3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,500 miles

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problem #2

Mar 012014

S80 6-cyl

  • 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Volvo S80. The contact stated while driving at low speeds, the stabilization warning light illuminated and started flashing. The steering wheel failed to move and vehicle loss power. The charging warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact called pedersen Volvo cars (4455 S mason St, fort collins, co 80525, (970)223-8500) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. The consumer stated shortly after purchasing the vehicle the "charging system failure" warning light would intermittently illuminate while driving. The vehicle had an incident in which it would not power on. The battery was replaced. The charging failure light continued flash. The alternator was replaced, but the failure persisted. The consumer then experienced a total system failure wile driving. It was determined the battery was defective. The battery was replaced, but the warning lights returned. It was determine via service bulletin from 2015 the battery and alternator lost communication. The failure was due to the anti tamper unit. The manufacturer was contacted, but did not offer any assistance. However, the dealer offered a 15% discount.

- Fort Collins, CO, USA

problem #1

Jan 072016

S80

  • 66,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Volvo S80. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to switch gears. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer system failed and needed to be restarted. In addition, the battery cable was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.

- Roswell, GA, USA