2001 Volvo S80 transmission problems

Filed May 24, 2011 · Transmission · 126,741 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s80. The contact stated that the transmission urgent warning lamp illuminated and the vehicle would not shift into gear. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where it was diagnosed that the solenoid was defective and the transmission would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 126,741. Updated 3/1/12

Filed Sep 30, 2010 · Transmission · 186,490 miles · NC

2001 volvo s 80 t6 ex transmission failure. Based on personal research it appears that the 2001 volvos have a widespread problem with transmission failure. Transmissions were built by gm for volvo and transmission problems across the entire line for that year are extremely high. Is there or can there be an investigation of this problem. It appears to encompass the entire line for that year.

Filed Mar 7, 2009 · Transmission · 103,000 miles · CT

Most recent is an upper idler arm went causing the timing belt to skip damaging the motor: cost 4k to fix or 5k to install a used motor. Pressure test came back (no pressure)pistons are ok. Sunroof caved in on my head. I did get cutup with the glass. Car stalled, need new alternator, fuel link shield fell off bottom of car causing the fuel line to drag on road. I had to tape the rubber fuel line up until garage to install a new shield. Passenger side safety belt linkage broke (no passenger side seat belt) there are other 'routine maintainence' tires/brakes/ etc that I did have done. I've take good car, but these large ticket items continue. There are always lights out somewhere on this car. One of the tire rims cracked and I need a new one (dangerous to drive highway with that). I did not think volvo would except something like this, when I brought the car to gengris volvo dealer they told me that that 'would not touch' this car and trade-in was not an option. This car is worthless what with all these problems. They told me that this model (2000/2001) of the s80 t6 are lemons and should never have been made road worthy. Is there anything you are able to do... I still owe 13k on this worthless car. I should have never bought a volvo - this is my second and and very willing to share this with other potential buyers if nothing is dome by volvo with this matter... There are more problems I can share if you are interested.

Filed Jan 23, 2009 · Fuel system, Suspension · 71,000 miles · WA

Upper strut bushings cracked front lower control arm bushings front link rods rear link rods flame trap box leaking oil this 2001 s80 volvo is a piece of junk tried to have this volvo work done per the extended warr ultimate I have a piece of junk.

Filed May 2, 2008 · Transmission · 163,000 miles · CA

Re: volvo s80 t6 2001 have had engine surging for a while. Now the transmission failed with a major meltdown and damage. Always did frequent maintenance. Also had a catalytic converter go out. Must be a defect. Saw others with similar problems on line.

Filed Sep 11, 2007 · Transmission · 61,146 miles · MI

I have a 2001 volvo s80 t6 with 61000 miles. Within the last two weeks it felt as though the car was "slipping" out of gear on several occasions... The rpms would flair then normalize. Yesterday the car just quit moving. It was towed to the volvo dealer and I was just told the transmission is shot and would cost $4000 to replace with a remanufactured one. My problem does not seem to be an isolated incident. I've found that its well known the transmission is a problem and since they tend to fail after 50000 miles, volvo's warranty is expired. Now I'm stuck with putting the same worthless transmission back into the vehicle only to expect it to fail again in the future. Volvo needs to recall the transmission or extend the warranty to at least 100000 miles.

Filed Jul 3, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · 90,000 miles · VA

Initially lack of acceleration and sputtering on acceleration, check engine light and emission system error message. Codes reset. Then problem recurred approximately one month later. Dealer provided etm software download. Approximately 3 weeks after download, check engine light on, weak acceleration, hesitation or slipping on shifting.

Filed Nov 23, 2005 · Acceleration, Transmission · 100,000 miles · MI

2001 volvo s80 t6 1. Failure vehicle speed control/electronic throttle control module 2. Transmission failure - gm transmission.

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Acceleration, Electrical · 93,590 miles · NC

Dt: the battery was defect. The transmission failed. Three times while driving in heavy traffic the vehicle stalled. Each time the consumer was able to into a parking area. Two of the three time the dealer replaced the mass air detector the third time the problem was identified as the electronic throttle sensor. *ak

Filed Aug 2, 2005 · Transmission · 83,000 miles · MO

While driving on an interstate highway at 65-70 MPH, my 2001 volvo s80 t6 displayed a message indicating "reduced power". I was able to steer the car, but pushing the accelerator pedal had no effect. I was forced to maneuver to the shoulder and have the car towed to my local dealer. The car would start and continue to run, but the car would not "go". It was as if the accelerator pedal had been disconnected. This was actually the second time that this has happened to this car. The first occurred a mere 20 months earlier. The volvo mechanic indicated - during both incidents - that the electronic throttle control module had failed and would need to be replaced. My car was not under warranty either time - had just exceeded warranty mileage when the first incident happened. In addition to being put into a dangerous situation on a crowded interstates highway, I was forced to pay more than $1000 to have the part replaced each time.