10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,250 miles

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problem #4

Jun 042005

S80 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 73,000 miles
Sudden loss of power and stalling of engine at highway speed. Pulled car safely off road. Car restarted. Brought car to Volvo dealer who could not find any problem.

- Weatogue, CT, USA

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problem #3

Jul 132002

(reported on)

S80

  • miles
Engine suffers complete shutdown at 30-40mph. Occurs 3-4 times a week and has been happening for last 3-4 months. Dealer can find no problem and has never heard of such a problem however I see several references to this exact problem at this database and also www.carreview.com. engine will restart with no problem however obviously when engine stops all power to braking and steering system is lost. Always happens when coasting, typically down low grade, and taking a corner. I believe issue is tied to power steering, climate control and low RPM (or combo thereof) as at this speed the tachometer swings wildly between 400 and 1200 RPM though speed is steady (possible emission control issue).

- Westford, MA, USA

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problem #2

Jan 182002

S80

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I have had several problems with this car. Frame, engine, transmission and drive shaft, steering, and power locks. I have had the transmission replaced twice. I took it in for service 6 times before they repaired the problem. I have taken the car in with 8 bulb position light complaints, 3 steering complaints, 4 complaints regarding the check engine light coming on, and the most recent problem, the engine just quits while driving. I have been without this car for over 7 weeks this year alone. I am stuck between the dealer and the manufacturer. Volvo has responded to my complaint that I filed with the new motor vehicle board by say, "a Volvo technical specialist and lawrence Volvo's service tech have driven the estes' 1999 Volvo S80 in excess of 500 miles and determined that no non-conformities exist. In an effort to demonstrate that we value the estes' as our customers, lawrence Volvo will contact them to make a very fair offer to trade them into a new vehicle." I don't want another Volvo. I want mine fixed or Volvo can adjust the purchase price or buy it back. I recently received a recall notice on the car and now fear even more problems.

- Lafayette, CA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 282000

(reported on)

S80

  • miles
While backing into a parking space noticed vehicle was on fire.

- Woodland, TX, USA

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