10.0

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

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problem #4

Feb 252001

Golf

  • miles
Drove into parking lot. Heard a noise & vehicle stopped. Smoke came from under hood, then flames shot out. Fire department arrived and put out flames. Gave indication of electrical problem, causing fire. Prior to problem, had taken vehicle to dealership 11 times for engine check light coming on/ door locks, and windshield wipers. Dealership was not honoring extended warranty that was sold.

- Budd Lake, NJ, USA

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problem #3

Mar 012000

Golf

  • miles
The left door has a loud noise when opening and closing. It needs to be welded. Dealer said that Volvo isn't responsible, even though it is a problem that has hapened with other Volvo. Are there a number of complaints about this failure? Volvo is very much aware of the problem from other vehicles and the dealer won't do anything about this. Please help!

- Beverly Hills, CA, USA

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problem #2

Dec 221995

Golf

  • miles
Door panel and handle replaced.

- Greenbelt, MD, USA

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problem #1

Jul 251997

(reported on)

Golf

  • miles
The rubber door molding hs separated away from door for the third time in one and one half years.

- Wallington, NJ, USA

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