While turning in either direction the front tires rubbed the undercarriage of the vehicle . The cause has not been determined. Please provide additional information.
1999 Volvo S80 suspension complaints
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While driving front driver's side wheel came off as a result of ball joint failure. Consumer had vehicle fixed under previous ball joint recall 00v238000. Since recall repairs, consumer has had to replace front ball joints twice.
The left rear bushings failed causing a rubbing sound when backing up. Nlm
I have had the front control arm bushings replaced three times in a little over two years. Also the front ball joints twice (once through a recall). My tires need replaced for the second time and the dealer is not willing to accept any blame for the rapid wear of the tires despite the continual steering problems. They did realign it when they replaced the transmission and bushings in dec. Of 01. But did not do so again when the ball joints were replaced in march 02. Now they say my alignment is poor because of my unevenly worn front tires.
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.
At 30 MPH, hit pothole and front axle broke, ball joint were out.
While turning corner in parking lot heard a noise like vehicle was bellying. Vehicle was not able to move. Had vehicle towed to dealership. Was informed by mechanic that ball joints on driver's side broke and needed replacing.
The federal safety agency recall 00v238000/manufacturer's recall 00 ball joint, parts not available , no date given.
The tires were badly worn as a result of the faulty ball joints which were recalled and repaired (00v‑238), consumer purchased new tires and request reimbursement. Nlm
Vehicle experienced a problem with ball joint failure, causing a disconnection due to a faulty part. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that they were aware of this problem. Could the federal safety agency share some light on this matter. Please feel free to provide any further details.
There was a noise in the front side left which turned out to be something related to the sub-frame. However there is still a rattle in the front end which I have been told that all the cars have. However the s70 loaner cars they provide do not have it. The radio am problem is fustrating, and this new problem with the door locks just adds iceing to the cake. I have been told the part for the radio is not available, so they will try and make it work somehow. I am just waitng for the next problem. This is my first and last volvo.
Front wheel fell off the axle due to grease seal, and allowed water to get into the bearing and corroded it.
In october 1999, I began noticing a clunking noise eminating from beneath the driver's-side footwell, when the vehicle is placed in reverse, occasionally when accelerating, braking and when the vehicle is driven over rougher road surfaces. The clunking noise is also heard when approaching an incline and cresting a hill as well. I reported this clunking noise problem to ramsey volvo (selling/servicing dealer) on 10/13/1999. The dealer replaced the left-rear subframe mount and secured it using jb weld, per volvo service bulletin. Almost immediately after the repair, the clunking noise returned. On 10/18/1999, ramsey volvo again replaced the left-rear subframe bushing , this time using a different adhesive, as recommended by volvo cars of north america. The dealer also replaced a defective sway bar end link. The clunking noise returned a week later. On 10/26/1999, I alerted volvo cars of north america of this recurring problem and requested that they assist in the the repair of this vehicle. My request for assistance went unanswered for several months. On february 3, 2000 volvo cars of north america recommended I again bring my vehicle to ramsey volvo for repair of the clunking noise. I brought the vehicle in on march 16, 2000, the dealer claims that the clunking noise heard when placing the vehicle in reverse, was caused by the front brake calipers and is considered to be "normal" and did not any other clunking noises while driving the vehicle. I again contacted volvo cars and requested the vehicle repaired or replaced if the noise problem cannot be eliminated. On march 30, 2000, the vehicle was road-tested by the volvo cars of north america factory representative. Volvo cars of north america concluded that the clunking noise heard when placing the vehicle in reverse was a normal characteristic of the s80. However, the volvo represetative claims he did not hear any clunking noise from the front-end of the vehicle when driving. This conclusion is false.
This model volvo has a well documented subframe bushing problem. The front subframe bushings were replaced at nils sefeldt volvo in dallas. The mechanic that replaced these bushings cut the subframe. Bushings were installed, the car was badly out of alignment, was realigned at autobahn volvo in fort worth - a few weeks later - the vehicle was back at autobahn volvo for maintenance and brake noise problems when it was discovered that the subframe was cut by the mechanic at nils sefeldt - volvo ordered the subframe replaced. At the very least any other s80 that underwent a subframe bushing replacement at nils sefeldt, especially by the mechanic that "repaired" mine - should be investigated. The steering was "squirrelly" and I sustained very minimal property damage when contact was made with a minivan in a highway driving incident prior to the replacement of the subframe. In addition, on about a dozen occasions, when I'm turning the car off, the message "SRS airbag service urgent" appears in the message display. The message does not store and the computer does not retain it. Neither nils sefeldt or autobahn have been able to duplicate the problem or correct it. I'm concerned that the airbag system - very complex on this particular car - front, side and side curtains may deploy. I have requested assistance from volvo to replace the vehicle, not engage in a buyback at this time, but volvo refuses to consider that as an option. It took 16 months to correct a nuisance problem with the brakes as well.
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