On july 23, 2003, our 1999 s80 volvo was serviced at mt. Kisco volvo. This service included the 45,000 checkup. The bill came to $615.15. Less than 48 hours later, and after driving less than 100 miles the front end axle collapsed on 124th street and third avenue in new york city. A young man came running to the car and told us that the axle had broken. After much badgering and a description of what had occurred, chris, the service manager at mt. Kisco volvo dispatched a tow truck and a loaner car. On moday, july 27,2003, chris, the service manager at mt. Kisco volvo, advised us that the car had answered a recall in 2001 for the defect in the axle. Thus volvo was aware of the defect. The service manager also told us the car would be repaired and ready in a week at no cost to us. As of today nothing has been done. In a conversation with the owner of mt. Kisco volvo in the evening of july 25, 2003, informed us that he wanted us to pay for the repair, contact our insurance carrier, sign a release and return the loaner before any work is done to repair the auto. Mr. Stavides, the owner told us he would get back to us on friday august 1, 2003. He implied that unless we agreed to his terms that the car would not be repaired. He has not contacted us again. I note that the car has been serviced exclusively by mt. Kisco volvo and that it has been serviced no less than fourteen times.*ak I note that according to the rule of the federal safety agency, " if a safety-related defect exists in a motor vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment the manufacturer must fix it at no cost to the owner. "
1999 Volvo S80 transmission complaints
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Transmission failure.
I have had several problems with this car. Frame, engine, transmission and drive shaft, steering, and power locks. I have had the transmission replaced twice. I took it in for service 6 times before they repaired the problem. I have taken the car in with 8 bulb position light complaints, 3 steering complaints, 4 complaints regarding the check engine light coming on, and the most recent problem, the engine just quits while driving. I have been without this car for over 7 weeks this year alone. I am stuck between the dealer and the manufacturer. Volvo has responded to my complaint that I filed with the new motor vehicle board by say, "a volvo technical specialist and lawrence volvo's service tech have driven the estes' 1999 volvo s80 in excess of 500 miles and determined that no non-conformities exist. In an effort to demonstrate that we value the estes' as our customers, lawrence volvo will contact them to make a very fair offer to trade them into a new vehicle." I don't want another volvo. I want mine fixed or volvo can adjust the purchase price or buy it back. I recently received a recall notice on the car and now fear even more problems.
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.
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