Owners have filed 38 complaints
about the 2008 Volvo S80 with NHTSA between 2008 and 2026.
The largest single group is the fuel & propulsion.
Across this model's run it ranks 6 of 14 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 21
Against the median year of the Volvo S80. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
31.6% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 19
11% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2008 Volvo S80
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Fuel & Propulsion
718.4%
3 crashes, 0 fires · median 58,421 mi
Electrical System
513.2%
Median failure at 65,000 miles
Other & Unspecified
410.5%
Median failure at 91,689 miles
Seat Belts
410.5%
2 crashes, 0 fires · median 58,421 mi
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
410.5%
Median failure at 59,185 miles
Body & Structure
37.9%
Median failure at 52,000 miles
Airbags
37.9%
2 crashes, 0 fires
Engine & Cooling
37.9%
Median failure at 98,000 miles
Acceleration & Cruise Control
25.3%
2 crashes, 0 fires · median 58,421 mi
Tires
12.6%
Median failure at 20,000 miles
Suspension
12.6%
Brakes
12.6%
Median failure at 70,500 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
10,000 – 24,999 miles
311.1%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1555.6%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
311.1%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
622.2%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Mar 2008peak 7Aug 2026
Recalls on the 2008 Volvo S80
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 202029824,089 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
Issue: On certain vehicles, the flexible steel cable that attaches the seat belt to the outside of the front seats may weaken over time. As a result, the seat belt could detach. Safety Risk: A seat belt that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury. Corrective Action: Volvo will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front-outboard seat belt anchors.
Recall 201039687 units in Canada
Accessories
On certain vehicles, there is a possibility of overheating issues of batteries in the Garmin nüvi® 760 when certain batteries manufactured within a limited date code range are used in certain Garmin nüvi® 760 models with a specific printed circuit board (PCB) design. The interaction of these factors can, in some circumstances, increase the possibility of overheating, which may lead to a fire. Correction: Dealers will direct customers who have an affected unit to the Garmin Web site, which explains how to verify if their units are involved and includes procedures to follow for product exchange.
Recall 20092551,272 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain vehicles, the software within the Central Electronic Module (CEM) may not send a signal to the fuel Pump Electronic Module (PEM). This missing signal to the PEM inhibits the start of the fuel pump. The driver may be able to start the engine in spite of the fuel pump not being activated due to residual pressure in the fuel system. In some cases, the driver may be able to drive the vehicle a short distance at idle. However, the engine will eventually stall. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will upgrade the CEM software.
Recall 2009179309 units in Canada
Engine
On certain vehicles, the engine cooling fan may stop working due to a software programming error in the Fan Control Module (FCM). Depending on conditions, the driver may experience reduced air conditioning performance and/or rapid increase in engine coolant temperature. This could result in a loss of cooling system function and engine break down. 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 causing personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the Fan Control Module.
Recall 2009124549 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles, the diagnostic software in the Central Electronic Module (CEM) may cause a malfunction of the windshield wiper functionality. If this occurs, the windshield wipers may not operate when activated; or in certain cases the windshield wipers may activate when not switched on. Should this occur during a rainy/snowy day, it could increase the risk of a crash, causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install updated CEM software.
Recall 20081507 units in Canada
Engine
Certain vehicles may have been inadvertently assembled with incorrect engine mount bolts. The longer bolts do not provide adequate clamping force to the bracket. In the worst case, the aluminium bracket for the engine mount will break, allowing the engine to contact the sub frame, ultimately resulting in reduced engine torque or stalling. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect the engine mount bolts for specific markings and, if required, replace the bracket and bolts.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 58,421 milesKaty, TXCrash
SEAT BELTS
WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE FROM THE LANE OF A PARKING LOT, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, MY VOLVO S80 ACCELERATED SO POWERFULLY IT COULD BE HEARD YARDS AWAY. I APPLIED THE BRAKE HARDER BUT THE CAR WOULDN'T STOP AND SURGED OVER A WHEEL STOP, IT WAS STILL SURGING SO I STARTED PUMPING THE BRAKE, THE CAR FINALLY CRASHED INTO A PIPE BOLLARD BRINGING IT TO A STOP, THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN OFF, THE ELECTRICAL WAS GOING HAYWIRE AND I COULD NOT GET THE CAR INTO PARK TO REMOVE THE KEY. UPON IMPACT THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD MY MOTHER INTO PLACE AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS 2008 VOLVO S80 AWD WITH 58K MILES ON IT IN PRISTINE CONDITION. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS IN THE PAST WITH THE COOLING FAN MODULE, ENGINE RUNNING HOT, THE SCU MODULE, MAP SENSOR, A FAULTY FUEL SENSOR, FAULTY SCHRAEDER VALVES, FAULTY ALTERNATOR AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR, FAULTY AC COMPRESSOR BUT NEVER A POWER SURGE TO THIS EXTREME.
NHTSA complaint #11062718 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,421 milesKaty, TXCrash
SEAT BELTS
WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE FROM THE DRIVING LANE OF A PARKING LOT, MY VOLVO HAD A SURGE OF POWER THAT COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED/STOPPED BY APPLYING THE BRAKES. I WAS BARELY IN MOTION WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN WE (MY MOTHER, SISTER, AND I) HEARD THE ENGINE ROAR AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD. I APPLIED MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND WENT OVER A WHEEL STOP SO I THEN STARTED PUMPING THE BRAKE. THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED MOVING ONCE IT HIT A PIPE BOLLARD BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OFF, MY ELECTRICAL WENT HAYWIRE AND I COULD NOT GET THE CAR IN PARK TO REMOVE THE KEY. UPON IMPACT THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD MY MOTHER IN PLACE AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS CAR WHICH WAS IN PRISTINE CONDITION BUT NOW WRECKED. I HAVE ALL THE SERVICE RECORDS FOR THIS CAR AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS IN THE PAST WITH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS; FAULTY COOLING FAN MODULE, ENGINE RUNNING HOT, FAULTY BATTERY CELL, FAULTY SCU MODULE, FAULTY STARTER, FAULTY MAP SENSOR, FAULTY OIL LEVEL SENSOR, FAULTY POWER STEERING RACK,FAULTY FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR, FAILING LAMP SOCKET, FAULTY SCHRAEDER VALVES, FAULTY ALTERNATOR AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR, AND A FAULTY AC COMPRESSOR.
NHTSA complaint #11062721 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,421 milesKaty, TXCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE FROM THE LANE OF A PARKING LOT, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, MY VOLVO S80 ACCELERATED SO POWERFULLY IT COULD BE HEARD YARDS AWAY. I APPLIED THE BRAKE HARDER BUT THE CAR WOULDN'T STOP AND SURGED OVER A WHEEL STOP, IT WAS STILL SURGING SO I STARTED PUMPING THE BRAKE, THE CAR FINALLY CRASHED INTO A PIPE BOLLARD BRINGING IT TO A STOP, THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN OFF, THE ELECTRICAL WAS GOING HAYWIRE AND I COULD NOT GET THE CAR INTO PARK TO REMOVE THE KEY. UPON IMPACT THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD MY MOTHER INTO PLACE AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS 2008 VOLVO S80 AWD WITH 58K MILES ON IT IN PRISTINE CONDITION. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS IN THE PAST WITH THE COOLING FAN MODULE, ENGINE RUNNING HOT, THE SCU MODULE, MAP SENSOR, A FAULTY FUEL SENSOR, FAULTY SCHRAEDER VALVES, FAULTY ALTERNATOR AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR, FAULTY AC COMPRESSOR BUT NEVER A POWER SURGE TO THIS EXTREME.
NHTSA complaint #11062718 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,421 milesKaty, TXCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE FROM THE DRIVING LANE OF A PARKING LOT, MY VOLVO HAD A SURGE OF POWER THAT COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED/STOPPED BY APPLYING THE BRAKES. I WAS BARELY IN MOTION WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN WE (MY MOTHER, SISTER, AND I) HEARD THE ENGINE ROAR AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD. I APPLIED MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND WENT OVER A WHEEL STOP SO I THEN STARTED PUMPING THE BRAKE. THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED MOVING ONCE IT HIT A PIPE BOLLARD BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OFF, MY ELECTRICAL WENT HAYWIRE AND I COULD NOT GET THE CAR IN PARK TO REMOVE THE KEY. UPON IMPACT THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD MY MOTHER IN PLACE AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS CAR WHICH WAS IN PRISTINE CONDITION BUT NOW WRECKED. I HAVE ALL THE SERVICE RECORDS FOR THIS CAR AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS IN THE PAST WITH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS; FAULTY COOLING FAN MODULE, ENGINE RUNNING HOT, FAULTY BATTERY CELL, FAULTY SCU MODULE, FAULTY STARTER, FAULTY MAP SENSOR, FAULTY OIL LEVEL SENSOR, FAULTY POWER STEERING RACK,FAULTY FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR, FAILING LAMP SOCKET, FAULTY SCHRAEDER VALVES, FAULTY ALTERNATOR AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR, AND A FAULTY AC COMPRESSOR.
NHTSA complaint #11062721 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,421 milesKaty, TXCrash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE FROM THE LANE OF A PARKING LOT, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, MY VOLVO S80 ACCELERATED SO POWERFULLY IT COULD BE HEARD YARDS AWAY. I APPLIED THE BRAKE HARDER BUT THE CAR WOULDN'T STOP AND SURGED OVER A WHEEL STOP, IT WAS STILL SURGING SO I STARTED PUMPING THE BRAKE, THE CAR FINALLY CRASHED INTO A PIPE BOLLARD BRINGING IT TO A STOP, THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN OFF, THE ELECTRICAL WAS GOING HAYWIRE AND I COULD NOT GET THE CAR INTO PARK TO REMOVE THE KEY. UPON IMPACT THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD MY MOTHER INTO PLACE AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS 2008 VOLVO S80 AWD WITH 58K MILES ON IT IN PRISTINE CONDITION. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS IN THE PAST WITH THE COOLING FAN MODULE, ENGINE RUNNING HOT, THE SCU MODULE, MAP SENSOR, A FAULTY FUEL SENSOR, FAULTY SCHRAEDER VALVES, FAULTY ALTERNATOR AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR, FAULTY AC COMPRESSOR BUT NEVER A POWER SURGE TO THIS EXTREME.
NHTSA complaint #11062718 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,421 milesKaty, TXCrash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE FROM THE DRIVING LANE OF A PARKING LOT, MY VOLVO HAD A SURGE OF POWER THAT COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED/STOPPED BY APPLYING THE BRAKES. I WAS BARELY IN MOTION WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN WE (MY MOTHER, SISTER, AND I) HEARD THE ENGINE ROAR AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD. I APPLIED MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND WENT OVER A WHEEL STOP SO I THEN STARTED PUMPING THE BRAKE. THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED MOVING ONCE IT HIT A PIPE BOLLARD BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OFF, MY ELECTRICAL WENT HAYWIRE AND I COULD NOT GET THE CAR IN PARK TO REMOVE THE KEY. UPON IMPACT THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD MY MOTHER IN PLACE AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS CAR WHICH WAS IN PRISTINE CONDITION BUT NOW WRECKED. I HAVE ALL THE SERVICE RECORDS FOR THIS CAR AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS IN THE PAST WITH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS; FAULTY COOLING FAN MODULE, ENGINE RUNNING HOT, FAULTY BATTERY CELL, FAULTY SCU MODULE, FAULTY STARTER, FAULTY MAP SENSOR, FAULTY OIL LEVEL SENSOR, FAULTY POWER STEERING RACK,FAULTY FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR, FAILING LAMP SOCKET, FAULTY SCHRAEDER VALVES, FAULTY ALTERNATOR AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR, AND A FAULTY AC COMPRESSOR.
NHTSA complaint #11062721 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 115,000 milesPhiladelphia, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2008 Volvo S80. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed Central Electronic Module (CEM). The contact was informed that the CEM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
NHTSA complaint #11758318 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bartlett, IL
SEAT BELTS
I bought this car from elderly people. After I bought it and drove, there's lots of thing not according to safety standard? I asked them (seller) but they don't have any answer, due to their age. So, since last Tuesday, I am driving as it is. Hardly I put 250 miles so far. There's belt sign, Air bag sign, and Low tire air sign. All signs are showing in my dashboard and stays as long as car is on. So, I am scared to death to drive this car, car itself in a mint condition and it's got only 131K miles. Still there's is more life left on this car. I am also senior citizen and retired person. So, I need help to get these fixed asap please.
NHTSA complaint #11671194 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bartlett, IL
AIR BAGS
I bought this car from elderly people. After I bought it and drove, there's lots of thing not according to safety standard? I asked them (seller) but they don't have any answer, due to their age. So, since last Tuesday, I am driving as it is. Hardly I put 250 miles so far. There's belt sign, Air bag sign, and Low tire air sign. All signs are showing in my dashboard and stays as long as car is on. So, I am scared to death to drive this car, car itself in a mint condition and it's got only 131K miles. Still there's is more life left on this car. I am also senior citizen and retired person. So, I need help to get these fixed asap please.
NHTSA complaint #11671194 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bartlett, IL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I bought this car from elderly people. After I bought it and drove, there's lots of thing not according to safety standard? I asked them (seller) but they don't have any answer, due to their age. So, since last Tuesday, I am driving as it is. Hardly I put 250 miles so far. There's belt sign, Air bag sign, and Low tire air sign. All signs are showing in my dashboard and stays as long as car is on. So, I am scared to death to drive this car, car itself in a mint condition and it's got only 131K miles. Still there's is more life left on this car. I am also senior citizen and retired person. So, I need help to get these fixed asap please.
NHTSA complaint #11671194 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bedford, NH
STRUCTURE:BODY
Front subframe has multiple holes due to excessive engine heat. The front subframe rots prematurely and causes paint to flake off so rust forms.
NHTSA complaint #11460775 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Elwood, IN
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sub frame cracking due to rust.
NHTSA complaint #11454606 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Maitland, FL
SUSPENSION
The subframe is rotting prematurely and this issue is only present on the v8 equipped models. Cars in very good shape but the subframe is almost rotted totally through above the exhaust. Due to the poor layout of the exhaust which causes the paint on the welds to flake off and then the subframe begins to rust from the inside out.
NHTSA complaint #11436848 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glen Rock, NJ
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The front windshield is leaking, such that the driver's side front and rear floors flood, even with a light rain. Enough water comes in that the padding, carpet, floor mat and rubber floors mat are all under water. When it rains, we see water droplets and water trails on the inside of the windshield. The windshield is original and has never been replaced. We've never had a car that leaked like this and don't expect that cars should turn into small swimming pools inside when it rains.
NHTSA complaint #11424126 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 91,689 milesLakewood, CO
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND CLOSED SUNROOF SHATTERED. NO DEBRIS CAME FROM VEHICLES AHEAD. THE VEHICLES WERE MORE THAN 500 FEET AHEAD, AND I WAS LOOKING AHEAD ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT SHATTERED. CAUSE UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #11365977 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 69,500 milesConcord, NC
SEAT BELTS
AFTER STARTING MY CAR I TRIED TO PUT ON MY SEAT BELT BUT IT WOULD NOT EXTEND OUT SO I COULD NOT PUT IT ON. THIS HAPPENED LAST NIGHT AND THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS TODAY.
NHTSA complaint #11099971 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Washington, DC
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLVO S80. WHILE FUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN EXTREMELY STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INSPECTION STATION AND PASSED THE INSPECTION, BUT THE MECHANIC ALSO INDICATED TO CHECK THE FUEL SYSTEM DUE TO A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE BE SERVICED BY A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V483000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), BUT THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11063128 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,421 milesKaty, TXCrash
SEAT BELTS
WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE FROM THE LANE OF A PARKING LOT, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, MY VOLVO S80 ACCELERATED SO POWERFULLY IT COULD BE HEARD YARDS AWAY. I APPLIED THE BRAKE HARDER BUT THE CAR WOULDN'T STOP AND SURGED OVER A WHEEL STOP, IT WAS STILL SURGING SO I STARTED PUMPING THE BRAKE, THE CAR FINALLY CRASHED INTO A PIPE BOLLARD BRINGING IT TO A STOP, THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN OFF, THE ELECTRICAL WAS GOING HAYWIRE AND I COULD NOT GET THE CAR INTO PARK TO REMOVE THE KEY. UPON IMPACT THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD MY MOTHER INTO PLACE AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS 2008 VOLVO S80 AWD WITH 58K MILES ON IT IN PRISTINE CONDITION. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS IN THE PAST WITH THE COOLING FAN MODULE, ENGINE RUNNING HOT, THE SCU MODULE, MAP SENSOR, A FAULTY FUEL SENSOR, FAULTY SCHRAEDER VALVES, FAULTY ALTERNATOR AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR, FAULTY AC COMPRESSOR BUT NEVER A POWER SURGE TO THIS EXTREME.
NHTSA complaint #11062718 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,421 milesKaty, TXCrash
SEAT BELTS
WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE FROM THE DRIVING LANE OF A PARKING LOT, MY VOLVO HAD A SURGE OF POWER THAT COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED/STOPPED BY APPLYING THE BRAKES. I WAS BARELY IN MOTION WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN WE (MY MOTHER, SISTER, AND I) HEARD THE ENGINE ROAR AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD. I APPLIED MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND WENT OVER A WHEEL STOP SO I THEN STARTED PUMPING THE BRAKE. THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED MOVING ONCE IT HIT A PIPE BOLLARD BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OFF, MY ELECTRICAL WENT HAYWIRE AND I COULD NOT GET THE CAR IN PARK TO REMOVE THE KEY. UPON IMPACT THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD MY MOTHER IN PLACE AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS CAR WHICH WAS IN PRISTINE CONDITION BUT NOW WRECKED. I HAVE ALL THE SERVICE RECORDS FOR THIS CAR AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS IN THE PAST WITH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS; FAULTY COOLING FAN MODULE, ENGINE RUNNING HOT, FAULTY BATTERY CELL, FAULTY SCU MODULE, FAULTY STARTER, FAULTY MAP SENSOR, FAULTY OIL LEVEL SENSOR, FAULTY POWER STEERING RACK,FAULTY FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR, FAILING LAMP SOCKET, FAULTY SCHRAEDER VALVES, FAULTY ALTERNATOR AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR, AND A FAULTY AC COMPRESSOR.
NHTSA complaint #11062721 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,421 milesKaty, TXCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE FROM THE LANE OF A PARKING LOT, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, MY VOLVO S80 ACCELERATED SO POWERFULLY IT COULD BE HEARD YARDS AWAY. I APPLIED THE BRAKE HARDER BUT THE CAR WOULDN'T STOP AND SURGED OVER A WHEEL STOP, IT WAS STILL SURGING SO I STARTED PUMPING THE BRAKE, THE CAR FINALLY CRASHED INTO A PIPE BOLLARD BRINGING IT TO A STOP, THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN OFF, THE ELECTRICAL WAS GOING HAYWIRE AND I COULD NOT GET THE CAR INTO PARK TO REMOVE THE KEY. UPON IMPACT THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD MY MOTHER INTO PLACE AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS 2008 VOLVO S80 AWD WITH 58K MILES ON IT IN PRISTINE CONDITION. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS IN THE PAST WITH THE COOLING FAN MODULE, ENGINE RUNNING HOT, THE SCU MODULE, MAP SENSOR, A FAULTY FUEL SENSOR, FAULTY SCHRAEDER VALVES, FAULTY ALTERNATOR AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR, FAULTY AC COMPRESSOR BUT NEVER A POWER SURGE TO THIS EXTREME.
NHTSA complaint #11062718 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,421 milesKaty, TXCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE FROM THE DRIVING LANE OF A PARKING LOT, MY VOLVO HAD A SURGE OF POWER THAT COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED/STOPPED BY APPLYING THE BRAKES. I WAS BARELY IN MOTION WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN WE (MY MOTHER, SISTER, AND I) HEARD THE ENGINE ROAR AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD. I APPLIED MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND WENT OVER A WHEEL STOP SO I THEN STARTED PUMPING THE BRAKE. THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED MOVING ONCE IT HIT A PIPE BOLLARD BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OFF, MY ELECTRICAL WENT HAYWIRE AND I COULD NOT GET THE CAR IN PARK TO REMOVE THE KEY. UPON IMPACT THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD MY MOTHER IN PLACE AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS CAR WHICH WAS IN PRISTINE CONDITION BUT NOW WRECKED. I HAVE ALL THE SERVICE RECORDS FOR THIS CAR AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS IN THE PAST WITH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS; FAULTY COOLING FAN MODULE, ENGINE RUNNING HOT, FAULTY BATTERY CELL, FAULTY SCU MODULE, FAULTY STARTER, FAULTY MAP SENSOR, FAULTY OIL LEVEL SENSOR, FAULTY POWER STEERING RACK,FAULTY FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR, FAILING LAMP SOCKET, FAULTY SCHRAEDER VALVES, FAULTY ALTERNATOR AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR, AND A FAULTY AC COMPRESSOR.
NHTSA complaint #11062721 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,421 milesKaty, TXCrash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE FROM THE LANE OF A PARKING LOT, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, MY VOLVO S80 ACCELERATED SO POWERFULLY IT COULD BE HEARD YARDS AWAY. I APPLIED THE BRAKE HARDER BUT THE CAR WOULDN'T STOP AND SURGED OVER A WHEEL STOP, IT WAS STILL SURGING SO I STARTED PUMPING THE BRAKE, THE CAR FINALLY CRASHED INTO A PIPE BOLLARD BRINGING IT TO A STOP, THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN OFF, THE ELECTRICAL WAS GOING HAYWIRE AND I COULD NOT GET THE CAR INTO PARK TO REMOVE THE KEY. UPON IMPACT THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD MY MOTHER INTO PLACE AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS 2008 VOLVO S80 AWD WITH 58K MILES ON IT IN PRISTINE CONDITION. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS IN THE PAST WITH THE COOLING FAN MODULE, ENGINE RUNNING HOT, THE SCU MODULE, MAP SENSOR, A FAULTY FUEL SENSOR, FAULTY SCHRAEDER VALVES, FAULTY ALTERNATOR AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR, FAULTY AC COMPRESSOR BUT NEVER A POWER SURGE TO THIS EXTREME.
NHTSA complaint #11062718 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,421 milesKaty, TXCrash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE FROM THE DRIVING LANE OF A PARKING LOT, MY VOLVO HAD A SURGE OF POWER THAT COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED/STOPPED BY APPLYING THE BRAKES. I WAS BARELY IN MOTION WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN WE (MY MOTHER, SISTER, AND I) HEARD THE ENGINE ROAR AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD. I APPLIED MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND WENT OVER A WHEEL STOP SO I THEN STARTED PUMPING THE BRAKE. THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED MOVING ONCE IT HIT A PIPE BOLLARD BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OFF, MY ELECTRICAL WENT HAYWIRE AND I COULD NOT GET THE CAR IN PARK TO REMOVE THE KEY. UPON IMPACT THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD MY MOTHER IN PLACE AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS CAR WHICH WAS IN PRISTINE CONDITION BUT NOW WRECKED. I HAVE ALL THE SERVICE RECORDS FOR THIS CAR AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS IN THE PAST WITH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS; FAULTY COOLING FAN MODULE, ENGINE RUNNING HOT, FAULTY BATTERY CELL, FAULTY SCU MODULE, FAULTY STARTER, FAULTY MAP SENSOR, FAULTY OIL LEVEL SENSOR, FAULTY POWER STEERING RACK,FAULTY FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR, FAILING LAMP SOCKET, FAULTY SCHRAEDER VALVES, FAULTY ALTERNATOR AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR, AND A FAULTY AC COMPRESSOR.
NHTSA complaint #11062721 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 104,000 milesWashington, DC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
NHTSA complaint #11018754 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 104,000 milesWashington, DC
ENGINE
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
NHTSA complaint #11018754 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 104,000 milesWashington, DC
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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
NHTSA complaint #11018754 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 135,000 milesDanville, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUNROOF BLEW UP, OR SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED. WAS NOT HIT BY AN OBJECT, LOUD SOUND WAS HEARD PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. CAR WAS IN MOTION AT THE TIME, GOING ABOUT 60MPH. CONDITIONS CLEAR, COOL TEMPERATURES NOT VERY HOT OR COLD OUTSIDE.
NHTSA complaint #10995142 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 118,310 milesOcean Springs, MS
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SUN ROOF FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,310.
NHTSA complaint #10872983 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesCharlotte, NC2 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROX 3PM. MY 11 YEAR OLD SON WAS ALSO A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE. I WAS ON WIDE OPEN HIGHWAY - NO STORMS - NO VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY NEAR ME. ALL OF A SUDDEN, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE, SOUNDED LIKE A BOMB EXPLODED. I FELT SHARP PIECES OF GLASS AND SAW GLASS IN THE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE, LOOKED UP AND THE SUNROOF HAD SHATTERED. I FIRST ATTEMPTED TO SLIDE THE GLASS ALL THE WAY BACK SO THAT THE GLASS WOULD NOT CONTINUE TO FALL AND CUT US. THEN I REALIZED THAT WAS NOT A GOOD IDEA SO I CLOSED THE SUNROOF BACK AND THE CLOSED THE CLOTH ROOF COVERING. I HAD TO WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO PICK MY DAUGHTER UP FROM HER LOCATION AND GET US HOME SAFELY. THE FOLLOWING DAY, I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO VOLVO TO SEE IF THIS WAS COVERED UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY OR IF VOLVO WOULD PAY SINCE THEIR VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE SERVICE MANAGER OF VOLVO OF CHARLOTTE CALLED ME A LIAR - SAID THAT THIS WOULD NOT HAPPEN UNLESS SOMETHING HIT THE VEHICLE. I EXPLAINED TO THIS GUY THAT NOTHING HIT THE VEH, I WAS ON WIDE OPEN ROAD - GOOD SUNNY WEATHER WITH NO VEHICLE IN SIGHT. HE CONTINUED TO CALL ME A LIAR. CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO REPORT THE CLAIM TO HAVE IT ON RECORD AND FOR POSSIBLE SUBROGATION RIGHTS .
NHTSA complaint #10748945 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesBoca Raton, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE AIR CONDITIONING PERFORMANCE REDUCED WHILE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN OIL AND FILTER CHANGE, THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE FAN CONTROL MODULE ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V218000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THIS RECALL PRIOR TO THE REPAIR BEING PERFORMED. THE FAILURES RECURRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
NHTSA complaint #10621542 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesBoca Raton, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE AIR CONDITIONING PERFORMANCE REDUCED WHILE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN OIL AND FILTER CHANGE, THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE FAN CONTROL MODULE ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V218000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THIS RECALL PRIOR TO THE REPAIR BEING PERFORMED. THE FAILURES RECURRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
NHTSA complaint #10621542 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.