volvo s80 2007 Complaints

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

seatbelt warning indicators for driver and front passenger do not meet federal automobile safety regulations.

Reported in: STEVENSVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: YV1AS982371

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

during a scheduled service in 2008-09 the tech. failed to check for leaks after an oil and filter change. the car was driven for a few days with oil undetected until the engine cowl could not hold an more oil and started leaking on the driveway. now after a recall for a heater hose smythe service detected an oil leak coming for the brake vacuum pump and has to be replaced at a cost of $1154.00 (vacuum pump $995.00 and labor $159.00). the vacuum pump is lubricate by the engine and i wonder if the lack of oil pressure might have shortened the life of the brake vacuum pump, or if the vacuum pump is a problem with other volvo cars? a $1154.00 cost to replace the pump seems to be excessive for a vacuum pump no bigger the a softball. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: YV1AS982671

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

tl*the contact owns a 2007 volvo s80. the contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have nhtsa campaign id number 10v335000 tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems repair performed. the repair did not correct the failure. the contact experienced five blowouts due to the side wall failure before the recall was performed and after the recall was performed he experienced three blowouts. the failure occurred on the driver and passenger front tire while driving approximately 5 to 6 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the recall repair was not the cause of the side wall failure. the manufacturer was contacted but would not assist with the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.

Reported in: WEST HEMPSTED NY || Crash: N || VIN #: YV1AH852871

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

driving through a flat newly paved parking lot. car stalled, tried to restart twice, wouldn't start. opened drivers door to find large amount of gasoline maybe 3-4 gallons under the car. can not believe that it didn't ignite. towed to dealer, fuel pump nipple cracked (part of fuel pump) sending gas all over the hot exhaust. dealer claimed this the first failure of this kind they had seen, but had the fuel pump in stock. (doesn't sound right) i feel very lucky that this car didn't go up in flames / or even explode with myself or my children in this car.

Reported in: CLIFTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: YV1AH852571

VISIBILITY

the car was purchased on march 1, 2012. shortly after the purchase of the car the wiper blades malfunctioned. they did not work properly and we had to pull off to side of the road on the highway with our children in the car. they would not shut off even after we pulled the key out of the ignition. it was a huge visibility hazard. we called the dealership where it was purchased and they would not help us, even though it was still within our 30 day warranty period. every time we operated the vehicle the wipers would turn on even when we took the key out of the ignition. we called the two volvo dealerships in the state of minnesota and were told we would have to pay for repairs. we took it back to the mercedes dealership where it was purchased and they told us to take it back to volvo for the recall (09v139000)repairs and called on our behalf to arrange an appointment. the volvo dealership told us the recall had already been performed but the computer was still showing the windshield wiper errors that should have been rectified by the software. finally, the volvo dealership re-installed the updated software. it has been several days since the recall software was installed and the wipers continue to malfunction and has now begun to scrape our windshield and drain the battery. we are concerned for our safety. the car cannot be driven. the remedy for the recall does not rectify the safety hazard. operating this vehicle will dramatically increase the risk of an accident and yet we need our automobile for transportation every day.

Reported in: MOUND MN || Crash: N || VIN #: YV1AS982271

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

the car was purchased on march 1, 2012. shortly after the purchase of the car the wiper blades malfunctioned. they did not work properly and we had to pull off to side of the road on the highway with our children in the car. they would not shut off even after we pulled the key out of the ignition. it was a huge visibility hazard. we called the dealership where it was purchased and they would not help us, even though it was still within our 30 day warranty period. every time we operated the vehicle the wipers would turn on even when we took the key out of the ignition. we called the two volvo dealerships in the state of minnesota and were told we would have to pay for repairs. we took it back to the mercedes dealership where it was purchased and they told us to take it back to volvo for the recall (09v139000)repairs and called on our behalf to arrange an appointment. the volvo dealership told us the recall had already been performed but the computer was still showing the windshield wiper errors that should have been rectified by the software. finally, the volvo dealership re-installed the updated software. it has been several days since the recall software was installed and the wipers continue to malfunction and has now begun to scrape our windshield and drain the battery. we are concerned for our safety. the car cannot be driven. the remedy for the recall does not rectify the safety hazard. operating this vehicle will dramatically increase the risk of an accident and yet we need our automobile for transportation every day.

Reported in: MOUND MN || Crash: N || VIN #: YV1AS982271

ENGINE

2007 volvo s80. consumer writes in regards to vehicle stalls while driving. *smd the consumer stated when he moved into the fast lane, the engine stalled. he kept the vehicle in drive, where it attempted to start, but it would only run for 5-6 seconds. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. according to the service invoice, the maf sensor was bad and the air filter had become wet at some point. *jb

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: YV1AS982171