Dt: contact states owned a 2000 volvo s80, and the vehicle stalled several times. While driving at normal speeds ,slowing down to make a left turnand vehicle stalled the first time. The second time this happened the consumer was driving at normal speeds when vehicle stalled. A couple of times the vehicle would not go into reverse. The vehicle was towed to the local service dealer when this happened. Consumer stated saw on television where there had been several cases with volvo models who were having stalling problems. The vehicle has been to the service dealer on two separate occasions, but the consumer ccould not remember what repairs were done. Consumer no longer had the vehicle because she did not feel safe driving it. The manufacturer has not been contacted.
2000 Volvo S80 engine complaints
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Dt: the vehicle was a 2000 volvo s80. The vehicle stalled and lost power on three occasions.
Engine constantly surges forward while brakes are applied. At a stoplight, the car will just suddenly lurch forward. On highway, car lost power and acceleration. When I pulled over, the engine cut off. Dealership told me to the problem was the electronic throttle, which I replaced for $2100. The car continues to have engine surges.
Car stalling. I thought that it was just my bad luck- that I had bought a lemon. I purchased my 2000 volvo s80 t6 sedan brand new in december 1999. I have had many, many problems with this car, all of which were covered by warranty. The reason I am writing to you just now is because of what I just read on the internet. My car stalled in traffic last month. I was coming to a stop at a light. The car re-started. The volvo dealer could not find a problem. There has been no stalling since.
Over the course of ownership of a 2000 volvo s80 (I.e., four years), I have the transmission overhauled at 67,000 miles;had the throttle replaced when my car choked ( luckily on a side street); had a bar on the sunroof drop off; engine mounts broken; wheel stops broken; and, most recently replaced an ABS panel. Not withstanding in any of these incidents is the cooling fan and ball joint replaced due to recall. Truly this car has been more expensive than any other known to be driven. Every trip to the dealership is easily $1000 plus. At the time of purchase, the research was scant in terms of problems. I have truly been dismayed by volvo's commitment to its product and is design flaws and/or defects. After, the transmission was corrected at the dealership, I went to trade the car in---to purchase another car. The dealership where I purchased the car basically would not give money on its trade. After several thousand dollars later in repairs, I am still fuming over a car that was purchased solely for the "historical" volvo standard and its commitment to safety.
While driving the vehicle goes into "limp" mode and a error message saying "safely pull over and restart vehicle" goes on. The vehicle wouldn't exceed 5 MPH with traffic behind me. It is a potentially dangerous situation, which has happened several times. But I've finally brought the car to the dealership and apparently the electronic throttle body module, and the anti-lock brake module both have to be replaced. Then after checking several forums this seems to be an epidemic for the volvo s80.
Vehicle stalled while driving. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle and pulled over to shut down the vehicle. Consumer noticed that the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The consumer drove it to the dealer, and the mechanic determined that the computer system, and other parts of engine needed to be replaced. *ak
The service engine light is on. While driving, it cuts back to the idling speed. The consumer was unable to drive over the idle speed. The consumer was driving the vehicle when it completely shut down. The throttle body was replaced.
Shortly after my vehicle's 60k mile service, I noticed slight hesitation while crusing around 60 miles per hour on highway. Once I experience the hesitation, the enginer service light would come on then the "engine system service urgent" message would come on as well. When the hesitation starts, I would feel as if I no longer have the full control of the gas throttle as it does not respond at all. Eg. When I take off my foot off the gas pedal, I would feel a sudden surge in vehicle acceleration! While waiting to get the car serviced by my dealed to take a look at the problem, the warning lights would come and go. Finally, during my trip to get my car serviced, the gas throttle stop responding thus the car cruised to a full stop. I was able to restart the car after about 15 minutes and continue with my journey. Later I was told that I need to replace the whole throttle body in order to fix this problem. My concern is why this problem was not detected during my "major" tuneup service about 3 weeks prior insetad,I had to make a separate trip to the dealership and potentially get into a very dangerous situation while traveling at high speed then to lose the control over the vehicle's gas throttle where it may suddenly accelerate or decelerate.
Service engine light - urgent went on. I noticed slight hesitation in car only when this light is on. Service light comes on & off. Went to dealer and informed that I need a new throttle body unit at a cost of $1129.95. Car only has 73,000 miles and is regularly serviced by volvo. Informed that this is not under warranty. Went on line to the federal safety agency and discovered many complaints regarding similar problem.
Mass air flow sensor on my 2000 volvo s-80 failed as I was about to pass another car. Aborted passing attempt and went back behind other car. This was the third time maf failed and therefore I had this one replaced, yet again. Once stopped car was undrivable; again: third time this happened. I am on my third maf.
At 70mph my car said reduced performance, and within 30 sec. My cruise control failed, the car reduced to 5mph, and there was no acceleration. I was in 5 lanes of rush hour traffic doing 70-80mph. An eighteen wheeler skidded approx. 50 feet in order to avoid hitting me. He then had to block off two lanes of traffic to assist me to the shoulder. My car would only coast. It was a near death experience for me. I'm thankful my children were not with me. After being turned off over night, my husband attempted to drive it to the volvo dealership. He experienced the same. We were told that it was due to a computer chip malfunction. A chip which controls the throttle, fuel-injection, and cruise control. Wow! The service rep. "we haven't seen anymore problems after replacing the chip". We asked why has this not been recalled. The rep. Said "there have to be so many accidents and fatalities reported, before they will recall it". This has left me very disturbed, and reluctant to ever drive a volvo again. I feel sure if it hadn't been for my quick use of the hazard lights, it could have been fatal. The truck driver also concurred. I do not want this to happen to anyone else. They may not be so lucky.
My wife was driving the car and making a left turn across traffic (with plenty of room to make the turn). As she decelerated to make the turn, the car died. As this happened, of course all power steering and brakes were lost. She narrowly avoided an accident, as she was stuck out in the intersection. I have spent some time researching this problem and its causes and I have found ample supporting information that many owners of this vehicle are having this problem of the car dying on deceleration. The problem is apparently due to an electronic throttle module (etm). This is a unique system installed by volvo that does away with the traditional throttle cable. Apparently these devices are failing regularly, and must be replaced to the tune of about $1000 cost to the owner of the vehicle. I think that if a normal throttle-cable vehicle had a great tendency to break throttle cables, even on cars with low miles, this would lead to some sort of recall because this leads to an unsafe situation. This was such a near miss for my wife that she is afraid to drive the car until it is repaired. Check www.brickboard.com site. This is a site for volvo owners. A search for s80 and etm will generate many hits from owners who have had the same unsafe condition leading to a need to replace this faulty device.
2000 s80 volvo has defective throttle body according to volvo repair center. This is a know and wide spread defect. It causes the engine to surge sporadically or to die. Volvo has issued a bulletin to all service centers advising them of the defect. Volvo will not replace or correct the problem for those auto out of warranty.
Car stalls while driving,mostly on turns.but a few times on a straight away. We have taken it to the dealesrhip several times and they cannot find anything wrong. Selling the vehicle to correct our problem.
Continuous air bag warning light. Car dies on road. Get fixed, then air bag light comes on again. Ran into a person who volvo airbags deployed without reason and she was injured. After exiting highway, car "died." I am lucky to be alive as the wheel stiffened up & I had to rely on the parking brake to slow down. Had to get a "jump start" to get home. Car is unsafe. Returned to volvo. Also had steering wheel that shakes at higway speeds, alarm that went off while driving, & wouldn't start, remote door opener doesn't always work, service engine light flickered on & off -- said it was an emissions problem.
Volvo 2000 s80 t6 - 61000 miles "vent box seals leaking oil".
Car overheats while driving below 15 miles per hour or stopped in warm weather. Indicator lights tell you to turn of the engine. Temperature guage pegged in the red zone. Radiator fluid boils out when you turn of the car. The dealer says it is the same problem that the 1999 s80's (the federal safety agency campaign id number : 02v096000 ) have. Unfortunatly my car was produced 2 months after the end of the recall.
While the vehicle was parked and without any indication, the vehicle caught on fire from the engine. Manufacturer was contacted, but nothing was done, they claim the cause of the fire couldn't be determined. The engine was severely melted. *ak *cb
While driving and no warning the vehicle will stall and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle.
The vehicle cuts off when trying to accelerate after stopping. The vehicle has been to the dealer.
Consumer states his vehicle stalls while driving at 60mph, happened on november 8, december 15, and 24 dealer has inspected three times and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Please provide further information. Ts
Consumer states while driving 60 MPH the engine shut causing lost of power steering. Mr
The check engine light continue to come on with a message emmision syustem require inspection .volvo gwinnett place had supposedly repaired it at least three times with the latest being october 2. Only to have the light come on again october 3. We will return the car on october 5th. Mr
While driving at any speed and with no warning vehicle will shut off, causing consumer to pull over. It will be hard to get vehicle to start again. Dealer notified.
Air intake tube protrudes below the bottom of the engine and comes in contact with high spot in the road. Leads to abrasion and failure of drive belt with subsequent destruction of the timing belt and catastrophic failure of the engine. Loss of engine power under numerous driving conditions could easily lead to a fatal accident. Volvo refuses to acknowledge the problem, rectify it or reimburse customers. Volvo has redesigned on later models without admission of guilt.
Upper engine mount broke, causing coolant rack to malfunction.
While driving at approximately 40 MPH engine completely shutdown without warning, vehicle very difficult to control with no power to maneuver out of traffic.
Car has has many returns to dealer in first 20,000 miles for mechanical problems. No safety defect listed.
Engine and car completely shut down on 2 occasions (4/13/01 and 7/27/01). Mass air flow sensor replaced initial instance and software updaed. Ignition nd fuel injection fault tracing. Unable to isolate cause second instance. Intermittent communication fault at electronic throttle module. Unable to duplicate problem. Refuse pick-up of the car at royal volvo since very concerned about safety issues. Have notified volvo customer services twice, volvo dealership, the federal safety agency, office of attorney general. Thorough letter being sent to the federal safety agency, center for auto safety, and office of attorney general on 8/6/01. Please thoroughly review the content. Major concerns----have found at least 6 other instances of the same problem. Will send all documentation in the express letter being sent. Call if any questions and leave an 800 number for responses. Urge you to please take note....this issue is broader than my own.
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