1999 VOLVO S80 Suspension Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 1999 VOLVO S80
4 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 VOLVO S80. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN AND THE ABS AND ENGINE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TROLLIS SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO WEEKS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AGAIN AND THEY STATED THAT THE CENTRAL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 97,000. UPDATED 1/8/09 *CN THE BALL JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE HEATING SYSTEM, THROTTLE SYSTEMS, ENGINE COOLING FAN AND THE MASTER CYLINDER ALL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE STEERING MADE A NOISE WHEN...
DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AT NIGHT, THE LOW BEAM (DIPPED BEAM) HEADLIGHTS FAILED WHILE OUT OF TOWN WITH MY WIFE AND TWO DAUGHTERS. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO A SAFE LOCATION USING THE HIGH BEAMS. A CHECK OF HEADLAMP BULBS AND FUSES SHOWED THAT EVERYTHING WAS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AND I WAS LEFT SCRATCHING MY HEAD. THE HEADLIGHTS ARE STILL NOT WORKING THREE WEEKS LATER, AND I FINALLY KNOW WHY. VOLVO OWNERS EXCHANGE INFORMATION ON VARIOUS WEBSITES AND ON MORE THAN ONE I FOUND PEOPLE SUGGESTING THAT THE CEM (MAIN COMPUTER) USED "SHUNTS" FOR VARIOUS COMPONENTS ON THE VEHICLE AND THEY WERE PRONED TO SHORTING OUT DUE TO RANDOM OVERHEATING ISSUES. I CHECKED THE AREA UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE DASH AND SURE ENOUGH, THERE IS A SHUNT INSERTED INTO THE CEM WITH HEAVY CHARRING AROUND THE TERMINALS. THE 1999 VOLVO S80 WAS THE FIRST YEAR OF MY PARTICULAR...
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THE LEFT REAR BUSHINGS FAILED CAUSING A RUBBING SOUND WHEN BACKING UP. NLM
Other 1999 VOLVO S80 Problem Areas
Vehicle Speed Control
49 complaints
Electrical System
25 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
17 complaints
Suspensionfront
10 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
8 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
6 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Structureframe And Members
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint