3.3
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 40,200 miles
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Excessive rust is forming on my front subframe and in some places has rusted completely through. I have a silver dollar sized hole through it and it will need to be replaced. This is a known problem with the 2007-2010 Volvo S80 V8 which Volvo refuses to recall and will be an extremely costly repair. It also makes the car unsafe to drive and I could also not pass inspection in pa for this kind of damage.
- Canonsburg, PA, USA
Severe subframe rust due to excessive heat from the exhaust on the V8 models of the Volvo S80S only. Dealer said the excessive heat will melt the paint off, causing rust to attract to the subframe. The subframe is a critical component to the car, unfortunately although Volvo has said this is a common problem on the V8 models, they will not do anything to fix the problem. This is the only place my vehicle has rust, and the car is undercoated yearly.
- Skowhegan, ME, USA
The front subframe of my vehicle was found to be unsafe by the Volvo dealer in my area. Corrosion had greatly deteriorated parts of the frame which supports the front suspension, steering and engine. I was told that replacement was the only option to avoid a potentially catastrophic failure while driving. Close examination revealed significant loss of structural integrity of the subframe. Volvo service staff told me this was a common problem for this model S80 V8.
- West Hartford, CT, USA
THIS CAR DON'T HAVE ANY GAUGES ONLY THE GAS NO ENGINE TEMPERATURE OR LIGHT IF I'M IN TRAFFIC THE CAR STOP BECAUSE IS GOT NO GAUGE I DON'T KNOW THE TEMPERATURE ALSO NO SPARE TIRE ONLY CAME WITH A PUMP BUT. THAT ONLY WORK WITH SMALL HOLE NOW THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE IS A BIG ISSUE BECAUSE THE ENGINE IS SO BIG OVERHEAT AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN NOW I M IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY I TALK WITH VOLVO ABOUT THIS ISSUE MANY. TIMES FINALLY THEY SAY THEY WILL GIVE ME 20 DOLLARS IN PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM I HAVE SEE IN THE INTERNET ALOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. VOLVO NEEDS TO ADMIT THAT THEY MAKE A MISTAKE HORRIBLE DESIGN I PAY ALOT MONEY FOR THIS CAR. THANKS VERY MUCH PLEASE SEND ME A EMAIL [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Sandy, UT, USA
- Akron, OH, USA