Table 1 shows two common seats related problems of the 1999 Volvo S80.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Power Adjust problems | |
| Front Seat Recliner problems |
While applying the brakes, the driver's front seat rocked back and forth. The consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once, and the problem still had not been resolved.
While driving 55-60 mph, brakes were pulsating, after applying brakes again noticed brakes were fading. Consumer pulled over and noticed rotors were red hot. Dealer replaced front rotors and pads. The gas tank had a defect that would cause a vacuum leak. The front suspension makes a cracking noise when turning due to ball joint failure. The gear shifter switch makes loud clicking noise. The rear passenger door handle could not be opened from outside. Automatic transmission had slippage and shudder while up shifting, creating a vehicle loss of control. Passenger side rear seat backrest cushion makes noise due to loose clips. The front passenger window developed a wind noise due to defective window seals. Due to design fault, the upper torque mount bushing cracked. The driver side front headlight lens broke. The consumer is asking for a full refund of the actual price paid for the vehicle or for it to be replaced with a new equally equipped vehicle.