep 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE EXPERIENCED REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE ON MY 2000 S80 VOLVO. FOR THE LAST COUPLE YEARS I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO THE VOLVO SERVICE DEALER FOR REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR ENGINE SURGING WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THE VOLVO DEALER SERVICE WORKED ON THE ISSUE MULTIPL...

Sep 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE EXPERIENCED REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE ON MY 2000 S80 VOLVO. FOR THE LAST COUPLE YEARS I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO THE VOLVO SERVICE DEALER FOR REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR ENGINE SURGING WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THE VOLVO DEALER SERVICE WORKED ON THE ISSUE MULTIPL...

Sep 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 77,918 mi

DT: 2001 VOLVO S80. VEHICLE STALLED/DIED AND LOST POWER DUE TO THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. *AK THE THROTTLE BODY AND GASKET HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES TO ALLEVIATE THE STALLING PROBLEM. *NM

Sep 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 THE CONSUMER'S HUSBAND HAD HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *AK *JB

Sep 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 77,918 mi

DT: 2001 VOLVO S80. VEHICLE STALLED/DIED AND LOST POWER DUE TO THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. *AK THE THROTTLE BODY AND GASKET HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES TO ALLEVIATE THE STALLING PROBLEM. *NM

Sep 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 THE CONSUMER'S HUSBAND HAD HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *AK *JB

Sep 27, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER SAID THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND STALLED. THE CALLER SAID THAT WHEN THE PROBLEM STARTED IT WOULD HAPPEN ABOUT ONCE A WEEK, AND IT GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. IT WOULD STALL APPLYING THE BRAKES. HE SAID THIS PROBLEM MADE IT VERY HARD TO DRIVE IN DAILY TRAFFIC. THE CALLER W...

Sep 27, 2005 Electrical System 48,850 mi

CAR WAS RACING AND STALLING ON HIGHWAY AND WHILE IDLING. TOOK IT IN AND DIAGNOSTIC CODES IDENTIFIED A FAULTY MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR AND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE/RELOAD AND THROTTLE BODY. CAR HAS 48,800 MILES ON IT. THESE REPAIRS COST OVER $1400. PLEASE HAVE VOLVO LOOK INTO THIS AND A RECALL IS JUS...

Sep 27, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER SAID THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND STALLED. THE CALLER SAID THAT WHEN THE PROBLEM STARTED IT WOULD HAPPEN ABOUT ONCE A WEEK, AND IT GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. IT WOULD STALL APPLYING THE BRAKES. HE SAID THIS PROBLEM MADE IT VERY HARD TO DRIVE IN DAILY TRAFFIC. THE CALLER W...

Sep 27, 2005 Electrical System 48,850 mi

CAR WAS RACING AND STALLING ON HIGHWAY AND WHILE IDLING. TOOK IT IN AND DIAGNOSTIC CODES IDENTIFIED A FAULTY MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR AND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE/RELOAD AND THROTTLE BODY. CAR HAS 48,800 MILES ON IT. THESE REPAIRS COST OVER $1400. PLEASE HAVE VOLVO LOOK INTO THIS AND A RECALL IS JUS...

Sep 26, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 57,642 mi

I OWN A 2001 VOLVO S 80. IT DIED ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. HAD IT TOWED TO VOLVO AND REPAIRED. NEED A NEW THROTTLE BODY AND MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR AND WAS TOLD OFF THE RECORD THAT THIS PART FAILURE HAS BEEN MUCH MORE COMMON THAN IT SHOULD BE. I AM ...

Sep 26, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 57,642 mi

I OWN A 2001 VOLVO S 80. IT DIED ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. HAD IT TOWED TO VOLVO AND REPAIRED. NEED A NEW THROTTLE BODY AND MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR AND WAS TOLD OFF THE RECORD THAT THIS PART FAILURE HAS BEEN MUCH MORE COMMON THAN IT SHOULD BE. I AM ...

Sep 23, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 98,562 mi

WE OWN A 2001 VOLVO S80 WITH AN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE PROBLEM THAT WE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VOLVO DEALER FIX IN AUGUST 04. THE CAR HAD 98,000 MILES ON IT AT THAT TIME. THE DEALER CLAIMED TO NOT BE AWARE OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE ETM, BUT THAT THEY COULD ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE SYSTEM, WHICH THEY ...

Sep 23, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 73,000 mi

CAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC AND THEN FAILED TO ACCELERATE AT AN INTERSECTION. PAID $900 FOR A NEW ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE AND THE LEARNED VOLVO IS WELL AWARE OF PROBLEM WITH THE PART AND THAT MANY, MANY VEHICLES HAVE THE PROBLEM. *NM

Sep 23, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 98,562 mi

WE OWN A 2001 VOLVO S80 WITH AN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE PROBLEM THAT WE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VOLVO DEALER FIX IN AUGUST 04. THE CAR HAD 98,000 MILES ON IT AT THAT TIME. THE DEALER CLAIMED TO NOT BE AWARE OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE ETM, BUT THAT THEY COULD ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE SYSTEM, WHICH THEY ...

Sep 23, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 73,000 mi

CAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC AND THEN FAILED TO ACCELERATE AT AN INTERSECTION. PAID $900 FOR A NEW ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE AND THE LEARNED VOLVO IS WELL AWARE OF PROBLEM WITH THE PART AND THAT MANY, MANY VEHICLES HAVE THE PROBLEM. *NM

Sep 22, 2005 Steering 52,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED ON 2001 VOLVO S80 THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH. THIS LASTED FOR ABOUT 3-4 SECONDS AND THEN THE STEERING RESUMED BACK TO NORMAL. THE CONSUMER WAS TURNING THE WHEEL SO HARD THAT IT BROKE THE TURN SIGNAL. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ...

Sep 22, 2005 Steering 52,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED ON 2001 VOLVO S80 THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH. THIS LASTED FOR ABOUT 3-4 SECONDS AND THEN THE STEERING RESUMED BACK TO NORMAL. THE CONSUMER WAS TURNING THE WHEEL SO HARD THAT IT BROKE THE TURN SIGNAL. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ...

Sep 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 126,000 mi

THE THROTTLE SURGES AT TIMES WITHOUT ME CHANGING THE THROTTLE PEDAL...ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY MAY BE BAD.... *NM

Sep 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 82,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS, ON STRAIGHT AWAYS, ON CORNERS AND WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THE CAR , ON OCCASION, WILL ATTEMPT TO LURCH FORWARD WHILE COMING TO A STOP WITH THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE. *NM

Sep 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 126,000 mi

THE THROTTLE SURGES AT TIMES WITHOUT ME CHANGING THE THROTTLE PEDAL...ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY MAY BE BAD.... *NM

Sep 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 82,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS, ON STRAIGHT AWAYS, ON CORNERS AND WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THE CAR , ON OCCASION, WILL ATTEMPT TO LURCH FORWARD WHILE COMING TO A STOP WITH THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE. *NM

Sep 16, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 44,000 mi

1) DRIVING IN A 35 MPH ZONE. SLOWING DOWN TO TURN TO SIDE STREET, APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. 2) WITHOUT WARNING, THE CAR STALLED. LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. I COASTED TO THE INTERSECTION AND STOPPED. PLACED CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED ON SECOND ATTEMPT. 3)TOOK THE CAR INTO DEALER JIM FISHER VOLVO...

Sep 16, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 44,000 mi

1) DRIVING IN A 35 MPH ZONE. SLOWING DOWN TO TURN TO SIDE STREET, APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. 2) WITHOUT WARNING, THE CAR STALLED. LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. I COASTED TO THE INTERSECTION AND STOPPED. PLACED CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED ON SECOND ATTEMPT. 3)TOOK THE CAR INTO DEALER JIM FISHER VOLVO...

Sep 14, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 78,000 mi

ETM FAILURE ON MY 2001 VOLVO S80 HAS LEFT IT INOPERABLE AND A SERVICE BILL OF $1004.00 THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN STATED BY SEVERAL OTHER CUSTOMERS. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THIS. VOLVO HAS A BETTER REPUTATION THAN THIS!PLEASE HELP. *NM

Sep 14, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 78,000 mi

ETM FAILURE ON MY 2001 VOLVO S80 HAS LEFT IT INOPERABLE AND A SERVICE BILL OF $1004.00 THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN STATED BY SEVERAL OTHER CUSTOMERS. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THIS. VOLVO HAS A BETTER REPUTATION THAN THIS!PLEASE HELP. *NM

Sep 12, 2005 Electrical System 63,017 mi

CAR RAN ROUGH RPMS UP & DOWN FELT LIKE CAR WOULD STALL IF FOOT DID NOT STAY ON GAS PEDAL. DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING BECAUSE OF POTENTIAL TO STALL AT ANY TIME. TOOK TO DEALER WHO REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (AT OUR EXPENSE). NOW WE ARE READING THAT VOLVO HAS REVERSED ITS POSITION--BUT ON...

Sep 12, 2005 Electrical System 63,017 mi

CAR RAN ROUGH RPMS UP & DOWN FELT LIKE CAR WOULD STALL IF FOOT DID NOT STAY ON GAS PEDAL. DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING BECAUSE OF POTENTIAL TO STALL AT ANY TIME. TOOK TO DEALER WHO REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (AT OUR EXPENSE). NOW WE ARE READING THAT VOLVO HAS REVERSED ITS POSITION--BUT ON...

Sep 9, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 73,950 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING ENGINE STALLING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE. *AK *JB

Sep 9, 2005 Electrical System 73,950 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING ENGINE STALLING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE. *AK *JB

Sep 9, 2005 Electrical System

MY 2001 VOLVO S80 DIED IN TRAFFIC AS I WAS LEAVING THE POST OFFICE IN TEXARKANA, TX. IT WOULD NOT RESTART AND I LET IT ROLL BACK TO TRY AND GET PARTIALLY OUT OF THE ROADWAY. IT WAS TOWED TO THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP IN SHREVEPORT, LA. THE SERVICE MANAGER CALLED AND TOLD ME IT WAS THE ELECTRONIC THROTT...

Sep 9, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 73,950 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING ENGINE STALLING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE. *AK *JB

Sep 9, 2005 Electrical System 73,950 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING ENGINE STALLING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE. *AK *JB

Sep 9, 2005 Electrical System

MY 2001 VOLVO S80 DIED IN TRAFFIC AS I WAS LEAVING THE POST OFFICE IN TEXARKANA, TX. IT WOULD NOT RESTART AND I LET IT ROLL BACK TO TRY AND GET PARTIALLY OUT OF THE ROADWAY. IT WAS TOWED TO THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP IN SHREVEPORT, LA. THE SERVICE MANAGER CALLED AND TOLD ME IT WAS THE ELECTRONIC THROTT...

Sep 8, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 54,500 mi

THE VEHICLE BEGAN IDLING ROUGHLY ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO. IT HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE TO THE POINT WHERE IT STALLS IN TRAFFIC AND AT STOP LIGHTS. IT ALSO FREQUENTLY REVS ITSELF UP. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT MY DEALER HAS TOLD ME THAT THE THROTTLE CONTROLLER HAS FAILED AND THAT IT WILL COST $880 TO R...

Sep 8, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 54,500 mi

THE VEHICLE BEGAN IDLING ROUGHLY ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO. IT HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE TO THE POINT WHERE IT STALLS IN TRAFFIC AND AT STOP LIGHTS. IT ALSO FREQUENTLY REVS ITSELF UP. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT MY DEALER HAS TOLD ME THAT THE THROTTLE CONTROLLER HAS FAILED AND THAT IT WILL COST $880 TO R...

Sep 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 78,969 mi

CAR SURGED AND RAN UNEVENLY. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT SURGING AHEAD. TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND THEY "PERFORMED SOFTWARE UPGRADES TO ECM AND ETM." THEN, A MONTH LATER, THE CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE IF AN INTERSECTION AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE ETM W...

Sep 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 78,969 mi

CAR SURGED AND RAN UNEVENLY. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT SURGING AHEAD. TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND THEY "PERFORMED SOFTWARE UPGRADES TO ECM AND ETM." THEN, A MONTH LATER, THE CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE IF AN INTERSECTION AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE ETM W...

Sep 3, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 29,120 mi

THE VEHICLE GAVE NO INDICATION PRIOR TO THE MAF AND THROTTLE UNIT GIVING OUT THE FIRST TIME. WE WERE STRANDED ON INTERSTATE 15 IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERT. THE VEHICLE ALL OF A SUDDEN JUST STOPPED RUNNING. LUCKILY THE ITEM WAS REPAIRED, STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THIS SAME PART FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME...

Sep 3, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 29,120 mi

THE VEHICLE GAVE NO INDICATION PRIOR TO THE MAF AND THROTTLE UNIT GIVING OUT THE FIRST TIME. WE WERE STRANDED ON INTERSTATE 15 IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERT. THE VEHICLE ALL OF A SUDDEN JUST STOPPED RUNNING. LUCKILY THE ITEM WAS REPAIRED, STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THIS SAME PART FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME...

Aug 31, 2005 Electrical System 64,281 mi

I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, MY VOLVO 2001 S80 SEDAN EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WITH AN INSTRUMENT INDICATION OF "REDUCED POWER". THE PROBLEM RECURRED TWICE BEFORE I WAS FORCED TO TAKE THE CAR TO A VOLVO DEALER FOR DI...

Aug 31, 2005 Electrical System 64,281 mi

I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, MY VOLVO 2001 S80 SEDAN EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WITH AN INSTRUMENT INDICATION OF "REDUCED POWER". THE PROBLEM RECURRED TWICE BEFORE I WAS FORCED TO TAKE THE CAR TO A VOLVO DEALER FOR DI...

Aug 30, 2005 Electrical System 93,590 mi

DT: THE BATTERY WAS DEFECT. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THREE TIMES WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE STALLED. EACH TIME THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO INTO A PARKING AREA. TWO OF THE THREE TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE MASS AIR DETECTOR THE THIRD TIME THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE ELECTRONIC...

Aug 30, 2005 Power Train 93,590 mi

DT: THE BATTERY WAS DEFECT. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THREE TIMES WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE STALLED. EACH TIME THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO INTO A PARKING AREA. TWO OF THE THREE TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE MASS AIR DETECTOR THE THIRD TIME THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE ELECTRONIC...

Aug 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 93,590 mi

DT: THE BATTERY WAS DEFECT. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THREE TIMES WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE STALLED. EACH TIME THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO INTO A PARKING AREA. TWO OF THE THREE TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE MASS AIR DETECTOR THE THIRD TIME THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE ELECTRONIC...

Aug 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 VOLVO S80. I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE NOT RESPONDING TO THE THROTTLE INPUTS AND SURGING AT IDLE. IT WOULD SOMETIMES KILL THE CAR WITHOUT WARNING WHEN COMING TO A STOP (LOSING POWER-STEERING WHILE IN TURNS) OR MAKE THE CAR LUNGE FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY. THE LU...

Aug 30, 2005 Equipment 75,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 VOLVO S80. I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE NOT RESPONDING TO THE THROTTLE INPUTS AND SURGING AT IDLE. IT WOULD SOMETIMES KILL THE CAR WITHOUT WARNING WHEN COMING TO A STOP (LOSING POWER-STEERING WHILE IN TURNS) OR MAKE THE CAR LUNGE FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY. THE LU...

Aug 30, 2005 Electrical System 93,590 mi

DT: THE BATTERY WAS DEFECT. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THREE TIMES WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE STALLED. EACH TIME THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO INTO A PARKING AREA. TWO OF THE THREE TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE MASS AIR DETECTOR THE THIRD TIME THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE ELECTRONIC...

Aug 30, 2005 Power Train 93,590 mi

DT: THE BATTERY WAS DEFECT. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THREE TIMES WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE STALLED. EACH TIME THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO INTO A PARKING AREA. TWO OF THE THREE TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE MASS AIR DETECTOR THE THIRD TIME THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE ELECTRONIC...

Aug 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 93,590 mi

DT: THE BATTERY WAS DEFECT. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THREE TIMES WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE STALLED. EACH TIME THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO INTO A PARKING AREA. TWO OF THE THREE TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE MASS AIR DETECTOR THE THIRD TIME THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE ELECTRONIC...

Aug 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 VOLVO S80. I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE NOT RESPONDING TO THE THROTTLE INPUTS AND SURGING AT IDLE. IT WOULD SOMETIMES KILL THE CAR WITHOUT WARNING WHEN COMING TO A STOP (LOSING POWER-STEERING WHILE IN TURNS) OR MAKE THE CAR LUNGE FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY. THE LU...

Aug 30, 2005 Equipment 75,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 VOLVO S80. I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE NOT RESPONDING TO THE THROTTLE INPUTS AND SURGING AT IDLE. IT WOULD SOMETIMES KILL THE CAR WITHOUT WARNING WHEN COMING TO A STOP (LOSING POWER-STEERING WHILE IN TURNS) OR MAKE THE CAR LUNGE FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY. THE LU...

Aug 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,948 mi

2001 VOLVO S80 DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH HARD START UP AND SHUTTING DOWN. *MR THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING ALONG WITH A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. (CRANKS BUT WILL NOT STAY RUNNING WHICH MAY BE DUE TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE) *SC

Aug 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,948 mi

2001 VOLVO S80 DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH HARD START UP AND SHUTTING DOWN. *MR THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING ALONG WITH A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. (CRANKS BUT WILL NOT STAY RUNNING WHICH MAY BE DUE TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE) *SC

Aug 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY VLOLVO S80 ON 07/10/2005 ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT SUDDENLY LOST POWER. I COULD BARELY OPERATE IT OVER 30 MILES AN HOUR. I GOT STOPPED BY A STATE POLICEMAN AND GOT TICKET FOR OPERATING UNDER 30 MILES/HOUR AND NEGLIGENT OPERATION. I'M SCHEFULED FOR AN APPEAL HEARING. THROTTLE WAS REPL...

Aug 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY VLOLVO S80 ON 07/10/2005 ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT SUDDENLY LOST POWER. I COULD BARELY OPERATE IT OVER 30 MILES AN HOUR. I GOT STOPPED BY A STATE POLICEMAN AND GOT TICKET FOR OPERATING UNDER 30 MILES/HOUR AND NEGLIGENT OPERATION. I'M SCHEFULED FOR AN APPEAL HEARING. THROTTLE WAS REPL...

Aug 17, 2005 Electrical System 69,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING NARRATIVE IS SUBMITTED AS INFORMATION REGARDING THE NHTSA PRELIMINARY EVALUATION ON JULY 26, 2005 TO INVESTIGATE A VARIETY OF CONCERNS RESULTING FROM THE FAILURE OR REDUCED PERFORMANCE OF THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE IN 1999-2001 VOLVO PASSENGER CARS. IN ADDITION TOO THE HIGH FAILU...

Aug 17, 2005 Electrical System 69,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING NARRATIVE IS SUBMITTED AS INFORMATION REGARDING THE NHTSA PRELIMINARY EVALUATION ON JULY 26, 2005 TO INVESTIGATE A VARIETY OF CONCERNS RESULTING FROM THE FAILURE OR REDUCED PERFORMANCE OF THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE IN 1999-2001 VOLVO PASSENGER CARS. IN ADDITION TOO THE HIGH FAILU...

Aug 16, 2005 Electrical System 92,280 mi

ON OR ABOUT MAY 3RD, 2005, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 VOLVO T6 WHEN SHE SUDDENLY LOST ENGINE PERFORMANCE. SHE WAS TRAVELING ALONG A BUSY INTERSTATE AND SHE MANAGED TO GET THE CAR INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE WHILE HOLDING UP TRAFFIC BEHIND HER. THE FOLLOWING MSG APPEARED ON THE DASH, "ENGINE PERFORMA...

Aug 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,280 mi

ON OR ABOUT MAY 3RD, 2005, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 VOLVO T6 WHEN SHE SUDDENLY LOST ENGINE PERFORMANCE. SHE WAS TRAVELING ALONG A BUSY INTERSTATE AND SHE MANAGED TO GET THE CAR INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE WHILE HOLDING UP TRAFFIC BEHIND HER. THE FOLLOWING MSG APPEARED ON THE DASH, "ENGINE PERFORMA...

Aug 16, 2005 Electrical System 92,280 mi

ON OR ABOUT MAY 3RD, 2005, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 VOLVO T6 WHEN SHE SUDDENLY LOST ENGINE PERFORMANCE. SHE WAS TRAVELING ALONG A BUSY INTERSTATE AND SHE MANAGED TO GET THE CAR INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE WHILE HOLDING UP TRAFFIC BEHIND HER. THE FOLLOWING MSG APPEARED ON THE DASH, "ENGINE PERFORMA...

Aug 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,280 mi

ON OR ABOUT MAY 3RD, 2005, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 VOLVO T6 WHEN SHE SUDDENLY LOST ENGINE PERFORMANCE. SHE WAS TRAVELING ALONG A BUSY INTERSTATE AND SHE MANAGED TO GET THE CAR INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE WHILE HOLDING UP TRAFFIC BEHIND HER. THE FOLLOWING MSG APPEARED ON THE DASH, "ENGINE PERFORMA...

Aug 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

I WAS ON THE RAMP GETTING ON TO THE HIGHWAY, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STALLED. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE, AND A SEMI WAS GOING TO HIT THE BACK OF MY CAR BECAUSE I GOT OUT THERE IN FRONT OF HIM AND THEN I CAN'T MOVE. SO TO AVOID THE ACCIDENT, I DARTED OF THE HIGHWAY UNTO THE SHOULDER WITH THE DISMA...

Aug 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

I WAS ON THE RAMP GETTING ON TO THE HIGHWAY, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STALLED. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE, AND A SEMI WAS GOING TO HIT THE BACK OF MY CAR BECAUSE I GOT OUT THERE IN FRONT OF HIM AND THEN I CAN'T MOVE. SO TO AVOID THE ACCIDENT, I DARTED OF THE HIGHWAY UNTO THE SHOULDER WITH THE DISMA...

Aug 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 2001 VOLVO S80 2.9 AND I AM EXPERIENCING MY CAR TRYING TO PUSH ITSELF AND THE RPM IDLING VERY FAST AND THE CAR FEELS LIKE ITS GOING TO SHUT OFF. I SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT ALREADY ABOUT MY SONS S60 AND C70, WHICH ARE HAVE THE SAME TROUBLES AS MY S80. THE THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE I THINK IS DEFE...

Aug 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 2001 VOLVO S80 2.9 AND I AM EXPERIENCING MY CAR TRYING TO PUSH ITSELF AND THE RPM IDLING VERY FAST AND THE CAR FEELS LIKE ITS GOING TO SHUT OFF. I SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT ALREADY ABOUT MY SONS S60 AND C70, WHICH ARE HAVE THE SAME TROUBLES AS MY S80. THE THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE I THINK IS DEFE...

Aug 12, 2005 Electrical System 99,700 mi

2001 VOLVO S80 T6 - THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. *JB

Aug 12, 2005 Electrical System 99,700 mi

2001 VOLVO S80 T6 - THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. *JB

Aug 10, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 69,000 mi

DT: ON JULY 23 WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 75 MPH THE OWNER NOTICED THE PERFORMANCE REDUCED LIGHT"CAME ON . THE CRUISE CONTROL SHUT OFF BY ITSELF. THEN OWNER PUSHED THE GAS, THERE WAS A FEELING OF LOSS OF POWER. THEN, THE OWNER GOT OFF ON THE NEAREST EXIT. STOPPED FOR A SECOND, AN D THE CAR SEEM...

Aug 10, 2005 Electrical System 63,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON I-75 INTERSTATE AND WHEN I WENT TO PASS A VEHICLE IN THE LEFT LANE I FELT A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER IN MY ENGINE. I THEN HAD TO CUT ACROSS 4 LANES OF EXPRESSWAY TRAFFIC TO GET MY CAR ONTO THE SHOULDER. THEN MY CAR STALLED OUT. WHENEVER I RESTARTED IT, IT WOULD STALL BACK OUT AGAIN. ...

Aug 10, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 63,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON I-75 INTERSTATE AND WHEN I WENT TO PASS A VEHICLE IN THE LEFT LANE I FELT A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER IN MY ENGINE. I THEN HAD TO CUT ACROSS 4 LANES OF EXPRESSWAY TRAFFIC TO GET MY CAR ONTO THE SHOULDER. THEN MY CAR STALLED OUT. WHENEVER I RESTARTED IT, IT WOULD STALL BACK OUT AGAIN. ...

Aug 10, 2005 Electrical System 92,081 mi

OUR 2001 VOLVO S-80 STALLED TWICE, SO WE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE VOLVO DEALER WHERE THEY CHARGED US $1,044 TO REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE. I FULLY SUPPORT A PRODUCT RECALL AS THIS CAUSED A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *NM

Aug 10, 2005 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WHILE ON VACATION IN BIRMINGHAM, AL AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. WHILE IT DID RESTART, IT WOULD REGAIN POWER TO CONTINUE. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A VOLVO DEALER WHO REPLACED THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AT COST OF OVER $850. *JB

Aug 10, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 69,000 mi

DT: ON JULY 23 WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 75 MPH THE OWNER NOTICED THE PERFORMANCE REDUCED LIGHT"CAME ON . THE CRUISE CONTROL SHUT OFF BY ITSELF. THEN OWNER PUSHED THE GAS, THERE WAS A FEELING OF LOSS OF POWER. THEN, THE OWNER GOT OFF ON THE NEAREST EXIT. STOPPED FOR A SECOND, AN D THE CAR SEEM...

Aug 10, 2005 Electrical System 63,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON I-75 INTERSTATE AND WHEN I WENT TO PASS A VEHICLE IN THE LEFT LANE I FELT A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER IN MY ENGINE. I THEN HAD TO CUT ACROSS 4 LANES OF EXPRESSWAY TRAFFIC TO GET MY CAR ONTO THE SHOULDER. THEN MY CAR STALLED OUT. WHENEVER I RESTARTED IT, IT WOULD STALL BACK OUT AGAIN. ...

Aug 10, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 63,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON I-75 INTERSTATE AND WHEN I WENT TO PASS A VEHICLE IN THE LEFT LANE I FELT A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER IN MY ENGINE. I THEN HAD TO CUT ACROSS 4 LANES OF EXPRESSWAY TRAFFIC TO GET MY CAR ONTO THE SHOULDER. THEN MY CAR STALLED OUT. WHENEVER I RESTARTED IT, IT WOULD STALL BACK OUT AGAIN. ...

Aug 10, 2005 Electrical System 92,081 mi

OUR 2001 VOLVO S-80 STALLED TWICE, SO WE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE VOLVO DEALER WHERE THEY CHARGED US $1,044 TO REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE. I FULLY SUPPORT A PRODUCT RECALL AS THIS CAUSED A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *NM

Aug 10, 2005 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WHILE ON VACATION IN BIRMINGHAM, AL AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. WHILE IT DID RESTART, IT WOULD REGAIN POWER TO CONTINUE. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A VOLVO DEALER WHO REPLACED THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AT COST OF OVER $850. *JB

Aug 9, 2005 Electrical System 70,045 mi

YESTERDAY MORNING, IN A BUSY INTERSECTION (CHARLOTTE NC) MY CAR, VOLVO S80 2001 JUST STOPPED DURING A TURN. IT WAS UTTER CHAOS--I WAS PETRIFIED WITH A LARGE TRUCK ONLY INCHES FROM MY BUMPER. THEN IT LATER STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. ON MY WAY HOME, IT WOULDN'T STAY STILL. IT KEPT JUMPING FORWARD W...

Aug 9, 2005 Electrical System 79,403 mi

THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT FOR THE SAME VEHICLE. SEE ODI NO. 10131592. DESPITE REPAIRS MADE IN JUNE 2005, THE CAR STALLED APPROXIMATELY 12 TIMES ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2005. I DROVE IT STRAIGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON THE 5TH FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. DIAGNOSTIC CODES NOW IDENTIFIED A FAULTY MASS A...

Aug 9, 2005 Electrical System 70,045 mi

YESTERDAY MORNING, IN A BUSY INTERSECTION (CHARLOTTE NC) MY CAR, VOLVO S80 2001 JUST STOPPED DURING A TURN. IT WAS UTTER CHAOS--I WAS PETRIFIED WITH A LARGE TRUCK ONLY INCHES FROM MY BUMPER. THEN IT LATER STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. ON MY WAY HOME, IT WOULDN'T STAY STILL. IT KEPT JUMPING FORWARD W...

Aug 9, 2005 Electrical System 79,403 mi

THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT FOR THE SAME VEHICLE. SEE ODI NO. 10131592. DESPITE REPAIRS MADE IN JUNE 2005, THE CAR STALLED APPROXIMATELY 12 TIMES ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2005. I DROVE IT STRAIGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON THE 5TH FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. DIAGNOSTIC CODES NOW IDENTIFIED A FAULTY MASS A...

Aug 8, 2005 Electrical System 55,111 mi

ON TWO OCCASIONS, IN JANUARY OF 2006 AND JUNE OF 2006, MY 2001 VOLVO S-80 SEDAN STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. I HAD NO POWER AND STEERING IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. FOR THE FIRST INCIDENT IN JANUARY, KEYSTONE VOLVO REPLACED MY MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. WHEN THE CAR STALLED AGAIN IN JUNE, TH...

Aug 8, 2005 Electrical System 55,111 mi

ON TWO OCCASIONS, IN JANUARY OF 2006 AND JUNE OF 2006, MY 2001 VOLVO S-80 SEDAN STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. I HAD NO POWER AND STEERING IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. FOR THE FIRST INCIDENT IN JANUARY, KEYSTONE VOLVO REPLACED MY MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. WHEN THE CAR STALLED AGAIN IN JUNE, TH...

Aug 4, 2005 Electrical System 77,208 mi

SPUTTERING AND STALLING OF 2001 VOLVO S80 T-6 AT LOW SPEEDS. IN JUNE, VOLVO AUTHORIZED DEALER REPLACED TWO OXYGEN SENSORS (BASED ON THEIR BEST GUESS). CAR OPERATED SATISFACTORILY FOR 60 DAYS; NOW EXPERIENCING SPUTTERING AND STALLING AGAIN. *JB

Aug 4, 2005 Electrical System 51,992 mi

I OWN A 2001 S80 VOLVO. I WAS DRIVING ON ROUTE 78 WHEN MY CAR LOST POWER. IT DROPPED FROM 70 MILES TO 10 MILES. I CALLED VOLVO AND THEY SAID TO BRING IT IN. ON MY WAY I WAS TRYING TO KEEP THE CAR FROM STALLING OUT AND THEREFORE WAS GIVEN A TICKET FOR SPEEDING. THEY REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC THROT...

Aug 4, 2005 Electrical System 77,208 mi

SPUTTERING AND STALLING OF 2001 VOLVO S80 T-6 AT LOW SPEEDS. IN JUNE, VOLVO AUTHORIZED DEALER REPLACED TWO OXYGEN SENSORS (BASED ON THEIR BEST GUESS). CAR OPERATED SATISFACTORILY FOR 60 DAYS; NOW EXPERIENCING SPUTTERING AND STALLING AGAIN. *JB

Aug 4, 2005 Electrical System 51,992 mi

I OWN A 2001 S80 VOLVO. I WAS DRIVING ON ROUTE 78 WHEN MY CAR LOST POWER. IT DROPPED FROM 70 MILES TO 10 MILES. I CALLED VOLVO AND THEY SAID TO BRING IT IN. ON MY WAY I WAS TRYING TO KEEP THE CAR FROM STALLING OUT AND THEREFORE WAS GIVEN A TICKET FOR SPEEDING. THEY REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC THROT...

Aug 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,733 mi

DT: VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED/LOST POWER. THERE WERE NO ACCIDENT. THE MASS AIR FLOW WAS REPLACED. *AK

Aug 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

VOLVO S80... STALLS WHEN IDLING. I ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT WHEN IT STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. *NM

Aug 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,733 mi

DT: VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED/LOST POWER. THERE WERE NO ACCIDENT. THE MASS AIR FLOW WAS REPLACED. *AK

Aug 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

VOLVO S80... STALLS WHEN IDLING. I ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT WHEN IT STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. *NM

Aug 2, 2005 Power Train 83,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 65-70 MPH, MY 2001 VOLVO S80 T6 DISPLAYED A MESSAGE INDICATING "REDUCED POWER". I WAS ABLE TO STEER THE CAR, BUT PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD NO EFFECT. I WAS FORCED TO MANEUVER TO THE SHOULDER AND HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO MY LOCAL DEALER. THE CAR WOULD...

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System 52,000 mi

DT: 2001 VOLVO S80. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INVESTIGATION ON HER VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH CAR STALLED, THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN MAY AND THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A COMPUTER GLITZ. I HAD THE CAR TOWED INTO THE DEALER, AND THEY IT WAS THE EL...

Aug 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 61,861 mi

2001 VOLVO S80 SEDAN TRAVELING AT 70 MPH ON US 75 (LIMITED ACCESS EXPRESSWAY) IN DALLAS TX. SUDDEN LOSS OF FUEL SUPPLY CAUSED THE CAR TO DECELERATE TO 15 MPH AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE ACCELERATOR. MANAGED TO GET CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD NARROWLY AVOIDING TWO COLLISIONS. CAR WAS TOWED TO THE D...

Aug 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

VOLVO S80 THE ENGINE PART THAT REGULATES THE AMOUNT OF AIR INTO THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US TWICE AND MY WIFE HAS BEEN STRANDED TWICE HAVING TO BE TOWED. WE HAVE HAD TO PAY ALL THE COSTS AS THEY ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. HAVE EMAILED VOLVO CUSTOMER SERVICE 3 TIMES WITH NO ...

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System 48,000 mi

DT: 2001 VOLVO S80. THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN/STALLED. THIS HAPPENED THREE TIMES. EACH TIME THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JUST STALLED. STALLING OCCURRED ON 10-18-04, 5-30-05, AND 7-1-05. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING D WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. . THE FIRST TIME SHE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY RE...

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System 71,141 mi

2001 VOLVO S80 4 DOOR SEDAN. ENGINE STALLING WITH NO WARNING. RESTART BUT SHUT-OFF AGAIN. MILEAGE ON SECOND OCCURRENCE 71141 ON 7/28/05 AT A COST OF APPROX. $1500. MILEAGE ON FIRST OCCURRENCE 50348 ON 12/19/04, COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. BOTH TIMES ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE WAS DIAGNOSED....

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System 52,000 mi

THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE. SPEED REDUCED, INFO SCREEN SHOWED REDUCED PERFORMANCE. AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR, CAR STARTED AND WAS DRIVEN TO DEALER WHO REPLACED THROTTLE CONTROL MECHANISM. NO FURTHER FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED. THIS COMPLAINT IS ALREADY ON FILE FROM OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS. *JB

Aug 2, 2005 Power Train 83,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 65-70 MPH, MY 2001 VOLVO S80 T6 DISPLAYED A MESSAGE INDICATING "REDUCED POWER". I WAS ABLE TO STEER THE CAR, BUT PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD NO EFFECT. I WAS FORCED TO MANEUVER TO THE SHOULDER AND HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO MY LOCAL DEALER. THE CAR WOULD...

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System 52,000 mi

DT: 2001 VOLVO S80. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INVESTIGATION ON HER VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH CAR STALLED, THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN MAY AND THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A COMPUTER GLITZ. I HAD THE CAR TOWED INTO THE DEALER, AND THEY IT WAS THE EL...

Aug 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 61,861 mi

2001 VOLVO S80 SEDAN TRAVELING AT 70 MPH ON US 75 (LIMITED ACCESS EXPRESSWAY) IN DALLAS TX. SUDDEN LOSS OF FUEL SUPPLY CAUSED THE CAR TO DECELERATE TO 15 MPH AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE ACCELERATOR. MANAGED TO GET CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD NARROWLY AVOIDING TWO COLLISIONS. CAR WAS TOWED TO THE D...

Aug 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

VOLVO S80 THE ENGINE PART THAT REGULATES THE AMOUNT OF AIR INTO THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US TWICE AND MY WIFE HAS BEEN STRANDED TWICE HAVING TO BE TOWED. WE HAVE HAD TO PAY ALL THE COSTS AS THEY ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. HAVE EMAILED VOLVO CUSTOMER SERVICE 3 TIMES WITH NO ...

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System 48,000 mi

DT: 2001 VOLVO S80. THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN/STALLED. THIS HAPPENED THREE TIMES. EACH TIME THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JUST STALLED. STALLING OCCURRED ON 10-18-04, 5-30-05, AND 7-1-05. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING D WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. . THE FIRST TIME SHE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY RE...

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System 71,141 mi

2001 VOLVO S80 4 DOOR SEDAN. ENGINE STALLING WITH NO WARNING. RESTART BUT SHUT-OFF AGAIN. MILEAGE ON SECOND OCCURRENCE 71141 ON 7/28/05 AT A COST OF APPROX. $1500. MILEAGE ON FIRST OCCURRENCE 50348 ON 12/19/04, COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. BOTH TIMES ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE WAS DIAGNOSED....

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System 52,000 mi

THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE. SPEED REDUCED, INFO SCREEN SHOWED REDUCED PERFORMANCE. AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR, CAR STARTED AND WAS DRIVEN TO DEALER WHO REPLACED THROTTLE CONTROL MECHANISM. NO FURTHER FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED. THIS COMPLAINT IS ALREADY ON FILE FROM OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS. *JB

Jul 20, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 53,000 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE IS A 2001 VOLVO S80. THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC WHEN IT STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO RESTART BUT WHEN SHE PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE IT WENT BACKWARDS. WHEN THE CONSUMER GOT THERE HE TRIED TO GET IT TO GO...

Jul 20, 2005 Power Train 53,000 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE IS A 2001 VOLVO S80. THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC WHEN IT STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO RESTART BUT WHEN SHE PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE IT WENT BACKWARDS. WHEN THE CONSUMER GOT THERE HE TRIED TO GET IT TO GO...

Jul 20, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 53,000 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE IS A 2001 VOLVO S80. THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC WHEN IT STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO RESTART BUT WHEN SHE PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE IT WENT BACKWARDS. WHEN THE CONSUMER GOT THERE HE TRIED TO GET IT TO GO...

Jul 20, 2005 Power Train 53,000 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE IS A 2001 VOLVO S80. THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC WHEN IT STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO RESTART BUT WHEN SHE PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE IT WENT BACKWARDS. WHEN THE CONSUMER GOT THERE HE TRIED TO GET IT TO GO...

Jul 15, 2005 Power Train 13,250 mi

PURCHASED A VOLVO S80 IN 2001;VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 60700 MILES AND 3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS & THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT.

Jul 15, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 13,250 mi

PURCHASED A VOLVO S80 IN 2001;VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 60700 MILES AND 3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS & THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT.

Jul 15, 2005 Exterior Lighting 13,250 mi

PURCHASED A VOLVO S80 IN 2001;VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 60700 MILES AND 3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS & THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT.

Jul 15, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 13,250 mi

PURCHASED A VOLVO S80 IN 2001;VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 60700 MILES AND 3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS & THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT.

Jul 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,250 mi

PURCHASED A VOLVO S80 IN 2001;VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 60700 MILES AND 3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS & THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT.

Jul 15, 2005 Visibility 13,250 mi

PURCHASED A VOLVO S80 IN 2001;VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 60700 MILES AND 3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS & THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT.

Jul 15, 2005 Power Train 13,250 mi

PURCHASED A VOLVO S80 IN 2001;VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 60700 MILES AND 3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS & THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT.

Jul 15, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 13,250 mi

PURCHASED A VOLVO S80 IN 2001;VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 60700 MILES AND 3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS & THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT.

Jul 15, 2005 Exterior Lighting 13,250 mi

PURCHASED A VOLVO S80 IN 2001;VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 60700 MILES AND 3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS & THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT.

Jul 15, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 13,250 mi

PURCHASED A VOLVO S80 IN 2001;VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 60700 MILES AND 3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS & THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT.

Jul 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,250 mi

PURCHASED A VOLVO S80 IN 2001;VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 60700 MILES AND 3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS & THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT.

Jul 15, 2005 Visibility 13,250 mi

PURCHASED A VOLVO S80 IN 2001;VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 60700 MILES AND 3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS & THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT.

Jul 9, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 VOLVO S80 2.9L AND WAS ABOUT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT A FOUR WAY INTERSECTION. WHEN THE TRAFFIC FLOW WAS CLEAR I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE CAR DIED. THANKFULLY, I WAS NOT STRUCK BY THE ONCOMMING VEHICLE. I TOOK THE CAR TO VOLVO OF RICHARDSON IN RICHARDSON TEXAS AND WAS T...

Jul 9, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 VOLVO S80 2.9L AND WAS ABOUT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT A FOUR WAY INTERSECTION. WHEN THE TRAFFIC FLOW WAS CLEAR I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE CAR DIED. THANKFULLY, I WAS NOT STRUCK BY THE ONCOMMING VEHICLE. I TOOK THE CAR TO VOLVO OF RICHARDSON IN RICHARDSON TEXAS AND WAS T...

Jul 8, 2005 Electrical System

2001 VOLVO S80 SERIES DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE CEASED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE TOWED AND THE CONSUMER WAS ASSURED THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN RESOLVED, HOWEVER 8 MONTHS LATER THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ...

Jul 8, 2005 Suspension

2001 VOLVO S80 SERIES DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE CEASED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE TOWED AND THE CONSUMER WAS ASSURED THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN RESOLVED, HOWEVER 8 MONTHS LATER THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ...

Jul 8, 2005 Exterior Lighting

2001 VOLVO S80 SERIES DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE CEASED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE TOWED AND THE CONSUMER WAS ASSURED THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN RESOLVED, HOWEVER 8 MONTHS LATER THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ...

Jul 8, 2005 Steering

2001 VOLVO S80 SERIES DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE CEASED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE TOWED AND THE CONSUMER WAS ASSURED THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN RESOLVED, HOWEVER 8 MONTHS LATER THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ...

Jul 8, 2005 Parking Brake

2001 VOLVO S80 SERIES DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE CEASED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE TOWED AND THE CONSUMER WAS ASSURED THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN RESOLVED, HOWEVER 8 MONTHS LATER THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ...

Jul 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 VOLVO S80 SERIES DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE CEASED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE TOWED AND THE CONSUMER WAS ASSURED THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN RESOLVED, HOWEVER 8 MONTHS LATER THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ...

Jul 8, 2005 Electrical System

2001 VOLVO S80 SERIES DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE CEASED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE TOWED AND THE CONSUMER WAS ASSURED THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN RESOLVED, HOWEVER 8 MONTHS LATER THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ...

Jul 8, 2005 Suspension

2001 VOLVO S80 SERIES DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE CEASED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE TOWED AND THE CONSUMER WAS ASSURED THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN RESOLVED, HOWEVER 8 MONTHS LATER THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ...

Jul 8, 2005 Exterior Lighting

2001 VOLVO S80 SERIES DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE CEASED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE TOWED AND THE CONSUMER WAS ASSURED THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN RESOLVED, HOWEVER 8 MONTHS LATER THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ...

Jul 8, 2005 Steering

2001 VOLVO S80 SERIES DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE CEASED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE TOWED AND THE CONSUMER WAS ASSURED THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN RESOLVED, HOWEVER 8 MONTHS LATER THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ...

Jul 8, 2005 Parking Brake

2001 VOLVO S80 SERIES DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE CEASED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE TOWED AND THE CONSUMER WAS ASSURED THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN RESOLVED, HOWEVER 8 MONTHS LATER THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ...

Jul 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 VOLVO S80 SERIES DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE CEASED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE TOWED AND THE CONSUMER WAS ASSURED THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN RESOLVED, HOWEVER 8 MONTHS LATER THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ...

May 16, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,000 mi

1.MY WIFE HAS A 2001 VOLVO S80 T6. THE CAR JUST DIED ON HER AT 65 MPH ON A MAJOR FREEWAY. SHE WAS LUCKY TO GET IT ON THE SHOULDER AND WAS STRANDED. 2. THE FAILURE AS STATED BY VOLVO IS THE THROTTE MODULE. 3. DOING RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS MAJOR FAILURE ON VOLVO AND VOLVO CONTINUES TO DEN...

May 16, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,000 mi

1.MY WIFE HAS A 2001 VOLVO S80 T6. THE CAR JUST DIED ON HER AT 65 MPH ON A MAJOR FREEWAY. SHE WAS LUCKY TO GET IT ON THE SHOULDER AND WAS STRANDED. 2. THE FAILURE AS STATED BY VOLVO IS THE THROTTE MODULE. 3. DOING RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS MAJOR FAILURE ON VOLVO AND VOLVO CONTINUES TO DEN...

May 13, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 42,000 mi

CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH SURGING ENGINE AT IDLE. WHEN STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR COASTING TOWARDS ONE, THE ENGINE SURGES UNEVENLY INCEASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT. I BELIEVE THE CAUSE IS A FAULTY ELECTRIC THROTTLE MODULE ETM. DEALER WILL ON;Y REPLACE A MAP SENSOR, BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES TO EXIS...

May 13, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 42,000 mi

CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH SURGING ENGINE AT IDLE. WHEN STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR COASTING TOWARDS ONE, THE ENGINE SURGES UNEVENLY INCEASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT. I BELIEVE THE CAUSE IS A FAULTY ELECTRIC THROTTLE MODULE ETM. DEALER WILL ON;Y REPLACE A MAP SENSOR, BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES TO EXIS...

May 3, 2005 Unknown Or Other 45,000 mi

CONTACT STATES: CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT THE OWNERS VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET IT SERVICED IN HIS AREA AS OF LAST WEEK, AND WAS BEING SENT OUT OF STATE TO OREGON TO CORRECT THE RECALL. THERE WERE VOLVO MECHANICS LOCALLY THAT WERE CERTIFIED TO FIX THE CAR. LOCAL DEALERSHIP S...

May 3, 2005 Unknown Or Other 45,000 mi

CONTACT STATES: CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT THE OWNERS VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET IT SERVICED IN HIS AREA AS OF LAST WEEK, AND WAS BEING SENT OUT OF STATE TO OREGON TO CORRECT THE RECALL. THERE WERE VOLVO MECHANICS LOCALLY THAT WERE CERTIFIED TO FIX THE CAR. LOCAL DEALERSHIP S...

Apr 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,026 mi

MESSAGE IN VEHICLE DISPLAYED "NO OIL PRESSURE PULL OVER ASAP." WHILE PULLING OVER "ASAP" A BLUE PLUME OF SMOKE AND SHARDS OF METAL EJECTED FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. VOLVO DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE CAR HAD THROWN A ROD AND THAT IT WILL COST $9,000 TO FIX THE CAR. *AK

Apr 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,026 mi

MESSAGE IN VEHICLE DISPLAYED "NO OIL PRESSURE PULL OVER ASAP." WHILE PULLING OVER "ASAP" A BLUE PLUME OF SMOKE AND SHARDS OF METAL EJECTED FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. VOLVO DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE CAR HAD THROWN A ROD AND THAT IT WILL COST $9,000 TO FIX THE CAR. *AK

Feb 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

DO TO THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRON THROTTLE MODULE MY ENGINE HAS A LOSS IN RPM AND DIES DURING CERTIAN PERIODS OF DRIVING. IT IS MAINLY AS I COME TO A STOP OR WHEN THE ENGINE TRIES TO IDLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED A NUMBER OF TIMES. I'VE HAD THE ENGINE TROUBLE-SHOOTED FROM FAILED SPARK PLUGS, TO FAILED ...

Feb 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

DO TO THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRON THROTTLE MODULE MY ENGINE HAS A LOSS IN RPM AND DIES DURING CERTIAN PERIODS OF DRIVING. IT IS MAINLY AS I COME TO A STOP OR WHEN THE ENGINE TRIES TO IDLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED A NUMBER OF TIMES. I'VE HAD THE ENGINE TROUBLE-SHOOTED FROM FAILED SPARK PLUGS, TO FAILED ...

Feb 5, 2005 Electrical System 60,225 mi

CABIN TEMPERATURE SENSOR FAILED. THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM IN MY 2001 VOLVO S80 BEGAN ATTEMPTING TO STRONGLY COOL THE CABIN ON A COLD DAY. DEALER INFORMED US THAT THE SENSOR THAT DETECTS THE TEMPERATURE IN THE CABIN HAD FAILED AND WAS READING 100 DEGREES IN THE CABIN CAUSING THE CLIMATE CONTROL T...

Feb 5, 2005 Electrical System 60,225 mi

CABIN TEMPERATURE SENSOR FAILED. THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM IN MY 2001 VOLVO S80 BEGAN ATTEMPTING TO STRONGLY COOL THE CABIN ON A COLD DAY. DEALER INFORMED US THAT THE SENSOR THAT DETECTS THE TEMPERATURE IN THE CABIN HAD FAILED AND WAS READING 100 DEGREES IN THE CABIN CAUSING THE CLIMATE CONTROL T...

Dec 9, 2004 Electrical System

MANUFACTURING DEFECT, POOR TO ZERO RECEPTION ON AM RADIO. THE PROBLEM EXISTED SINCE THE BEGINNING PURCHASED CAR NEW FROM DEALER. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR AT NO COST. *BF *SC

Dec 9, 2004 Electrical System

MANUFACTURING DEFECT, POOR TO ZERO RECEPTION ON AM RADIO. THE PROBLEM EXISTED SINCE THE BEGINNING PURCHASED CAR NEW FROM DEALER. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR AT NO COST. *BF *SC

Dec 5, 2004 Power Train 26,288 mi

THIS CAR WAS STUCK IN PARK. WE COULD NOT SHIFT THE CAR OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE. WE WERE STUCK IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC AND IT WAS A DANGEROUS INCIDENT. WE REPEATEDLY CORRECTLY DEPRESSED THE BUTTON ON THE GEAR SELECTOR KNOB AND AND AT THE SAME TIME DEPRESSSED THE BRAKE PEDAL ( WE HAVE DONE THIS THOUSANDS...

Dec 5, 2004 Power Train 26,288 mi

THIS CAR WAS STUCK IN PARK. WE COULD NOT SHIFT THE CAR OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE. WE WERE STUCK IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC AND IT WAS A DANGEROUS INCIDENT. WE REPEATEDLY CORRECTLY DEPRESSED THE BUTTON ON THE GEAR SELECTOR KNOB AND AND AT THE SAME TIME DEPRESSSED THE BRAKE PEDAL ( WE HAVE DONE THIS THOUSANDS...

Dec 5, 2004 Power Train 26,288 mi

THIS CAR WAS STUCK IN PARK. WE COULD NOT SHIFT THE CAR OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE. WE WERE STUCK IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC AND IT WAS A DANGEROUS INCIDENT. WE REPEATEDLY CORRECTLY DEPRESSED THE BUTTON ON THE GEAR SELECTOR KNOB AND AND AT THE SAME TIME DEPRESSSED THE BRAKE PEDAL ( WE HAVE DONE THIS THOUSANDS...

Dec 5, 2004 Power Train 26,288 mi

THIS CAR WAS STUCK IN PARK. WE COULD NOT SHIFT THE CAR OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE. WE WERE STUCK IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC AND IT WAS A DANGEROUS INCIDENT. WE REPEATEDLY CORRECTLY DEPRESSED THE BUTTON ON THE GEAR SELECTOR KNOB AND AND AT THE SAME TIME DEPRESSSED THE BRAKE PEDAL ( WE HAVE DONE THIS THOUSANDS...

Dec 5, 2004 Power Train 26,288 mi

THIS CAR WAS STUCK IN PARK. WE COULD NOT SHIFT THE CAR OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE. WE WERE STUCK IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC AND IT WAS A DANGEROUS INCIDENT. WE REPEATEDLY CORRECTLY DEPRESSED THE BUTTON ON THE GEAR SELECTOR KNOB AND AND AT THE SAME TIME DEPRESSSED THE BRAKE PEDAL ( WE HAVE DONE THIS THOUSANDS...

Dec 5, 2004 Power Train 26,288 mi

THIS CAR WAS STUCK IN PARK. WE COULD NOT SHIFT THE CAR OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE. WE WERE STUCK IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC AND IT WAS A DANGEROUS INCIDENT. WE REPEATEDLY CORRECTLY DEPRESSED THE BUTTON ON THE GEAR SELECTOR KNOB AND AND AT THE SAME TIME DEPRESSSED THE BRAKE PEDAL ( WE HAVE DONE THIS THOUSANDS...

Dec 5, 2004 Power Train 26,288 mi

THIS CAR WAS STUCK IN PARK. WE COULD NOT SHIFT THE CAR OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE. WE WERE STUCK IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC AND IT WAS A DANGEROUS INCIDENT. WE REPEATEDLY CORRECTLY DEPRESSED THE BUTTON ON THE GEAR SELECTOR KNOB AND AND AT THE SAME TIME DEPRESSSED THE BRAKE PEDAL ( WE HAVE DONE THIS THOUSANDS...

Dec 5, 2004 Power Train 26,288 mi

THIS CAR WAS STUCK IN PARK. WE COULD NOT SHIFT THE CAR OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE. WE WERE STUCK IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC AND IT WAS A DANGEROUS INCIDENT. WE REPEATEDLY CORRECTLY DEPRESSED THE BUTTON ON THE GEAR SELECTOR KNOB AND AND AT THE SAME TIME DEPRESSSED THE BRAKE PEDAL ( WE HAVE DONE THIS THOUSANDS...

Sep 15, 2004 Power Train 64,282 mi

BOUGHT THIS VOLVO BRAND NEW, HAVE KEPT UP WITH ALL SERVICE WORK. AT 64,000 THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. COST $4,000 TO REPLACE. THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THIS CAR REFUSED TO RESPOND IN ANYWAY. THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AT 50,000. I FELT THAT THE DEALER SHOULD HAVE RE...

Sep 15, 2004 Power Train 64,282 mi

BOUGHT THIS VOLVO BRAND NEW, HAVE KEPT UP WITH ALL SERVICE WORK. AT 64,000 THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. COST $4,000 TO REPLACE. THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THIS CAR REFUSED TO RESPOND IN ANYWAY. THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AT 50,000. I FELT THAT THE DEALER SHOULD HAVE RE...

Aug 26, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 53,850 mi

THE THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE ON MY 2001 VOLVO S80 WENT BAD AND THE CAR IMMEDIATELY POWERED DOWN AND WAS NOT DRIVABLE. I WAS GOING UP A HILL ON A ROAD WITHOUT A SHOULDER AND WITH A BLIND CURVE AND HAD TO SIT THERE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE I COULD START THE CAR AGAIN AND PROCEED. THIS PLACED MY WIF...

Aug 26, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 53,850 mi

THE THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE ON MY 2001 VOLVO S80 WENT BAD AND THE CAR IMMEDIATELY POWERED DOWN AND WAS NOT DRIVABLE. I WAS GOING UP A HILL ON A ROAD WITHOUT A SHOULDER AND WITH A BLIND CURVE AND HAD TO SIT THERE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE I COULD START THE CAR AGAIN AND PROCEED. THIS PLACED MY WIF...

Jul 15, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 58,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE THROTTLE FAILED. AS A RESULT THE STEERING LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. *AK *NM

Jul 15, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 58,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE THROTTLE FAILED. AS A RESULT THE STEERING LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. *AK *NM

Jun 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 12 mi

AFTER ABOUT ONE YEAR OF USE THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TOO LOW BEFORE THE BRAKING EFFECT TAKES PLACE. RESULTED IN ACCIDENT. PROBLEM MANY TIMES REPORTED TO THE DEALER.THE DEALER ADMITS THAT THERE ARE MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FROM CUSTOMERS. STILL DEALER INSISTS THAT THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM BUT THIS IS A CONST...

Jun 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 12 mi

AFTER ABOUT ONE YEAR OF USE THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TOO LOW BEFORE THE BRAKING EFFECT TAKES PLACE. RESULTED IN ACCIDENT. PROBLEM MANY TIMES REPORTED TO THE DEALER.THE DEALER ADMITS THAT THERE ARE MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FROM CUSTOMERS. STILL DEALER INSISTS THAT THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM BUT THIS IS A CONST...

Jun 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,780 mi

DROVE 2001 VOLVO S 80 ON 6/6/04, WHEN PARKED IN GARAGE: COOLANT LEAKED OUT, ALL AT ONCE. REFILLED COOLANT AND DROVE TO DEALER ON MONDAY (6/7/04). CAR WAS JUST IN FOR 60,000 MILE SERVICE AT SAME DEALER A FEW WEEKS AGO. *AK DEALER STATED (QUOTE FROM RECEIPT): "ECM 6110, AND FAULT TRACED TO FAILED...

Jun 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,780 mi

DROVE 2001 VOLVO S 80 ON 6/6/04, WHEN PARKED IN GARAGE: COOLANT LEAKED OUT, ALL AT ONCE. REFILLED COOLANT AND DROVE TO DEALER ON MONDAY (6/7/04). CAR WAS JUST IN FOR 60,000 MILE SERVICE AT SAME DEALER A FEW WEEKS AGO. *AK DEALER STATED (QUOTE FROM RECEIPT): "ECM 6110, AND FAULT TRACED TO FAILED...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

COOLING SYSTEM PROBLEM MESSAGE DISPLAYED AT 29,500 MILES ...DEALER FOUND AND REPLACED CRACKED HOSES THAT CAUSED COOLANT LEAK. TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT MESSAGE CAME UP. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY PER VOLVO. TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN 36 HOURS LATER. NOW IN SHOP HAVING COMPLETE TRANSMI...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 30,000 mi

COOLING SYSTEM PROBLEM MESSAGE DISPLAYED AT 29,500 MILES ...DEALER FOUND AND REPLACED CRACKED HOSES THAT CAUSED COOLANT LEAK. TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT MESSAGE CAME UP. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY PER VOLVO. TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN 36 HOURS LATER. NOW IN SHOP HAVING COMPLETE TRANSMI...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

COOLING SYSTEM PROBLEM MESSAGE DISPLAYED AT 29,500 MILES ...DEALER FOUND AND REPLACED CRACKED HOSES THAT CAUSED COOLANT LEAK. TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT MESSAGE CAME UP. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY PER VOLVO. TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN 36 HOURS LATER. NOW IN SHOP HAVING COMPLETE TRANSMI...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 30,000 mi

COOLING SYSTEM PROBLEM MESSAGE DISPLAYED AT 29,500 MILES ...DEALER FOUND AND REPLACED CRACKED HOSES THAT CAUSED COOLANT LEAK. TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT MESSAGE CAME UP. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY PER VOLVO. TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN 36 HOURS LATER. NOW IN SHOP HAVING COMPLETE TRANSMI...

Nov 25, 2003 Power Train 36,900 mi

SINCE BUYING MY 2001 VOLVO S80 2.9, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWO TIMES WITHIN A 16 MONTH PERIOD. THE FIRST TIME WAS JUNE 2002 AND THE SECOND TIME WAS NOVEMBER 2003. *LA

Nov 25, 2003 Power Train 36,900 mi

SINCE BUYING MY 2001 VOLVO S80 2.9, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWO TIMES WITHIN A 16 MONTH PERIOD. THE FIRST TIME WAS JUNE 2002 AND THE SECOND TIME WAS NOVEMBER 2003. *LA

Sep 12, 2003 Seat Belts

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS RELEASED WHEN THE CONSUMER HIT THE BUCKLE WITH HER ELBOW. *NLM *SCC *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Seat Belts

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS RELEASED WHEN THE CONSUMER HIT THE BUCKLE WITH HER ELBOW. *NLM *SCC *JB

Aug 19, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

AS THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING AWAY FROM CURB AT 3 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS. BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONAL, AND VEHICLE SHOT THROUGH THREE INTERSECTIONS BEFORE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS PULLED. MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS FAULTY.*AK

Aug 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

AS THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING AWAY FROM CURB AT 3 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS. BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONAL, AND VEHICLE SHOT THROUGH THREE INTERSECTIONS BEFORE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS PULLED. MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS FAULTY.*AK

Aug 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

AS THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING AWAY FROM CURB AT 3 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS. BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONAL, AND VEHICLE SHOT THROUGH THREE INTERSECTIONS BEFORE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS PULLED. MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS FAULTY.*AK

Aug 19, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

AS THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING AWAY FROM CURB AT 3 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS. BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONAL, AND VEHICLE SHOT THROUGH THREE INTERSECTIONS BEFORE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS PULLED. MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS FAULTY.*AK

Aug 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

AS THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING AWAY FROM CURB AT 3 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS. BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONAL, AND VEHICLE SHOT THROUGH THREE INTERSECTIONS BEFORE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS PULLED. MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS FAULTY.*AK

Aug 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

AS THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING AWAY FROM CURB AT 3 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS. BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONAL, AND VEHICLE SHOT THROUGH THREE INTERSECTIONS BEFORE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS PULLED. MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS FAULTY.*AK

Jul 28, 2003 Electrical System 44,000 mi

ELECTRONIC THROTTLE ON 2001 VOLVO S80 FAILED AS I ATTEMPTED TO PASS SOMEONE. ENGINE WAS PROGRAMMED TO SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. I WAS LEFT SPEEDING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 70MPH WITHOUT STEERING!*AK

Jul 28, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 44,000 mi

ELECTRONIC THROTTLE ON 2001 VOLVO S80 FAILED AS I ATTEMPTED TO PASS SOMEONE. ENGINE WAS PROGRAMMED TO SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. I WAS LEFT SPEEDING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 70MPH WITHOUT STEERING!*AK

Jul 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,000 mi

ELECTRONIC THROTTLE ON 2001 VOLVO S80 FAILED AS I ATTEMPTED TO PASS SOMEONE. ENGINE WAS PROGRAMMED TO SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. I WAS LEFT SPEEDING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 70MPH WITHOUT STEERING!*AK

Jul 28, 2003 Electrical System 44,000 mi

ELECTRONIC THROTTLE ON 2001 VOLVO S80 FAILED AS I ATTEMPTED TO PASS SOMEONE. ENGINE WAS PROGRAMMED TO SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. I WAS LEFT SPEEDING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 70MPH WITHOUT STEERING!*AK

Jul 28, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 44,000 mi

ELECTRONIC THROTTLE ON 2001 VOLVO S80 FAILED AS I ATTEMPTED TO PASS SOMEONE. ENGINE WAS PROGRAMMED TO SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. I WAS LEFT SPEEDING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 70MPH WITHOUT STEERING!*AK

Jul 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,000 mi

ELECTRONIC THROTTLE ON 2001 VOLVO S80 FAILED AS I ATTEMPTED TO PASS SOMEONE. ENGINE WAS PROGRAMMED TO SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. I WAS LEFT SPEEDING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 70MPH WITHOUT STEERING!*AK

Jun 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE OF POWER BRAKE BOOSTER WHICH LEAKED.. *MR *TT *JB

Jun 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE OF POWER BRAKE BOOSTER WHICH LEAKED.. *MR *TT *JB

Feb 24, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

LEAK IN GAS TANK OF 2001 VOLVO S-80. TOLD BY RAMSEY VOLVO THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY A "ROAD HAZARD"-THAT WE MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING THAT CAUSED THE PUNCTURE TO THE SIDE OF THE GAS TANK EVEN THOUGH WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN A MAJOR HIGHWAY FROM BOSTON TO NEW YORK AND WE WERE UNAWARE OF ANY INCIDENT

Feb 24, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

LEAK IN GAS TANK OF 2001 VOLVO S-80. TOLD BY RAMSEY VOLVO THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY A "ROAD HAZARD"-THAT WE MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING THAT CAUSED THE PUNCTURE TO THE SIDE OF THE GAS TANK EVEN THOUGH WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN A MAJOR HIGHWAY FROM BOSTON TO NEW YORK AND WE WERE UNAWARE OF ANY INCIDENT

Jan 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, VEHICLE WILL JUST SHUT DOWN. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE SERVICED BY THE DEALERSHIP, THEY REPLACED THE MAS AIR FLOW SENSOR, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURED 2 MONTHS LATER. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. PH

Jan 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, VEHICLE WILL JUST SHUT DOWN. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE SERVICED BY THE DEALERSHIP, THEY REPLACED THE MAS AIR FLOW SENSOR, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURED 2 MONTHS LATER. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. PH

Dec 2, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE 2001 VOLVO S80 HEADLIGHT & DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM. THE 2001 VOLVO S80 HEADLIGHT & DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM. THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ARE ON AT START UP. DURING DARKNESS THERE IS NO INDICATION THAT THE NIGHT TIME HEADLAMPS ARE IN THE OFF POSITION (BECAUSE THE DA...

Dec 2, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE 2001 VOLVO S80 HEADLIGHT & DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM. THE 2001 VOLVO S80 HEADLIGHT & DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM. THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ARE ON AT START UP. DURING DARKNESS THERE IS NO INDICATION THAT THE NIGHT TIME HEADLAMPS ARE IN THE OFF POSITION (BECAUSE THE DA...

Oct 8, 2002 Power Train

WHILE PARKED ON A HILL OR UPWARD SLOPE, OR STANDING STILL ON THESE HILLS OR SLOPES, THE VEHICLE ROLLS BACK VERY FAST. THIS HAPPENS BETWEEN THE TIME IT TAKES TO RELEASE THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PRESS THE ACCELERATOR. THIS HAS CAUSED SEVERAL NEAR MISSES. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE NHTSA TO REVIEW THIS SAFETY D...

Oct 8, 2002 Power Train

WHILE PARKED ON A HILL OR UPWARD SLOPE, OR STANDING STILL ON THESE HILLS OR SLOPES, THE VEHICLE ROLLS BACK VERY FAST. THIS HAPPENS BETWEEN THE TIME IT TAKES TO RELEASE THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PRESS THE ACCELERATOR. THIS HAS CAUSED SEVERAL NEAR MISSES. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE NHTSA TO REVIEW THIS SAFETY D...

Jul 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACK WHEN EASING UP OFF THE BRAKES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACK WHEN EASING UP OFF THE BRAKES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 3, 2002 Tires

THE FRONT LEFT TIRE WAS EASILY TORN BY ROUGH CURBING WHILE PULLING OUT OF PARKING SPACE, THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE ALSO WENT FLAT ON A SEPARATE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING. (MICHELIN SIZE 225/50R17) *YH

Jun 3, 2002 Tires

THE FRONT LEFT TIRE WAS EASILY TORN BY ROUGH CURBING WHILE PULLING OUT OF PARKING SPACE, THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE ALSO WENT FLAT ON A SEPARATE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING. (MICHELIN SIZE 225/50R17) *YH

May 16, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DESIGN OF THE BATTERY WIRING IS NOT CORRECT, THE BATTERY IS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK AND THE WIRES THAT LEAD TO THE ENGINE RUN UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT AND IT CAN BE DANGEROUS TO HAVE THE WIRE THERE. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*JB

May 16, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DESIGN OF THE BATTERY WIRING IS NOT CORRECT, THE BATTERY IS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK AND THE WIRES THAT LEAD TO THE ENGINE RUN UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT AND IT CAN BE DANGEROUS TO HAVE THE WIRE THERE. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*JB

Mar 20, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH LOST STEERING ABILITY AND ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REMEDED AS OF YET. DEALER STATESDTHAT IT WAS A GLITCH IN COMPUTER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 20, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH LOST STEERING ABILITY AND ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REMEDED AS OF YET. DEALER STATESDTHAT IT WAS A GLITCH IN COMPUTER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 11, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SPRING STEEL CLIP FAILED CAUSING THE REPLACED RIGHT SEAT BELT ANCHOR TO PULL OUT OF THE FLOOR, CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT, MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. *TT

Mar 11, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SPRING STEEL CLIP FAILED CAUSING THE REPLACED RIGHT SEAT BELT ANCHOR TO PULL OUT OF THE FLOOR, CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT, MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. *TT

Mar 7, 2002 Seat Belts

THE REPLACED RIGHT SEAT BELT ANCHOR PULLED OUT OF THE FLOOR BECAUSE A "SPRING CLIP" FAILED. I BELIEVE THE DESIGN MAY BE FAULTY. THERE IS NO HOLE AND BOLT ANCHORING THE SEAT BELT.*AK

Mar 7, 2002 Seat Belts

THE REPLACED RIGHT SEAT BELT ANCHOR PULLED OUT OF THE FLOOR BECAUSE A "SPRING CLIP" FAILED. I BELIEVE THE DESIGN MAY BE FAULTY. THERE IS NO HOLE AND BOLT ANCHORING THE SEAT BELT.*AK

Feb 19, 2002 Structure

WHILE DRIVING FENDER PROTECTOR HAD DISLODGED AND WAS RUBBING AGAINST WHEEL OF VEHICLE. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK

Feb 19, 2002 Structure

WHILE DRIVING FENDER PROTECTOR HAD DISLODGED AND WAS RUBBING AGAINST WHEEL OF VEHICLE. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK

Jan 28, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEALER HAS REPLACE FUEL TANK DUE TO LEAKAGES UNDER TANK. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 28, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEALER HAS REPLACE FUEL TANK DUE TO LEAKAGES UNDER TANK. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 14, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE JOLTS FORWARD WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS PRESSED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 14, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE JOLTS FORWARD WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS PRESSED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 6, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER WAS BACKING VEHICLE OUT THE DRIVEWAY AND STEERING GOT VERY TIGHT. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER THE NEXT DAY. DEALER FOUND BOTH SEALS ON STEERING RACK HAD BEEN BLOWN. MECHANIC AT DELAER BELEIVES IT'S A FACTORY DEFECT. *AK

Aug 6, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER WAS BACKING VEHICLE OUT THE DRIVEWAY AND STEERING GOT VERY TIGHT. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER THE NEXT DAY. DEALER FOUND BOTH SEALS ON STEERING RACK HAD BEEN BLOWN. MECHANIC AT DELAER BELEIVES IT'S A FACTORY DEFECT. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Suspension

WHEN TRAVELING OVER 45 MPH VEHICLE WONDERS TO LEFT OR RIGHT. IF HITTING ANY BUMPS IN ROAD CAR WILL GO IN THAT DIRECTION. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Suspension

WHEN TRAVELING OVER 45 MPH VEHICLE WONDERS TO LEFT OR RIGHT. IF HITTING ANY BUMPS IN ROAD CAR WILL GO IN THAT DIRECTION. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Suspension

DEFECT WITHIN STEERING AND SUSPENSION. VEHICLE WILL NOT TRACK STRAIGHT, IT WILL WANDER TO LEFT AND RIGHT, CAUSING AN UNSAFE CONDITION. DEALER ATTEMPTED TO FIX DEFECT 3 TIMES , TIRE PRESSURE,ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTED SUSPENSION, BUT DEFECT KEEPS OCCURRING. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Suspension

DEFECT WITHIN STEERING AND SUSPENSION. VEHICLE WILL NOT TRACK STRAIGHT, IT WILL WANDER TO LEFT AND RIGHT, CAUSING AN UNSAFE CONDITION. DEALER ATTEMPTED TO FIX DEFECT 3 TIMES , TIRE PRESSURE,ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTED SUSPENSION, BUT DEFECT KEEPS OCCURRING. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING FAILURE. NLM

Jan 24, 2001 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING FAILURE. NLM