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2000 Volvo S80 visibility problems

16 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 121,000.

owner complaints
16
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
121,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Sun/moon roof assembly
    6
  • Windshield
    2
  • Windshield wiper/washer
    1
  • Rearview mirrors/devices: interior
    1
  • Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
    1
  • Power window devices and controls
    1
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: windshield: electrical heating element
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Volvo S80 visibility problems in other years

19992000200120062007200820102013

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2000 Volvo S80 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 27, 2015 · Engine, Seat belts · TN

My driver seat belt just locked up and I am unable to get it to release. All of the housing inside car appears to be cracking. I have had the two front windows repaired over and over again. And now I can't even let my front windows down. I have also paid to have the throttle body repaired. Not to mention how many times I have had to replace the o2 sensors.

Filed Jun 27, 2012 · Visibility · 146,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo s80. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the windshield wipers began working on their own. For the duration of the drive, they kept turning on and off intermittently. The contact had to pull the fuse to stop the failure and complete his trip. The dealer was contacted but offered little assistance. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 146,000... Updated 08-07-12 *bf updated 08/09/12

Filed Oct 12, 2009 · Visibility · WI

The sunroof on my volvo s80 exploded in the carwash under the dryer. I had it fixed and the people of the carwash association said volvo is to reimburse me but no one wants too.

Filed Apr 8, 2009 · Visibility · 125,000 miles · WI

I took my car to a car wash in feb. 2008 and the sunroof exploded. It cost me almost $1500.00 to fix. I sent in the documentation to the carwash association. They told me volvo will reimburse me. I pray they are right.

Filed Feb 11, 2008 · Visibility · 121,000 miles · NJ

I own a 2000 volvo s-80. While proceeding through automatic car wash, the sunroof shattered during the blower/dryer operation. Car wash manager informed me that these models have a propensity to break at the same spot in the car wash process. He stated that volvo replaces the sunroof under warranty, but when I contacted volvo, they denied any knowledge of the problem.

Filed Dec 19, 2007 · Visibility · 124,200 miles · PA · 1 injury

My wife was driving the vehicle and I was a passenger. When attempting to open the sunroof and when it was about 1/4 opened, a steel bar, about 26 inches in length came out of the roof opening and hit my wife on the right side of her head while she was driving. The glass did not break only the metal bar that was glued to the glass came loose and fell out. Had she turned her head in my direction, the bar could have caused serious injury and even could have hit one of her eyes. This metal bar was attached to the leading edge of the glass. No accident or serious injury other than bruised skin occurred. On nov 29th the car was taken to the dealer to be evaluated and spoke to the service manager who said he never heard of this happening before. When he called a mechanic over to ask his opinion, the mechanic stated that they just replaced a sunroof glass on a similar car the previous week with the same problem. The service manager only said that if the glass was replaced, it would be very costly. No offer was made to repair or replace with a better part. This incident could have caused a serious or deadly accident.

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 Mar 9, 2006 · Acceleration, Suspension · MD

Consumer request reimbursement for previously repaired recall for electronic throttle system. *ts the dealer replaced the wiper blades. The strut spring was replaced.

Filed Nov 16, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · 22,815 miles · IL

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.

Filed Mar 24, 2005 · Visibility · TX

While driving sun roof bar which is a metal bar that goes around the glass in the sunroof caved in on the consumer. She contacted the dealer, and was told this was a common problem with the sun roofs in volvo vehicles.

Questions about the 2000 Volvo S80 visibility

Does the 2000 Volvo S80 have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Volvo S80, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2000 Volvo S80 visibility problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 121,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Volvo S80 visibility?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

Other 2000 Volvo S80 problems

Acceleration 93Engine 71Electrical 54Fuel system 41Suspension 29Brakes 24Transmission 23Airbags 19Steering 17Lights 6Body 5Seat belts 4Tires 3Driver assistance 2Locks 2Seats 2

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