Three problems related to suspension 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.
The contact owns a 2000 Volvo S80. The contact stated that the vehicke began to shake while driving 25 mph. The contact maneuvered to the shoulder and noticed that the front driver’s tire detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer had yet to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vehicle was not under the recall. The vehcile was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 175,000.
Consumer request reimbursement for previously repaired recall for electronic throttle system. The dealer replaced the wiper blades. The strut spring was replaced.
In October 2001 while driving at night headlights went off. The following day while crossing the street the car stalled. Approximately ten minutes later was able to start the car, and at the same time headlights came on. Car was under warranty, and the mechanic repaired the throttle body & gasket. In June 2004 car stalled again. Replaced sway links and program down load $338. 19. In December 2004, car staled on the road again. It was towed to the repair shop, they replaced the throttle body, mass air flow, mfi module- at cost of 2098. 96. The contact did not take this car on any longer trip. Due to stalling on the road, frequent loss of headlights and numerous other mechanical problems the contact believed this car was unsafe to be on the road. 11-16 e-mail ; first time the car would not respond to the accelerator pedal. Stopped turn the car off and tried to restart it again. After few attempts the contact was able to restart the car. The right door mirror failed and the abs control module was replaced. Updated 02/07/06.