2001 Volvo S80 problems, complaints & recalls

2021-10-15 · Air Bags

“takata recall. the contact owns a 2001 volvo s80. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 21v766000 (air bags). the dealer had been notified about the recall; however, the contact was informed that the part was not yet available. the manufacturer was then notified and informed him that they were unaware of when the parts may …”

2020-08-10 · Unknown Or Other · 52,000 mi

“my car lurches forward when you are idling as well as driving. i was on a busy street when i pulled out into an oncoming line of traffic when the motor completely died leaving me in the middle of both lanes of traffic. after a time i was able to restart the vehicle. this has also happened in bumper to bumper highway traffic. as you are idling at an…”

2017-12-02 · Unknown Or Other · 158,000 mi · 💥 crash

“on november 9th my wife was driving our 2001 volvo s80 to church. she parked the car but it began to move. it accelerated and she wound up driving into a tree to avoid hitting other cars. she was also worried that children from the school might be around. the car was in park. the engine was off. the emergency break was on. the steering wheel was ti…”

2017-10-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 150 mi

“takata recall" frist i called volvo to inquire about recalls referening to the cooling system and the fuel pump the first lady i spoke with informed me this problem was under recalls and to take my car to get it serviced at the nearest dealer after taking my car to the dealer at 7:15am 4hours later after i called them first they now are saying that…”

2017-01-03 · Vehicle Speed Control · 143,000 mi

“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…”

2013-07-20 · Vehicle Speed Control · 147,054 mi · 💥 crash

“placed my vehicle in reverse to pull back out of my garage & my car accelerated out of control. i was forced into a parking sign that scratched and dented my left rear bumper. in the last 2 1/2 months related problems continue where my car surges & also experiences sudden & unexpected reduced performance. when i accelerate my car feels like it is s…”

2012-12-15 · Vehicle Speed Control

“i purchased vehicle 8 months ago i now have problems with the front and back suspension. the air turns on its own, the axle has broken, the sunroof opens when it wants to open, check engine light has turned on along with maintenance light, my doors will unlock themselves when i lock them and the alarm will engage, the left window does not work , …”

2012-07-18 · Vehicle Speed Control · 87,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s80. the contact stated that the rpms began to fluctuate abnormally as the vehicle exhibited signs of possible stalling. the vehicle then activated in limp mode and stopped running. the contact referenced nhtsa recall campaign id number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control) that dealt with the dirty throttle housing. …”

2012-02-09 · Vehicle Speed Control · 170,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s80. the contact stated while driving 40 mph the vehicle shifted into limp mode and decelerated after the check engine lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the electronic throttle module was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but …”

2011-12-29 · Fuel System, Gasoline

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s80. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system; gasoline; delivery; fuel pump) and was told that the vehicle could not be repaired under the recall because it had been ten years since the vehicle was manufactured. the recall was issued december 7, …”