Major Problems with 2002 Volvo S80 Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Volvo S80

2002 Volvo S80 EXHAUST SYSTEM Mileage: 63000 miles

2002 Volvo S80 POWER TRAIN Mileage: 180000 miles

2002 Volvo S80 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Browse 2002 Volvo S80 complaints by category

Problems with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and FRONT are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Volvo S80 owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s80. the contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor inside and...
7
~ 118714 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
2002 volvo s80 when stopped on a hill facing down a decline when you put the car in reverse then...
5
~ 79289 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION
i own a 2002 volvo and have had constant problems with the front end. i dealer worked on the front...
4
~ 94339 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2002 volvo s80 etm failure several times over the last 30 days. *tr...
4
~ 140449 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
fuel leak develops around fuel pump and tank. risk of fuel ignition and vapor inhalation to drive and passengers. *tr...
4
~ 100199 miles
ENGINE
while driving at speed tachometer dropped to 900 rpm from about 3500 with an 18 wheeler not more than 6...
3
~ 176667 miles
POWER TRAIN
electronic throttle module failure in 2002 s80. *tr...
3
~ 86333 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
about two weeks ago i attempted to install a child safety seat in my 2002 volvo s-80. in order to...
3
~ 91667 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the cars automatic transmission will shift to the reverse position without giving any warning under the normal driving condition in...
2
~ 199000 miles
AIR BAGS
numerous defects in the airbag system one time it was the bumper connection another time the seat belt tensioner and...
2
~ 91000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2002 volvo s80. while driving 65 mph the throttle control and pcv components failed and would...
2
~ 76300 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2002 volvo s80 when stopped on a hill facing down a decline when you put the car in reverse then...
2
~ 31500 miles
SEATS
the driver's seat was adjusting itself randomly while driving. however the controls would not respond when i attempted to re-adjust...
1
~ 130000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
pulling into traffic car was hesitating starting and stopping uncontrollably. slippage in the transmission from first gear to second hard...
1
~ 104445 miles
PARKING BRAKE
volvo s80 2002 -pa .while reversing rear wheel locked and car could not be driven.parking brake not engaged. car towed...
1
~ 85000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
electronic throttle module failure in 2002 s80. *tr...
1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2002 volvo s80 transmission failed at 63 000 miles replaced with new volvo transmission lasted 2 years 1 month volvo...
1
~ 63000 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
failure of 2002 volvo s-80 transmission with only 46 000 miles but 10 months out of warranty (4 year/ 50000...
1
~ 45989 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
(your website doesn't list volvo s-80 types) we have repeatedly received bulb failure indicator(i believe its the brake light. its...
1
~ 10000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tail lights and headlights burned out five times since september 2003. dealer has examined the vehicle five times but could
1
~ 9500 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tail lights and headlights burned out five times since september 2003. dealer has examined the vehicle five times but could
1
~ 9500 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
transmission problems causing vechile to stop on freeway.*ak...
1
CHILD SEAT
about two weeks ago i attempted to install a child safety seat in my 2002 volvo s-80. in order to...
1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
while driving and without warning the fuel tank has cracked causing fluid to leak out. dealer notified. ts...
1
STRUCTURE
the dash board was too light in color which caused a blinding glare on the windshield. *jb consumer stated when...
1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
consumer complained about a child restraint anchorage system problem. vehicle was recalled due to failing to comply with fmvss 225.
1
~ 29900 miles

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