10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 61,000 miles
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While we were try I G to repair this vehicle we were test driving it a D came to a full stop at a stoplight signal and could not downshift vehicle into 1st gear from a stop after the vehicle was at normal running temperature. Causing it to go I to a limp home mode. So while we were driving we noticed that the floor was saturated with antifreeze and a sweet odor from the vents was noticed with a smoke. We serviced the transmission without success. Also noticed an no oil pressure read on dash only when we were not in acceleration. This disappear when upon acceleration and returned when idling. We serviced the oil filter the fluids performed a motor flush first and replaced the oil pressure switch. Without successful repairs and continue of the code returns after performing a drive cycle numerous times. We are convinced this is caused by the recall #R155. Thank you for help in repairing this issue under the NHTSA recall#06V441000.
- Phoenix, AZ, USA
The contact owns a 1999 Volvo S80. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle began to operate roughly and the engine stalled without warning. After fifteen minutes, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In 2007, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 06V441000 (vehicle speed control) however, the failure recurred eight years later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
- Walla Walla, WA, USA
I've had this problem for months now. The car shuts down and won't restart! I been taking off the battery and letting it sit over night, then putting cables back on to get it to restart! today I drove it for a mile and parked it and while it was running it shut down again! most of the time it shuts down when I'm driving and I lose brake control!
- Mansfield, CT, USA
The contact owns a 1999 Volvo S80. The contact stated that as the vehicle was being started, a strong burning odor began to circulate inside of the vehicle. Immediately, the contact exited the vehicle and noticed flames emitting from the exhaust pipe. The contact then extinguished the flames. The vehicle had been repaired four times prior to the recent fire for a severe oil leak. The turbo oil trap PCV was replaced each time. The repairs were performed by an authorized dealer. The contact also replaced the part himself. The vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
- Whittieer, CA, USA
- Chicago, IL, USA