general problems of the 2000 Volvo S80

Four problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2000 Volvo S80. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Volvo S80 based on all problems reported for the 2000 S80.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/07/2020

Swapped battery at o'reilly's auto parts. All manufacturer safety protocols followed. After swapping out w/new battery: climate control module not working- srs airbag 'service urgent' errors. Volvo quoting $2500 to replace ccm, $800 for rebuild-process. Dim is also fried. No heat or a/c- airbag accidental deployment risk. Quick search online shows this is a Volvo issue specific to s60, S80 & xc70 models (all years) filed compliant w/vt state ag- cap 2020-07438 original repair order attached.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/24/2012

While driving my 2000 Volvo S80 about 20-25mph all the sudden lost power to all my gauges, dashboard lights, power windows, & power locks. The radio was the only device that was working. The following message was displayed srs-airbag service urgent. I have noticed a diffrence on my brake pedal that it does not respond as well as it use too there is a short delay when stepped on. Before this incident I had noticed a clicking noise on the driver side when a came to a stop like a relay chattering & also the ac would come on when the car is turned off. At times the following message would appear frequently alarm needs servicing. I don't know what is causing this malfuncions but if its a manufacturing problem Volvo should be liable on correcting the problem & provide us with a safe vehicle.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2010

The contact owns a 2000 Volvo S80. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and exiting, the driver's side, passenger's side and the curtain air bags deployed inadvertently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but the technicians could not determine a cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified and agreed to cover the cost of the repairs. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 135,000.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/05/2003

Failed climate control unit driving to work. Air bag system sevice urgent (in info. Box) came on and still on. Eat belt tighten for no reason.




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