5.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,000 miles

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problem #4

Dec 042004

S80

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Volvo S80. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to slow down and the ABS and engine indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the trollis system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred two weeks later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again and they stated that the central module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle needed to be taken back to the dealer for further inspection. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 97,000. Updated 1/8/09 the ball joint needed to be replaced, the heating system, throttle systems, engine cooling fan and the master cylinder all failed. The vehicle would accelerated on its own. The vehicle stalled on several occasions. The steering made a noise when it was turned. The dealer lubricated the steering. The dealer stated the vehicle needed an O2 sensor. The ignition switch was replaced. The inner tie rods were replaced. 01/14/09.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #3

Apr 011999

S80 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 4,000 miles
Vehicle message center displayes: ABS system failure/servicing transmission system service power steering service emissions control service also, there is an engine oil leak and a tie rod replacement/four wheel alignment was required cruise control is intermittent directional signal inop headlights come on when not commanded etc. Incident date--throughout ownership.

- Niceville, FL, USA

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

problem #1

Jul 102000

S80

  • miles
Car developed a pronounced front-end "shimmy" not unlike would be felt with an unbalanced wheel. Dealership confirmed that the tie rod was about to failed.

- Monmouth Junction, NJ, USA