Volvo S80 overheating problems

Filed Aug 17, 2025 · Electrical, Lights · PA

The headlight system malfunctioned. It is available for inspection upon request. The low beam failure error occurred, which led to an inspection of the headlight system. The wiring inside the headlight assembly failed. The insulation on bulb wires is crumbling everywhere and causing short circuits from exposed wire conductors. This causes a safety issue because the bulbs stop functioning, impairing visibility of the car, visibility of the road, and disabling motion intent lights like the turn signals. Bare wires touching can also lead to overheating and fires or failures of the headlight electrical system. Humidity may damage the exposed wires and cause bulb failure or wire overheating. The wiring harnesses may also overheat. The wire insulation problem was confirmed by an independent service center on multiple cars of this model.

Filed Dec 13, 2018 · Engine · 57,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volvo s80. The contact stated that the radiator anti-tampering device was faulty, the check engine indicator illuminated, and the vehicle overheated. The reading indicated that there was an issue with the "anti-tamper switch for radiator." the dealer (volvo cars annapolis, 333 buschs frontage rd, annapolis, md 21409, (410) 349-8800) stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall; therefore, the contact would have to pay for the repairs. The manufacturer stated the same thing as the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 57,000. *tt

Filed Aug 21, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 104,000 miles · DC

1. In february 2017, while in motion on a city street, alternator failed, vehicle was towed to dealership, alternator was replaced 2. In august 2017, while in motion on city street, message displayed alerting on engine overheat -- slow down speed - then stop immediately. Vehicle was towed to dealership. On diagnostics, was established that only one fan was working on the cooling fan assembly causing overheat. 3. While at dealership for repairs of the cooling fan, diagnostics established the following: - code ECM-po19000: was recommended to replace fuel rail pressure sensor first (if same code comes back in the future, a fuel pump replacement was recommended) - tag light bulbs regularly go out - negative battery cable is corroded; replacement needed - power steering line leaking from rack to cooler, replacement needed; reservoir replacement needed -- has internal filter - power steering fluid is white-contaminated - replace needed for the front struts, mounts, and support plates: struts leaking

Filed Jul 29, 2016 · Engine · 85,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volvo s80. The contact stated that the cooling fan failed and the engine overheating message displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cooling fan was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that in 2009 the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v2180000 (engine, and engine cooling) for the same failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2016 · Body · UT

This car don't have any gauges only the gas no engine temperature or light if I'm in traffic the car stop because is got no gauge I don't know the temperature also no spare tire only came with a pump but. That only work with small hole now the engine temperature is a big issue because the engine is so big overheat and the car shut down now I m in the middle of the freeway I talk with volvo about this issue many. Times finally they say they will give me 20 dollars in parts to fix the problem I have see in the internet alot of people with the same problem. Volvo needs to admit that they make a mistake horrible design I pay alot money for this car. Thanks very much please send me a email [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 7, 2015 · Engine · 125,000 miles · CA

Car began overheating and eventually overheated and ruined engine later mechanic discovered thermostat wasnt working properly so no indication as to vehicle tempurature. Car was on freeway and stopped coming off freeway. Head gasket blew also as well as bad transmission

Filed Aug 29, 2013 · Engine · 98,000 miles · AL

This 2008 volvo s80 has already had the cooling fan control module replaced through a recall.the cooling fan stopped working again causing my car to overheat and air conditioner to stop working. I called corporate and they said that they are not responsible even though it is the same exact thing that was recalled (due to the risk to motor vehicle safety.) they claim that once the recall repair is performed the campaign is officially closed.

Filed May 3, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · 80,435 miles · CA

We own a beautiful 2005 volvo s80 t6 top of the line (fully loaded, twin turbos,18" rims, metallic green paint & parking sensors) only 80,300 miles. It's a $46,000 car unfortunately it is not safe for the road and is a hazard to all. It cannot go over speed bumps without shaking everyone inside violently. When driving the car the transmission will slip and stutter at low speeds meaning we cannot merge into traffic! There is also coolant leaking everywhere and spilling to storm drains and sewers list of diagnosed problems: -transmission rebuild need (even after paid $150 for transmission software upgrade) -left side window comes up and goes down -check engine light comes and goes -water pump has leak -crankcase ventilation system is clogged. -car cannot hold alignment and veers off -control arms and bushings are bad car has been serviced at a small swede shop & volvo santa ana frequently and babied. It has new front struts, new belts, new brakes, new rear tires, new cabin filter, etc. Spent more than $2.5k in the last year already. Volvo corporate denied any assistance and said there were 800 fixes made in the model year 2004. Obviously the car is flawed.

Filed Jan 28, 2009 · Suspension · CA

Axle failed after doing a u turn at 5mph. Control arm bushings keep breaking and need to be epoxied often by mechanic. Coolant leak problems as well as transmission fluid leaks.

Filed Jul 22, 2008 · Engine · 62,000 miles · NV

Paperwork was completed, I was on my way out, the salesman said, "make sure you put some oil in the engine, it has no oil, we didn't have a chance to inspect the car." he went on to say, "bring it in sometime next week and we'll inspect it."car was brought in following week, they had no time to inspect it. It went on for three weeks. The engine temperature would rise very quickly, I pulled over and turned off the car. This happened five times. It was brought to a separate car repair shop and they concluded that the cars ECM (electronic computer module) isn't working correctly. None of the gauges are correct, including the gas and engine temperature gauge. They said that the engine could be overheating and it wouldn't show up on the computer, or it might not be overheating and it might show up as overheating. Then the dealer did their inspection and said that the car was "fine." I asked for diagnostic results and they said that they have no way of printing their diagnostic results. Later, the car started saying "high engine temp" again. I arrived at the dealership and told them the problem. One of the sales men took the car on a test drive. On the freeway, the car was doing just fine. Once the car was going about 35mph it started signaling overheating. Back at the dealership the salesman left the car running while the car was stating in the dash "high engine temp." they proceeded to let the car run. The salesman shut off the vehicle, opened the hood and smoke was rising out of everywhere and all the coolant pipes blew and coolant was leaking everywhere. I was in shock. They basically blew up my car. I walked inside and the salesman commented to me, "I did that so he [the dealer] would give you another car."the dealer refused to take the car back. They stated that the only thing that needed to be fixed was a "fan control" because the fan wasn't working properly.