Automatic Transmission problems of the 1999 Volvo S80

Four problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1999 Volvo S80. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2010

1999 vollvo S80 t6 transmission went completely out. Would not go forward or back. Towed in and said transmission needed to be replaced. Also mechanic said the cv shaft that connects the transmission to the spindle needed replaced after the transmission was replaced.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/13/2006

1999 Volvo S80 t6 3/08/06 replaced transmission ( 75,000 miles) ( $4,800) 08/05 replace radiator 08/05 replaced etm 04 - replaced front suspension / sway bars / struts/ etc. . Volvo under engineered the front end of this car and if you go to web blogs it is in almost every 1999 - 2000 s-80 vehicle. . . Its disgusting that this car is allowed to continue or Ford/ Volvo isn't held liable. . .

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2003

Transmission will not downshift or provide any vehicle deceleration. Rpm goes to 750 when foot is removed from the gas but vehicle speed remains same and only coasts o slow down.

4 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 04/01/1999

Vehicle message center displayes: abs system failure/servicing transmission system service power steering service emissions control service also, there is an engine oil leak and a tie rod replacement/four wheel alignment was required cruise control is intermittent directional signal inop headlights come on when not commanded etc. Incident date--throughout ownership .




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