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Volvo S80 2008 Safety Reports and Reviews



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VOLVO S80 Air Bags

VOLVO S80 2008 Air Bags Report #10219980

VOLVO S80 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 11, 2008.VOLVO S80 2008, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . 2005 VOLVO S80 WAS STRUCK ON PASSENGER DOOR. THERE WAS NO ONE SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. WHEN CAR WAS HIT, DRIVER'S HEAD HIT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volvo S80 2008 problem was reported in AMBLER, PA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 20051128. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volvo S80 2008 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo S80 2008 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. DEALER'S NAME: KEYSTONE MOTORS . DEALER'S CITY: DOYLESTOWN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA.
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VOLVO S80 Air Bags Frontal Driver Side Inflator Module

VOLVO S80 2008 Air Bags Frontal Driver Side Inflator Module Report #10219980

VOLVO S80 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 11, 2008.VOLVO S80 2008, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE . 2005 VOLVO S80 WAS STRUCK ON PASSENGER DOOR. THERE WAS NO ONE SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. WHEN CAR WAS HIT, DRIVER'S HEAD HIT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volvo S80 2008 problem was reported in AMBLER, PA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 20051128. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volvo S80 2008 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo S80 2008 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. DEALER'S NAME: KEYSTONE MOTORS . DEALER'S CITY: DOYLESTOWN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA.
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VOLVO S80 Fuel System, Gasoline

VOLVO S80 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10274401

VOLVO S80 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 18, 2009.VOLVO S80 2008, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . ON JUNE 18 2009 I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND ALL THE SUDDEN THE CAR JUST DIED COMPLETELY. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS I WAS DRIVING IN MY SUBDIVISION AND THERE WERE NO CARS AROUND ME. I COULD IMAGINE THERE MIGHT WELL BE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT INVOLVED IF I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY STREET OR ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION TO THIS INSTANCE, ON MAY 11, 2009, I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE WHILE I WAS PARKING THE CAR. THE CAR ACCELERATED SO MUCH AS IF I WAS PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL DOWN TO THE FLOOR. THE CAR THEN HIT THE LAMP POLE IN FRONT OF THE PARKING SPOT. THE IMPACT WAS SO STRONG WHICH DEPLOYED THE AIR BAG AND CAUSED A HUGE DAMAGE TO THE CAR. I REPORTED THE ACCIDENT TO THE DEALER AND ALSO TO VOLVO PRODUCT INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT. A FIELD TECHNICAL SPECIALIST WAS SENT OUT TO CHECK THE CAR AND I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO SINGLE PROBLEM FOUND WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CASE WAS THEN DISMISSED. I AM 100% CONVINCED THAT THERE IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE AND I AM VERY CONCERNED/SCARED FOR MY LIFE AND FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY. I COULD NOT TAKE THE RISK OF INJURING/KILLING MYSELF OR OTHERS. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE DEALER OR THE VOLVO PRODUCT DEPARTMENT TO TAKE MY CASES SERIOUSLY. PLEASE PLEASE HELP. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 12000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1AH992681. Volvo S80 2008 problem was reported in BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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VOLVO S80 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

VOLVO S80 2008 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems Report #10370714

VOLVO S80 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2010.VOLVO S80 2008, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS . TIRE PRESSURE CHECK SIGNAL COMES ON VERY OFTEN - SEVERAL COMPLAINTS TO DEALER OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS - ALWAYS TOLD THAT'S IT MY PROBLEM. CHECKING YOUR WEBSITE IT APPEARS TO BE A RECALL BY THE FACTORY ON THEIR OWN - INCORRECT. *TR.Mileage was 20000 miles. Volvo S80 2008 problem was reported in CONCORD, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO S80 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VOLVO S80 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10450535

VOLVO S80 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 06, 2012.VOLVO S80 2008, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . BRAKE SYSTEM VACUUM PUMP FAILED, FOUND LEAKING ENGINE OIL INTO THE PUMP HOUSING. *TR.Mileage was 70500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1AH992981. Volvo S80 2008 problem was reported in LEVITTOWN, NY. 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 Electrical System

VOLVO S80 2008 Electrical System Report #10474236

VOLVO S80 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 25, 2012.VOLVO S80 2008, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY BEFORE FAILING COMPLETELY. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND RECOMMENDED REPLACING AND REPROGRAMMING THE BATTERY. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED BUT WAS NOT REPROGRAMMED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V139000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE) THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,185 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59,203...UPDATED 10/19/12 *BF UPDATED 10/25/2012 *JS .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 59185 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1AS982681. Volvo S80 2008 problem was reported in FAYETTEVILLE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Volvo S80 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLVO S80 Visibility/wiper

VOLVO S80 2008 Visibility/wiper Report #10474236

VOLVO S80 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 25, 2012.VOLVO S80 2008, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY BEFORE FAILING COMPLETELY. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND RECOMMENDED REPLACING AND REPROGRAMMING THE BATTERY. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED BUT WAS NOT REPROGRAMMED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V139000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE) THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,185 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59,203...UPDATED 10/19/12 *BF UPDATED 10/25/2012 *JS .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 59185 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1AS982681. Volvo S80 2008 problem was reported in FAYETTEVILLE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Volvo S80 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLVO S80 Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices

VOLVO S80 2008 Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices Report #10490382

VOLVO S80 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 02, 2011.VOLVO S80 2008, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES . THIS IS MY SECOND DEFECTIVE REAR-VIEW MIRROR WITHIN ONE YEAR. THIS COMPUTER AUTO-DARKENING MIRROR AGAIN HAS PERMANENT BLACK LINES AFFECTING VIEWING AND THE DEALER AND VOLVO COMPANY CLAIM THE WARRANTY IS 3 MONTHS. EVENING USE IS UNSAFE DUE TO THE INABILITY OF THE MIRROR TO REFLECT TRAFFIC. INSTEAD, SAFETY IS COMPROMISED. THE DEALER AND VOLVO CORPORATION REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS IS AN EQUIPMENT DEFECT AND THEY TRULY SHOULD KNOW THAT SUCH EQUIPMENT OUGHT TO LAST THE LIFETIME OF THE CAR. IT IS AN EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION AND DEFECT AND IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE VIEWING CANNOT BE ACCURATE AND CLEARLY REFLECTED. HELP. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volvo S80 2008 problem was reported in LA MESA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO S80 Electrical System

VOLVO S80 2008 Electrical System Report #10498122

VOLVO S80 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 17, 2012.VOLVO S80 2008, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL FAULTY, UNABLE TO DETECT VEHICLE SPEED, BLINKER OPERATION, GAS IN FUEL TANK REMAINING. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58000 miles. Volvo S80 2008 problem was reported in WEST HARTFORD, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO S80 Fuel/propulsion System

VOLVO S80 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Report #10511009

VOLVO S80 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2010.VOLVO S80 2008, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . MY VEHICLE'S FUEL GAUGE HAS NEVER WORKED CORRECTLY. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN TO GET IT REPAIRED 4 TIMES IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS. THE ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. I AM AFRAID THAT WITHOUT KNOWING THE CORRECT LEVEL OF FUEL IN THE TANK WE COULD GET IN AN ACCIDENT SHOULD THE CAR UNKNOWINGLY RUN OUT OF GAS ON A HIGHWAY. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH ON THE WEB AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM THAT VOLVO IS DISREGARDING EXCEPT IN SOME LIMITED CASES. IT SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE THAT COULD LEAD TO UNNECESSARY HIGHWAY DEATHS OR INJURIES IN A CAR GENERALLY ASSOCIATED WITH FAMILIES WITH SMALL CHILDREN LIKE OURS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 10000 miles. Volvo S80 2008 problem was reported in COS COB, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO S80 Engine

VOLVO S80 2008 Engine Report #10537976

VOLVO S80 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2012.VOLVO S80 2008, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with ENGINE . THIS 2008 VOLVO S80 HAS ALREADY HAD THE COOLING FAN CONTROL MODULE REPLACED THROUGH A RECALL.THE COOLING FAN STOPPED WORKING AGAIN CAUSING MY CAR TO OVERHEAT AND AIR CONDITIONER TO STOP WORKING. I CALLED CORPORATE AND THEY SAID THAT THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE EVEN THOUGH IT IS THE SAME EXACT THING THAT WAS RECALLED (DUE TO THE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.) THEY CLAIM THAT ONCE THE RECALL REPAIR IS PERFORMED THE CAMPAIGN IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 98000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1AS982581. Volvo S80 2008 problem was reported in DEMOPOLIS, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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VOLVO S80 Visibility Sun Roof Assembly

VOLVO S80 2008 Visibility Sun Roof Assembly Report #10614582

VOLVO S80 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 05, 2014.VOLVO S80 2008, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS WATER LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE SUNROOF. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS WATER DAMAGE TO THE FRONT AND REAR FLOORBOARDS AND MOLD WAS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000. ..UPDATED 08-25-14 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED VOLVO ADVISED THEY WOULD NEED TO REMOVE THE INTERIOR TO FULLY CLEAN AND DRY IT. THIS WAS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE. UPDATED 09/2/2014 *JS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 52000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1AS982081. Volvo S80 2008 problem was reported in BERWYN, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Volvo S80 2008 drive type:FWD.
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VOLVO S80 Structure

VOLVO S80 2008 Structure Report #10614582

VOLVO S80 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 05, 2014.VOLVO S80 2008, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS WATER LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE SUNROOF. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS WATER DAMAGE TO THE FRONT AND REAR FLOORBOARDS AND MOLD WAS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000. ..UPDATED 08-25-14 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED VOLVO ADVISED THEY WOULD NEED TO REMOVE THE INTERIOR TO FULLY CLEAN AND DRY IT. THIS WAS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE. UPDATED 09/2/2014 *JS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 52000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1AS982081. Volvo S80 2008 problem was reported in BERWYN, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Volvo S80 2008 drive type:FWD.
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VOLVO S80 Engine And Engine Cooling

VOLVO S80 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10621542

VOLVO S80 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 11, 2014.VOLVO S80 2008, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE AIR CONDITIONING PERFORMANCE REDUCED WHILE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN OIL AND FILTER CHANGE, THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE FAN CONTROL MODULE ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V218000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THIS RECALL PRIOR TO THE REPAIR BEING PERFORMED. THE FAILURES RECURRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1AS982481. Volvo S80 2008 problem was reported in BOCA RATON, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLVO S80 Electrical System Ignition

VOLVO S80 2008 Electrical System Ignition Report #10621542

VOLVO S80 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 11, 2014.VOLVO S80 2008, manufactured by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE AIR CONDITIONING PERFORMANCE REDUCED WHILE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN OIL AND FILTER CHANGE, THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE FAN CONTROL MODULE ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V218000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THIS RECALL PRIOR TO THE REPAIR BEING PERFORMED. THE FAILURES RECURRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1AS982481. Volvo S80 2008 problem was reported in BOCA RATON, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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