I have been having problems with my 2000 volvo s80 hesitating as if it's not getting any gas when first beginning to drive it everyday. I have complained about this problem since purchasing this vehicle but the volvo repair shop have not been able to fix the problem and they say they do not know what the problem is. Also my check engine light, stc light, and ABS light keeps coming on. I have also noticed that when these lights come on my car becomes hard to steer sometimes. After checking into this problem I have found that many other volvo s80 's built around the same time as mine are having the same problems. I have complained about my car suspension making weird noises since having this vehicle and the volvo repair shop says they can not find any thing wrong but when enquiring with others who own volvo s80's, built around the same time as mine, many are saying they are having this problem also. The below information asks for an incident date but the problem with my 2000 volvo s80 hesitating and being hard to steer occur often probably over 100 times.
2000 Volvo S80 suspension complaints
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Consumer request reimbursement for previously repaired recall for electronic throttle system. *ts the dealer replaced the wiper blades. The strut spring was replaced.
In october 2001 while driving at night headlights went off. The following day while crossing the street the car stalled. Approximately ten minutes later was able to start the car, and at the same time headlights came on. Car was under warranty, and the mechanic repaired the throttle body & gasket. In june 2004 car stalled again. Replaced sway links and program down load $338.19. In december 2004, car staled on the road again. It was towed to the repair shop, they replaced the throttle body, mass air flow, mfi module- at cost of 2098.96. The contact did not take this car on any longer trip. Due to stalling on the road, frequent loss of headlights and numerous other mechanical problems the contact believed this car was unsafe to be on the road. 11-16 e-mail ; first time the car would not respond to the accelerator pedal. Stopped turn the car off and tried to restart it again. After few attempts the contact was able to restart the car. *ak the right door mirror failed and the ABS control module was replaced. Updated 02/07/06.
3 independent issues: throttle module - vehicle suddenly and unpredictably surges forward, particularly during idle or low speeds while in forward or reverse either stopped or moving, causing potential safety problems. Transmission module - vehicle suddenly and unpredictably looses power, presenting the driving performance of a "slipping" transmission, causing unpredictable responsiveness to changing traffic conditions, and potential safety problems. Front suspension - "knocking" noise from front suspension component(s), causing lack of driving confidence and concerns of driving safety and performance. All 3 of these problems are widely reported as chronic design, performance, safety and reliability issues for the same model years by other volvo owners. In newer model years, volvo has made manufacturing changes to address these recognized issues, but has not as yet successfully addressed and responded to these safety issues. Further, these issues have been reported to the federal safety agency by other volvo owners.
Shortly after buying a volvo 80, I noticed that the car would surge periodically. I was told that the throttle body needed to be cleaned. After reading up on this, it sounded like a waste of money so I am stuck with a $40+k car that has a sizable defect. The surging is so bad that if you don't hold the brake pedal hard the car will surge forward ie at red lights. Nothing was done to correct this failure. I am the second owner. Also I had to replace a ball joint on this car after a recalled ball joint was installed at my cost. The dealer said the recall was only a bolt and not the whole joint but I verified that the previous owner had both ball joints replaced via a volvo recall. I believe the recalled joint was defective like the original one. No accidents occured but it put my steering way out of whack and needed an alignment. (all at my cost)
My wife was driving our car and the right front wheel fell off. She had just pulled out of a driveway and was not going very fast. The consequences were that the suspension was damaged and the ball joints, which had failed and caused the collapse, and the cv joints had to be replaced and some other body work and repairs had to be done. The ball joints were subject of a recall in 2001, then our accident was caused by a subsequent failure and now I am told the front suspension is loose and the ball joints need replacing again. Something is seriously wrong with that system on the car.
Ball joint separated causing the passenger weel assembly to disoldge and bring the vehicle to a sudden stop.
The vehicle experienced the same defect with it's ball joint as stated in recall # 00 v 238 000. The consumers vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall 00 v23 8000. Regarding the upper ball joints.
The federal safety agency recall campaign 00v238000- ball joints, vehicle is experiencing an unknown rattle with possible ball joint failure. Vehicle is outside the recall scope that was issued by volvo.
In the year 2000 consumer stated the upper ball joints were replaced under recall (00v238000), however on aug 12, 2002 while driving, the driver side front ball joint failed, which caused other damage to the vehicle, also when the vehicle was in the dealership having the recall performed, there was a noise coming from the front suspension, the dealer installed o-rings and bolts to the subframe.
Suspension continues to make noises.
Car has has many returns to dealer in first 20,000 miles for mechanical problems. No safety defect listed.
The car was not alinged and I wore my tires. I had to pay 1000.00 for a new set. The car stereo has been replaced three times, cd wont eject, poor audio quality, lots of crackling. I still get lots of clunking from the front end. This car is not worth what I payed.
There is an overall problem with the s80 cars. I have been to the dealer on many occasions for other repairs such as the roof top cover, brake lights...because of the ball joints and the on and off huming noise, I am uncomfortable driving the car beyond the area. The dealer and the manufacturer were contacted. We only requested the otpions of either cancelling the lease or another car since mine is a lemon...I was not successful which made me wonder if this is a serious issue and others are coming forward. I felt the need to highlight this to the ntsb to follow-up with the manufacturer and get data accross the country.
While driving at 50 MPH, road was clear, consumer didn't have any warning signs, and vehicle swerved to the right and came through guardrail. On december 10th, took vehicle to dealer for a clunking noise.
The right front ball bearing broke, causing loss of control and steering ability.
See odi number 726533 for previous report. Intermittent problem, now 4 occurrences: thrumming sound that gets louder and transitions into significant rapid vibration of entire car. Conditions at latest occurrence: dry pavement, air conditioner on, dash thermometer reading 82f, steady 67mph, two people in car. Additional data: put transmission in neutral no change; varied RPM (still in neutral) no change; turned off engine no change. Restarted engine no change; then stopped. Vibration disappeared as speed dropped (believe about low 20s or teens). Ran hands over wheels and tires: appeared normal with no bumps or excessive heat. Problem did not reoccur when I resumed driving. Comments: Ive had an ongoing complaint since I bought the car about a vibration in the range 60 to 75mph. The vibration feels like a wheel balance problem despite several attempts at re-balancing. The appearance of the thrumming sound and associated severe vibration resembles a reinforcing resonance developing from the basic vibration.
Intermittent problem, 2 occurrences. Conditions at latest occurrence: dry pavement, air conditioner on, steady 65mph, two people in car. Symptoms: noticed humming sound that got louder and transitioned into significant rapid vibration of entire car. Steering wheel vibrated (not oscillated) 1/32 to 1/16 inch. Tried accelerating, very sluggish response and when car downshifted vibration did not change. Applied brakes and experienced significantly increased vibration especially in front end and pedal. Vibration was not pulsating like antilock brakes but rather like wheels oscillating. Stopped and inspected wheels and tires-appeared normal. Problem did not reoccur when I resumed driving. Dealer checked car and did not find anything wrong.
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