1999 Volvo S80: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Dec 11, 2008 · Acceleration, Brakes · 60,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began to slow down and the ABS and engine indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the trollis system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred two weeks later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again and they stated that the central module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle needed to be taken back to the dealer for further inspection. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 97,000. Updated 1/8/09 *cn the ball joint needed to be replaced, the heating system, throttle systems, engine cooling fan and the master cylinder all failed. The vehicle would accelerated on its own. The vehicle stalled on several occasions. The steering made a noise when it was turned. The dealer lubricated the steering. The dealer stated the vehicle needed an o2 sensor. The ignition switch was replaced. The inner tie rods were replaced. 01/14/09.

Filed Dec 15, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · AZ

1999 s80 stalled/surged at 20,000 miles at the time. *ts the consumer stated whenever the stalling occurred, the cruise control would go out, and at highway speeds the engine would start to run in an uneven/hesitation mode. The problem was much worse at lower speeds. The dealer installed two software updates at different times which did not fix the problem. Finally, the problem was fixed when the airflow sensor and the ABS control unit was replaced.

Filed Nov 27, 2006 · Acceleration, Brakes · 20,499 miles · AZ

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds (15-75 MPH) on normal road conditions with the cruise control engaged and after an extended ride from 45 to 90 minutes, all warning lights illuminated. The cruise control disengaged by it self and the engine hesitated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership twice, who performed a the federal safety agency recall #06v41000 which entailed upgrading the current software. However, the problem was not corrected either time, the lurch/stall problem continued. The dealership and the manufacturer coincided the replacement of the air flow control and the ABS control unit was not covered by the vehicle's extended warranty, eventhough those replacement corrected the problem. The contact was very concerned because the recall did not solve the dangerous problem. Updated 12/28/2006 -

Filed Sep 22, 2006 · Acceleration, Brakes · 50,000 miles · CA

The information panel gives the following warnings: brake failure stop safely asap (t2 goes to ------) stc service required' when this happens the cruise control doesn't work. We have called the dealer to find out what to do. He says to bring the car in when the message is showing. The message comes and goes and isn't consistent enough to be able to take it to the dealer when it is on. We were told that the brakes should work without the ABS feature. The dealer has moved to 45 miles from our house. We believe that this is a false warning.

Filed Aug 31, 2006 · Brakes · 80,200 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 MPH, a brake failure warning, power steering warning, check engine warning light, ABS warning light, and stability traction control failure warning messages illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer where it was determined that the ABS module was worn out and sending a false signal to the warning message readout. There were no repairs made.

Filed Jan 13, 2006 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 70,000 miles · NJ

Dt*: the contact stated the ABS, traction control, check engine, and total brake failure lights illuminate at different times. There is a noise that sounds as if the ABS is activating. The vehicle has not been seen by the dealership or an independent repair shop.

Filed Sep 22, 2005 · Fuel system · 100,575 miles · TN

(1) on more than one occasion the volvo s80 has had shuttering of the engine at idle. (2) on more than one occasion the volvo s80 has placed the occupants at risk of bodily injury due to the loss of power and sudden acceleration in high traffic situations. (3) the volvo s80 has been to the dealer on two occasions - the first occasion, I believe the throttle body components were cleaned and the warning light reset - the second and latest visit, on sept 21, I was informed that the throttle body needed to be replaced at an approximate cost of $850 and that my ABS brake module also needed to be replaced at an approximate cost of $830.

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Acceleration · 85,000 miles · NJ

Months prior to electronic throttle module needing replacement , at my cost, 1999 volvo s80t (@85k miles) engine idle surging and engine warning lights randomly occurred, requiring restarting car when it stalled in heavy traffic. New throttle(gas pedal) was replaced but did not resolve problem. Lastly, while driving on an interstate highway, car would not accelerated beyond 20 MPH(limp home mode) and volvo dealer replaced etm to resolve problem. About a year before, the ABS module was replaced(under extended warranty) because a multitude of warning lights were occurring (ABS, brakes, power steering). While I'm listing failures, the engine cooling fan needed to be replaced(under extended warranty).

Filed Aug 24, 2005 · Electrical · PA

The ABS module has failed in my car and according to my mechanic and all over the internet the modules continually break and cost around 700 dollars to repair each time. When this module does not work is causes problems with steering power, transmission shifting (will not down shift and causes car to stall), brake failure warnings, and no ABS. The problem is intermittent while driving, but there is always one system not working or more.

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Electrical · CA

Re:1999, s-80,t-6 volvo. Saw an ap article in my local paper today re complaint investigation. I experienced virtually all of the same problems cited in the article. Namely stall w/o warning, from a stop,step on gas and barely would move(like slipping clutch on a manual transmission) , had numerous incidents where I felt vulnerable and unsafe in traffic, loss of power steering etc. Sounds very much like these other complaints. At same time I had lots of incorrect "readouts" on dash panel. I complained to dealer who said this all could be related to the ABS control module which was replaced at cost of $825.00. Old part was not given back to me. Of note is that during the same repair a belt was replaced which they did give back to me, but not the module. Mileage was only 61,376. This module did solve the problem however I am now getting another goofy readout that dealer says could be a defective module. Current mileage is 61779. I did not think that failures of this type should occur at such low mileage. At the time I asked if there was a recall for this and was told no. I am not happy with this situation and ii do suspicion that a defect exists.

Filed Aug 2, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 93,780 miles · MO

My 1999 s-80 volvo lost power temporarily while my wife was driving the vehicle in traffic. Several of the cars warning lights came on including the transmission service required and brake service required immediately type messages. The volvo dealer just replace the ABS module and several coil packets and spark plugs. A couple of old parts were left in the inside of the vehicle. We are not sure what the parts are.

Filed May 16, 2005 · Brakes · 86,000 miles · CT

Dt: the consumer states that she owns a 1999 volvo s80. She says that she has had several problems with this vehicle. She took the vehicle to her volvo manufacturer. Volvo said that because she bought it used from a independent dealer and out of warranty that they are not responsible for the vehicle. She says that her ABS brakes keep failing and needed to be replaced. Sometimes the brakes work and sometimes it would not. She also said that she had to replace the steering hose because the steering would lock up. The prior owner of the vehicle had told the independent dealer that he had several problems with the vehicle while he owned it.