I have a 2016Volvo S80. this is my 7th Volvo I have owned. 4 Months ago my car stalled in the middle of ther road. I had no power with the gas petal. Truck behind me trird not to hit me and our sides touched scapping my car and passenger mirrow. The police offier did not charge either of us. I thought I had bad gas?? Took into my mechanic who only works on volvos he di 75,000 service work and changed the oil. I told him about what happened. Two weeks ago My car light came on no oil pressure stop immediately again was like several months ago i had no power with gas petal. I pulled over light went off. My mechanic was closed at that time so I went to Advance Auto. I have no measure stick for oil you have to go through the car system to check oil level. It stated not low however we put in a quart of Synethic oil and I dropped it off at my mechant. He called me the next day. He stated their was no oil in my car at all and their was no leak. Changed oil new filter another $150.00. He did some research on my car. My car is a year included in a class action lawsuit for faulty engine pistons problem. This lawsuit was settled out of court so no one knows for how much. So I am risking my life with a car that will require a new engine appox $8000.00. Volvo has never recalled these cars. I am afraid to drive it now!!!! A 7 time Volvo owner. You see all kinds of stupid recalls but when your engine stops in the middle of the road this is very dangerous. My mechanic states I need to take to a dealership for this problem. Called Volvo Midlothian VA they can not even look at my car till September. I Have called the other dealership in Richmond VA and they are doing some research and get back to me. If you google this their are 100,s of owners having the same problems that my car has and not one recall.
Volvo S80 stalling problems
190 of the 954 owner complaints about the Volvo S80 describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 2000 model year.
- owner complaints
- 190
- worst model year
- 2000
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,150
- typical mileage
- 70,890
By model year
Often reported together
Loss of power 41Check engine light 19Hesitation 14ABS 13Jerking 10Power steering loss 9Adaptive cruise 8Won't start 6
What owners say
The contact owns a 2016 Volvo S80. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle jerked and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over safely to the side of the roadway and restarted the vehicle. The contact also stated whenever the fuel tank was below half tank, the vehicle would stall inadvertently. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed to drive the vehicle until the failure recurred and take the vehicle back to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the fuel sensor was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Tl* the contacts girlfriend owns a 2005 volvo s80. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle was difficult to stop. The contact stated that he had to apply pressure with force in order to stop. The contact also stated that the engine stalled. The ABS and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer at ontario volvo at phone number: 909‑230‑9653 and the dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact stated that he replaced the brakes. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s80. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and failed to start when the key was turned in the ignition. The contact also stated the vehicle hesitated to start even with a full tank of fuel. The contact noticed a fuel leak and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 248,000.
Takata recall- the vehicle become non responsive when pushing the accelerator, the engine started running rough, the cruise control stopped working, the dstc (dynamic stability traction control) failed and the engine coolant temperature stopped reading. The vehicle started stalling everytime I come to a stop. All this started at the same time while I was driving the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle began to operate roughly and the engine stalled without warning. After fifteen minutes, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In 2007, the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control) however, the failure recurred eight years later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volvo s80. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to switch gears. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer system failed and needed to be restarted. In addition, the battery cable was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo s80. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on multiple occasions for diagnostic testing. The trouble code detected a failure with the fuel pressure sensor. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 volvo s80. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel pump assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v343000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000. Updated 6/8/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo s80. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact indicated that the defect had occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Volvo is recalling certain model year 2011, s80, s60, xc70 and xc60 vehicles. The software calibration for the fuel cut-off functionality in the engine control module (ECM) is too sensitive.
- Risk
- Sudden engine stall could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the ECM and TCM with new software free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before december 10, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552 or at [email protected].
Recall number 10V579000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- Volvo is recalling 17,614 my 2008-2009 s80, v70, and xc70 vehicles. The engine cooling fan may stop working due to a software programming error in the fan control module (fcm). Depending on driving conditions, the customer may experience reduced air conditioning performance, and/or rapid increase in engine coolant temperature.
- Risk
- This situation may result in loss of cooling system function and engine failure. The driver may not have sufficient time to react to the warning light(s) or the text message in the instrument panel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fan control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2009. Owners may contact volvo customer care center at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 09V218000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Volvo is recalling 102 my 2008 xc90 and s80 vehicles equipped with v8 engines. These vehicles may have been built with incorrect bolts to the engine mount.
- Risk
- The aluminum bracket for the engine mount could break due to lack of adequate clamping force. This could cause the engine to come in contact with the sub-frame, ultimately resulting in a reduced engine torque or stalling of the engine without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the engine mount bolts for specific markings. If any of the bolts contain the incorrect markings, the bracket and bolts will be replaced. All owners have been contacted and arrangements have been made to repair these vehicles.
Recall number 08V206000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, under certain operating conditions, some electric cooling fans may overheat potentially causing heat damage and, in rare instances, a fire in the engine compartment.
- Risk
- A fire in the engine compartment could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the cooling fan. The recall began on november 29, 2004. Customers should contact volvo cars at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 04V451000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- On some passenger vehicles, certain electric cooling fans could be inadequate in a hot climate. Under certain circumstances, excessive heat could be generated.
- Risk
- Should this occur, the engine cooling fan components could overheat and cause the melting of electrical connections and adjacent components, increasing the likelihood of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan. Owner notification began april 1, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 02V096000 · Recall details
Questions about the Volvo S80 stalling
Which Volvo S80 years have engine stalls while driving problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2000 (80 complaints), 2001 (53 complaints) and 1999 (44 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix engine stalls while driving on the Volvo S80?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,150 (median of 41 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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