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VOLVO S80 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly

VOLVO S80 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Report #10005987

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on Jan 27, 2003.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY . WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE FUEL TANK HAS CRACKED CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):PLEASE PROV. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in NEW YORK, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO S80 Structure

VOLVO S80 2002 Structure Report #10015829

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on .VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE . THE DASH BOARD WAS TOO LIGHT IN COLOR, WHICH CAUSED A BLINDING GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD. *JB CONSUMER STATED WHEN ENTERING A DARK AREA (TUNNEL, GARAGE ETC.) THE DASHBOARD WOULD REFLECT ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONSUMER HAD NUMBEROUS NEAR COLLISIONS DUE TO THIS DISTRACTION. CONSUMER FEELS THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO WEAR POLARIZED SUN GLASSES. *PH.Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in WEST NEWTON, MA. Vehicle was purchased on 20021126. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: DALZELL VOLVO . DEALER'S CITY: DEDHAM . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MA.
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VOLVO S80 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VOLVO S80 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10025181

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 18, 2003.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . 2002 VOLVO S80 WHEN STOPPED ON A HILL, FACING DOWN A DECLINE, WHEN YOU PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, THEN TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE...THE CAR 'FREELY" ROLLS FORWARD. SAME THING HAPPENS WHEN STOPPED ON AN INCLINE AND YOU PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE. ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, AND ALMOST HIT A PEDESTRIAN.... THE TRANSMISSION "ACTS LIKE" A MANUAL ONE IN THESE SITUATIONS. YOU NEED TO USE TWO FEET IN ORDER TO GET OUT OF SITUATION WITHOUT HITTING ANOTHER CAR (WHEN IN A PARALLEL PARKED SITUATION...ETC.) COMPLAINED TO MY DEALER AND VOLVO CUSTOMER SVC.. THEY TOLD ME THAT IS THE WAY THE CAR IS AND THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO ABOUT IT. I EXPLAINED THE POTENTIAL HAZARD, AND HE RE-ITERATED THE COMMENT. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1J4GW48S2YC. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in CRANSTON, RI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO S80 Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLVO S80 2002 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10025181

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 18, 2003.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2002 VOLVO S80 WHEN STOPPED ON A HILL, FACING DOWN A DECLINE, WHEN YOU PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, THEN TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE...THE CAR 'FREELY" ROLLS FORWARD. SAME THING HAPPENS WHEN STOPPED ON AN INCLINE AND YOU PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE. ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, AND ALMOST HIT A PEDESTRIAN.... THE TRANSMISSION "ACTS LIKE" A MANUAL ONE IN THESE SITUATIONS. YOU NEED TO USE TWO FEET IN ORDER TO GET OUT OF SITUATION WITHOUT HITTING ANOTHER CAR (WHEN IN A PARALLEL PARKED SITUATION...ETC.) COMPLAINED TO MY DEALER AND VOLVO CUSTOMER SVC.. THEY TOLD ME THAT IS THE WAY THE CAR IS AND THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO ABOUT IT. I EXPLAINED THE POTENTIAL HAZARD, AND HE RE-ITERATED THE COMMENT. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1J4GW48S2YC. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in CRANSTON, RI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO S80 Unknown Or Other

VOLVO S80 2002 Unknown Or Other Report #10025509

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on May 27, 2003.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO, I ATTEMPTED TO INSTALL A CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN MY 2002 VOLVO S-80. IN ORDER TO DO THE JOB PROPERLY, I LOOKED IN MY OWNERS MANUAL FOR THE LOCATION OF THE LOWER ANCHORAGE SYSTEM. ON PAGE 12 WAS THE ILLUSTRATION AND LOCATION OF THE ANCHORS, BUT I WAS UNABLE TO FIND THEM IN THE CAR. THE NEXT MONDAY I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD PURCHASED THE CAR AND WAS INFORMED THAT SOMETIMES VOLVO DIDN'T INSTALL THIS PART. I WAS TOLD TO LOOK IN THE WHEEL-WELL IN THE TRUNK. THE PART WAS NOT THERE. SO, I WAS TOLD TO STOP BY THE DEALARSHIP AND THEY WOULD TAKE CARE OF IT. SEVERAL DAYS LATER, I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE MECHANIC COULDN'T FIND THE ANCHOR EITHER. SOME DISCUSION TRANSPIRED, AFTER WHICH I WAS TOLD THAT MY OWNERS MANUAL WAS IN ERROR, AND THAT MY CAR DID NOT COME WITH THE LOWER ANCHORAGE SYSTEM. IT WAS GOING TO COST ABOUT $100 TO ORDER AND INSTALL THE PART. I WAS ANGRY. AFTERALL, MY OWNERS MANUAL SHOWED THE LOCATION OF THIS SYSTEM. HOW COULD VOLVO MAKE SUCH AN ERROR? I CALLED VOLVO CUSTOMER SERVICE TO COMPLAIN. I WAS READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT, "VOLVO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE MODEL CHANGES AT ANY TIME, OR TO CHANGE SPECIFICATIONS OR DESIGN, WITHOUT NOTICE AND INCURRING OBLIGATION." AS A RESULT OF THIS STATEMENT THE COMPANY CONFIRMED THAT THEY WERE NOT GOING TO RECTIFY THIS SITUATION UNLESS I PAID FOR IT, SINCE THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENTS OF THEIR OWNERS MANUAL. I LEASED THIS CAR IN MAY, 2002, MORE THAN HALFWAY THROUGH THE MODEL YEAR. I SEEMS TO ME THAT VOLVO HAS THE OBLIGATION TO SEE THAT ITS OWNERS MANUAL IS CURRENT AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY. VOLVO IS A BRAND THAT HAS EARNED ITS REPUTATION THROUGH SAFETY. I OBJECT TO THE FACT THAT THEY DODGE THEIR RESPONSIBILTY FOR SAFETY BY HIDING BEHIND SOME LEGALIZE. IT IS THE COMPANY'S OBLIGATION TO THE CONSUMER TO SEE THAT EITHER THEIR CAR IS DELIVERED AS STATED, OR TO SEE THAT ANY ERRONEOUS STATEMENT AND ILLUSTRATIONS ARE REMOVED FROM THE MANUAL. *AK .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS92D721. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in PHILADELPHIA, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030522. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Volvo S80 2002 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo S80 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: CHERRY HILL VOLVO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 856-66-4050 . DEALER'S CITY: CHERRY HILL . DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 08002 .
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VOLVO S80 Child Seat

VOLVO S80 2002 Child Seat Report #10025509

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on May 27, 2003.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with CHILD SEAT . ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO, I ATTEMPTED TO INSTALL A CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN MY 2002 VOLVO S-80. IN ORDER TO DO THE JOB PROPERLY, I LOOKED IN MY OWNERS MANUAL FOR THE LOCATION OF THE LOWER ANCHORAGE SYSTEM. ON PAGE 12 WAS THE ILLUSTRATION AND LOCATION OF THE ANCHORS, BUT I WAS UNABLE TO FIND THEM IN THE CAR. THE NEXT MONDAY I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD PURCHASED THE CAR AND WAS INFORMED THAT SOMETIMES VOLVO DIDN'T INSTALL THIS PART. I WAS TOLD TO LOOK IN THE WHEEL-WELL IN THE TRUNK. THE PART WAS NOT THERE. SO, I WAS TOLD TO STOP BY THE DEALARSHIP AND THEY WOULD TAKE CARE OF IT. SEVERAL DAYS LATER, I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE MECHANIC COULDN'T FIND THE ANCHOR EITHER. SOME DISCUSION TRANSPIRED, AFTER WHICH I WAS TOLD THAT MY OWNERS MANUAL WAS IN ERROR, AND THAT MY CAR DID NOT COME WITH THE LOWER ANCHORAGE SYSTEM. IT WAS GOING TO COST ABOUT $100 TO ORDER AND INSTALL THE PART. I WAS ANGRY. AFTERALL, MY OWNERS MANUAL SHOWED THE LOCATION OF THIS SYSTEM. HOW COULD VOLVO MAKE SUCH AN ERROR? I CALLED VOLVO CUSTOMER SERVICE TO COMPLAIN. I WAS READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT, "VOLVO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE MODEL CHANGES AT ANY TIME, OR TO CHANGE SPECIFICATIONS OR DESIGN, WITHOUT NOTICE AND INCURRING OBLIGATION." AS A RESULT OF THIS STATEMENT THE COMPANY CONFIRMED THAT THEY WERE NOT GOING TO RECTIFY THIS SITUATION UNLESS I PAID FOR IT, SINCE THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENTS OF THEIR OWNERS MANUAL. I LEASED THIS CAR IN MAY, 2002, MORE THAN HALFWAY THROUGH THE MODEL YEAR. I SEEMS TO ME THAT VOLVO HAS THE OBLIGATION TO SEE THAT ITS OWNERS MANUAL IS CURRENT AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY. VOLVO IS A BRAND THAT HAS EARNED ITS REPUTATION THROUGH SAFETY. I OBJECT TO THE FACT THAT THEY DODGE THEIR RESPONSIBILTY FOR SAFETY BY HIDING BEHIND SOME LEGALIZE. IT IS THE COMPANY'S OBLIGATION TO THE CONSUMER TO SEE THAT EITHER THEIR CAR IS DELIVERED AS STATED, OR TO SEE THAT ANY ERRONEOUS STATEMENT AND ILLUSTRATIONS ARE REMOVED FROM THE MANUAL. *AK .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS92D721. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in PHILADELPHIA, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030522. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Volvo S80 2002 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo S80 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: CHERRY HILL VOLVO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 856-66-4050 . DEALER'S CITY: CHERRY HILL . DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 08002 .
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VOLVO S80 Power Train Manual Transmission

VOLVO S80 2002 Power Train Manual Transmission Report #10037461

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 26, 2003.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS CAUSING VECHILE TO STOP ON FREEWAY.*AK.Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in PUYALLUP, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO S80 Seat Belts Front Anchorage

VOLVO S80 2002 Seat Belts Front Anchorage Report #10054066

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on .VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE . CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS RECALLED DUE TO FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 225. VOLVO STATED THEY COULD NOT RETROFIT THE ANCHORAGE SYSTEM INTO THIS VEHICLE. *AK.Mileage was 29900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS92D421. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in YONKERS, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO S80 Exterior Lighting Headlights

VOLVO S80 2002 Exterior Lighting Headlights Report #10072207

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on Sept 23, 2003.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . TAIL LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS BURNED OUT FIVE TIMES SINCE SEPTEMBER, 2003. DEALER HAS EXAMINED THE VEHICLE FIVE TIMES, BUT COULD NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 9500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS92D621. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in CAYUCOS, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20021212. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: SMITH VOLVO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 805-543-0832 . DEALER'S CITY: SAN LUIS OBISPO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 93401 .
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VOLVO S80 Exterior Lighting Tail Lights

VOLVO S80 2002 Exterior Lighting Tail Lights Report #10072207

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on Sept 23, 2003.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS . TAIL LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS BURNED OUT FIVE TIMES SINCE SEPTEMBER, 2003. DEALER HAS EXAMINED THE VEHICLE FIVE TIMES, BUT COULD NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 9500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS92D621. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in CAYUCOS, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20021212. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: SMITH VOLVO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 805-543-0832 . DEALER'S CITY: SAN LUIS OBISPO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 93401 .
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VOLVO S80 Exterior Lighting Brake Lights

VOLVO S80 2002 Exterior Lighting Brake Lights Report #10143871

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on Nov 21, 2005.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS . (YOUR WEBSITE DOESN'T LIST VOLVO S-80 TYPES) WE HAVE REPEATEDLY RECEIVED BULB FAILURE INDICATOR(I BELIEVE ITS THE BRAKE LIGHT. ITS BEEN REPAIRED /REPLACED 3 TIMES IN THE 3 YEARS WE'VE HAD THE CAR. SOMETIMES ITS INTERMITTENT. VOLVO SAYS THIS IS COMMON. IF SO, WHY NOT A RECALL? (NO OTHER CAR I'VE OWNED HAS FREQUENT BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE) . *NM.Mileage was 10000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS92D521. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in QUINTON, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020915. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Volvo S80 2002 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo S80 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MOORERS VOLVO .
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VOLVO S80 Power Train Automatic Transmission Control Module (tcm, Pcm)

VOLVO S80 2002 Power Train Automatic Transmission Control Module (tcm, Pcm) Report #10172622

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on Oct 25, 2006.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) . FAILURE OF 2002 VOLVO S-80 TRANSMISSION WITH ONLY 46,000 MILES BUT 10 MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY (4 YEAR/ 50000 MILES). DEALER FOUND CODE 5300, TCM 0008. FOUND INTERNAL HYDRAULIC FAULT IN TRANSMISSION. SHIFT SOLENOID S1 REPLACED TRANSMISSION. A DEAL WAS WORKED OUT WHERE VOLVO, THE DEALER AND MYSELF EACH PAID 1/3 THE COST OF $4200. GENERAL MANAGER OF DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT "VOLVO KNOWS THEY HAVE PROBLEM WITH S-80 TRANSMISSION". *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45989 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS92D921. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in CLEMMONS, NC. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20021130. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Volvo S80 2002 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo S80 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: VOLVO OF THR TRIAD . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 336-723-4111 . DEALER'S CITY: WINSTON-SALEM . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NC. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 27103 .
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VOLVO S80 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

VOLVO S80 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10218027

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on Jan 18, 2008.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE THROTTLE CONTROL AND PCV COMPONENTS FAILED AND WOULD NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE THROTTLE CONTROL AND PCV MAY HAVE BEEN CLOGGED. THE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THE DEALER DID NOT STATE WHICH ONE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 47,600. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 47600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS91D021. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in NETHERWOOD, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on 20060101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Volvo S80 2002 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo S80 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: GARDEN CITY VOLVO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 732-528-7500 . DEALER'S CITY: MANASQUAN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 08736 .
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VOLVO S80 Fuel System, Gasoline

VOLVO S80 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10230760

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on Sept 10, 2007.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . FUEL LEAK DEVELOPS AROUND FUEL PUMP AND TANK. RISK OF FUEL IGNITION AND VAPOR INHALATION TO DRIVE AND PASSENGERS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in KIRKLAND, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLVO S80 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10236895

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 27, 2008.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 2002 VOLVO S80 ETM FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST 30 DAYS. *TR.Mileage was 79794 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS92DX21. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in HOLLAND, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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VOLVO S80 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLVO S80 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10236895

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 27, 2008.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 2002 VOLVO S80 ETM FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST 30 DAYS. *TR.Mileage was 79794 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS92DX21. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in HOLLAND, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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VOLVO S80 Air Bags

VOLVO S80 2002 Air Bags Report #10246518

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 13, 2008.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . NUMEROUS DEFECTS IN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM, ONE TIME IT WAS THE BUMPER CONNECTION, ANOTHER TIME THE SEAT BELT TENSIONER, AND THEN THE CONNECTION IN THE STEERING WHEEL, THEN IT GOES OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM AND I SPEND 800.00 THEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN AND THE DEALER SAYS TOO BAD IT MUST BE SHORTED SOMEWHERE.....JOKES ON YOU. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS92D621. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in PENSACOLA, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO S80 Fuel System, Gasoline

VOLVO S80 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10254386

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on Jan 08, 2009.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . OVER THE LAST 1.5 ¿ 2 YEARS THE VEHICLE 2002 VOLVO S80 HAS DISPLAYED A FUEL ODOR IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AND CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE EXTERIOR IN THE SUMMER MONTHS. JUNE OF 2008 RECEIVED WARRANTY NOTICE FROM VOLVO THAT THERE HAS BEEN A VOLUNTARILY EXTENDED WARRANTY TO COVER THE FUEL PUMP FOR VEHICLES THAT DISPLAYED A FUEL ODOR. JANUARY 8, 2009 I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL VOLVO DEALERSHIP FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND DISPLAYED THE LETTER SENT BY VOLVO IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE DEALERSHIP DECLINED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT SMELL FUEL FUMES AT THE TIME OF SERVICE. VOLVO HAS KNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A POTENTIAL ISSUE WITH THE FUEL PUMP FAILURE AND COULD CREATE A POTENTIAL SAFETY AND PROLONG HEALTH ISSUES FOR THE INDIVIDUALS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE OF THE VEHICLE. I AM REQUESTING THE HELP OF NHTSA TO RESOLVE THE ABOVE ISSUE AND BE ABLE ASSIST OTHER CONSUMERS WITH THE SIMILAR ISSUES. *TR .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 141000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS91D621. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in LAKE ORION, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO S80 Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLVO S80 2002 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10282345

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 08, 2009.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THE CARS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT TO THE REVERSE POSITION WITHOUT GIVING ANY WARNING UNDER THE NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION IN ITS DRIVE POSITION. WHEN IT SHIFTS TO REVERSE BY ITSELF ON THE FREEWAY I NOTICE THE NOSE OF THE CAR WILL DROP LOWER AND IF MY FOOT PRESS ON THE GAS PADDLE THE CAR WILL ACT AS BRAKING AND ENGINE IS MAKING NOISE. I NOTICE ON THE DASHBOARD AND SHIFTER THE GEAR SIGN INDICATION IS TOGGLE IN BETWEEN ¿D¿ AND ¿R¿, WHEN I PRESS ON THE GAS PADDLE THE SIGN WILL CHANGE TO ¿R¿ AND AS I RELEASE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PADDLE THE SIGN WILL CHANGE BACK TO ¿D¿. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY OUT OF CONTROL I ALMOST GOT IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT, LUCKILY I WAS TRAINED ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION FOR MY DRIVING LESSON, SO I PUT THE CAR TO ¿N¿ AND SHIFT BACK TO ¿D¿ FOR THE 1ST 3 TIMES I SWITCH BACK TO ¿D¿ THE GEAR INDICATION SIGN IS STILL SHOW ¿R¿ WHEN I PUT TO ¿D¿ ONLY ON THE 4TH TRY ITS RETURN BACK TO NORMAL CONDITION. WHEN ALL THIS HAPPEN I WAS CLAIMING A HILL ON I-580 BEFORE I-680 JUNCTION JUST PASS HAYWARD, CA. TRY TO IMAGING DRIVING AT 65MPH ON A HILL AND TRANSMISSION SWIFT TO REVERSE THE CAR WILL DROP FROM 65MPH TO 10MPH VERY FAST AND THE CARS BEHIND ME ALMOST CRASH INTO ME. ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC THE CAR SUPPOSE TO SWITCH TO ¿SAFE MODE¿ AND TRANSMISSION SHOULD STAY IN 3RD GEAR. IT IS STRANGE THE CAR THINK ITS MALFUNCTION IS NORMAL AND DID NOT ENGAGE TO ¿SAFE MODE¿. MY MECHANIC DIAGNOSES THE CAR AND TELLS ME THE PROBLEM TRACE TO A NEUTRAL SWITCH (PNP SWITCH) INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION. AND AFTER CONTACT NEAREST DEALER FREMONT MOTOR CARS THE PARTS DEPARTMENT CONFIRM THAT THE PNP SWITCH IS BUILD INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION AND WOULD NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE GM-SOURCED 4T65EV/GT TRANSMISSIONS USUALLY SHOW SYMPTOMS OF FAILURE BY SUDDENLY SLIPPING WHILE IN GEAR. THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE, BUT THE FAULTS ARE WIDELY KNOWN AND DOCUMENTED. THIS CAR IS STILL DRIVABLE IT¿S NOT BAD, IF DON¿T ACTED UP. IT STILL THINKS IT HAS NO PROBLEM AT ALL WHICH IS VERY DANGERS. *TR.Mileage was 150000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS91D721. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in TRACY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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VOLVO S80 Electrical System

VOLVO S80 2002 Electrical System Report #10282345

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 08, 2009.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THE CARS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT TO THE REVERSE POSITION WITHOUT GIVING ANY WARNING UNDER THE NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION IN ITS DRIVE POSITION. WHEN IT SHIFTS TO REVERSE BY ITSELF ON THE FREEWAY I NOTICE THE NOSE OF THE CAR WILL DROP LOWER AND IF MY FOOT PRESS ON THE GAS PADDLE THE CAR WILL ACT AS BRAKING AND ENGINE IS MAKING NOISE. I NOTICE ON THE DASHBOARD AND SHIFTER THE GEAR SIGN INDICATION IS TOGGLE IN BETWEEN ¿D¿ AND ¿R¿, WHEN I PRESS ON THE GAS PADDLE THE SIGN WILL CHANGE TO ¿R¿ AND AS I RELEASE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PADDLE THE SIGN WILL CHANGE BACK TO ¿D¿. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY OUT OF CONTROL I ALMOST GOT IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT, LUCKILY I WAS TRAINED ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION FOR MY DRIVING LESSON, SO I PUT THE CAR TO ¿N¿ AND SHIFT BACK TO ¿D¿ FOR THE 1ST 3 TIMES I SWITCH BACK TO ¿D¿ THE GEAR INDICATION SIGN IS STILL SHOW ¿R¿ WHEN I PUT TO ¿D¿ ONLY ON THE 4TH TRY ITS RETURN BACK TO NORMAL CONDITION. WHEN ALL THIS HAPPEN I WAS CLAIMING A HILL ON I-580 BEFORE I-680 JUNCTION JUST PASS HAYWARD, CA. TRY TO IMAGING DRIVING AT 65MPH ON A HILL AND TRANSMISSION SWIFT TO REVERSE THE CAR WILL DROP FROM 65MPH TO 10MPH VERY FAST AND THE CARS BEHIND ME ALMOST CRASH INTO ME. ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC THE CAR SUPPOSE TO SWITCH TO ¿SAFE MODE¿ AND TRANSMISSION SHOULD STAY IN 3RD GEAR. IT IS STRANGE THE CAR THINK ITS MALFUNCTION IS NORMAL AND DID NOT ENGAGE TO ¿SAFE MODE¿. MY MECHANIC DIAGNOSES THE CAR AND TELLS ME THE PROBLEM TRACE TO A NEUTRAL SWITCH (PNP SWITCH) INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION. AND AFTER CONTACT NEAREST DEALER FREMONT MOTOR CARS THE PARTS DEPARTMENT CONFIRM THAT THE PNP SWITCH IS BUILD INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION AND WOULD NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE GM-SOURCED 4T65EV/GT TRANSMISSIONS USUALLY SHOW SYMPTOMS OF FAILURE BY SUDDENLY SLIPPING WHILE IN GEAR. THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE, BUT THE FAULTS ARE WIDELY KNOWN AND DOCUMENTED. THIS CAR IS STILL DRIVABLE IT¿S NOT BAD, IF DON¿T ACTED UP. IT STILL THINKS IT HAS NO PROBLEM AT ALL WHICH IS VERY DANGERS. *TR.Mileage was 150000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS91D721. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in TRACY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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VOLVO S80 Electronic Stability Control

VOLVO S80 2002 Electronic Stability Control Report #10285860

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on Sept 30, 2009.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE FAILURE IN 2002 S80. *TR.Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in CHARLOTTE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO S80 Power Train

VOLVO S80 2002 Power Train Report #10285860

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on Sept 30, 2009.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE FAILURE IN 2002 S80. *TR.Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in CHARLOTTE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO S80 Suspension Front

VOLVO S80 2002 Suspension Front Report #10288622

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on Oct 14, 2009.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . I OWN A 2002 VOLVO AND HAVE HAD CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END. I DEALER WORKED ON THE FRONT END WHEN IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. I JUST SPENT OVER $900 TO REPLACE INNER TIER ROD ENDS AND CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS. I WAS TOLD THIS IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND THIS CAR HAS 47,000 MILES? THE TIE RODS ARE A SAFETY ISSUE AND MY WIFE USES THIS CAR LOCALLY. I HAVE OWNED MANY VOLVOS AND HAVE NEVER HAD FRONT END PROBLEMS WITH ANY CAR I HAVE OWNED. *TR.Mileage was 47357 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS92DX21. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in WEYMOUTH, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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VOLVO S80 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

VOLVO S80 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10302384

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on Nov 14, 2009.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S80 T6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS LOWER SPEEDS TO INCLUDE APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THERE WAS HESITATION AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR WARRANTIES. THE COMPUTER DIAGNOSIS DID NOT LIST ANY FAILURE CODES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106000..Mileage was 105000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS91D421. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in LAKE WYLIE, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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VOLVO S80 Suspension Front

VOLVO S80 2002 Suspension Front Report #10308146

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on Apr 22, 2009.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . I PURCHASED A 2002 VOLVO S80 IN MARCH OF 2009 AND STATED HEARING A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR & WHEN I WENT & GOT IT CHECKED THE MECHANIC SAID THAT I NEEDED NEW STRUTS SO I GOT THE STRUTS FIXED FOR A WARPING $600 BUT THE PROBLEM HAS RECURRED 3 TIMES SINCE THE REPAIR,I HAVE HAD IT REPAIR 2 TIMES BY THE SAME SHOP BUT SINCE THEY TRIED TO CHARGE ME LABOR ON THE LAST VISIT I'M DONE,THE MECHANIC ALSO SAID THAT I NEEDED FRONT CONTROL ARMS WHICH ARE ALSO EXPENSIVE.I CHECKED ONLINE TO SEE IF MAYBE VOLVO HAD ANY RECALLS ON THIS MATTER & THEY DID ON 1999,2000,2001 VOLVO S80 BUT NOT 2002 WHICH IS MY VEHICLE. THIS HAS ALREADY BEEN REPORTED AS A SAFETY ISSUE IN VOLVO S80 99-2001 SO IM JUST WONDERING WHY HAVEN'T IT REACHED THE 2002 BECAUSE I WENT TO THE COMPLAINTS ONLINE & MORE PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING THAN MYSELF. MY STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTERED,MY CAR SHIFTS WHEN I HIT BUMPS IN THE ROAD & MY TRACTION IS NOT AS GOOD AS IT WAS WHEN I 1ST BOUGHT IT. ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS MY FRONT END IS REALLY SCREWED UP & IT'S NOT MY FAULT SO CAN ANYONE DO ANYTHING TO HELP ME OUT. THANKS A MILLION!!!! *TR.Mileage was 117000 miles. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in ANTIOCH, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO S80 Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLVO S80 2002 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10312839

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2010.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . IN THE PAST MONTH WHEN I DRIVE THERE IS SURGING AND HESITATION. WHEN I STOP THEN ACCELERATE THERE IS NO POWER, SYMPTOMS OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY AND DAILY. I TOOK IT TO DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THINKING IT WAS A RECALL FOR THE EMS. DEALER SAYS NO CODES CAME UP IT WAS EMS PROBLEM THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. METAL IN TRANS. FLUID. I PURCHASED IN OCT. 2008 WITH 30 DAY WARRANTY AND IT ONLY HAS 79,000 MILES. *TR.Mileage was 79000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS91D221. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in SANTA MARIA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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VOLVO S80 Suspension Front

VOLVO S80 2002 Suspension Front Report #10314378

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on Mar 17, 2008.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S80. WHENEVER THE CONTACT WOULD DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED OVER A BUMP OR POTHOLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A RATTLING SOUND IN THE FRONT END. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 150,000. .Mileage was 150000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1V1T592DX21. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in ANTIOCH, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO S80 Parking Brake

VOLVO S80 2002 Parking Brake Report #10336366

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 12, 2010.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with PARKING BRAKE . VOLVO S80 2002 -PA .WHILE REVERSING REAR WHEEL LOCKED AND CAR COULD NOT BE DRIVEN.PARKING BRAKE NOT ENGAGED. CAR TOWED TO VOLVO DEALER. ON ASSESSMENT DEALER INDICATED THAT PARKING SHOES FROZE UP AND DELAMINATED CAUSING COLLATERAL DAMAGE. ANOTHER POSSIBILITY WAS THAT PARKING CABLE FROZE UP AND PARKING SHOES DELAMINATED. CAR HAD APPROX 85000 MILES. EITHER WAY THIS IS A DEFECT IF OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY WOULD HAVE HAD DISASTROUS CONSEQUENCE. IRRESPECTIVE OF AGE OF CAR CABLE CANNOT FREEZE. CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED BY DEALER. ALL MAINTENANCE DONE BY DEALER AS RECOMMENDED BY MANUFACTURER. CAR UNDERWENT SPRING INSPECTION AROUND MONTH AGO. SO QUALITY OF PARKING SHOES NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED OR PARKING BRAKE CABLE INSPECTION SHOULD BE ADDED. AGREED WITH DEALER TO REPLACE AND REPAIR DEFECT AS I NEED THE CAR. REQUESTED THEM TO KEEP THE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY NHTSA IF NECESSARY. COST APPROX $2000.00 WHICH IS SIGNIFICANT. SAFETY ISSUE IF THIS HAD OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY LEADING TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *TR.Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS92D221. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in PITTSBURGH, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph.
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VOLVO S80 Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLVO S80 2002 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10345577

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on July 26, 2010.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . PULLING INTO TRAFFIC CAR WAS HESITATING, STARTING AND STOPPING UNCONTROLLABLY. SLIPPAGE IN THE TRANSMISSION FROM FIRST GEAR TO SECOND, HARD TO GET UP TO SPEED. HAVE ALMOST BEEN IN SERIOUS ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THE HESITATIONS. NO INDICATOR WARNING LIGHTS AT THE BEGINNING OF TRANSMISSION ISSUES, DANGEROUS. NOW TRANSMISSION LIGHT IS ON, VEHICLE ONLY HAS 104K MILES. GOING IN TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT. *TR .Mileage was 104445 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS91DX21. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in LEXINGTON, KY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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VOLVO S80 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VOLVO S80 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10373785

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on July 19, 2008.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . 2002 VOLVO S80 TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 63,000 MILES, REPLACED WITH NEW VOLVO TRANSMISSION, LASTED 2 YEARS 1 MONTH, VOLVO STATES 2 YEARS IS THE WARRANTY, SO FAR WE HAVE 8900.00 IN REPAIRS TO THIS CAR IN THE LAST 3 YEARS,THIS CAR IS A REAL LEMON. *TR.Mileage was 63000 miles. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in WINSTED, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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VOLVO S80 Suspension Front

VOLVO S80 2002 Suspension Front Report #10373785

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on July 19, 2008.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . 2002 VOLVO S80 TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 63,000 MILES, REPLACED WITH NEW VOLVO TRANSMISSION, LASTED 2 YEARS 1 MONTH, VOLVO STATES 2 YEARS IS THE WARRANTY, SO FAR WE HAVE 8900.00 IN REPAIRS TO THIS CAR IN THE LAST 3 YEARS,THIS CAR IS A REAL LEMON. *TR.Mileage was 63000 miles. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in WINSTED, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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VOLVO S80 Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLVO S80 2002 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10373785

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on July 19, 2008.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2002 VOLVO S80 TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 63,000 MILES, REPLACED WITH NEW VOLVO TRANSMISSION, LASTED 2 YEARS 1 MONTH, VOLVO STATES 2 YEARS IS THE WARRANTY, SO FAR WE HAVE 8900.00 IN REPAIRS TO THIS CAR IN THE LAST 3 YEARS,THIS CAR IS A REAL LEMON. *TR.Mileage was 63000 miles. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in WINSTED, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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VOLVO S80 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System

VOLVO S80 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Report #10373785

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on July 19, 2008.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM . 2002 VOLVO S80 TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 63,000 MILES, REPLACED WITH NEW VOLVO TRANSMISSION, LASTED 2 YEARS 1 MONTH, VOLVO STATES 2 YEARS IS THE WARRANTY, SO FAR WE HAVE 8900.00 IN REPAIRS TO THIS CAR IN THE LAST 3 YEARS,THIS CAR IS A REAL LEMON. *TR.Mileage was 63000 miles. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in WINSTED, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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VOLVO S80 Air Bags

VOLVO S80 2002 Air Bags Report #10384118

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on Jan 07, 2011.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . MY SON WAS DRIVING A 2002 VOLVO S80 WITH NO PASSENGERS WHEN HE WAS HIT IN THE LEFT FRONT BY ANOTHER CAR. HE WAS FORCED TO THE RIGHT AND STRUCK A LIGHT POLE AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE LIGHT POLE IMPACT WAS MAYBE 2" RIGHT OF DEAD CENTER. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. ONLY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED FROM THE DASH. NONE OF THE OTHER SEVEN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE FACT THAT NONE OF THE DRIVERS AIRBAGS DEPLOYED APPEARS TO BE A FAULT. THE FACT THAT THERE WAS NO PASSENGER AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DID DEPLOY ALSO APPEARS TO BE A FAULT. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 117000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS92D221. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in GRANITE BAY, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Volvo S80 2002 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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VOLVO S80 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLVO S80 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10424583

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 17, 2011.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . CAR SURGES AND HESITATES WHEN CHANGING GEARS, IT SLOWS DOWN AND ACCELERATES RANDOMLY WHEN I PUSH DOWN ON THE GAS. IT STICKS AND WON'T LET ME CHANGE GEARS IN MANUAL MODE AND IT STRUGGLES TO CHANGE GEARS IN AUTOMATIC MODE. THIS PROBLEM IS DANGEROUS, IT WILL DECELERATE RANDOMLY WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY BOTH WITH THE CRUISE ON AND OFF. *TR.Mileage was 79000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS91D821. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in MURPHY, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLVO S80 Power Train

VOLVO S80 2002 Power Train Report #10424583

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on Aug 17, 2011.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . CAR SURGES AND HESITATES WHEN CHANGING GEARS, IT SLOWS DOWN AND ACCELERATES RANDOMLY WHEN I PUSH DOWN ON THE GAS. IT STICKS AND WON'T LET ME CHANGE GEARS IN MANUAL MODE AND IT STRUGGLES TO CHANGE GEARS IN AUTOMATIC MODE. THIS PROBLEM IS DANGEROUS, IT WILL DECELERATE RANDOMLY WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY BOTH WITH THE CRUISE ON AND OFF. *TR.Mileage was 79000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS91D821. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in MURPHY, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLVO S80 Seats

VOLVO S80 2002 Seats Report #10457499

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2011.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SEATS . THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS ADJUSTING ITSELF RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING. HOWEVER, THE CONTROLS WOULD NOT RESPOND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO RE-ADJUST THE SEAT. SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING, THE BACKREST OF THE SEAT WOULD MOVE INTO A COMPLETELY HORIZONTAL POSITION. OTHER TIMES, THE ENTIRE SEAT (INCLUDING THE BACKREST) WOULD MOVE AS FAR FORWARD AS POSSIBLE, CREATING A MAJOR DRIVING HAZARD. I WOULD HAVE TO PULL OVER AND WAIT, REPEATEDLY ATTEMPTING TO RE-ADJUST THE SEAT UNTIL IT RANDOMLY STARTED TO RESPOND. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO A VOLVO DEALERSHIP, THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE ANY REASON OR CAUSE FOR THE PROBLEM. I COULD NOT AFFORD TO REPLACE THE POWER SEAT MODULE AT A COST OF $850 (PARTS & LABOR). THE DEALERSHIP UNPLUGGED THE MODULE AFTER ADJUSTING THE SEAT TO FIT ME, BUT THAT IS NOT A PROPER SOLUTION. A CONSUMER SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING A VEHICLE PART DUE TO FAULTY WIRING, ESPECIALLY ONE THAT CREATES A DRIVING HAZARD ON THE ROAD! *TR.Mileage was 130000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS92D121. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in CUMBERLAND, ME. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLVO S80 Vehicle Speed Control

VOLVO S80 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10614705

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2014.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED TACHOMETER DROPPED TO 900 RPM FROM ABOUT 3500 WITH AN 18 WHEELER NOT MORE THAN 6 CAR LENGTHS BEHIND ME, NEEDLESS TO SAY IF IT WEREN'T FOR DIVING ONTO THE SHOULDER AS IS DECELERATED RAPIDLY TO 20 MPH IN A MATTER OF SECONDS I WOULD HAVE BEEN REAR-ENDED WITH MY FAMILY IN THE CAR. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE. VOLVO HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON SOME OF THE ETMS TO 10 YEARS/200,000 MILES. WHEN I CALLED VOLVO TO ASK IF THIS MODEL WAS PART OF THAT EXTENDED WARRANTY THEY TOLD ME THAT IT ONLY COVERED '99-01' AND THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR IT AS " THINGS BREAK WHEN THEY GET OLD", AND THAT I SHOULD DRIVE IT TO THE SHOP FOR DIAGNOSIS, AT MY OWN PERIL. THEY ALSO INFORMED ME IT WOULD TAKE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT TO CHANGE THIS. WHY SHOULD IT TAKE A LAWSUIT OR DEATH OF A WHOLE CAR FULL OF PEOPLE TO GET SOMEONE TO TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR USE OF SUBSTANDARD PARTS? I DROVE THE CAR HOME IN "LIMP MODE " AND PARKED IT. TODAY I WENT OUT TO SEE IF IT WOULD RUN AND DRIVE, TO MY AMAZEMENT IT DID, SO I TOOK IT FOR A LITTLE TEST <5 MILES, AND IT DID THE SAME THING AGAIN, THIS TIME I WAS PREPARED. I CHECKED THE CODES AND IT HAD NONE IN THE SYSTEM. CALL ME FOR A FIRST HAND ACCOUNT. 303-621-5174.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 223000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS91D621. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in WIGGINS, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 75 mph.
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VOLVO S80 Engine

VOLVO S80 2002 Engine Report #10614705

VOLVO S80 2002 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2014.VOLVO S80 2002, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with ENGINE . WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED TACHOMETER DROPPED TO 900 RPM FROM ABOUT 3500 WITH AN 18 WHEELER NOT MORE THAN 6 CAR LENGTHS BEHIND ME, NEEDLESS TO SAY IF IT WEREN'T FOR DIVING ONTO THE SHOULDER AS IS DECELERATED RAPIDLY TO 20 MPH IN A MATTER OF SECONDS I WOULD HAVE BEEN REAR-ENDED WITH MY FAMILY IN THE CAR. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE. VOLVO HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON SOME OF THE ETMS TO 10 YEARS/200,000 MILES. WHEN I CALLED VOLVO TO ASK IF THIS MODEL WAS PART OF THAT EXTENDED WARRANTY THEY TOLD ME THAT IT ONLY COVERED '99-01' AND THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR IT AS " THINGS BREAK WHEN THEY GET OLD", AND THAT I SHOULD DRIVE IT TO THE SHOP FOR DIAGNOSIS, AT MY OWN PERIL. THEY ALSO INFORMED ME IT WOULD TAKE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT TO CHANGE THIS. WHY SHOULD IT TAKE A LAWSUIT OR DEATH OF A WHOLE CAR FULL OF PEOPLE TO GET SOMEONE TO TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR USE OF SUBSTANDARD PARTS? I DROVE THE CAR HOME IN "LIMP MODE " AND PARKED IT. TODAY I WENT OUT TO SEE IF IT WOULD RUN AND DRIVE, TO MY AMAZEMENT IT DID, SO I TOOK IT FOR A LITTLE TEST <5 MILES, AND IT DID THE SAME THING AGAIN, THIS TIME I WAS PREPARED. I CHECKED THE CODES AND IT HAD NONE IN THE SYSTEM. CALL ME FOR A FIRST HAND ACCOUNT. 303-621-5174.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 223000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1TS91D621. Volvo S80 2002 problem was reported in WIGGINS, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 75 mph.
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