2000 Volvo S80: brake failure

5 of the 318 complaints about the 2000 Volvo S80 describe brake failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 51,962
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Brake failure by model year

2010
1
2005
1
2004
1
2000
5
1999
6

What owners say

Filed Oct 2, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 140,000 miles · SC

I am having an issue with my brake warning light/engine light. I have not had the car a month. The warning message says brake failure stop immediately. I took back to dealership and they said that I had no fluid. But it is still happening. I noticed the recall on the 2000 volvo s-80. Not sure if is the same thing, but if it is should the volvo dealership fix for free. The recall was sent out march of 07.

Filed Aug 19, 2007 · Brakes · 125,000 miles · FL

A hissing sound coming from the brake pedal area began occuring and I took to the car to the dealer and was informed that it was a defective "brake booster" and that it is a very dangerous situation that if not corrected could lead to total brake failure. The car is used twice a week and the brake booster has not been replaced and is available for inspection.

Filed Nov 28, 2006 · Acceleration, Electrical · 45,000 miles · MA

1. Following download of recall software performance has been vastly reduced and now only achieves 8.2 mpg. 2. The ABS control module functions intermittently and usually in the failure mode. Abs brakes do not function properly-replacement $950 3. While backing (cold engine), brakes fail to stop the car for several seconds (feet). 4. The vehicle stalls mostly on turns but on straight away. A. Car now shuts off approx 6-8 times while driving, dangerous while driving at interstate/highway speeds. It "surges" forward and the lights (dash and headlights) fade - vehicle stalls with no power steering or power brakes. 5. Cruise control fails ?? Up hills/down hills shuts down. Now is inoperable. 6. The electronic door locks malfunction intermittently. 7. Following error codes display and total mileage, trip 1 & 2 mileage displays default to ?? --------?? And mileage does not log on the odometer: a.brake failure stop asap b.coolant level low stop asap c.ABS failure / service required d.stc service required e.power steering failure - service required f.emission system service required g.stop safely and restart engine h.alarm system service required I.alarm triggered j.emission system service required k.no oil pressure stop asap l.check engine. *nm the ball joint, driver side window motor, sunroof switch were replaced. Numerous bulb replacements and replacement of mass flow sensor. The cooling fan malfunctioned. The ABS control module would function intermittently which would cause the ABS to not function. The power steering failed. The vehicle will completely shut off while driving. The cruise control was inconsistent, the vehicle would loose power with the cruise activated. The electronic doors malfunctioned, the fob does not always open the door and at times when closing the driver side door. Updated 12/15/06.

Filed Sep 10, 2005 · Fuel system · 51,962 miles · NY

(1)car stalled in traffic four times over three months. Power steering/brakes failed.(2) car stalled and would not maintain idle in drive-limped home to dealer 30 miles away. Car would start and run if RPM were over 1500. Lower than that would result in stall...and restart to get home. (3) parts required were map sensor, throttle body, etm reload.

Filed Dec 1, 2003 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · PA · crash

While driving 50 MPH brakes failed without warning, resulting in a collision.