10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,667 miles

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problem #3

Mar 012010

S80

  • 140,000 miles
Air bag light came on. Had the car checked by a Volvo service garage. The technician said that the SRS (supplemental restraint system) module needs to be replaced. I was informed the pyrotechnics in the seat belt system and the front air bags do not work until the module is replaced and programmed. The re-programming is a 'dealer only' service. This is a permanent safety failure which has life or death consequences if I am ever involved in an accident. Not corrected as of 03/08/10.

- West Jordan, UT, USA

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problem #2

Jun 212000

S80

  • miles
Air bags deployed while car was in "park" and with no impact.

- Fairfield, OH, USA

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problem #1

Nov 221999

(reported on)

S80

  • miles
Power windows would act sporadically, going up or down whenever the button is used. Some time would partially go up or down their its own. Taken vehicle to dealership twice. The 2nd time the mechanic got inside of vehicle & closed door, air bags deployed. Had no indication of why. Dealership having Volvo representative to check vehicle.

- Greensburg, KY, USA

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