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Oct 11, 2016 Tires

SEVERE TIRE SIDEWALL BUBBLES ON ALL FOUR TIRES AFTER ONLY 2 YEARS OF NORMAL USE. TIRE BRAND AND TYPE: DUNLOP 195/60R15 888 H SIGNATURE II.

Oct 11, 2016 Tires

SEVERE TIRE SIDEWALL BUBBLES ON ALL FOUR TIRES AFTER ONLY 2 YEARS OF NORMAL USE. TIRE BRAND AND TYPE: DUNLOP 195/60R15 888 H SIGNATURE II.

Jul 14, 2016 Electrical System 151,500 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH FREQUENTLY JAMS, LOCKED, IN THE "OFF" POSITION. THE KEY CAN BE INSERTED, BUT THE IGNITION LOCK WILL NOT TURN, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO START AND OPERATE THE VEHICLE OR TURN ON ACCESSORIES OR TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, RENDERING THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE. WHEN THE IGNITION...

Jul 14, 2016 Electrical System 151,500 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH FREQUENTLY JAMS, LOCKED, IN THE "OFF" POSITION. THE KEY CAN BE INSERTED, BUT THE IGNITION LOCK WILL NOT TURN, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO START AND OPERATE THE VEHICLE OR TURN ON ACCESSORIES OR TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, RENDERING THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE. WHEN THE IGNITION...

Feb 4, 2016 Unknown Or Other 230,000 mi

I WAS ON THE ENTRANCE RAMP TO I-94 WHEN THE ACCELERATOR STOMPED FLUSH TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE REVVED UNCONTROLLABLY AND I TRIED TO CLUTCH IT DOWN BUT KEPT ON ACCELERATING. AT THIS POINT I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION BUT THAT DID NO GOOD. ALL THE INSTRUMENTATION TURNED OFF BUT THE ENGINE WAS MAXED OUT A...

Feb 4, 2016 Unknown Or Other 230,000 mi

I WAS ON THE ENTRANCE RAMP TO I-94 WHEN THE ACCELERATOR STOMPED FLUSH TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE REVVED UNCONTROLLABLY AND I TRIED TO CLUTCH IT DOWN BUT KEPT ON ACCELERATING. AT THIS POINT I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION BUT THAT DID NO GOOD. ALL THE INSTRUMENTATION TURNED OFF BUT THE ENGINE WAS MAXED OUT A...

Aug 6, 2015 Service Brakes 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMAL SOUND WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE ROTOR HAD CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRE...

Aug 6, 2015 Service Brakes 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMAL SOUND WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE ROTOR HAD CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRE...

Apr 10, 2015 Seats 122,160 mi

PURCHASED THIS CAR THIS MONTH FOR MY SON FOR HIM TO COMMUTE TO SCHOOL. MY SON TOLD ME THAT THE SEAT MOVES TO DIFFERENT POSITION WHEN THE CAR HIT THE POT HOLE. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS IF THE DRIVER HAS SHORT LEGS. THERE IS PRESET POSITION FOR THE SEAT. NO SURE WHAT TO DO WITH THIS. *TR

Apr 10, 2015 Seats 122,160 mi

PURCHASED THIS CAR THIS MONTH FOR MY SON FOR HIM TO COMMUTE TO SCHOOL. MY SON TOLD ME THAT THE SEAT MOVES TO DIFFERENT POSITION WHEN THE CAR HIT THE POT HOLE. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS IF THE DRIVER HAS SHORT LEGS. THERE IS PRESET POSITION FOR THE SEAT. NO SURE WHAT TO DO WITH THIS. *TR

Oct 27, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 130,000 mi

AFTER FILLING FUEL TANK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THERE IS A VERY STRONG GASOLINE SMELL OUTSIDE THE CAR AND WHEN STOPPED INSIDE CAR. THE ENGINE CODE IS FOR A GROSS EVAP LEAK.I CAN SEE FUEL UNDER GAS TANK COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK. I REMOVED FUEL PUMP ACCSESS DOOR AND CAN SEE FUEL BUB...

Oct 27, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 130,000 mi

AFTER FILLING FUEL TANK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THERE IS A VERY STRONG GASOLINE SMELL OUTSIDE THE CAR AND WHEN STOPPED INSIDE CAR. THE ENGINE CODE IS FOR A GROSS EVAP LEAK.I CAN SEE FUEL UNDER GAS TANK COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK. I REMOVED FUEL PUMP ACCSESS DOOR AND CAN SEE FUEL BUB...

May 19, 2014 Power Train 151,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO A 1998 VOLVO V70 USED ON 4/3/2014 FOR 3000.00 . THE VEHICLE DROVE JUST FINE UP UNTIL TWO WEEKS AGO WHERE THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE SLIPPING. WHILE I WAS RIDING ON I695 AND WAS GOING ABOUT SIXTY MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE CAR JERKED AND CUT OFF, MEANING BLINKING IN...

May 19, 2014 Engine 151,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO A 1998 VOLVO V70 USED ON 4/3/2014 FOR 3000.00 . THE VEHICLE DROVE JUST FINE UP UNTIL TWO WEEKS AGO WHERE THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE SLIPPING. WHILE I WAS RIDING ON I695 AND WAS GOING ABOUT SIXTY MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE CAR JERKED AND CUT OFF, MEANING BLINKING IN...

May 19, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 151,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO A 1998 VOLVO V70 USED ON 4/3/2014 FOR 3000.00 . THE VEHICLE DROVE JUST FINE UP UNTIL TWO WEEKS AGO WHERE THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE SLIPPING. WHILE I WAS RIDING ON I695 AND WAS GOING ABOUT SIXTY MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE CAR JERKED AND CUT OFF, MEANING BLINKING IN...

May 19, 2014 Suspension 151,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO A 1998 VOLVO V70 USED ON 4/3/2014 FOR 3000.00 . THE VEHICLE DROVE JUST FINE UP UNTIL TWO WEEKS AGO WHERE THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE SLIPPING. WHILE I WAS RIDING ON I695 AND WAS GOING ABOUT SIXTY MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE CAR JERKED AND CUT OFF, MEANING BLINKING IN...

May 19, 2014 Power Train 151,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO A 1998 VOLVO V70 USED ON 4/3/2014 FOR 3000.00 . THE VEHICLE DROVE JUST FINE UP UNTIL TWO WEEKS AGO WHERE THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE SLIPPING. WHILE I WAS RIDING ON I695 AND WAS GOING ABOUT SIXTY MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE CAR JERKED AND CUT OFF, MEANING BLINKING IN...

May 19, 2014 Engine 151,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO A 1998 VOLVO V70 USED ON 4/3/2014 FOR 3000.00 . THE VEHICLE DROVE JUST FINE UP UNTIL TWO WEEKS AGO WHERE THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE SLIPPING. WHILE I WAS RIDING ON I695 AND WAS GOING ABOUT SIXTY MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE CAR JERKED AND CUT OFF, MEANING BLINKING IN...

May 19, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 151,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO A 1998 VOLVO V70 USED ON 4/3/2014 FOR 3000.00 . THE VEHICLE DROVE JUST FINE UP UNTIL TWO WEEKS AGO WHERE THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE SLIPPING. WHILE I WAS RIDING ON I695 AND WAS GOING ABOUT SIXTY MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE CAR JERKED AND CUT OFF, MEANING BLINKING IN...

May 19, 2014 Suspension 151,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO A 1998 VOLVO V70 USED ON 4/3/2014 FOR 3000.00 . THE VEHICLE DROVE JUST FINE UP UNTIL TWO WEEKS AGO WHERE THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE SLIPPING. WHILE I WAS RIDING ON I695 AND WAS GOING ABOUT SIXTY MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE CAR JERKED AND CUT OFF, MEANING BLINKING IN...

Sep 17, 2013 Structure 185,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HINGE/STRAP FAILED CAUSING DOOR TO BREAK FROM FRAME AND BECOME DYSFUNCTIONAL. AS IT WORSENED OVER A FEW DAYS THE DOOR BECAME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO OPEN WHERE IT BECAME A SAFETY CONCERN. VOLVO MECHANIC REFERRED TO AUTO METAL SERVICE SHOP WHICH REPLACED/REPAIRED DOOR STRAP AND WE...

Sep 17, 2013 Structure 185,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HINGE/STRAP FAILED CAUSING DOOR TO BREAK FROM FRAME AND BECOME DYSFUNCTIONAL. AS IT WORSENED OVER A FEW DAYS THE DOOR BECAME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO OPEN WHERE IT BECAME A SAFETY CONCERN. VOLVO MECHANIC REFERRED TO AUTO METAL SERVICE SHOP WHICH REPLACED/REPAIRED DOOR STRAP AND WE...

Jul 13, 2011 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

IGNITION KEY CYLINDER MALFUNCTIONING. INSERT KEY TO START CAR, KEY ROTATES 360 DEGREES WITHOUT ENGAGING. TAKES SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET THE KEY TO NOT ROTATE AND ACTUALLY START THE CAR. I HAVE SPOKEN TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE THREADS ON FORUMS THAT THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON ISSUE WITH...

Jul 13, 2011 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

IGNITION KEY CYLINDER MALFUNCTIONING. INSERT KEY TO START CAR, KEY ROTATES 360 DEGREES WITHOUT ENGAGING. TAKES SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET THE KEY TO NOT ROTATE AND ACTUALLY START THE CAR. I HAVE SPOKEN TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE THREADS ON FORUMS THAT THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON ISSUE WITH...

Mar 4, 2011 Exterior Lighting 159,000 mi

EXTERIOR LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING, BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. FUSES ARE GOOD AND BULBS ARE GOOD AS WELL! BRAKES HAVEN'T WORKED SINCE THE DRIVE HOME HEADLIGHTS GO IN AND OUT. COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT! *TR

Mar 4, 2011 Exterior Lighting 159,000 mi

EXTERIOR LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING, BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. FUSES ARE GOOD AND BULBS ARE GOOD AS WELL! BRAKES HAVEN'T WORKED SINCE THE DRIVE HOME HEADLIGHTS GO IN AND OUT. COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT! *TR

Aug 2, 2010 Seat Belts 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR SEAT BELT BECAME LODGED AND COULD NOT BE USED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE HIMSELF BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE VEHICLE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND WOULD NOT OFFER ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE SEAT B...

Aug 2, 2010 Seat Belts 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR SEAT BELT BECAME LODGED AND COULD NOT BE USED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE HIMSELF BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE VEHICLE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND WOULD NOT OFFER ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE SEAT B...

Nov 3, 2009 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO CROSS COUNTRY V70. TWICE WITHIN THE YEAR, THE RACK AND PINION HAD TO BE REPAIRED. AFTER THE FIRST REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN CONTINUED TO LOCK WHILE DRIVING. THE FIRST REPAIR COST $1000.00. THE SECOND REPAIR WAS PERFORMED AT AN EXPENSE OF $14000.00. THE FAILURE MIL...

Nov 3, 2009 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO CROSS COUNTRY V70. TWICE WITHIN THE YEAR, THE RACK AND PINION HAD TO BE REPAIRED. AFTER THE FIRST REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN CONTINUED TO LOCK WHILE DRIVING. THE FIRST REPAIR COST $1000.00. THE SECOND REPAIR WAS PERFORMED AT AN EXPENSE OF $14000.00. THE FAILURE MIL...

Nov 3, 2009 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO CROSS COUNTRY V70. TWICE WITHIN THE YEAR, THE RACK AND PINION HAD TO BE REPAIRED. AFTER THE FIRST REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN CONTINUED TO LOCK WHILE DRIVING. THE FIRST REPAIR COST $1000.00. THE SECOND REPAIR WAS PERFORMED AT AN EXPENSE OF $14000.00. THE FAILURE MIL...

Nov 3, 2009 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO CROSS COUNTRY V70. TWICE WITHIN THE YEAR, THE RACK AND PINION HAD TO BE REPAIRED. AFTER THE FIRST REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN CONTINUED TO LOCK WHILE DRIVING. THE FIRST REPAIR COST $1000.00. THE SECOND REPAIR WAS PERFORMED AT AN EXPENSE OF $14000.00. THE FAILURE MIL...

Dec 13, 2008 Air Bags Crash

WE HAD TONS OF PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR IMMED. AFTER PURCHASE-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ALWAYS COMING ON,CAR STALLING,LIGHT COMING ON DASHBOARD,CAR NOISES, ENGINE LEAKS. THE CAR COULD NOT BE FIXED BY CARMAX AS FAR AS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS CONCERNED SO WE BROUGHT THE CAR TO A VOLVO DEALER. CHECK ENGINE L...

Dec 13, 2008 Air Bags Crash

WE HAD TONS OF PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR IMMED. AFTER PURCHASE-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ALWAYS COMING ON,CAR STALLING,LIGHT COMING ON DASHBOARD,CAR NOISES, ENGINE LEAKS. THE CAR COULD NOT BE FIXED BY CARMAX AS FAR AS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS CONCERNED SO WE BROUGHT THE CAR TO A VOLVO DEALER. CHECK ENGINE L...

Jan 26, 2008 Tires

TIRES HAVE NOT FAILED. SIDEWALL CRACKS/DETERIORATION NOTICED DURING ROUTINE STOP FOR GAS. I PLAN TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES IMMEDIATELY. *TR

Jan 26, 2008 Tires

TIRES HAVE NOT FAILED. SIDEWALL CRACKS/DETERIORATION NOTICED DURING ROUTINE STOP FOR GAS. I PLAN TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES IMMEDIATELY. *TR

Dec 13, 2007 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO V70. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. BOTH VEHICLES SUSTAINED FRONT END DAMAGE AND WERE TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES...

Dec 13, 2007 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO V70. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. BOTH VEHICLES SUSTAINED FRONT END DAMAGE AND WERE TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES...

Oct 19, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO V70. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 10-60 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED. THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE BRAKES MADE A GRINDING NOISE, ALTHOUGH THEY WERE NOT APPLIED. THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED NORMALLY. THE ABS ...

Oct 19, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO V70. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 10-60 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED. THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE BRAKES MADE A GRINDING NOISE, ALTHOUGH THEY WERE NOT APPLIED. THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED NORMALLY. THE ABS ...

Jul 19, 2007 Tires 124,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDEWALL ON ONE OF HIS SUMITOMO TIRES COMPLETELY FAILED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF THE DOT NUMBER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 124,000. THE TIRE INFORMATION WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Jul 19, 2007 Tires 124,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDEWALL ON ONE OF HIS SUMITOMO TIRES COMPLETELY FAILED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF THE DOT NUMBER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 124,000. THE TIRE INFORMATION WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Feb 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

ABS / TRAC LIGHTS INTERMITTENT FAILURE, CAUSING OCCASIONAL LOSS OF BRAKING FOR 1-2 SECONDS. *JB

Feb 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

ABS / TRAC LIGHTS INTERMITTENT FAILURE, CAUSING OCCASIONAL LOSS OF BRAKING FOR 1-2 SECONDS. *JB

Nov 4, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS / TRACTION CONTROL UNIT ON THESE CARS FAIL IN UNREASONABLY HIGH NUMBERS. IT'S SUCH A BIG BUSINESS, THAT MECHANICS SELL THOUSANDS OF REFURBISHED UNITS ON EBAY. VOLVO CHARGES OVER $700 FOR THE PARTS, AND IS AVOIDING REPAIRING THIS ITEM BECAUSE I'M SURE SOME ACTUARY TOLD THEM IT'S CHEAPER TO ...

Nov 4, 2006 Electronic Stability Control

THE ABS / TRACTION CONTROL UNIT ON THESE CARS FAIL IN UNREASONABLY HIGH NUMBERS. IT'S SUCH A BIG BUSINESS, THAT MECHANICS SELL THOUSANDS OF REFURBISHED UNITS ON EBAY. VOLVO CHARGES OVER $700 FOR THE PARTS, AND IS AVOIDING REPAIRING THIS ITEM BECAUSE I'M SURE SOME ACTUARY TOLD THEM IT'S CHEAPER TO ...

Nov 4, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS / TRACTION CONTROL UNIT ON THESE CARS FAIL IN UNREASONABLY HIGH NUMBERS. IT'S SUCH A BIG BUSINESS, THAT MECHANICS SELL THOUSANDS OF REFURBISHED UNITS ON EBAY. VOLVO CHARGES OVER $700 FOR THE PARTS, AND IS AVOIDING REPAIRING THIS ITEM BECAUSE I'M SURE SOME ACTUARY TOLD THEM IT'S CHEAPER TO ...

Nov 4, 2006 Electronic Stability Control

THE ABS / TRACTION CONTROL UNIT ON THESE CARS FAIL IN UNREASONABLY HIGH NUMBERS. IT'S SUCH A BIG BUSINESS, THAT MECHANICS SELL THOUSANDS OF REFURBISHED UNITS ON EBAY. VOLVO CHARGES OVER $700 FOR THE PARTS, AND IS AVOIDING REPAIRING THIS ITEM BECAUSE I'M SURE SOME ACTUARY TOLD THEM IT'S CHEAPER TO ...

Oct 21, 2006 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED. *NM

Oct 21, 2006 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED. *NM

Sep 14, 2006 Electrical System Fire 72,592 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR ONE DAY, SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSED THE FIRE. THE WIRING HARNESS WA...

Sep 14, 2006 Electrical System Fire 72,592 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR ONE DAY, SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSED THE FIRE. THE WIRING HARNESS WA...

Aug 24, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PADS AND CALIPERS CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROTORS. THE REAR PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE FRONT PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED TWICE. PRIOR TO EACH REPLACEMENT, THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD SQUEAKING SOUND AND THE FRONT AND REAR END SHOO...

Aug 24, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PADS AND CALIPERS CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROTORS. THE REAR PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE FRONT PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED TWICE. PRIOR TO EACH REPLACEMENT, THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD SQUEAKING SOUND AND THE FRONT AND REAR END SHOO...

Aug 24, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PADS AND CALIPERS CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROTORS. THE REAR PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE FRONT PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED TWICE. PRIOR TO EACH REPLACEMENT, THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD SQUEAKING SOUND AND THE FRONT AND REAR END SHOO...

Aug 24, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PADS AND CALIPERS CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROTORS. THE REAR PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE FRONT PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED TWICE. PRIOR TO EACH REPLACEMENT, THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD SQUEAKING SOUND AND THE FRONT AND REAR END SHOO...

Aug 24, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PADS AND CALIPERS CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROTORS. THE REAR PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE FRONT PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED TWICE. PRIOR TO EACH REPLACEMENT, THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD SQUEAKING SOUND AND THE FRONT AND REAR END SHOO...

Aug 24, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PADS AND CALIPERS CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROTORS. THE REAR PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE FRONT PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED TWICE. PRIOR TO EACH REPLACEMENT, THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD SQUEAKING SOUND AND THE FRONT AND REAR END SHOO...

Jun 26, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 99,000 mi

THE FUEL TANK ON MY 1998 VOLVO V70 HAS FAILED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN MY CAR ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. AFTER REPLACING ALMOST MY ENTIRE FUEL EVAP SYSTEM, VOLVO DETERMINED MY FUEL TANK HAD A LEAK. I REQUESTED THAT VOLVO REPLACE MY FUEL TANK AT THEIR EXPENSE, BECAUSE I FEEL THAT A FUEL TANK SH...

Jun 26, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 99,000 mi

THE FUEL TANK ON MY 1998 VOLVO V70 HAS FAILED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN MY CAR ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. AFTER REPLACING ALMOST MY ENTIRE FUEL EVAP SYSTEM, VOLVO DETERMINED MY FUEL TANK HAD A LEAK. I REQUESTED THAT VOLVO REPLACE MY FUEL TANK AT THEIR EXPENSE, BECAUSE I FEEL THAT A FUEL TANK SH...

Apr 13, 2006 Structure 78,164 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE REAR HATCHBACK OPENED WITHOUT WARNING DUMPING THE CARGO ONTO THE HIGHWAY. A CRASH WAS AVOIDED AND THE POLICE WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE HATCHBACK LOCK WAS INOPERABLE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE HATCH...

Apr 13, 2006 Structure 78,164 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE REAR HATCHBACK OPENED WITHOUT WARNING DUMPING THE CARGO ONTO THE HIGHWAY. A CRASH WAS AVOIDED AND THE POLICE WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE HATCHBACK LOCK WAS INOPERABLE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE HATCH...

Feb 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 135,000 mi

THE TIMING BELT HOLDER BROKE ON MY 1998 VOLVO WHILE ON DRIVING ON US ROUTE 40 IN CHAPEL HILL NORTH CAROLINA. THIS CAUSED A COMPLETE LOSS OF ACCELERATION. FORTUNATELY WE WERE IN THE RIGHT LANE AND WERE ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. *JB

Feb 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 135,000 mi

THE TIMING BELT HOLDER BROKE ON MY 1998 VOLVO WHILE ON DRIVING ON US ROUTE 40 IN CHAPEL HILL NORTH CAROLINA. THIS CAUSED A COMPLETE LOSS OF ACCELERATION. FORTUNATELY WE WERE IN THE RIGHT LANE AND WERE ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. *JB

Jan 11, 2006 Structure 50,000 mi

AUTOMOBILE: VOLVO V70 WAGON 1998 ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, THERE IS A SWING ARM THAT ATTACHES TO THE DOOR AND THE CAR FRAME. ITS PURPOSE APPEARS TO STOP THE DOOR FROM HYPER EXTENDING. THE SWING ARM ATTACHES TO CAR FRAME VIA A BRACKET. THIS BRACKET IS WELDED ON THE FRAME. IN MY CASE THE BRACKET CAM...

Jan 11, 2006 Structure 50,000 mi

AUTOMOBILE: VOLVO V70 WAGON 1998 ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, THERE IS A SWING ARM THAT ATTACHES TO THE DOOR AND THE CAR FRAME. ITS PURPOSE APPEARS TO STOP THE DOOR FROM HYPER EXTENDING. THE SWING ARM ATTACHES TO CAR FRAME VIA A BRACKET. THIS BRACKET IS WELDED ON THE FRAME. IN MY CASE THE BRACKET CAM...

Jan 6, 2006 Seats Fire 75,300 mi

MY CAR IS A 1998 VOLVO V70 T5 WITH 75,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. AT ABOUT 7PM ON DECEMBER 28TH, 2005, I MOVED THE CAR FROM MY DRIVEWAY OUT ONTO THE STREET IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE, IN ORDER TO ALLOW A SECOND TANDEM-PARKED CAR OUT. THE VOLVO REMAINED PARKED ON THE STREET, DOORS LOCKED AND WINDOWS UP, U...

Jan 6, 2006 Seats Fire 75,300 mi

MY CAR IS A 1998 VOLVO V70 T5 WITH 75,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. AT ABOUT 7PM ON DECEMBER 28TH, 2005, I MOVED THE CAR FROM MY DRIVEWAY OUT ONTO THE STREET IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE, IN ORDER TO ALLOW A SECOND TANDEM-PARKED CAR OUT. THE VOLVO REMAINED PARKED ON THE STREET, DOORS LOCKED AND WINDOWS UP, U...

Nov 29, 2005 Electrical System Fire 102,000 mi

VOLVO V70 1998 - FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT - CAR DESTROYED DURING ROUTINE DRIVING, ENGINE STOPS. DRIVER NOTICES SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (LIGHTS) BLINKING. IN A FEW MINUTES THE CAR IS TOTALLY DESTROYED BY FIRE. WHEN I VISITED THE WRECKER'S YARD I FOUND A V...

Nov 29, 2005 Electrical System Fire 102,000 mi

VOLVO V70 1998 - FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT - CAR DESTROYED DURING ROUTINE DRIVING, ENGINE STOPS. DRIVER NOTICES SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (LIGHTS) BLINKING. IN A FEW MINUTES THE CAR IS TOTALLY DESTROYED BY FIRE. WHEN I VISITED THE WRECKER'S YARD I FOUND A V...

Nov 7, 2005 Power Train 99,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH ON A LOCAL STREET WHEN SHE FELT A PULL WHEN TURNING LEFT THEN SHE HEARD AND FELT A SOUND LIKE THE MUFFLER WAS FALLING OFF AND HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. SHE IMMEDIATELY TURNED INTO A SHOPPING PLAZA AND SHUT OFF THE CAR. WHAT WE FOUND WAS T...

Nov 7, 2005 Power Train 99,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH ON A LOCAL STREET WHEN SHE FELT A PULL WHEN TURNING LEFT THEN SHE HEARD AND FELT A SOUND LIKE THE MUFFLER WAS FALLING OFF AND HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. SHE IMMEDIATELY TURNED INTO A SHOPPING PLAZA AND SHUT OFF THE CAR. WHAT WE FOUND WAS T...

Sep 21, 2005 Seat Belts 58,371 mi

IN LATE FEBRUARY 2005, MY WIFE NOTICED THAT THE CHILD SEATS IN OUR 1998 VOLVO V70 WOULD LOOSEN UP WHEN OUR CHILDREN WOULD GET IN OR MOVE IN THEIR SEATS. THESE CHILD SEATS WERE OF THE STATIONARY TYPE AND OF DIFFERENT MAKES. AS ONE OF THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED AT NO CHARGE...

Sep 21, 2005 Seat Belts 58,371 mi

IN LATE FEBRUARY 2005, MY WIFE NOTICED THAT THE CHILD SEATS IN OUR 1998 VOLVO V70 WOULD LOOSEN UP WHEN OUR CHILDREN WOULD GET IN OR MOVE IN THEIR SEATS. THESE CHILD SEATS WERE OF THE STATIONARY TYPE AND OF DIFFERENT MAKES. AS ONE OF THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED AT NO CHARGE...

Aug 10, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 65,800 mi

DT: VEHICLE STALLED/DIED, AND LOST POWER DUE TO THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. *AK

Aug 10, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 65,800 mi

DT: VEHICLE STALLED/DIED, AND LOST POWER DUE TO THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. *AK

Aug 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,063 mi

STALLING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. STALLING AT NORMAL OPERATING SPEED WITH RESULTING LOSS OF POWER, STEERING AND BRAKES. THE MASS AIR SENSOR AND INTAKE HOSE WERE REPLACED. *JB

Aug 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,063 mi

STALLING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. STALLING AT NORMAL OPERATING SPEED WITH RESULTING LOSS OF POWER, STEERING AND BRAKES. THE MASS AIR SENSOR AND INTAKE HOSE WERE REPLACED. *JB

Aug 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,251 mi

VEHICLE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE SHUT-DOWN WITH LOSS OF POWER STEERING CONTROL. DISABLED VEHICLE WITH GROCERIES AND SMALL CHILDREN INSIDE ON A 90+ DEGREE (VERY HOT!!)AFTERNOON IN MID-JULY. $322 FOR REPLACEMENT OF AIR FLOW DEVICE (METER OR SENSOR?) TO CORRECT PROBLEM. APPROX. $...

Aug 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,251 mi

VEHICLE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE SHUT-DOWN WITH LOSS OF POWER STEERING CONTROL. DISABLED VEHICLE WITH GROCERIES AND SMALL CHILDREN INSIDE ON A 90+ DEGREE (VERY HOT!!)AFTERNOON IN MID-JULY. $322 FOR REPLACEMENT OF AIR FLOW DEVICE (METER OR SENSOR?) TO CORRECT PROBLEM. APPROX. $...

Jun 3, 2005 Seat Belts

1998 VOLVO V70A EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE SHOULDER HARNESS. *MR THE SHOULDER HARNESS WAS FRAYED. ONE WOULD HAVE TO PULL THE SEAT BELT TO UNLOCK AND THEN PULL IT DOWN WHICH CAUSED IT TO WEAR. *SC *JB

Jun 3, 2005 Seat Belts

1998 VOLVO V70A EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE SHOULDER HARNESS. *MR THE SHOULDER HARNESS WAS FRAYED. ONE WOULD HAVE TO PULL THE SEAT BELT TO UNLOCK AND THEN PULL IT DOWN WHICH CAUSED IT TO WEAR. *SC *JB

Mar 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,000 mi

THE CAMSHAFT BELT TENSIONER BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE BELT TO COME OFF AND THE VEHICLE TO LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. THE OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS. *JB TIMING BELT TENSIONER, BELT AND VALVES AND HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TT

Mar 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,000 mi

THE CAMSHAFT BELT TENSIONER BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE BELT TO COME OFF AND THE VEHICLE TO LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. THE OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS. *JB TIMING BELT TENSIONER, BELT AND VALVES AND HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TT

Jan 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 82,000 mi

THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED DURING A PANIC STOP, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO LOCK UP AND THE CAR TO SKID UNCONTROLLABLY INTO THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. FORTUNATELY IT DID NOT RESULT IN ANY SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. *AK THERE HAD BEEN NO INDICATION OF A PROBLEM PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT AND THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON AFT...

Jan 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 82,000 mi

THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED DURING A PANIC STOP, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO LOCK UP AND THE CAR TO SKID UNCONTROLLABLY INTO THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. FORTUNATELY IT DID NOT RESULT IN ANY SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. *AK THERE HAD BEEN NO INDICATION OF A PROBLEM PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT AND THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON AFT...

Dec 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT ONLY 70,000 MILES MY ABS UNIT FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM THAT THE DEALER AGREED TO PAY HALF. VOLVO SHOULD REPLACE THIS CRITICAL SAFETY COMPONET ON EVERY VEHICLE AT THEIR EXPENSE. *JB

Dec 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT ONLY 70,000 MILES MY ABS UNIT FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM THAT THE DEALER AGREED TO PAY HALF. VOLVO SHOULD REPLACE THIS CRITICAL SAFETY COMPONET ON EVERY VEHICLE AT THEIR EXPENSE. *JB

Oct 15, 2004 Seat Belts 122,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BROKE. MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPLACE IT. *AK *SC

Oct 15, 2004 Seat Belts 122,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BROKE. MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPLACE IT. *AK *SC

Oct 6, 2004 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL 99V235000. TOOK VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS,. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Oct 6, 2004 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL 99V235000. TOOK VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS,. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Sep 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TESTED AND FOUND TO HAVE HIGH LEVELS OF CARBON MONOXIDE. *NM BLACK SMOKE WAS BELCHING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. *SC THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *JB

Sep 8, 2004 Power Train

THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TESTED AND FOUND TO HAVE HIGH LEVELS OF CARBON MONOXIDE. *NM BLACK SMOKE WAS BELCHING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. *SC THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *JB

Sep 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TESTED AND FOUND TO HAVE HIGH LEVELS OF CARBON MONOXIDE. *NM BLACK SMOKE WAS BELCHING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. *SC THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *JB

Sep 8, 2004 Power Train

THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TESTED AND FOUND TO HAVE HIGH LEVELS OF CARBON MONOXIDE. *NM BLACK SMOKE WAS BELCHING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. *SC THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *JB

May 14, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 31,000 mi

I OWN A 1998 VOLVO V70 THAT HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE DOOR LOCKS. THE CAR WILL LOCK BUT TWO DOORS DO NOT UNLOCK WHEN THE MASTER OR REMOTE SWITCHES ARE ACTIVATED. ONE HAS TO MANUALLY LIFT THE UNLOCKING KNOB FIRST. MY CONCERN IS THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR THE NEED TO LEAVE THE CAR QUICKLY, A Y...

May 14, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 31,000 mi

I OWN A 1998 VOLVO V70 THAT HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE DOOR LOCKS. THE CAR WILL LOCK BUT TWO DOORS DO NOT UNLOCK WHEN THE MASTER OR REMOTE SWITCHES ARE ACTIVATED. ONE HAS TO MANUALLY LIFT THE UNLOCKING KNOB FIRST. MY CONCERN IS THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR THE NEED TO LEAVE THE CAR QUICKLY, A Y...

Apr 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Air

I OWN A 1998 VOLVO V70. WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH THE AIR PUMP AND THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. THESE PARTS SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED ON A CAR THAT IS FIVE YEARS OLD. SINCE THE CAR IS PAST ITS WARRANTY PERIOD, VOLVO WILL NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR THESE PARTS (A TOT...

Apr 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 1998 VOLVO V70. WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH THE AIR PUMP AND THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. THESE PARTS SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED ON A CAR THAT IS FIVE YEARS OLD. SINCE THE CAR IS PAST ITS WARRANTY PERIOD, VOLVO WILL NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR THESE PARTS (A TOT...

Apr 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Air

I OWN A 1998 VOLVO V70. WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH THE AIR PUMP AND THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. THESE PARTS SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED ON A CAR THAT IS FIVE YEARS OLD. SINCE THE CAR IS PAST ITS WARRANTY PERIOD, VOLVO WILL NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR THESE PARTS (A TOT...

Apr 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 1998 VOLVO V70. WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH THE AIR PUMP AND THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. THESE PARTS SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED ON A CAR THAT IS FIVE YEARS OLD. SINCE THE CAR IS PAST ITS WARRANTY PERIOD, VOLVO WILL NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR THESE PARTS (A TOT...

Mar 24, 2004 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTS DOES NOT WORK AS IT SHOULD. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS SWITCH TO BE REPLACED , BUT THE DEALER STATES THAT THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE THE RIGHT VIN NUMBER FOR REPLACEMENT. THE VIN NUMBERS ARE NOT SHOWN ON THE RECALL. *NM

Mar 24, 2004 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTS DOES NOT WORK AS IT SHOULD. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS SWITCH TO BE REPLACED , BUT THE DEALER STATES THAT THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE THE RIGHT VIN NUMBER FOR REPLACEMENT. THE VIN NUMBERS ARE NOT SHOWN ON THE RECALL. *NM

Mar 22, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS IN DOOR BEHIND DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER DOORS HAVE FAILED. BOTH WILL CLOSE NORMALLY BUT WILL NOT OPEN WITH KEY OR REMOTE. IN DARK PARKING LOT, NOT BEING ABLE TO OPEN DOOR ESPECIALLY WITH REMOTE MEANS IT TAKES MORE TIME TO ENTER CAR LEAVING PASSENGERS MORE VULNERABLE TO ASSAULT....

Mar 22, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS IN DOOR BEHIND DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER DOORS HAVE FAILED. BOTH WILL CLOSE NORMALLY BUT WILL NOT OPEN WITH KEY OR REMOTE. IN DARK PARKING LOT, NOT BEING ABLE TO OPEN DOOR ESPECIALLY WITH REMOTE MEANS IT TAKES MORE TIME TO ENTER CAR LEAVING PASSENGERS MORE VULNERABLE TO ASSAULT....

Feb 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 48,500 mi

MY 1998 VOLVO V70 AWD. WITH LESS THAN 49,000 MILES THE ABS/TRACS WARNING LIGHT BEGAN TO INTERMITTANTLY COME ON (INDICATES ABS SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED TRACTION CONTROL ARE INOPERATIVE). SUBSEQUENT COMPUTERIZED TROUBLE FAULT EVALUATION BY DEALER'S SERVICE DEPT (PENKUS VOLVO) INDICATED THAT THE ABS C...

Feb 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 48,500 mi

MY 1998 VOLVO V70 AWD. WITH LESS THAN 49,000 MILES THE ABS/TRACS WARNING LIGHT BEGAN TO INTERMITTANTLY COME ON (INDICATES ABS SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED TRACTION CONTROL ARE INOPERATIVE). SUBSEQUENT COMPUTERIZED TROUBLE FAULT EVALUATION BY DEALER'S SERVICE DEPT (PENKUS VOLVO) INDICATED THAT THE ABS C...

Feb 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,000 mi

THE VOLVO ABS / TRAC CONTROL MODULE IS FAILING AT AN ABNORMALLY HIGH RATE. LOCAL DEALERSHIP REPLACES IN EXCESS OF 5 OF THESE PER MONTH. VOLVO CORPORATE OFFICE WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE ANY PROBLEM WITH THIS SAFETY DEVICE, AND OTHERWISE REFUSES TO DISCUSS THE HIGH RATE OF FAILURES. OTHER RESEARCH, INCL...

Feb 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,000 mi

THE VOLVO ABS / TRAC CONTROL MODULE IS FAILING AT AN ABNORMALLY HIGH RATE. LOCAL DEALERSHIP REPLACES IN EXCESS OF 5 OF THESE PER MONTH. VOLVO CORPORATE OFFICE WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE ANY PROBLEM WITH THIS SAFETY DEVICE, AND OTHERWISE REFUSES TO DISCUSS THE HIGH RATE OF FAILURES. OTHER RESEARCH, INCL...

Dec 10, 2003 Air Bags Crash 106,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. DRIVER SUSTAINED CRACKED RIBS AND OTHER INJURIES. *AK *SCC *JB

Dec 10, 2003 Air Bags Crash 106,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. DRIVER SUSTAINED CRACKED RIBS AND OTHER INJURIES. *AK *SCC *JB

Dec 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. BOTH LIGHTS STAYED FOR THE DURATION OF TRAVEL. *AK *JB *NM

Dec 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. BOTH LIGHTS STAYED FOR THE DURATION OF TRAVEL. *AK *JB *NM

Nov 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 129,900 mi

ABS MODULE FAILED. ABS AND TRACKING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON/OFF. *AK

Nov 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 129,900 mi

ABS MODULE FAILED. ABS AND TRACKING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON/OFF. *AK

Nov 4, 2003 Exterior Lighting 79,000 mi

FOR OUR 1998 VOLVO V70 XC AWD, THERE WAS A RECALL IN NOV 1999 (99V235/VOLVO RECALL NO. 94). WHEN OUR HEADLIGHT SWITCH SUDDENLY DISASSEMBLED ON THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT IN MID-SEPTEMBER, LEAVING THE CAR WITHOUT A SINGLE VISIBLE LIGHT, I HAD TO REASSEMBLE IT AND HOLD IT TOGETHER TO REACH HOME. WE CHE...

Nov 4, 2003 Exterior Lighting 79,000 mi

FOR OUR 1998 VOLVO V70 XC AWD, THERE WAS A RECALL IN NOV 1999 (99V235/VOLVO RECALL NO. 94). WHEN OUR HEADLIGHT SWITCH SUDDENLY DISASSEMBLED ON THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT IN MID-SEPTEMBER, LEAVING THE CAR WITHOUT A SINGLE VISIBLE LIGHT, I HAD TO REASSEMBLE IT AND HOLD IT TOGETHER TO REACH HOME. WE CHE...

Oct 15, 2003 Seats

WHILE MY WIFE PAULA WAS DRIVING ON THE NE EXTENSION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE, THE DRIVER'S POWER SEAT UNIT MOVED FORWARD ON ITS OWN WITHOUT WARNING! SHE HAD TO PULL OVER TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THIS CYCLE REPEATED ITSELF 3 MORE TIMES THAT DAY! AT THE TIME OUR DEAF 9-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS RIDIN...

Oct 15, 2003 Seats

WHILE MY WIFE PAULA WAS DRIVING ON THE NE EXTENSION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE, THE DRIVER'S POWER SEAT UNIT MOVED FORWARD ON ITS OWN WITHOUT WARNING! SHE HAD TO PULL OVER TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THIS CYCLE REPEATED ITSELF 3 MORE TIMES THAT DAY! AT THE TIME OUR DEAF 9-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS RIDIN...

Sep 16, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

ANTI LOCK BRAKES CONTROL UNIT FAILED. A LIGHT INDICATED THAT THE ABS BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING, BUT THE CONSUMER HEARD AND FELT THE ABS BRAKES WERE WORKING WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *AK

Sep 16, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

ANTI LOCK BRAKES CONTROL UNIT FAILED. A LIGHT INDICATED THAT THE ABS BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING, BUT THE CONSUMER HEARD AND FELT THE ABS BRAKES WERE WORKING WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *AK

Sep 16, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

ANTI LOCK BRAKES CONTROL UNIT FAILED. A LIGHT INDICATED THAT THE ABS BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING, BUT THE CONSUMER HEARD AND FELT THE ABS BRAKES WERE WORKING WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *AK

Sep 16, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

ANTI LOCK BRAKES CONTROL UNIT FAILED. A LIGHT INDICATED THAT THE ABS BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING, BUT THE CONSUMER HEARD AND FELT THE ABS BRAKES WERE WORKING WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *AK

Sep 15, 2003 Electrical System 75,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOORS CAN NOT BE OPENED MANUALLY OR ELECTRICALLY.*AK CONSUMER STATED THERE IS NO WAY HIS PARAPLEGIC SON CAN EXIT THE VEHICLE IF THERE WAS A FIRE OR COLLISION. LOCK MOTORS FAILED ONCE AND WERE REPLACED. MECHANIC HAD TO BREAK A PART IN THE DOOR TO RELEASE THE LOCK. *PH

Sep 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 71,000 mi

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

Sep 15, 2003 Electrical System 75,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOORS CAN NOT BE OPENED MANUALLY OR ELECTRICALLY.*AK CONSUMER STATED THERE IS NO WAY HIS PARAPLEGIC SON CAN EXIT THE VEHICLE IF THERE WAS A FIRE OR COLLISION. LOCK MOTORS FAILED ONCE AND WERE REPLACED. MECHANIC HAD TO BREAK A PART IN THE DOOR TO RELEASE THE LOCK. *PH

Sep 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 71,000 mi

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

Sep 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE AIR MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND CODES WERE NOT CORRECT. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS THE COMPUTER CHIP ON THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. VOLVO WOULDN'...

Sep 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE AIR MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND CODES WERE NOT CORRECT. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS THE COMPUTER CHIP ON THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. VOLVO WOULDN'...

Aug 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,500 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES NOT FUNCTIONING. CAUSE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A DEFECTIVE ABS/TRACS MODULE, A KNOWN WEAK SPOT ON 1998 MODEL VOLVO S/V/C 70 SERIES.*AK

Aug 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,500 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES NOT FUNCTIONING. CAUSE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A DEFECTIVE ABS/TRACS MODULE, A KNOWN WEAK SPOT ON 1998 MODEL VOLVO S/V/C 70 SERIES.*AK

Aug 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE ABS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. BRAKING POWER HESITATED, WHICH CAUSED THE TO HAVE NO BRAKES.*AK THE BRAKES ACTIVATED WITHOUT DRIVER APPLICATION. YET, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN BRAKING. *PH *JB

Aug 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE ABS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. BRAKING POWER HESITATED, WHICH CAUSED THE TO HAVE NO BRAKES.*AK THE BRAKES ACTIVATED WITHOUT DRIVER APPLICATION. YET, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN BRAKING. *PH *JB

Jul 31, 2003 Equipment

THE BRACKET BOLT BECAME LOOSE AND FELL OFF THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *PH

Jul 31, 2003 Equipment

THE BRACKET BOLT BECAME LOOSE AND FELL OFF THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *PH

Jul 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

1998 VOLVO - (V70 AND OTHERS) ABS/TRAC CONTROL MODULE FAILS WITH 64,000 MILES ON CAR. SYMPTOMS ARE INTERMITTENT WARNING LIGHTS. WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM ACCORDING TO DEALER AND OTHER OWNERS (SEE WWW.BRICKBOARD.COM) REPAIR IS NEARLY $700. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE SINCE ABS AND TRAC DO NOT WORK WHEN LIGHTS A...

Jul 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1998 VOLVO - (V70 AND OTHERS) ABS/TRAC CONTROL MODULE FAILS WITH 64,000 MILES ON CAR. SYMPTOMS ARE INTERMITTENT WARNING LIGHTS. WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM ACCORDING TO DEALER AND OTHER OWNERS (SEE WWW.BRICKBOARD.COM) REPAIR IS NEARLY $700. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE SINCE ABS AND TRAC DO NOT WORK WHEN LIGHTS A...

Jul 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

1998 VOLVO - (V70 AND OTHERS) ABS/TRAC CONTROL MODULE FAILS WITH 64,000 MILES ON CAR. SYMPTOMS ARE INTERMITTENT WARNING LIGHTS. WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM ACCORDING TO DEALER AND OTHER OWNERS (SEE WWW.BRICKBOARD.COM) REPAIR IS NEARLY $700. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE SINCE ABS AND TRAC DO NOT WORK WHEN LIGHTS A...

Jul 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1998 VOLVO - (V70 AND OTHERS) ABS/TRAC CONTROL MODULE FAILS WITH 64,000 MILES ON CAR. SYMPTOMS ARE INTERMITTENT WARNING LIGHTS. WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM ACCORDING TO DEALER AND OTHER OWNERS (SEE WWW.BRICKBOARD.COM) REPAIR IS NEARLY $700. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE SINCE ABS AND TRAC DO NOT WORK WHEN LIGHTS A...

Jul 16, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

ABS / TRACTION CONTROL MODULE FAILED WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL. IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT THIS IS A COMMON SAFETY ISSUE WITH VOLVOS. ACCORDING TO MY SERVICE WRITER AT THE VOLVO THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. THE REPAIR IS ALSO NOT CHEAP AT APPROX. $650.00....

Jul 16, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

ABS / TRACTION CONTROL MODULE FAILED WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL. IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT THIS IS A COMMON SAFETY ISSUE WITH VOLVOS. ACCORDING TO MY SERVICE WRITER AT THE VOLVO THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. THE REPAIR IS ALSO NOT CHEAP AT APPROX. $650.00....

Jun 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,500 mi

DEFECTIVE ABS COMPUTER MODULE. *NLM

Jun 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,500 mi

DEFECTIVE ABS COMPUTER MODULE. *NLM

Jun 26, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. DUE TO THE GASOLINE CAP BEING LOOSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER HAS TO GO TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT TURNED OFF.*AK

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. DUE TO THE GASOLINE CAP BEING LOOSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER HAS TO GO TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT TURNED OFF.*AK

Jun 26, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. DUE TO THE GASOLINE CAP BEING LOOSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER HAS TO GO TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT TURNED OFF.*AK

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. DUE TO THE GASOLINE CAP BEING LOOSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER HAS TO GO TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT TURNED OFF.*AK

Jun 24, 2003 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES HEADLIGHT SWITCH BROKE, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BE INOPERATIVE. DEALER STATES RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 24, 2003 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES HEADLIGHT SWITCH BROKE, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BE INOPERATIVE. DEALER STATES RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

FAILURE OF ABS CONTROL MODULE. 1998 VOLVO V70. INTERMITTENT AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES, USUALLY (NOT ALWAYS) WHEN GOING OVER BUMP. SOMETIMES BRAKE PEDAL ALMOST GOES TO FLOOR BEFORE ENGAGING. THE PROBLEM STARTED SPORADICALLY ABOUT FOUR YEARS AGO (ABS FAULT LIGHT WITH NO NOTICEABLE PROBLEM). SEVERAL...

Jun 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

FAILURE OF ABS CONTROL MODULE. 1998 VOLVO V70. INTERMITTENT AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES, USUALLY (NOT ALWAYS) WHEN GOING OVER BUMP. SOMETIMES BRAKE PEDAL ALMOST GOES TO FLOOR BEFORE ENGAGING. THE PROBLEM STARTED SPORADICALLY ABOUT FOUR YEARS AGO (ABS FAULT LIGHT WITH NO NOTICEABLE PROBLEM). SEVERAL...

May 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED WITH LESS THAN 35K MILES IN FEB 2002. PROBLEM WAS A FROZEN RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AND A FAULTY RIGHT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WHICH ENGAGES THE ABS UNNECESSARILY/RANDOMLY. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN FOR ABOUT A YEAR AFTER OWNING THE CAR. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE ...

May 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED WITH LESS THAN 35K MILES IN FEB 2002. PROBLEM WAS A FROZEN RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AND A FAULTY RIGHT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WHICH ENGAGES THE ABS UNNECESSARILY/RANDOMLY. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN FOR ABOUT A YEAR AFTER OWNING THE CAR. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE ...

Mar 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash Fire 85,000 mi

ABS/ TRACTION COMPUTER FAILURE, PREMATURE BRAKE FAILURE, SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FALSELY (VOLVO V 70 AWD CROSS COUNTRY). *NLM

Mar 21, 2003 Air Bags Crash Fire 85,000 mi

ABS/ TRACTION COMPUTER FAILURE, PREMATURE BRAKE FAILURE, SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FALSELY (VOLVO V 70 AWD CROSS COUNTRY). *NLM

Mar 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash Fire 85,000 mi

ABS/ TRACTION COMPUTER FAILURE, PREMATURE BRAKE FAILURE, SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FALSELY (VOLVO V 70 AWD CROSS COUNTRY). *NLM

Mar 21, 2003 Air Bags Crash Fire 85,000 mi

ABS/ TRACTION COMPUTER FAILURE, PREMATURE BRAKE FAILURE, SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FALSELY (VOLVO V 70 AWD CROSS COUNTRY). *NLM

Mar 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,000 mi

I HAVE A 1998 VOLVO V70R AWD AND BOTH THE ABS/TRAC WARNING LIGHTS HAD BEEN GOING ON AND OFF FOR THE PAST COUPLE MONTHS. THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON FOR A FEW MINUTES THEN GO OFF. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE AND HAVE NOW HAD THE CONTROL UNIT REPLACED. THE COST TO REPLACE T...

Mar 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,000 mi

I HAVE A 1998 VOLVO V70R AWD AND BOTH THE ABS/TRAC WARNING LIGHTS HAD BEEN GOING ON AND OFF FOR THE PAST COUPLE MONTHS. THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON FOR A FEW MINUTES THEN GO OFF. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE AND HAVE NOW HAD THE CONTROL UNIT REPLACED. THE COST TO REPLACE T...

Feb 15, 2003 Steering 54,406 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UNDER ORDINARY USE AND IGNITION KEY COULD NOT BE REINSERTED INTO IGNITION. PH

Feb 15, 2003 Steering 54,406 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UNDER ORDINARY USE AND IGNITION KEY COULD NOT BE REINSERTED INTO IGNITION. PH

Jan 28, 2003 Tires 17,000 mi

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: DEFECTIVE TIRES PER DEALER, LIGHTING, AND THE FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK-INOP(CONTINUOUS). SCC

Jan 28, 2003 Interior Lighting 17,000 mi

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: DEFECTIVE TIRES PER DEALER, LIGHTING, AND THE FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK-INOP(CONTINUOUS). SCC

Jan 28, 2003 Structure 17,000 mi

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: DEFECTIVE TIRES PER DEALER, LIGHTING, AND THE FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK-INOP(CONTINUOUS). SCC

Jan 28, 2003 Tires 17,000 mi

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: DEFECTIVE TIRES PER DEALER, LIGHTING, AND THE FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK-INOP(CONTINUOUS). SCC

Jan 28, 2003 Interior Lighting 17,000 mi

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: DEFECTIVE TIRES PER DEALER, LIGHTING, AND THE FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK-INOP(CONTINUOUS). SCC

Jan 28, 2003 Structure 17,000 mi

THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: DEFECTIVE TIRES PER DEALER, LIGHTING, AND THE FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK-INOP(CONTINUOUS). SCC

Jan 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. THEN GOES OFF AFTER A CYCLING OF THE ENGINE. SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND BECAUSE THE ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON, IT IS DANGEROUS. VOLVO DOES NOT SEEM TO BE PAYING MUCH ATTENTION TO THIS PROBLEM DESPITE A HIGH ...

Jan 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. THEN GOES OFF AFTER A CYCLING OF THE ENGINE. SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND BECAUSE THE ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON, IT IS DANGEROUS. VOLVO DOES NOT SEEM TO BE PAYING MUCH ATTENTION TO THIS PROBLEM DESPITE A HIGH ...

Jan 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. THEN GOES OFF AFTER A CYCLING OF THE ENGINE. SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND BECAUSE THE ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON, IT IS DANGEROUS. VOLVO DOES NOT SEEM TO BE PAYING MUCH ATTENTION TO THIS PROBLEM DESPITE A HIGH ...

Jan 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. THEN GOES OFF AFTER A CYCLING OF THE ENGINE. SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND BECAUSE THE ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON, IT IS DANGEROUS. VOLVO DOES NOT SEEM TO BE PAYING MUCH ATTENTION TO THIS PROBLEM DESPITE A HIGH ...

Jan 3, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 71,000 mi

SHIFT LOCK ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF VOLVO V70 LOCKS OUT. TS

Jan 3, 2003 Power Train 71,000 mi

SHIFT LOCK ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF VOLVO V70 LOCKS OUT. TS

Jan 3, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 71,000 mi

SHIFT LOCK ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF VOLVO V70 LOCKS OUT. TS

Jan 3, 2003 Power Train 71,000 mi

SHIFT LOCK ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF VOLVO V70 LOCKS OUT. TS

Dec 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS MODULE FAILURE LOOKING AT A FEW VOLVO ON LINE BOARDS THIS DOES NOT SEEM TO BE AN ISOLATED CASE SO MUCH FOR THE "SAFTY" CAR COMPANY. DT

Dec 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS MODULE FAILURE LOOKING AT A FEW VOLVO ON LINE BOARDS THIS DOES NOT SEEM TO BE AN ISOLATED CASE SO MUCH FOR THE "SAFTY" CAR COMPANY. DT

Nov 2, 2002 Electrical System

ABS & TRAC OFF LIGHT ARE DISPLAYED RANDOMLY, OBD SCAN SAYS SENSOR FAILED, HAVE INSTALLED TWO SETS OF SENSORS TO NO AVAIL, IT TURNS OUT ENCAPSULATED PC BOARD CRACKS BREAKING SOLDER CONNECTIONS. THE 1996 850 HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. DT

Nov 2, 2002 Electrical System

ABS & TRAC OFF LIGHT ARE DISPLAYED RANDOMLY, OBD SCAN SAYS SENSOR FAILED, HAVE INSTALLED TWO SETS OF SENSORS TO NO AVAIL, IT TURNS OUT ENCAPSULATED PC BOARD CRACKS BREAKING SOLDER CONNECTIONS. THE 1996 850 HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. DT

Oct 29, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER NOTICED THE KNEE BOLSTER COMPONENT OF THE AIR BAG IS MISSING IN THE VEHICLE. THEREFORE DOESN'T COMPLIES WITH THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARDS (FMVSS). DEALER DO NOT AGREED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORFAMATION. TS

Oct 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

THE ABS COMPUTER MODULE IN MY VOLVO FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $700. I WAS INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT IT HAD A CRACK IN THE COMPUTER BOARD. THIS CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY KIND OF ACCIDENT, SO THIS CRACK MUST HAVE OCCURED DURING NORMAL DRIVING. MY BROTHER HAD THE SAME ABS PROBLEM...

Oct 29, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER NOTICED THE KNEE BOLSTER COMPONENT OF THE AIR BAG IS MISSING IN THE VEHICLE. THEREFORE DOESN'T COMPLIES WITH THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARDS (FMVSS). DEALER DO NOT AGREED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORFAMATION. TS

Oct 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

THE ABS COMPUTER MODULE IN MY VOLVO FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $700. I WAS INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT IT HAD A CRACK IN THE COMPUTER BOARD. THIS CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY KIND OF ACCIDENT, SO THIS CRACK MUST HAVE OCCURED DURING NORMAL DRIVING. MY BROTHER HAD THE SAME ABS PROBLEM...

Oct 28, 2002 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATING HEAT EXCHANGER FAILED DUE TO A REFRIGERANT LEAK. *SCC

Oct 28, 2002 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATING HEAT EXCHANGER FAILED DUE TO A REFRIGERANT LEAK. *SCC

Oct 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS CONTROL MODULE ON SEVERAL MODELS OF VOLVO INCLUDING THE V70 HAS A TERRIBLE TRACK RECORD. WHEN IT FAILS THE CAR IS WITHOUT ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL, MAKING THE CAR MUCH LESS SAFE. WHEN REPLACING MINE AT THE DEALERSHIP (ALMOST A THOUSAND DOLLARS) I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULDN'T KEEP THE REPLACE...

Oct 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS CONTROL MODULE ON SEVERAL MODELS OF VOLVO INCLUDING THE V70 HAS A TERRIBLE TRACK RECORD. WHEN IT FAILS THE CAR IS WITHOUT ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL, MAKING THE CAR MUCH LESS SAFE. WHEN REPLACING MINE AT THE DEALERSHIP (ALMOST A THOUSAND DOLLARS) I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULDN'T KEEP THE REPLACE...

Oct 23, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

FAILURE RESULTED IN GAS LEAKING AND A GAS SMELL WHEN GAS TANK WAS NEAR FULL. DT

Oct 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS CONTROL MODULE IS CRACKED. I HAVE HEARD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS VEHICLE. ABS SYSTEM IS NOT OPERABLE UNTIL ECU IS REPLACED. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM (ABS LIGHT COMES ON PERIODICALLY). DT

Oct 23, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

FAILURE RESULTED IN GAS LEAKING AND A GAS SMELL WHEN GAS TANK WAS NEAR FULL. DT

Oct 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS CONTROL MODULE IS CRACKED. I HAVE HEARD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS VEHICLE. ABS SYSTEM IS NOT OPERABLE UNTIL ECU IS REPLACED. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM (ABS LIGHT COMES ON PERIODICALLY). DT

Oct 21, 2002 Tires

MICHELIN TIRES WORE OUT AT 17,000 MILES--REPLACED MAY 2000----FRONT RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER DOOR LOCK--THE BUTTONS WOULD GO DOWN WHEN LOCKED BUT THE RIGHT SIDE WAS NOT LOCKED

Oct 21, 2002 Tires

MICHELIN TIRES WORE OUT AT 17,000 MILES--REPLACED MAY 2000----FRONT RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER DOOR LOCK--THE BUTTONS WOULD GO DOWN WHEN LOCKED BUT THE RIGHT SIDE WAS NOT LOCKED

Oct 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES THE BRAKES WILL LOCK UP AND THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE HEAVY VIBRATION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Oct 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES THE BRAKES WILL LOCK UP AND THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE HEAVY VIBRATION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Oct 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION, FOLLOWED BY ABS/TRACS WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON. THE ABS NO LONGER WORKS AFTER THIS OCCURS. THIS OCCURRED INTERMITTENLY AT FIRST, BUT ON A CONSTANT BASIS NOW. MR

Oct 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION, FOLLOWED BY ABS/TRACS WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON. THE ABS NO LONGER WORKS AFTER THIS OCCURS. THIS OCCURRED INTERMITTENLY AT FIRST, BUT ON A CONSTANT BASIS NOW. MR

Oct 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

PROBLEM WITH AB CONTROLLER COMPUTER. MR

Oct 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

PROBLEM WITH AB CONTROLLER COMPUTER. MR

Oct 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS / TRACTION CONTROL MODULE FAILED WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL. IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT THIS IS A COMMON SAFETY ISSUE WITH VOLVOS. MY MECHANIC FROM PRO VOLVO (TELE# 732-303-0770)CLAIMS HE CHANGES 2 ABS MODULES EVERY WEEK. THE DEALERSHIP EVEN STOCKS 14 OF THESE ...

Oct 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS / TRACTION CONTROL MODULE FAILED WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL. IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT THIS IS A COMMON SAFETY ISSUE WITH VOLVOS. MY MECHANIC FROM PRO VOLVO (TELE# 732-303-0770)CLAIMS HE CHANGES 2 ABS MODULES EVERY WEEK. THE DEALERSHIP EVEN STOCKS 14 OF THESE ...

Sep 26, 2002 Unknown Or Other 49,800 mi

1998 VOLVO V70. *PH *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**767770

Sep 26, 2002 Unknown Or Other 49,800 mi

1998 VOLVO V70. *PH *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**767770

Sep 23, 2002 Air Bags

MY VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, AND MY 8-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER CLOSED THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR FROM OUTSIDE THE CAR. THE SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I HAVE CONTACTED VOLVO, AND THEY INSPECTED THE CAR ON SEPT. 5. THEY PROMISED TO GIVE ME A FULL REPORT ALONG WITH A DECISION ON WHETHER OR NOT THEY...

Sep 23, 2002 Air Bags

MY VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, AND MY 8-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER CLOSED THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR FROM OUTSIDE THE CAR. THE SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I HAVE CONTACTED VOLVO, AND THEY INSPECTED THE CAR ON SEPT. 5. THEY PROMISED TO GIVE ME A FULL REPORT ALONG WITH A DECISION ON WHETHER OR NOT THEY...

Sep 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS MODULE FAILED. IT IS APPARENTLY A COMMON SAFETY ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL/YEAR VOLVO.*AK

Sep 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS MODULE FAILED. IT IS APPARENTLY A COMMON SAFETY ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL/YEAR VOLVO.*AK

Sep 10, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER IS WAS DUE TO A FUEL FILL PIPE PROBLEM.*YH

Sep 10, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER IS WAS DUE TO A FUEL FILL PIPE PROBLEM.*YH

Sep 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHILD WAS BURNED BY MUFFLER IN REAR OF VEHICLE. MUFFLER IS RIGHT AT EYE LEVEL TO CHILD. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. *AK THE CHILD SUSTAINED 2ND DEGREE BURNS BY PLACING HAND ON THE STILL HOT MUFFLER. A FIELD REP. FROM VOLVO WILL ASESS THE SITUATION. *JG

Aug 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHILD WAS BURNED BY MUFFLER IN REAR OF VEHICLE. MUFFLER IS RIGHT AT EYE LEVEL TO CHILD. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. *AK THE CHILD SUSTAINED 2ND DEGREE BURNS BY PLACING HAND ON THE STILL HOT MUFFLER. A FIELD REP. FROM VOLVO WILL ASESS THE SITUATION. *JG

Mar 18, 2002 Power Train Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT STATE SPEED LIMIT LEFT TIRE BLEWOUT. TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH SPARE TIRE. PROCEEDED TO DRIVE UNDER 50 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND STATED THAT GEARSHIFT HAD MALFUNCTIONED CONSUMER WAS AT FAULT BECAUSE OF THE SPEED VEHICLE WAS DRI...

Mar 18, 2002 Tires Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT STATE SPEED LIMIT LEFT TIRE BLEWOUT. TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH SPARE TIRE. PROCEEDED TO DRIVE UNDER 50 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND STATED THAT GEARSHIFT HAD MALFUNCTIONED CONSUMER WAS AT FAULT BECAUSE OF THE SPEED VEHICLE WAS DRI...

Mar 18, 2002 Power Train Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT STATE SPEED LIMIT LEFT TIRE BLEWOUT. TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH SPARE TIRE. PROCEEDED TO DRIVE UNDER 50 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND STATED THAT GEARSHIFT HAD MALFUNCTIONED CONSUMER WAS AT FAULT BECAUSE OF THE SPEED VEHICLE WAS DRI...

Mar 18, 2002 Tires Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT STATE SPEED LIMIT LEFT TIRE BLEWOUT. TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH SPARE TIRE. PROCEEDED TO DRIVE UNDER 50 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND STATED THAT GEARSHIFT HAD MALFUNCTIONED CONSUMER WAS AT FAULT BECAUSE OF THE SPEED VEHICLE WAS DRI...

Feb 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ABS/ TRACKING LIGHT ILLUMINATE ON DASHBOARD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 7, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABS/ TRACKING LIGHT ILLUMINATE ON DASHBOARD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ABS/ TRACKING LIGHT ILLUMINATE ON DASHBOARD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 7, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABS/ TRACKING LIGHT ILLUMINATE ON DASHBOARD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES STATING THAT A HEADLIGHT IS OUT OR A BLINKER HAS STOPPED WORKING, CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE GOES TO CHANGE THE BULB, HE NOTICES THAT THE BULB IS NOT BURNED OUT, BY JUST MOVING THE SOCKET AROUND THE BULB LIGHTS, CONSUMER STATED THE ...

Jan 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES STATING THAT A HEADLIGHT IS OUT OR A BLINKER HAS STOPPED WORKING, CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE GOES TO CHANGE THE BULB, HE NOTICES THAT THE BULB IS NOT BURNED OUT, BY JUST MOVING THE SOCKET AROUND THE BULB LIGHTS, CONSUMER STATED THE ...

Jan 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES STATING THAT A HEADLIGHT IS OUT OR A BLINKER HAS STOPPED WORKING, CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE GOES TO CHANGE THE BULB, HE NOTICES THAT THE BULB IS NOT BURNED OUT, BY JUST MOVING THE SOCKET AROUND THE BULB LIGHTS, CONSUMER STATED THE ...

Jan 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES STATING THAT A HEADLIGHT IS OUT OR A BLINKER HAS STOPPED WORKING, CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE GOES TO CHANGE THE BULB, HE NOTICES THAT THE BULB IS NOT BURNED OUT, BY JUST MOVING THE SOCKET AROUND THE BULB LIGHTS, CONSUMER STATED THE ...

Jan 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS CAP DID NOT FIT PROPERLY. *YH

Jan 18, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED, DUE TO AN INOPERATIVE SENSOR. *YH

Jan 18, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE HAZARD SWITCH IS TOO CLOSE TO THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER. *YH

Jan 18, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE HAZARD SWITCH IS TOO CLOSE TO THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER. *YH

Jan 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS CAP DID NOT FIT PROPERLY. *YH

Jan 18, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED, DUE TO AN INOPERATIVE SENSOR. *YH

Jan 18, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE HAZARD SWITCH IS TOO CLOSE TO THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER. *YH

Jan 18, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE HAZARD SWITCH IS TOO CLOSE TO THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER. *YH

Dec 12, 2001 Suspension

BOTH FRONT STRUTS WERE LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *YD

Dec 12, 2001 Suspension

BOTH FRONT STRUTS WERE LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *YD

Dec 12, 2001 Suspension

BOTH FRONT STRUTS WERE LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *YD

Dec 12, 2001 Suspension

BOTH FRONT STRUTS WERE LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *YD

Nov 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH REAR ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES IN ONE YEAR DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR. STARTING WITH THE 2000 MODELS VOLVO CHANGED TO LARGER ROTORS.*AK

Nov 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH REAR ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES IN ONE YEAR DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR. STARTING WITH THE 2000 MODELS VOLVO CHANGED TO LARGER ROTORS.*AK

Oct 4, 2001 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION ON 4 TIRES. *AK (TIRESIZE: P205/65R15)

Oct 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 4, 2001 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION ON 4 TIRES. *AK (TIRESIZE: P205/65R15)

Oct 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS ANF TRACKING SYSTEM OFF WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. SOMETIMES AT STARTUP, WHILE DRIVING OR BRAKING. DEALER HAS SERVICED SYSTEM WITH NEW SENSORS AND RESETTING COMPUTER WITH NO SUCCESS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THEY SAY IT ISN'T IMPORTANT.*AK

Aug 6, 2001 Power Train

ABS ANF TRACKING SYSTEM OFF WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. SOMETIMES AT STARTUP, WHILE DRIVING OR BRAKING. DEALER HAS SERVICED SYSTEM WITH NEW SENSORS AND RESETTING COMPUTER WITH NO SUCCESS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THEY SAY IT ISN'T IMPORTANT.*AK

Aug 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS ANF TRACKING SYSTEM OFF WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. SOMETIMES AT STARTUP, WHILE DRIVING OR BRAKING. DEALER HAS SERVICED SYSTEM WITH NEW SENSORS AND RESETTING COMPUTER WITH NO SUCCESS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THEY SAY IT ISN'T IMPORTANT.*AK

Aug 6, 2001 Power Train

ABS ANF TRACKING SYSTEM OFF WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. SOMETIMES AT STARTUP, WHILE DRIVING OR BRAKING. DEALER HAS SERVICED SYSTEM WITH NEW SENSORS AND RESETTING COMPUTER WITH NO SUCCESS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THEY SAY IT ISN'T IMPORTANT.*AK

Aug 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS ANF TRACKING SYSTEM OFF WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. SOMETIMES AT STARTUP, WHILE DRIVING OR BRAKING. DEALER HAS SERVICED SYSTEM WITH NEW SENSORS AND RESETTING COMPUTER WITH NO SUCCESS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THEY SAY IT ISN'T IMPORTANT.*AK

Aug 6, 2001 Power Train

ABS ANF TRACKING SYSTEM OFF WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. SOMETIMES AT STARTUP, WHILE DRIVING OR BRAKING. DEALER HAS SERVICED SYSTEM WITH NEW SENSORS AND RESETTING COMPUTER WITH NO SUCCESS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THEY SAY IT ISN'T IMPORTANT.*AK

Aug 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS ANF TRACKING SYSTEM OFF WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. SOMETIMES AT STARTUP, WHILE DRIVING OR BRAKING. DEALER HAS SERVICED SYSTEM WITH NEW SENSORS AND RESETTING COMPUTER WITH NO SUCCESS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THEY SAY IT ISN'T IMPORTANT.*AK

Aug 6, 2001 Power Train

ABS ANF TRACKING SYSTEM OFF WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. SOMETIMES AT STARTUP, WHILE DRIVING OR BRAKING. DEALER HAS SERVICED SYSTEM WITH NEW SENSORS AND RESETTING COMPUTER WITH NO SUCCESS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THEY SAY IT ISN'T IMPORTANT.*AK

May 23, 2001 Electrical System

THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL FAILURES WITH THE CAR ON A ROUTINE BASIS. THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN OIL LEAKS, GASOLINE LEAKS, AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE AND SEAT BELT FAILURES. THE CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED ALMOST ON A MONTHLY BASIS SINCE THE BEGINNING OF OWNERSHIP. THIS PAST WEEK, IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED ...

May 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL FAILURES WITH THE CAR ON A ROUTINE BASIS. THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN OIL LEAKS, GASOLINE LEAKS, AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE AND SEAT BELT FAILURES. THE CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED ALMOST ON A MONTHLY BASIS SINCE THE BEGINNING OF OWNERSHIP. THIS PAST WEEK, IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED ...

May 23, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL FAILURES WITH THE CAR ON A ROUTINE BASIS. THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN OIL LEAKS, GASOLINE LEAKS, AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE AND SEAT BELT FAILURES. THE CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED ALMOST ON A MONTHLY BASIS SINCE THE BEGINNING OF OWNERSHIP. THIS PAST WEEK, IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED ...

May 23, 2001 Equipment

THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL FAILURES WITH THE CAR ON A ROUTINE BASIS. THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN OIL LEAKS, GASOLINE LEAKS, AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE AND SEAT BELT FAILURES. THE CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED ALMOST ON A MONTHLY BASIS SINCE THE BEGINNING OF OWNERSHIP. THIS PAST WEEK, IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED ...

May 23, 2001 Electrical System

THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL FAILURES WITH THE CAR ON A ROUTINE BASIS. THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN OIL LEAKS, GASOLINE LEAKS, AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE AND SEAT BELT FAILURES. THE CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED ALMOST ON A MONTHLY BASIS SINCE THE BEGINNING OF OWNERSHIP. THIS PAST WEEK, IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED ...

May 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL FAILURES WITH THE CAR ON A ROUTINE BASIS. THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN OIL LEAKS, GASOLINE LEAKS, AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE AND SEAT BELT FAILURES. THE CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED ALMOST ON A MONTHLY BASIS SINCE THE BEGINNING OF OWNERSHIP. THIS PAST WEEK, IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED ...

May 23, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL FAILURES WITH THE CAR ON A ROUTINE BASIS. THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN OIL LEAKS, GASOLINE LEAKS, AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE AND SEAT BELT FAILURES. THE CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED ALMOST ON A MONTHLY BASIS SINCE THE BEGINNING OF OWNERSHIP. THIS PAST WEEK, IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED ...

May 23, 2001 Equipment

THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL FAILURES WITH THE CAR ON A ROUTINE BASIS. THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN OIL LEAKS, GASOLINE LEAKS, AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE AND SEAT BELT FAILURES. THE CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED ALMOST ON A MONTHLY BASIS SINCE THE BEGINNING OF OWNERSHIP. THIS PAST WEEK, IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED ...

Apr 17, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 17, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH, WHEN I RAN OVER A PIECE OF METAL THAT WAS ABOUT THE SIZE OF A RULER. I HEARD A LOUD BANG, AND THEN I GOT HOME, FOUND THAT GAS WAS POURING OUT OF THE GAS TANK. IT HAD BEEN PUNCTURED. OBVIOUSLY, WE ALL COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IF THERE WAS A SPARK. I WOULD NOT HAVE EXPECT...

Apr 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH, WHEN I RAN OVER A PIECE OF METAL THAT WAS ABOUT THE SIZE OF A RULER. I HEARD A LOUD BANG, AND THEN I GOT HOME, FOUND THAT GAS WAS POURING OUT OF THE GAS TANK. IT HAD BEEN PUNCTURED. OBVIOUSLY, WE ALL COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IF THERE WAS A SPARK. I WOULD NOT HAVE EXPECT...

Dec 17, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 17, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 29, 2000 Exterior Lighting

FRONT LEFT HEADLIGHT KEEPS BURNING OUT. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE BECAUSE OF A PHYSICAL CONDITION. IF THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT SOMEONE COULD BE HURT. CONSUMER HAS CHANGED HEADLIGHTS OVER 10 TIMES. DEALER SAYS ITS THE QUALITY OF LIGHT BULB. *AK

Nov 29, 2000 Exterior Lighting

FRONT LEFT HEADLIGHT KEEPS BURNING OUT. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE BECAUSE OF A PHYSICAL CONDITION. IF THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT SOMEONE COULD BE HURT. CONSUMER HAS CHANGED HEADLIGHTS OVER 10 TIMES. DEALER SAYS ITS THE QUALITY OF LIGHT BULB. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Tires

A SECTION APPROX. 12 INCHES OF THE TREAD HAS COMPLETELY SEPARATED. I REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES AND KEPT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. I CONTACTED VOLVO AND WAS TOLD NO COMPLAINTS HAD BEEN MADE. I CALLED NHTSA BY PHONE AND LEFT A MESSAGE BUT NO ONE CALLED ME BACK. I (TIRESIZE: 205/65R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE...

Nov 28, 2000 Tires

A SECTION APPROX. 12 INCHES OF THE TREAD HAS COMPLETELY SEPARATED. I REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES AND KEPT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. I CONTACTED VOLVO AND WAS TOLD NO COMPLAINTS HAD BEEN MADE. I CALLED NHTSA BY PHONE AND LEFT A MESSAGE BUT NO ONE CALLED ME BACK. I (TIRESIZE: 205/65R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE...

Nov 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR BRAKES REQUIRED REPLACEMENT PADS AT 19,000 MILES. THE DEALER TOLD ME THIS IS NORMAL FOR THIS VEHICLE AND THAT THE NEXT MODEL YEAR HAD A REDESIGNED REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THE TIRES WERE WORN AT 23,000 MILES.( DOT NUMBER: )

Nov 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR BRAKES REQUIRED REPLACEMENT PADS AT 19,000 MILES. THE DEALER TOLD ME THIS IS NORMAL FOR THIS VEHICLE AND THAT THE NEXT MODEL YEAR HAD A REDESIGNED REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THE TIRES WERE WORN AT 23,000 MILES.( DOT NUMBER: )

Nov 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR BRAKES REQUIRED REPLACEMENT PADS AT 19,000 MILES. THE DEALER TOLD ME THIS IS NORMAL FOR THIS VEHICLE AND THAT THE NEXT MODEL YEAR HAD A REDESIGNED REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THE TIRES WERE WORN AT 23,000 MILES.( DOT NUMBER: )

Nov 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR BRAKES REQUIRED REPLACEMENT PADS AT 19,000 MILES. THE DEALER TOLD ME THIS IS NORMAL FOR THIS VEHICLE AND THAT THE NEXT MODEL YEAR HAD A REDESIGNED REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THE TIRES WERE WORN AT 23,000 MILES.( DOT NUMBER: )

Nov 20, 2000 Seat Belts

SAFETY LOCK ON REAR SEAT BELT BROKE WHILE TRYING TO INSTALL CHILD SAFETY SEAT. TAKEN TO DEALER WHO SAID TOO MUCH FORCE WAS USED, HOWEVER A TRAINED CHILD SEAT TECHNICIAN STATED THAT CONSUMER PUT THE CAR SEAT IN CORRECTLY. *AK *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Seat Belts

SAFETY LOCK ON REAR SEAT BELT BROKE WHILE TRYING TO INSTALL CHILD SAFETY SEAT. TAKEN TO DEALER WHO SAID TOO MUCH FORCE WAS USED, HOWEVER A TRAINED CHILD SEAT TECHNICIAN STATED THAT CONSUMER PUT THE CAR SEAT IN CORRECTLY. *AK *SLC

Oct 10, 2000 Structure

DOOR LOCK FAILS TO RELEASE MANUALLY OR ELECTRICALLY. DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED BY ANY MEANS (FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE). IF VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH OR IF OCCUPANT NEEDED TO EXIT IN AN EMERGENCY, THERE WOULD BE NO MEANS OF EXIT FROM THAT DOOR. SINCE REAR WINDOW ONLY GOES DOWN PART WAY,...

Oct 10, 2000 Structure

DOOR LOCK FAILS TO RELEASE MANUALLY OR ELECTRICALLY. DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED BY ANY MEANS (FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE). IF VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH OR IF OCCUPANT NEEDED TO EXIT IN AN EMERGENCY, THERE WOULD BE NO MEANS OF EXIT FROM THAT DOOR. SINCE REAR WINDOW ONLY GOES DOWN PART WAY,...

Sep 20, 2000 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 20, 2000 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 18, 2000 Exterior Lighting

PE00031, WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS/TAILLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS GO OUT CONTINUEOUSLY WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFCULTY AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. *AK

Sep 18, 2000 Exterior Lighting

PE00031, WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS/TAILLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS GO OUT CONTINUEOUSLY WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFCULTY AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. *AK

Sep 18, 2000 Exterior Lighting

PE00031, WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS/TAILLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS GO OUT CONTINUEOUSLY WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFCULTY AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. *AK

Sep 18, 2000 Exterior Lighting

PE00031, WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS/TAILLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS GO OUT CONTINUEOUSLY WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFCULTY AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. *AK

Sep 18, 2000 Exterior Lighting

PE00031, WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS/TAILLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS GO OUT CONTINUEOUSLY WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFCULTY AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. *AK

Sep 18, 2000 Exterior Lighting

PE00031, WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS/TAILLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS GO OUT CONTINUEOUSLY WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFCULTY AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. *AK

Sep 18, 2000 Exterior Lighting

PE00031, WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS/TAILLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS GO OUT CONTINUEOUSLY WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFCULTY AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. *AK

Sep 18, 2000 Exterior Lighting

PE00031, WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS/TAILLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS GO OUT CONTINUEOUSLY WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFCULTY AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. *AK

Sep 12, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS/ TAIL LIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS GO OUT DUE TO A DEFECTIVE BULBS. DEALER HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS 28 TIMES, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 12, 2000 Interior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS/ TAIL LIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS GO OUT DUE TO A DEFECTIVE BULBS. DEALER HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS 28 TIMES, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 12, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS/ TAIL LIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS GO OUT DUE TO A DEFECTIVE BULBS. DEALER HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS 28 TIMES, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 12, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS/ TAIL LIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS GO OUT DUE TO A DEFECTIVE BULBS. DEALER HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS 28 TIMES, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 12, 2000 Interior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS/ TAIL LIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS GO OUT DUE TO A DEFECTIVE BULBS. DEALER HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS 28 TIMES, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 12, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS/ TAIL LIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS GO OUT DUE TO A DEFECTIVE BULBS. DEALER HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS 28 TIMES, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARP. HAVE BEEN REPLACE 4 TIMES UNDER WARRENTEE. PROBLEM IS NOT RESOLVED. THEY JUST REPLACE THE PARTS WITH DEFECTIVE PARTS.

Aug 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARP. HAVE BEEN REPLACE 4 TIMES UNDER WARRENTEE. PROBLEM IS NOT RESOLVED. THEY JUST REPLACE THE PARTS WITH DEFECTIVE PARTS.

Aug 15, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING WITH HEADLIGHTS ON. THEN, ACTIVATED TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS, AND LIGHT ON DASH PANEL WILL BLINK FAST, AND LET CONSUMER KNOW TO CHANGE THE LIGHT BULBS. ALSO, BATTERY WILL DIE WITHOUT A REASON FOR IT. *AK

Aug 15, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING WITH HEADLIGHTS ON. THEN, ACTIVATED TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS, AND LIGHT ON DASH PANEL WILL BLINK FAST, AND LET CONSUMER KNOW TO CHANGE THE LIGHT BULBS. ALSO, BATTERY WILL DIE WITHOUT A REASON FOR IT. *AK

Aug 15, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING WITH HEADLIGHTS ON. THEN, ACTIVATED TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS, AND LIGHT ON DASH PANEL WILL BLINK FAST, AND LET CONSUMER KNOW TO CHANGE THE LIGHT BULBS. ALSO, BATTERY WILL DIE WITHOUT A REASON FOR IT. *AK

Aug 15, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING WITH HEADLIGHTS ON. THEN, ACTIVATED TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS, AND LIGHT ON DASH PANEL WILL BLINK FAST, AND LET CONSUMER KNOW TO CHANGE THE LIGHT BULBS. ALSO, BATTERY WILL DIE WITHOUT A REASON FOR IT. *AK

Aug 15, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING WITH HEADLIGHTS ON. THEN, ACTIVATED TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS, AND LIGHT ON DASH PANEL WILL BLINK FAST, AND LET CONSUMER KNOW TO CHANGE THE LIGHT BULBS. ALSO, BATTERY WILL DIE WITHOUT A REASON FOR IT. *AK

Aug 15, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING WITH HEADLIGHTS ON. THEN, ACTIVATED TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS, AND LIGHT ON DASH PANEL WILL BLINK FAST, AND LET CONSUMER KNOW TO CHANGE THE LIGHT BULBS. ALSO, BATTERY WILL DIE WITHOUT A REASON FOR IT. *AK

Aug 14, 2000 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER HAS HAD DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT CHANGED 4 TIMES. DEALER HAS NEVER SAID WHAT THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS, THEY JUST CHANGE IT. *AK

Aug 14, 2000 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER HAS HAD DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT CHANGED 4 TIMES. DEALER HAS NEVER SAID WHAT THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS, THEY JUST CHANGE IT. *AK

Jun 28, 2000 Power Train

2 TEETH ON DRIVESHAFT HAVE BROKEN OFF WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED THE RUNNING GEARS TO CEASE, AND WHEELS TO LOCKUP. DEALER CLAIMED THIS WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR.

Jun 28, 2000 Power Train

2 TEETH ON DRIVESHAFT HAVE BROKEN OFF WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED THE RUNNING GEARS TO CEASE, AND WHEELS TO LOCKUP. DEALER CLAIMED THIS WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR.

Jun 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

DIRECTIONAL TURN SIGNALS 4-WAY MODULE FAILED , CAUSING LOSS OF TURN SIGNALS AND 4-WAY FLASHERS. CAUSE WAS UNKNOWN. PART ON BACK ORDER FOR 2 WEEKS INDICTATING A TREND OF DEFECT.*AK BACKORDERED SINCE 5-31-2000.

Jun 13, 2000 Exterior Lighting

DIRECTIONAL TURN SIGNALS 4-WAY MODULE FAILED , CAUSING LOSS OF TURN SIGNALS AND 4-WAY FLASHERS. CAUSE WAS UNKNOWN. PART ON BACK ORDER FOR 2 WEEKS INDICTATING A TREND OF DEFECT.*AK BACKORDERED SINCE 5-31-2000.

May 30, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD RELEASE WITHOUT INDICATION. *AK *ML

May 30, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD RELEASE WITHOUT INDICATION. *AK *ML

May 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMERS VEHICLE IS EMMITING A FOUL EXHAUST(ROTTEN EGG) ODOR WHICH ENTERS THE VEHICLE WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IS DOWN 2", THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS BEEN CLEAN A REPLACED BUT THE ODOR PERSIST. NLM

May 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMERS VEHICLE IS EMMITING A FOUL EXHAUST(ROTTEN EGG) ODOR WHICH ENTERS THE VEHICLE WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IS DOWN 2", THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS BEEN CLEAN A REPLACED BUT THE ODOR PERSIST. NLM

Apr 20, 2000 Structure

INAPPROPRIATE PLACEMENT OF THE TAILGATE HANDLE CAUSE ME TO PULL THE TAILGATE DOWN ONTO MY FACE CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO MY NOSE. 21 STITCHES TO CLOSE THE WOUND WITH SCARRING. I BELIEVE THIS ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED HAD VOLVO PLACED THE TAILGATE HANDLE ON THE EDGE OF THE TAILGATE INSTEAD OF ...

Apr 20, 2000 Structure

INAPPROPRIATE PLACEMENT OF THE TAILGATE HANDLE CAUSE ME TO PULL THE TAILGATE DOWN ONTO MY FACE CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO MY NOSE. 21 STITCHES TO CLOSE THE WOUND WITH SCARRING. I BELIEVE THIS ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED HAD VOLVO PLACED THE TAILGATE HANDLE ON THE EDGE OF THE TAILGATE INSTEAD OF ...

Feb 17, 2000 Structure

HYDRAULICS ON THE TAILGATE OF MY WAGON SEEMED TO FAIL (DURING EXTREME COLD WEATHER) CAUSING THE TAILGATE TO FALL ON MY NOSE RESULTING IN ALMOST SLICING MY NOSE OFF; PLASTIC SURGERY AND 21 STITCHES WERE REQUIRED

Feb 17, 2000 Structure

HYDRAULICS ON THE TAILGATE OF MY WAGON SEEMED TO FAIL (DURING EXTREME COLD WEATHER) CAUSING THE TAILGATE TO FALL ON MY NOSE RESULTING IN ALMOST SLICING MY NOSE OFF; PLASTIC SURGERY AND 21 STITCHES WERE REQUIRED

Jan 31, 2000 Air Bags

RECALL 99V236000. DEALER CAN'T GET PARTS. *AK

Jan 31, 2000 Air Bags

RECALL 99V236000. DEALER CAN'T GET PARTS. *AK

Dec 14, 1999 Electrical System

THIS CAR HAS BEEN PLAGUED WITH ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. HEADLIGHT, TAILLIGHT, TURN SIGNALS...ALL HAVE BEEN REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE STEREO AND BATTERY HAVE ALSO BEEN REPLACED. BOTH THE DRIVERS WINDOW AND THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOWS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THEM TO "STICK" IN THE POSITION THAT THEY ...

Dec 14, 1999 Electrical System

THIS CAR HAS BEEN PLAGUED WITH ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. HEADLIGHT, TAILLIGHT, TURN SIGNALS...ALL HAVE BEEN REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE STEREO AND BATTERY HAVE ALSO BEEN REPLACED. BOTH THE DRIVERS WINDOW AND THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOWS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THEM TO "STICK" IN THE POSITION THAT THEY ...

Dec 8, 1999 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT IN THE CENTER BACK SEAT BROKE. YH

Dec 8, 1999 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT IN THE CENTER BACK SEAT BROKE. YH

Dec 2, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Dec 2, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Nov 20, 1999 Electrical System

"FREEZE" PLUG BLEW OUT WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO FREEWAY. THAT RESULTED IN VERY LOW ENGINE POWER AVAILABLE, A LOT OF NOISE, AND INEFFECTIVE FOOTBRAKES. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR WITH THE PARKING BRAKE. *AK

Nov 20, 1999 Electrical System

"FREEZE" PLUG BLEW OUT WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO FREEWAY. THAT RESULTED IN VERY LOW ENGINE POWER AVAILABLE, A LOT OF NOISE, AND INEFFECTIVE FOOTBRAKES. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR WITH THE PARKING BRAKE. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH DRIVER REARENED ANOTHER VEHICLE . UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, DRIVER HIT STEERING WHEEL, SUSTAINING INJURIES WITH SEATBELT ON. NO INDICTATION OF AIRBAG BEING INOPERATIVE. 15,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO FRONT END.*AK

Nov 18, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH DRIVER REARENED ANOTHER VEHICLE . UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, DRIVER HIT STEERING WHEEL, SUSTAINING INJURIES WITH SEATBELT ON. NO INDICTATION OF AIRBAG BEING INOPERATIVE. 15,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO FRONT END.*AK

Nov 15, 1999 Exterior Lighting

BOTH BULBS WITHIN HEADLIGHTS HAVE BURNED OUT WITHIN 15000 MILES, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY AND A SAFETY HAZARD.DLR IS AWARE OF BULBS PREMATURLEY BURNING OUT. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Exterior Lighting

BOTH BULBS WITHIN HEADLIGHTS HAVE BURNED OUT WITHIN 15000 MILES, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY AND A SAFETY HAZARD.DLR IS AWARE OF BULBS PREMATURLEY BURNING OUT. *AK

Oct 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH, STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, BRAKES DID NOT ACTIVATE. *AK

Oct 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH, STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, BRAKES DID NOT ACTIVATE. *AK

Oct 18, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 40, THE SPEEDOMETER WENT TO 0 AND STAYED THERE FOR ABOUT 1/2 MILE AND THE ODOMETER STOPPED WORKING. THE SPEEDOMETER APPEARED TO BE WORKING AGAIN FOR A SHORT DISTANCE AND THEN WENT BACK TO 0 WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL IN MOTION IT STARTED WORKING,ONLY TO RETURN TO 0 FOR ABOUT 1 M...

Oct 18, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 40, THE SPEEDOMETER WENT TO 0 AND STAYED THERE FOR ABOUT 1/2 MILE AND THE ODOMETER STOPPED WORKING. THE SPEEDOMETER APPEARED TO BE WORKING AGAIN FOR A SHORT DISTANCE AND THEN WENT BACK TO 0 WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL IN MOTION IT STARTED WORKING,ONLY TO RETURN TO 0 FOR ABOUT 1 M...

Oct 17, 1999 Exterior Lighting

FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS STOP FLASHING WHILE REAR TURN LIGHTS CONTINUE TO WORK. REMOVED BOTH FRONT BULBS, FILAMENTS OK, APPEARS FAILUE DUE TO ARCING OF CONTACT MATERIALS DIFFERENT FROM THOSE OF BULB LEADS. CLEANED CONTACTS AND INSTALLED NEW BULBS, NOW WORK FINE. DID NOT DISCUSS WITH DEALER BUT UNDE...

Oct 17, 1999 Exterior Lighting

FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS STOP FLASHING WHILE REAR TURN LIGHTS CONTINUE TO WORK. REMOVED BOTH FRONT BULBS, FILAMENTS OK, APPEARS FAILUE DUE TO ARCING OF CONTACT MATERIALS DIFFERENT FROM THOSE OF BULB LEADS. CLEANED CONTACTS AND INSTALLED NEW BULBS, NOW WORK FINE. DID NOT DISCUSS WITH DEALER BUT UNDE...

Oct 11, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNALS FAIL EVERY FEW MONTHS. EACH TIME THE BULB CONTACTS AS WELL AS THE BULB RECEPTACLE ARE SEVERELY SCORCHED AND PLASTIC IS MELTED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT FIRE HAZARD.

Oct 11, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNALS FAIL EVERY FEW MONTHS. EACH TIME THE BULB CONTACTS AS WELL AS THE BULB RECEPTACLE ARE SEVERLY SCORCHED AND PLASTIC IS MELTED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT FIRE HAZARD.

Oct 11, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNALS FAIL EVERY FEW MONTHS. EACH TIME THE BULB CONTACTS AS WELL AS THE BULB RECEPTACLE ARE SEVERELY SCORCHED AND PLASTIC IS MELTED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT FIRE HAZARD.

Oct 11, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNALS FAIL EVERY FEW MONTHS. EACH TIME THE BULB CONTACTS AS WELL AS THE BULB RECEPTACLE ARE SEVERLY SCORCHED AND PLASTIC IS MELTED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT FIRE HAZARD.

Oct 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

WE LEARNED THIS WEEK THAT OUR VOLVO V70 HAS A DESIGN DEFECT - IN THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS BECOME WARPED AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF USAGE. THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT THE AUTHORIZED VOLVO DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED THE CAR, INFORMED US OF THIS. WE HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE ROTORS REPLACED TWICE, IN LESS THAN...

Oct 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

WE LEARNED THIS WEEK THAT OUR VOLVO V70 HAS A DESIGN DEFECT - IN THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS BECOME WARPED AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF USAGE. THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT THE AUTHORIZED VOLVO DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED THE CAR, INFORMED US OF THIS. WE HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE ROTORS REPLACED TWICE, IN LESS THAN...

Oct 7, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 45-50 MPH DRIVER REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT STEERING WHEEL, AND RESULTING IN INJURIES EVEN THOUFG SEAT BELT WAS WORN. NO INDICTATION OF AIRBAGS BEING DEFECTIVE. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 45-50 MPH DRIVER REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT STEERING WHEEL, AND RESULTING IN INJURIES EVEN THOUFG SEAT BELT WAS WORN. NO INDICTATION OF AIRBAGS BEING DEFECTIVE. *AK

Sep 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COMPLETELY WORN BRAKE PADS AFTER ONLY 14K MILES.

Sep 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COMPLETELY WORN BRAKE PADS AFTER ONLY 14K MILES.

Sep 8, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT HEAD LIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT DUE TO THE LIGHT BULB'S THAT KEEP BLOWING OUT. CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE BULBS EIGHT TO NINE TIMES. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LEFT HEADLIGHT.

Sep 8, 1999 Equipment

EVAPORATIVE VALVE STICKING.

Sep 8, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT HEAD LIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT DUE TO THE LIGHT BULB'S THAT KEEP BLOWING OUT. CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE BULBS EIGHT TO NINE TIMES. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LEFT HEADLIGHT.

Sep 8, 1999 Equipment

EVAPORATIVE VALVE STICKING.

Jul 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A POWER LOSS AND HAS HAD TO BE JUMP STARTED SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER TO GET IT TO START, DEALER CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *SLC

Jul 11, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, THE PASSENGER WINDOW WILL NOT CLOSE FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE, THE FRONT HEADLIGHT WIPER WON'T WORK, THE LIGHTS ON THE CONSOLE DON'T SEEM TO WORK PROPERLY, AND THE LEFT HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. *SLC

Jul 11, 1999 Power Train

THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUSH THE GEAR SHIFT LOCK BUTTON TO CHANGE THE GEARS. *SLC

Jul 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A POWER LOSS AND HAS HAD TO BE JUMP STARTED SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER TO GET IT TO START, DEALER CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *SLC

Jul 11, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, THE PASSENGER WINDOW WILL NOT CLOSE FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE, THE FRONT HEADLIGHT WIPER WON'T WORK, THE LIGHTS ON THE CONSOLE DON'T SEEM TO WORK PROPERLY, AND THE LEFT HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. *SLC

Jul 11, 1999 Power Train

THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUSH THE GEAR SHIFT LOCK BUTTON TO CHANGE THE GEARS. *SLC

Jun 28, 1999 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL FAILED DUE TO CORROSION OF THE CONTACT TERMINAL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 28, 1999 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL FAILED DUE TO CORROSION OF THE CONTACT TERMINAL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

HAD DRIVEN VEHICLE .AFTER ROUTINE SERVICE WHEN ENGINE STOPPED COLD, TRIED STARTING, BUT NOTHING. SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THEN THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Jun 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

HAD DRIVEN VEHICLE .AFTER ROUTINE SERVICE WHEN ENGINE STOPPED COLD, TRIED STARTING, BUT NOTHING. SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THEN THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Jun 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA WITHOUT WARNING RIGHT AFTER BEING SERVICED BY A DEALER. PRIOR TO THIS VEHICLE STALLED ONCE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CANNOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE.

Jun 1, 1999 Visibility Crash

THE ROTORS WARPED IN LESS THAN 23,000 MILES SEE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED FROM THE INTERNET MULTIPLE INSTANCES REPORTED BY OTHERS AS WELL.

Jun 1, 1999 Visibility Crash

THE ROTORS WARPED IN LESS THAN 23,000 MILES SEE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED FROM THE INTERNET MULTIPLE INSTANCES REPORTED BY OTHERS AS WELL.

Jun 1, 1999 Suspension Crash

THE ROTORS WARPED IN LESS THAN 23,000 MILES SEE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED FROM THE INTERNET MULTIPLE INSTANCES REPORTED BY OTHERS AS WELL.

Jun 1, 1999 Seats Crash

THE ROTORS WARPED IN LESS THAN 23,000 MILES SEE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED FROM THE INTERNET MULTIPLE INSTANCES REPORTED BY OTHERS AS WELL.

Jun 1, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

THE ROTORS WARPED IN LESS THAN 23,000 MILES SEE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED FROM THE INTERNET MULTIPLE INSTANCES REPORTED BY OTHERS AS WELL.

Jun 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE ROTORS WARPED IN LESS THAN 23,000 MILES SEE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED FROM THE INTERNET MULTIPLE INSTANCES REPORTED BY OTHERS AS WELL.

Jun 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting Crash

THE ROTORS WARPED IN LESS THAN 23,000 MILES SEE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED FROM THE INTERNET MULTIPLE INSTANCES REPORTED BY OTHERS AS WELL.

Jun 1, 1999 Structure Crash

THE ROTORS WARPED IN LESS THAN 23,000 MILES SEE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED FROM THE INTERNET MULTIPLE INSTANCES REPORTED BY OTHERS AS WELL.

Jun 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA WITHOUT WARNING RIGHT AFTER BEING SERVICED BY A DEALER. PRIOR TO THIS VEHICLE STALLED ONCE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CANNOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE.

Jun 1, 1999 Visibility Crash

THE ROTORS WARPED IN LESS THAN 23,000 MILES SEE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED FROM THE INTERNET MULTIPLE INSTANCES REPORTED BY OTHERS AS WELL.

Jun 1, 1999 Visibility Crash

THE ROTORS WARPED IN LESS THAN 23,000 MILES SEE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED FROM THE INTERNET MULTIPLE INSTANCES REPORTED BY OTHERS AS WELL.

Jun 1, 1999 Suspension Crash

THE ROTORS WARPED IN LESS THAN 23,000 MILES SEE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED FROM THE INTERNET MULTIPLE INSTANCES REPORTED BY OTHERS AS WELL.

Jun 1, 1999 Seats Crash

THE ROTORS WARPED IN LESS THAN 23,000 MILES SEE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED FROM THE INTERNET MULTIPLE INSTANCES REPORTED BY OTHERS AS WELL.

Jun 1, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

THE ROTORS WARPED IN LESS THAN 23,000 MILES SEE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED FROM THE INTERNET MULTIPLE INSTANCES REPORTED BY OTHERS AS WELL.

Jun 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE ROTORS WARPED IN LESS THAN 23,000 MILES SEE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED FROM THE INTERNET MULTIPLE INSTANCES REPORTED BY OTHERS AS WELL.

Jun 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting Crash

THE ROTORS WARPED IN LESS THAN 23,000 MILES SEE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED FROM THE INTERNET MULTIPLE INSTANCES REPORTED BY OTHERS AS WELL.

Jun 1, 1999 Structure Crash

THE ROTORS WARPED IN LESS THAN 23,000 MILES SEE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED FROM THE INTERNET MULTIPLE INSTANCES REPORTED BY OTHERS AS WELL.

Apr 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

STRONG ODOR (SULPHUR?) ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. DRIVER AND PASSENGERS/CHILDREN HAVE BECOME NAUSEOUS AND PULLED OVER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. VOLVO CLAIMS IT IS A GASOLINE PROBLEM, BUT ALL INSTRUCTIONS RELATED TO THE GASOLINE TYPE HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED. VOLVO REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BUT THIS HA...

Apr 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

STRONG ODOR (SULPHUR?) ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. DRIVER AND PASSENGERS/CHILDREN HAVE BECOME NAUSEOUS AND PULLED OVER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. VOLVO CLAIMS IT IS A GASOLINE PROBLEM, BUT ALL INSTRUCTIONS RELATED TO THE GASOLINE TYPE HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED. VOLVO REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BUT THIS HA...

Mar 17, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE HAS A RANDOM MIS-FIRE RELATED TO THE CPU. VOLVO IS AWARE BUT HAS NOT PRODUCED ANY BULLETINS FOR AN UP-GRADE. MIS-FIRE CAN CAUSE STALLS AT IDLE IN COLD WEATHER AND HAS POTENTIAL TO CAUSE ACCIDENTS DUE TO STALLS IN INTERSECTIONS. I BELIEVE THAT THIS PROBLEM EXISTS IN ALL 1998 MODELS WITH THE ...

Mar 17, 1999 Power Train

CAR EXHIBITS A SHUDDER IN THE DRIVE TRAIN - MORE NOTICABLE AT SPEEDS UNDER 55MPH. A PRONOUNCED SHUDDER OCCURS WHEN COASTING OR IN TRAILING THROTTLE BETWEEN 36-44 MPH. DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS JUST A 'CHARACTERISTIC' OF THE MODEL. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE VIBRATION IS CAUSED BY MIS-ASSEMBLED OR IMBALA...

Mar 17, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE HAS A RANDOM MIS-FIRE RELATED TO THE CPU. VOLVO IS AWARE BUT HAS NOT PRODUCED ANY BULLETINS FOR AN UP-GRADE. MIS-FIRE CAN CAUSE STALLS AT IDLE IN COLD WEATHER AND HAS POTENTIAL TO CAUSE ACCIDENTS DUE TO STALLS IN INTERSECTIONS. I BELIEVE THAT THIS PROBLEM EXISTS IN ALL 1998 MODELS WITH THE ...

Mar 17, 1999 Power Train

CAR EXHIBITS A SHUDDER IN THE DRIVE TRAIN - MORE NOTICABLE AT SPEEDS UNDER 55MPH. A PRONOUNCED SHUDDER OCCURS WHEN COASTING OR IN TRAILING THROTTLE BETWEEN 36-44 MPH. DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS JUST A 'CHARACTERISTIC' OF THE MODEL. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE VIBRATION IS CAUSED BY MIS-ASSEMBLED OR IMBALA...

Mar 9, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BUCKLE LOCK MECHANISM DESIGN TO USE WITH CHILD SAFETY SEAT FRACTURED RESULTING IN FAILURE.

Mar 9, 1999 Structure

POOR DESIGN OF FRONT BUMPER BEING TOO LOW CAUSED IT TO HIT THE WHEEL STOP IN PARKING SPACES RESULTING IN BUMPER AND WHEEL WELL DAMAGE.

Mar 9, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BUCKLE LOCK MECHANISM DESIGN TO USE WITH CHILD SAFETY SEAT FRACTURED RESULTING IN FAILURE.

Mar 9, 1999 Structure

POOR DESIGN OF FRONT BUMPER BEING TOO LOW CAUSED IT TO HIT THE WHEEL STOP IN PARKING SPACES RESULTING IN BUMPER AND WHEEL WELL DAMAGE.

Mar 5, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE AN INDICATOR LIGHT WARNING DRIVER THAT PASSENGER'S DOOR IS OPEN OR AJAR. *AK

Mar 5, 1999 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE AN INDICATOR LIGHT WARNING DRIVER THAT PASSENGER'S DOOR IS OPEN OR AJAR. *AK

Mar 5, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE AN INDICATOR LIGHT WARNING DRIVER THAT PASSENGER'S DOOR IS OPEN OR AJAR. *AK

Mar 5, 1999 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE AN INDICATOR LIGHT WARNING DRIVER THAT PASSENGER'S DOOR IS OPEN OR AJAR. *AK

Feb 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DAILY EXHAUST ODOR INSIDE CAR WHEN DRIVER OR PASSENGER WINDOW IS OPENED A LITTLE. THIS IS A HEALTH HAZARD. IT HAPPENS WHEN THERE ARE NO OTHER CARS AROUND AS WELL, SO I KNOW IT IS NOT COMING FROM OTHER CARS. THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED IN ANY OTHER CAR WE HAVE HAD. IT HAS NOT HAPPENED WHEN I DRIVE A LO...

Feb 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DAILY EXHAUST ODOR INSIDE CAR WHEN DRIVER OR PASSENGER WINDOW IS OPENED A LITTLE. THIS IS A HEALTH HAZARD. IT HAPPENS WHEN THERE ARE NO OTHER CARS AROUND AS WELL, SO I KNOW IT IS NOT COMING FROM OTHER CARS. THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED IN ANY OTHER CAR WE HAVE HAD. IT HAS NOT HAPPENED WHEN I DRIVE A LO...

Feb 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SAFETY CONCERNS AFTER PURCHASE OF NEW VEHICLE. MANY OTHER PROBLEMS. NO SAFET DEFECTS MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY.

Feb 9, 1999 Exterior Lighting

SAFETY CONCERNS AFTER PURCHASE OF NEW VEHICLE. MANY OTHER PROBLEMS. NO SAFET DEFECTS MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY.

Feb 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SAFETY CONCERNS AFTER PURCHASE OF NEW VEHICLE. MANY OTHER PROBLEMS. NO SAFET DEFECTS MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY.

Feb 9, 1999 Exterior Lighting

SAFETY CONCERNS AFTER PURCHASE OF NEW VEHICLE. MANY OTHER PROBLEMS. NO SAFET DEFECTS MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY.

Feb 2, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE DISPLAYS A VIBRATION/SHUDDER BETWEEN 35 MPH AND 45 MPH, STRONGEST AT 42 MPH WHILE DECELERATING. DEALER HAS CHECKED TIRE BALANCE, DRIVESHAFTS, AND AWD SYSTEM. *AK

Feb 2, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE DISPLAYS A VIBRATION/SHUDDER BETWEEN 35 MPH AND 45 MPH, STRONGEST AT 42 MPH WHILE DECELERATING. DEALER HAS CHECKED TIRE BALANCE, DRIVESHAFTS, AND AWD SYSTEM. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

REAR SPRING COILS FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

MIRROR SWITCH FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL BULBS FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCK FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TAIL PIPE CAUSED 3RD DEGREE BURN, DESIGN IS TOO EXPOSED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TAIL PIPE FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

REAR SPRING COILS FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

MIRROR SWITCH FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL BULBS FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCK FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TAIL PIPE CAUSED 3RD DEGREE BURN, DESIGN IS TOO EXPOSED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TAIL PIPE FAILED. YH

Jan 25, 1999 Equipment

CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT FAILED.

Jan 25, 1999 Steering

VEHICLE STEERING DESIGN ALLOWS FOR DRIFTING AND HARD STEERING ALSO CREATING ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

Jan 25, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK FAILED.

Jan 25, 1999 Equipment

CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT FAILED.

Jan 25, 1999 Steering

VEHICLE STEERING DESIGN ALLOWS FOR DRIFTING AND HARD STEERING ALSO CREATING ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

Jan 25, 1999 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK FAILED.

Jan 19, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE WAS A "LARGE FUEL LEAK IN FUEL SYSTEM". THE TEE JUNCTIONS AND CLAMPS WERE REPLACED.

Jan 19, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE WAS A "LARGE FUEL LEAK IN FUEL SYSTEM". THE TEE JUNCTIONS AND CLAMPS WERE REPLACED.

Jan 18, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTERMITTENT "STUTTERING" OR "SPUTTERING" PROBLEM BOTH AT IDLE AND AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. FEELS LIKE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM IS MISFIRING THE ENGINE. CAR HAS NEVER STALLED, BUT NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN PRESSING ACCELERATOR FROM STOP, SPUTTERING CAUSES DELAY IN ACCELERATION.

Jan 18, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTERMITTENT "STUTTERING" OR "SPUTTERING" PROBLEM BOTH AT IDLE AND AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. FEELS LIKE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM IS MISFIRING THE ENGINE. CAR HAS NEVER STALLED, BUT NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN PRESSING ACCELERATOR FROM STOP, SPUTTERING CAUSES DELAY IN ACCELERATION.

Jan 15, 1999 Tires Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT GOING AROUND A CURB, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT A WALL. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 15, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT GOING AROUND A CURB, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT A WALL. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 15, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT GOING AROUND A CURB, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT A WALL. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 15, 1999 Tires Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT GOING AROUND A CURB, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT A WALL. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 15, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT GOING AROUND A CURB, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT A WALL. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 15, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT GOING AROUND A CURB, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT A WALL. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Dec 30, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT FULLY AND CATCHES IN DOOR CLOSURE. WHILE THE IMPACT SO FAR IS MINIMAL, IE, SCRATCHES THE PAINT AND CAUSES ME TO REOPEN THE DOOR AND PUSH THE BELT INSIDE, MY CONCERN IS THAT THIS WILL, IN TIME, RESULT IN A BENT SELT BELT LATCH MECHANISM WHICH COULD RESULT IN NOT LOCKING COM...

Dec 30, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT FULLY AND CATCHES IN DOOR CLOSURE. WHILE THE IMPACT SO FAR IS MINIMAL, IE, SCRATCHES THE PAINT AND CAUSES ME TO REOPEN THE DOOR AND PUSH THE BELT INSIDE, MY CONCERN IS THAT THIS WILL, IN TIME, RESULT IN A BENT SELT BELT LATCH MECHANISM WHICH COULD RESULT IN NOT LOCKING COM...

Dec 27, 1998 Structure

WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED ON HIGHWAY, CAME UPON A ROUGH STRETCH OF ROAD. THE CAR GOT BUMPED AROUND A FEW TIMES, LEFT REAR DOOR GOT KNOCKED OPEN - IT STAYED LATCHED AND DID NOT OPEN ALL THE WAY. NO ONE WAS IN THE REAR SEAT AT THE TIME. AT THE TIME THE DOOR LOCK SWITCHES WERE IN THE UP/OPEN POS...

Dec 27, 1998 Structure

WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED ON HIGHWAY, CAME UPON A ROUGH STRETCH OF ROAD. THE CAR GOT BUMPED AROUND A FEW TIMES, LEFT REAR DOOR GOT KNOCKED OPEN - IT STAYED LATCHED AND DID NOT OPEN ALL THE WAY. NO ONE WAS IN THE REAR SEAT AT THE TIME. AT THE TIME THE DOOR LOCK SWITCHES WERE IN THE UP/OPEN POS...

Dec 24, 1998 Suspension

VIBRATION IN FRONT END AT 35-45 MPH. VEHICLE SHAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

Dec 24, 1998 Suspension

VIBRATION IN FRONT END AT 35-45 MPH. VEHICLE SHAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

Nov 27, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS HAD A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END (NOT FELT IN THE STEERING COLUMN OR GAS PEDAL) AT SPEEDS OF 35-45 MPH SINCE I TOOK POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE ON 8/25/98. MILEAGE AT VEHICLE PICK UP = 279. THIS WAS REPORTED TO DEALER ON 9/29/98, (MILEAGE 2035),WHEN I HAD THE SPEED RANGE AND KNEW IT WAS NO...

Nov 27, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS HAD A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END (NOT FELT IN THE STEERING COLUMN OR GAS PEDAL) AT SPEEDS OF 35-45 MPH SINCE I TOOK POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE ON 8/25/98. MILEAGE AT VEHICLE PICK UP = 279. THIS WAS REPORTED TO DEALER ON 9/29/98, (MILEAGE 2035),WHEN I HAD THE SPEED RANGE AND KNEW IT WAS NO...

Nov 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE BRAKES FAILED TO WORK ON AN INCLINE WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. EMERGENCY BRAKES HAD TO BE USED TO STOP. DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL. *ML

Nov 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE BRAKES FAILED TO WORK ON AN INCLINE WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. EMERGENCY BRAKES HAD TO BE USED TO STOP. DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL. *ML

Nov 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DEFECTIVE EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKS INTO THE CABIN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 10, 1998 Seat Belts

THE SEATBELTS DO NOT APPEAR TO RETRACT PROPERLY. THERE IS A SMALL LIGHT IN THE DOOR OF THE VEHICLE WHICH HAS BEEN BROKEN ON 3 OCCASSIONS BECAUSE THE SEATBELT DID NOT RETRACT PRIOR TO THE DOOR CLOSING. THE DEALER DID REPAIR THIS AND MENTIONED THAT THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS DEFECT ...

Nov 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DEFECTIVE EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKS INTO THE CABIN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 10, 1998 Seat Belts

THE SEATBELTS DO NOT APPEAR TO RETRACT PROPERLY. THERE IS A SMALL LIGHT IN THE DOOR OF THE VEHICLE WHICH HAS BEEN BROKEN ON 3 OCCASSIONS BECAUSE THE SEATBELT DID NOT RETRACT PRIOR TO THE DOOR CLOSING. THE DEALER DID REPAIR THIS AND MENTIONED THAT THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS DEFECT ...

Nov 8, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR LOST TOTAL ENGINE POWER AT FREEWAY SPEED WHEN OPERATING AT NORMAL TEMPERATURE. WOULD RESTART ON BERM UPON SLIGHT COOLING, THEN FAILURE RECURRED BACK ON FREEWAY. CAR WAS FLATABEDED TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. DEALER FIRST IDENTIFIED FUEL PUMP FAILURE, THEN SAID WIRING TO FUEL PUMP WAS INCORRECTLY INST...

Nov 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CATALITIC CONVERTER SMELLS INSIDE THE CAR WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT I HAD WITH A PREVIOUS V70. AFTER NUMERUS COMPLAINTS TO VOLVO THEY REPLACED THE CAR WITH A SIMILAR CAR. NOW I FACE THIS PROBLEM AGAIN. IT IS NOT AS BAD WHEN I USE THE HIGHEST OCTANE AVAILABLE AND ADD OCTANE BOOST. I...

Nov 8, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR LOST TOTAL ENGINE POWER AT FREEWAY SPEED WHEN OPERATING AT NORMAL TEMPERATURE. WOULD RESTART ON BERM UPON SLIGHT COOLING, THEN FAILURE RECURRED BACK ON FREEWAY. CAR WAS FLATABEDED TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. DEALER FIRST IDENTIFIED FUEL PUMP FAILURE, THEN SAID WIRING TO FUEL PUMP WAS INCORRECTLY INST...

Nov 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CATALITIC CONVERTER SMELLS INSIDE THE CAR WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT I HAD WITH A PREVIOUS V70. AFTER NUMERUS COMPLAINTS TO VOLVO THEY REPLACED THE CAR WITH A SIMILAR CAR. NOW I FACE THIS PROBLEM AGAIN. IT IS NOT AS BAD WHEN I USE THE HIGHEST OCTANE AVAILABLE AND ADD OCTANE BOOST. I...

Nov 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER SUFFERED A SECOND DEGREE BURN ON HER LEG BY COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE TIP AT THE REAR BUMPER OF THE CAR BY THE LIFT GATE. THE EXHAUST ON THIS CAR IS EXTREMELY HOT, SUBJECTILY, IT FEELS MUCH HOTTER THAN OTHER VEHICLES THAT I OWN. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A PE ...

Nov 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER SUFFERED A SECOND DEGREE BURN ON HER LEG BY COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE TIP AT THE REAR BUMPER OF THE CAR BY THE LIFT GATE. THE EXHAUST ON THIS CAR IS EXTREMELY HOT, SUBJECTILY, IT FEELS MUCH HOTTER THAN OTHER VEHICLES THAT I OWN. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A PE ...

Nov 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD PARKED VEHICLE & GOT OUT W/CHILD. CHILD WENT BEHIND VEHICLE & WAS BURNED BY TAIL PIPE WHICH WAS STILL HOT. *AK

Nov 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD PARKED VEHICLE & GOT OUT W/CHILD. CHILD WENT BEHIND VEHICLE & WAS BURNED BY TAIL PIPE WHICH WAS STILL HOT. *AK

Oct 31, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER FILLING UP THE TANK, FUEL WAS FOUND TO BE DRIPPING UNDER THE CAR. IT APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM THE EXPANSION TANK OR ITS HOSES. THE DEALER NEEDS TO DROP THE REAR SUSPENSION TO GET A BETTER LOOK, AND THEN ORDER PARTS. I'VE HAVE READ ABOUT THIS PROBLEM INVOLVING OTHER V70S.

Oct 31, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER FILLING UP THE TANK, FUEL WAS FOUND TO BE DRIPPING UNDER THE CAR. IT APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM THE EXPANSION TANK OR ITS HOSES. THE DEALER NEEDS TO DROP THE REAR SUSPENSION TO GET A BETTER LOOK, AND THEN ORDER PARTS. I'VE HAVE READ ABOUT THIS PROBLEM INVOLVING OTHER V70S.

Oct 22, 1998 Exterior Lighting

DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY CANCEL UNTIL THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED PASSED THE NEUTRAL POSITION CONTINUING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE TURN.

Oct 22, 1998 Exterior Lighting

DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY CANCEL UNTIL THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED PASSED THE NEUTRAL POSITION CONTINUING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE TURN.

Aug 31, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

LEAKY FUEL TANK.

Aug 31, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

LEAKY FUEL TANK.

Jul 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AFTER A ONE HOUR DRIVE. THERE IS A THIRD SEAT IN THE CAR. CHILD CLIMBED OUT OF BACK AND BURNED THE CALF ON THE TAIL PIPE. THE SECOND CHILD WAS WALKING AROUND THE CAR, AND BURNED THIGH ON THE TAIL PIPE. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AFTER A ONE HOUR DRIVE. THERE IS A THIRD SEAT IN THE CAR. CHILD CLIMBED OUT OF BACK AND BURNED THE CALF ON THE TAIL PIPE. THE SECOND CHILD WAS WALKING AROUND THE CAR, AND BURNED THIGH ON THE TAIL PIPE. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 14, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHILD EXITING VEHICLE BURNED ON THE TAILPIPE DUE TO LOCATION.

Jul 14, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHILD EXITING VEHICLE BURNED ON THE TAILPIPE DUE TO LOCATION.

Jun 29, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE OUTSIDE OF CAR, CONSUMER OPENED DOOR AND REACHED HAND IN TO TURN KEY (WANTED TO ROLL UP WINDOWS), CAR STARTED/ACCELERATED RAPIDLY, KNOCKING CONSUMER OVER.

Jun 29, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE OUTSIDE OF CAR, CONSUMER OPENED DOOR AND REACHED HAND IN TO TURN KEY (WANTED TO ROLL UP WINDOWS), CAR STARTED/ACCELERATED RAPIDLY, KNOCKING CONSUMER OVER.

Jun 12, 1998 Electrical System

BATTERY VENT MISSING, BATTERY BOILED OVER. BATTERY ACID SPRAYED OVER ENGINE COMPARTMENT DRIVE BELTS, POWER STEERING HOSES AND BRAKE LINES.

Jun 12, 1998 Electrical System

BATTERY VENT MISSING, BATTERY BOILED OVER. BATTERY ACID SPRAYED OVER ENGINE COMPARTMENT DRIVE BELTS, POWER STEERING HOSES AND BRAKE LINES.

Jun 4, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNAL SOCKET APPEARS TO HAVE CORRODED CONTACT TERMINALS.

Jun 4, 1998 Exterior Lighting

LEFT TURN INDICATOR BEGAN FLASHING QUICKLY, INDICATING A POSSIBLE BULB FAILURE. AFTER REMOVING THE BULB, FOUND SEVERE BLACK CHARRING SURROUNDING THE CONTACT AREA. AFTER CLEANING, THE BULB STOPPED FLASHING.

Jun 4, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNAL SOCKET APPEARS TO HAVE CORRODED CONTACT TERMINALS.

Jun 4, 1998 Exterior Lighting

LEFT TURN INDICATOR BEGAN FLASHING QUICKLY, INDICATING A POSSIBLE BULB FAILURE. AFTER REMOVING THE BULB, FOUND SEVERE BLACK CHARRING SURROUNDING THE CONTACT AREA. AFTER CLEANING, THE BULB STOPPED FLASHING.

May 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER'S SON WAS EXITING FROM THE REAR DOOR. WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN HIS LEG WAS RIGHT UP AGAINST THE TAIL PIPE, HE SUFFERED 2ND DEGREE BURNS. CONSUMER WAS TAKEN TO DOCTOR AND WAS PRESCRIBED ANTI-BIOTICS FOR INFECTION DUE TO BURN. INCIDENT HAPPENED ON MAY 13, WHICH IS THE FIRST TIME CONSUMER WAS TAKE...

May 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER'S SON WAS EXITING FROM THE REAR DOOR. WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN HIS LEG WAS RIGHT UP AGAINST THE TAIL PIPE, HE SUFFERED 2ND DEGREE BURNS. CONSUMER WAS TAKEN TO DOCTOR AND WAS PRESCRIBED ANTI-BIOTICS FOR INFECTION DUE TO BURN. INCIDENT HAPPENED ON MAY 13, WHICH IS THE FIRST TIME CONSUMER WAS TAKE...

Dec 22, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SHOULDER PORTION OF THE REAR SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS OUT OF THE SEAT BACK MECHANISM AND WILL NOT GO BACK INTO THE MECHANISM. THE MIDDLE BELT WAS REPLACED IN AUGUST OF 97 FOR THE SAME REASON. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE IS BEING REPAIRED BY DEALER AT THIS TIME.

Dec 22, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SHOULDER PORTION OF THE REAR SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS OUT OF THE SEAT BACK MECHANISM AND WILL NOT GO BACK INTO THE MECHANISM. THE MIDDLE BELT WAS REPLACED IN AUGUST OF 97 FOR THE SAME REASON. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE IS BEING REPAIRED BY DEALER AT THIS TIME.

Dec 10, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER WOULD SMELL GAS VERY STRONGLY AFTER FILLING TANK. WHEN TAKEN TO DEALER ON 11/12/9., DEALER STATED THAT A PROLBEM EXISTED WITH THE EXPANSION TANK AND THAT THE TANK WOULD BE REPLACED. *AK

Dec 10, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER WOULD SMELL GAS VERY STRONGLY AFTER FILLING TANK. WHEN TAKEN TO DEALER ON 11/12/9., DEALER STATED THAT A PROLBEM EXISTED WITH THE EXPANSION TANK AND THAT THE TANK WOULD BE REPLACED. *AK