3.1
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 44,772 miles
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1. following download of recall software performance has been vastly reduced and now only achieves 8.2 mpg. 2. the ABS control module functions intermittently and usually in the failure mode. ABS brakes do not function properly-replacement $950 3. while backing (cold engine), brakes fail to stop the car for several seconds (feet). 4. the vehicle stalls mostly on turns but on straight away. A. car now shuts off approx 6-8 times while driving, dangerous while driving at interstate/highway speeds. It "surges" forward and the lights (dash and headlights) fade - vehicle stalls with no power steering or power brakes. 5. cruise control fails "? up hills/down hills shuts down. Now is inoperable. 6. the electronic door locks malfunction intermittently. 7. following error codes display and total mileage, trip 1 & 2 mileage displays default to ?? --------?" and mileage does not log on the odometer: A.brake failure stop asap B.coolant level low stop asap C.ABS failure / service required D.stc service required E.power steering failure - service required F.emission system service required G.stop safely and restart engine H.alarm system service required I.alarm triggered J.emission system service required K.no oil pressure stop asap L.check engine. The ball joint, driver side window motor, sunroof switch were replaced. Numerous bulb replacements and replacement of mass flow sensor. The cooling fan malfunctioned. The ABS control module would function intermittently which would cause the ABS to not function. The power steering failed. The vehicle will completely shut off while driving. The cruise control was inconsistent, the vehicle would loose power with the cruise activated. The electronic doors malfunctioned, the fob does not always open the door and at times when closing the driver side door. Updated 12/15/06.
- Beverly, MA, USA
I own a 2000 Volvo S80 2.9 - VIN: [xxx]. I had purchased the vehicle new from bridgewater Volvo in NJ on Aug 15, 2000. I have 49,100 miles on the car and I have maintained the vehicle impeccably in the last 5 years of ownership. Two weeks ago the car started stalling and the message display read "reduced performance". my wife uses the car to commute to work and the stalling of the car on the highways put her into a potentially dangerous situation. She was able to safely pullover and the car would re-start again every time it stalled. She finally got home and after the second day of the problems she left it in the garage and used the second car for commuting. She then took it to the Volvo dealer in Edison NJ. Volvo of Edison diagnosed the problem and here is the direct qoute from their bill - "performance reduced light fault trace ECM 91A7 and ABS 00B1-found internal fault in ETM and brake pedal position sensor replace and download ETM and brake pedal position sensor" since the car is no longer under warranty I had to pay the following amounts: Parts - throttle body, gasket & sensor = $655.42 labor - $472.50 taxes = $67.68 total = $1,195.60 I called Volvo customer service to complain about the pre-mature failures and their response was there is nothing they can do about it. I also stated that I am dissatisfied with their product quality and I may not consider buying another Volvo product. The customer service rep told me that in that case Volvo may not even consider reviewing my case as I may not consider buying another Volvo. In addition to the above problem last year I had a cooling fan failure which was covered under warranty just before it expired. Now I have never ever received a recall notice from Volvo on any problems. I understand that there was a recall on the front suspension ball joints and I do not know if Volvo during the routine service visits ever applied the recall fix. Updated 07/17/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act
- Edison, NJ, USA
Car overheats while driving below 15 miles per hour or stopped in warm weather. Indicator lights tell you to turn of the engine. Temperature guage pegged in the red zone. Radiator fluid boils out when you turn of the car. The dealer says it is the same problem that the 1999 S80's (NHTSA campaign id number : 02V096000 ) have. Unfortunatly my car was produced 2 months after the end of the recall.
- Bodega Bay, CA, USA
- Ponce, PR, USA