2000 VOLVO S80 Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Issues in the 2000 VOLVO S80
2 electrical systemwiringfront underhood complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 VOLVO S80. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Complaints
2000 VOLVO S80 T6 ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL, EVEN WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE STALLED FORCING ME TO CROSS 3-4 LANES OF HEAVY TRAFFIC WITHOUT THE USE OF POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE WAS DETERMINED TO BE DEFECTIVE. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECTIVE PART ON 1999-2001 VOLVO S80'S. THERE ARE EVEN DOCUMENTED REPORTS THAT THE ETM WILL FAIL ON OVER 90% OF ALL VOLVO S80'S WITHIN THIS YEAR RANGE ('99-01). I HAVE SPENT $900 TO HAVE THIS REPLACED. THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IS FILING A LAWSUIT AGAINST VOLVO OVER THIS PART. I LIVE IN KY; THEREFORE I DON'T BELIEVE THAT LAWSUIT WILL HELP ME. I AM ASKING VOLVO FOR FULL REIMBURSEMENT TO REPLACE THIS PART. IT NOT ONLY WAS A FAULTY DESIGN, BUT ALSO POTENTIALLY DEADLY PART. THERE SHOULD...
SUBJECT: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, RESULT: TOTAL LOSS, EHICLE: 2000, VOLVO, S80 2.9, VIN: [XXX]. SHORTLY BEFORE 3:00PM MY WIFE AND I DEPARTED BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT FOR THE TRIP HOME TO MASSACHUSETTS. THE FIRST 7 OR 8 MINUTES WERE LOCAL STOP AND GO DRIVING (MAXIMUM SPEED 25MPH). AT THIS POINT WE ENTERED THE MERRITT PARKWAY (EASTBOUND ENTRANCE 48). WE JOINED THE RIGHT LANE TRAFFIC FLOW, WHICH VARIED BETWEEN 55 AND 60 MPH. APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES LATER ? JUST BEFORE THE MERRITT PARKWAY EASTBOUND ENTRANCE 49 OR 50 THE CAR ENGINE LOST POWER. I WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OFF THE HIGHWAY TO THE ISLAND BETWEEN THE HIGHWAY AND THE ON-RAMP. IT LOOKED LIKE STEAM WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD NEAR THE RADIATOR. I LOOK AT THE DASHBOARD TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND WAS SURPRISED TO SEE IT READING NORMAL. I PULLED THE HOOD RELEASE LEVER INSIDE THE VEHICLE, GOT OUT OF...
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Exterior Lightingheadlights
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Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
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Parking Brake
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Power Train
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Power Traindriveline
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Seat Belts
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Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
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Service Brakes
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Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
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Structurebody
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Visibility
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Visibilitywindshield
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Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
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Electrical Systemignitionmodule
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Electrical Systemwiring
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Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
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Equipmentelectrical
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Exterior Lighting
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Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
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Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
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Exterior Lightingtail Lights
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Exterior Lightingturn Signal
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Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
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Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
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Power Trainaxle Hubs
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Power Trainmanual Transmission
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Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly
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Seat Beltsfrontretractor
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Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
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Service Brakes Electric
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Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
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Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
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Structurebodydoor
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Structurebodyroof And Pillars
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Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
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Tires
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Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
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Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
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Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
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Visibilitywiper
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