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.
1999 Volvo S80 brakes complaints
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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.
After stopping at a light or sign with foot on the brakes vehicle jumped forward several feet. Also, when trying to pass another vehicle on the highway vehicle decelerated instead of accelerating, nearly causing an accident.
When braking pedal goes to the floor. Dealer notified and said that this was normal. Ph...
The left rear bushings failed causing a rubbing sound when backing up. Nlm
While driving 55-60 MPH, brakes were pulsating, after applying brakes again noticed brakes were fading. Consumer pulled over and noticed rotors were red hot. Dealer replaced front rotors and pads.*ak the gas tank had a defect that would cause a vacuum leak. The front suspension makes a cracking noise when turning due to ball joint failure. The gear shifter switch makes loud clicking noise. The rear passenger door handle could not be opened from outside. Automatic transmission had slippage and shudder while up shifting, creating a vehicle loss of control. Passenger side rear seat backrest cushion makes noise due to loose clips. The front passenger window developed a wind noise due to defective window seals. Due to design fault, the upper torque mount bushing cracked. The driver side front headlight lens broke. The consumer is asking for a full refund of the actual price paid for the vehicle or for it to be replaced with a new equally equipped vehicle.
Electrical system malfunctioned, causing lighting on dash/ windshield wipers and power windows to be inoperable.*ak the vehicle had bent brake calipers failure, head light failure, broken mirror switch. The door remote failed. The consumer wants the dealer to take the vehicle back at no cost.
The brake system is experiencing continued fading when applying the brake pedal, dealership states that it is a design problem.
Brake pedal was slowly going lower before braking occurred. Original problem was "fixed" by service on 8/22/00, but service manager stated car needed a new master brake cylinder, which was supposedly ordered. Problem began to re-occur on 9/22/00, and car was delivered to service on 9/26/00. As of now, it has been there 3 days to install a new master brake cylinder, originally described as a 1-hour procedure. Supposedly the replacement installed yesterday, also had the same problem. As of now (after 5 p.m., 9/28/00) the service department is unable to definitely state the problem has been fixed - - and there may be a serious problem with volvo master brake cylinders (and their availability).
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