2000 Volvo S80 airbags problems

Filed Aug 27, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 119,375 miles · VT

Swapped battery at o'reilly's auto parts. All manufacturer safety protocols followed. After swapping out w/new battery: climate control module not working- SRS airbag 'service urgent' errors. Volvo quoting $2500 to replace ccm, $800 for rebuild-process. Dim is also fried. No heat or A/C- airbag accidental deployment risk. Quick search online shows this is a volvo issue specific to s60, s80 & xc70 models (all years) filed compliant w/vt state ag- cap 2020-07438 original repair order attached

Filed Mar 1, 2013 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo s80. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and exiting, the driver's side, passenger's side and the curtain air bags deployed inadvertently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but the technicians could not determine a cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified and agreed to cover the cost of the repairs. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 135,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2012 · Airbags · 130,000 miles · VA

I changed the battery and the airbag warning light went on. Went to volvo dealer and was told that control module is dead and it cost me $900 to replace air bag control module.

Filed Oct 25, 2012 · Airbags, Electrical · 200,000 miles · CA

While driving my 2000 volvo s80 about 20-25mph all the sudden lost power to all my gauges, dashboard lights, power windows, & power locks. The radio was the only device that was working. The following message was displayed SRS-airbag service urgent. I have noticed a difference on my brake pedal that it does not respond as well as it use too there is a short delay when stepped on. Before this incident I had noticed a clicking noise on the driver side when a came to a stop like a relay chattering & also the AC would come on when the car is turned off. At times the following message would appear frequently alarm needs servicing. I don't know what is causing this malfunctions but if its a manufacturing problem volvo should be liable on correcting the problem & provide us with a safe vehicle.

Filed Feb 3, 2011 · Acceleration, Airbags · 116,000 miles · FL

I have a 2000 volvo s 80 and it was sold to me by a dealer this car has so many problems and I feel that when I took the car to volvo they tried to charge me 6400 just to fix the problem like ABS sensors,stc sensor , throttle etc I feel its un fair I only had the car for 3days what can I do.

Filed Dec 28, 2008 · Airbags · 95,000 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

Volvo s-80 airbag failure in a severe crash. 2000 volvo s-80 involved in a single car accident (driver was the only occupant). Went off road at 55+MPH, spun into a ditch hit the side of a mountain, tossed back across the road and landed in the median. Totaled the car. Although the side curtain, side impact (in driver side seat) and passenger front airbags deployed, the main driver airbag in the steering wheel did not deploy. Multiple minor injuries; unknown if any will turn out to be serious.

Filed Jan 15, 2008 · Airbags, Brakes · 148,900 miles · VA

Srs airbag failure and ABS brake warning lights and alerts posted on dashboard display. Turns out the problem was defective software and was resolved with a software update. This is a critical safety issue since the failure results in the disabling of the systems. The problem was diagnosed and fixed in about an hour. Volvo clearly new about this problems since the software upgrade (aka a fix) was already completed and available - volvo had to pay someone to fix the software, why pay them if there was no defect. I believe this safety issue should be at least advised if not mandatory for all owners of these vehicles. It is a simple easy way to avoid a tragedy if these systems are disabled by defective software.

Filed Jan 6, 2008 · Airbags, Body · 119,500 miles · CA

1) engine idles rough, problem became so bad that car stalls at low speeds, lost power steering & "engine dies" at low speeds (unsafe!). Local mech referred to etm warranty program to re-program faulty etm module. Took car to dlr, re-programmed etm car died again! Turns out bad battery as well: several hundred $$$ to replace battery. Car does not accelerate smoothly, large "shudders" present when merging onto hwy, during transmission/gear shift. Not good! 2) airbag "SRS-urgent service" warning indicator light is on. Good local mech. States this is a $1000 repair. 3) "check brake light" warning indicator light turns on when depressing on brake pedal: good local mech. States that this is "normal" requires exact matching electrical resistance of all brake lamps to ensure that "check brake light" warning does not occur (in actuality the brake lights work fine, the built-in-test is faulty). 4) "check engine light" comes on 2-3 times in last 3 months. Major service was required. One fault was isolated to fuel tank gas cap: if not secured properly "ECM-4308 (leak diagnostic) large leak" occurs...remedied by twisting fuel cap 3 full rotations, after re-fueling gas tank. Good local mech. Diagnosed the loose gas cap problem, warned me about it, and didn't charge me (nice!). 5) body paint is very susceptible to chipping & scratches. Paint or exterior panels are very soft and easily damaged. Another shame, this car looks great but does not hold up very well under typical parking lot conditions (I.e. Someone parked next to you opens their car door into the side of your car resulting in a large scratch). Solution: purchase a fancy car cover and protect the body paint, if you can! 6) parking brake "seems loose", upon parking car and engaging parking brake the vehicle rolls almost 30 cm bwds or fwd depending on level or inclined surface.

Filed Apr 10, 2007 · Airbags, Steering · 111,000 miles · MD · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo s80. While driving at 7 MPH the steering wheel locked. The vehicle crashed into a tree and rolled over. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The road conditions were clear. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The current and failure mileage were 111,000.

Filed Aug 31, 2006 · Airbags · 78,000 miles · MN

Dt*: the contact stated, the airbag indicator light illuminated vehicle was inspected by the service dealer who indicated the electronic control module for the air bag failed. When the manufacturer was notified, the contact was referred back to the service dealer, who offered to discount for the repair.