4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,320 miles

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problem #2

Sep 202021

XC90

  • miles
I have installed a SprintDrive installed in my Volvo. Since the installation, I have had several safety and security issues occur that stop once the device is removed. The following issues have occurred: 1) Whilst driving on the Muskogee Turnpike, the cruising control system would disengage. This occurred at least three times during the drive. On the third time, the cruising control system disengaged and the braking system engaged causing the vehicle to go from 85 mph to 45 mph. 2) I was driving on C-470. The transmission system would not transition between the gears automatically. The vehicle remained in a low gear until I removed the device. 3) I was driving on I-70 when all of the warning lights went and an alarm sounded. The message console read all system failure. The engine shut down. Once the device was removed, I was able to restart the vehicle.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #1

Apr 112014

XC90 6-cyl

  • 58,640 miles
During switching off ignition a warning light was visible, on turning on ignition again multiple faults registered on the instrument cluster.no issues prior to this fault occurred. List of faults noticed: 1: SRS warning light (instrument cluster notification) 2: ABS failure (instrument cluster notification) 3: passenger airbag off (instrument cluster notification) 4: passenger airbag fault-service required (instrument cluster notification) 5: passenger electrical assist seat not working 5: hazard lights only work when ignition is on 6: vehicle cannot lock or unlock 7: rear tail lights stay on continuously even after removal of ignition key. 8: no brake lights 9: no turn right signals (back or front) 10: Headlight fault (instrument cluster notification) 11: Rev counter not aligned correctly, sits at 6:00 while vehicle is off. 12: rev counter rests at 7000rpm on engine idle and continues clockwise. 13: engine will not pass 4000rpm 14: Engine stopped enroute to Volvo dealership traveling at 65mph with loss of power steering and brake assist. Vehicle was able to re start after coming to complete stop. 15: trip computer does not register miles traveled. 16: miles left till empty shows 9999.

- Boerne, TX, USA