2000 VOLVO S80 Electrical Systemignition Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 2000 VOLVO S80
5 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 VOLVO S80. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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All Electrical Systemignition Complaints
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND TURNING RIGHT CAR OMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER, PLACEED CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED. *AK
#767986
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ALL ELECTRICAL POWER HAS BEEN SHUT OFF TO VEHICLE ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS. THE FIRST TIME WAS WHILE ENTERING A RIGHT TURN LANE AT A SLOW SPEED. ALL POWER EQUIPMENT FAILED...NO POWER BRAKES, NO POWER STEERING, ETC. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE WITHOUT DIFFICULTY AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION OFF (WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL) AND STARTING IN A NORMAL FASHION. THIS FAILURE MODE AND RESOLUTION IS TYPICAL. THE SECOND TIME, I WAS TURNING LEFT ACROSS A FAIRLY BUSY INTERSECTION. FORTUNATELY, I HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO CONTINUE WITHOUT BEING HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE THIRD TIME WAS IN AN ENCLOSED PARKING LOT AS I MADE A SLOW RIGHT TURN TO GO UP A RAMP. THE FOURTH TIME, AND THIS ONE WAS UNUSUAL, I WAS TRAVELLING ABOUT 45 MPH WHEN ALL THE FAILURE LIGHTS CAME ON FOR ABOUT 1 SEC. FORTUNATELY, THE POWER CAME ON BY ITSELF. IMAGINE THE CONSEQUENCES...
#749906
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ENGINE AND CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN ON 2 OCCASIONS (4/13/01 AND 7/27/01). MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR REPLACED INITIAL INSTANCE AND SOFTWARE UPDAED. IGNITION ND FUEL INJECTION FAULT TRACING. UNABLE TO ISOLATE CAUSE SECOND INSTANCE. INTERMITTENT COMMUNICATION FAULT AT ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE. UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. REFUSE PICK-UP OF THE CAR AT ROYAL VOLVO SINCE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY ISSUES. HAVE NOTIFIED VOLVO CUSTOMER SERVICES TWICE, VOLVO DEALERSHIP, NHTSA, OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL. THOROUGH LETTER BEING SENT TO NHTSA, CENTER FOR AUTO SAFETY, AND OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL ON 8/6/01. PLEASE THOROUGHLY REVIEW THE CONTENT. MAJOR CONCERNS----HAVE FOUND AT LEAST 6 OTHER INSTANCES OF THE SAME PROBLEM. WILL SEND ALL DOCUMENTATION IN THE EXPRESS LETTER BEING SENT. CALL IF ANY QUESTIONS AND LEAVE AN 800 NUMBER FOR RESPONSES. URGE YOU TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE....THIS ISSUE IS BROADER THAN MY OWN.*AK
#745204
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CAR LOST ALL POWER, SHUT DOWN DURING DRIVING, ALARM SERVICE CAME ON. CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE APRIL 18, APRIL 23 TO APRIL 27. NOT CLEAR IF CAR IS SAFE TO DRIVE. *AK
#873996
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VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATES. VOLVO HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Other 2000 VOLVO S80 Problem Areas
Vehicle Speed Control
88 complaints
Electrical System
44 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
25 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
20 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
19 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
15 complaints
Suspensionfront
11 complaints
Air Bags
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
9 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
7 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
6 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
6 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
3 complaints
Fuel System Other
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Power Traindriveline
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint