10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
73,714 miles

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problem #4

Oct 022020

S80

  • 128,855 miles
Theres a recent recall on the airbags of the 1999 S80 Volvo that we need our airbags replaced because its a hazard that can lead up to death. Also the electricity keeps zapping down from the car creating no starts or very poor driving, I almost was stranded because the car seems like it wanted to shut down one night I was getting off work, I hit full gas and it only gave me 3 mph and also when I made a right turn one night from work I feel the wheel feel like its coming apart from the inside or loosening I dont know what it is but it feels and sounds rough

- Chicago, IL, USA

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problem #3

Apr 292005

S80 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles
Air bag deployment caused an accident. There was an accident two week prior to deployment, no air bag deployed, and no major damage occurred. The front and dash air bags deployed on 4/29/05. No impact at time of deployment. Driver lost control and hit another vehicle. Air bag light came on as driver was reading message, and air bag deployed. Speed was 20 mph. There will be invoices, police report.

- Saint Paul, MN, USA

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problem #2

Jan 092005

S80 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 76,000 miles
Car was parked in my driveway running, I was in the passenger seat, my husband got out to retrieve an item in the house & shut the door, all driver side airbags deployed. The fumes/smoke from the airbags burned my throat, I have had throat discomfort for 5 days. The cost to put the car back together in working order is $3000. One person at Volvo service in thousand oaks, ca. Said that it should not have happened but out of warranty so I have to pay the $3000 if I want it repaired.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 202004

S80

  • miles
Air bag deployed after running over manhole cover on rte 4 West on Monday Sep 20, 2004 approximately 7:20 am est. Roadwork in process on rte 4 travelling approx 15-20 miles per hour morning traffic, air bag deployed.

- Hackensack, NJ, USA

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