2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,385 miles

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problem #6

Jul 222011

S80 6-cyl

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Volvo S80. While driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact stated the fuel gauge did not read empty at the time the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 8/29/11 the consumer stated a recall was issued regarding defective fuel pumps. However, her vehicle was not included in the recall. The dealer was unable to determine what caused the vehicle to stall. Updated 09/28/11

- Atlanta, GA, USA

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problem #5

Oct 142005

S80 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,208 miles
Fuel odor in vehicle, and fuel leaking under vehicle. Fuel pump assembly has stress cracked at fuel pressure line. Fuel pump assembly required to repair leak. Replaced fuel pump.

- Winston Salem, NC, USA

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problem #4

Jul 062005

S80 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 139,000 miles
Vehicle loses all power at highway speeds. Feels like it stalls out or suddenly runs out of gas.

- Marietta, GA, USA

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problem #3

Jul 132005

S80 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states he is a certified mechanic and has two separate vehicles that are the same make and model with the same problem. The combination unit of the fuel pump assembly has a massive leak. There is a crack in the fuel pump assembly that is caused by the stress from the fuel line. With enough pressure over time it will cause this crack. The fuel pump assembly will have to be replaced.

- Lexington, NC, USA

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problem #2

Jul 132005

S80 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated he is a certified mechanic and has two separate vehicles that are the same make and model with the same problem. The combination unit of the fuel pump assembly has a massive leak. There is a crack in the fuel pump assembly that is caused by stress from the fuel line. With enough pressure over time it will cause this crack. The fuel pump assembly will have to be replaced.

- Lexington, NC, USA

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problem #1

Nov 092004

S80 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,100 miles
Fuel pump crack causing gas to be sprayed on underside of auto when ignition is on. Gas fumes in garage following parking of auto. Major risk of fire/explosion possible caused by defective fuel pump. Auto is five + years old with 37,100 miles. Volvo dealer replaced fuel pump at charge of $592.

- Pinehurst, NC, USA

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