1999 Volvo S80: brake failure

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 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 Jul 30, 2004 · Transmission · 83,112 miles · MA

Replace main computer after computer registered "urgent, brake failure" code and volvo determined it was a faulty code. Three months later, I had transmission slippage while up shifting...getting extremely bad. Had transmission rebuilt at a reputable transmission shop and he told me the transmission (at 80,000m) failed because it was never serviced properly. I have all service receipts...all done at volvo dealerships through 50k warranty. Transmission shop said, my gm transmission, unlike earlier volvo transmission needs more servicing than a volvo transmission. Transmission shop said that my "transmission filter had never been changed!!!!"*ak contacted volvo consumer affairs and they basically laughed at me. I am thinking about filing a complaint in small claims court for 2k the cost of my rebuilt transmission. President of cars suggested that was a viable option.

Filed Jan 21, 2003 · Brakes · NC

When braking pedal goes to the floor. Dealer notified and said that this was normal. Ph...