Table 1 shows one common service brakes related problems of the 2002 Volvo S80.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems |
The contact owns a 2002 Volvo S80. The contact stated that the instrument panel malfunctioned and failed to illuminate while driving. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate above 20 mph while the accelerator pedal was depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of an electrical failure which affected the brakes and the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact also mentioned that she had received NHTSA campaign number: 20v681000 (air bags) however, the part was not yet available. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
2002 Volvo S80 transmission failed at 63,000 miles, replaced with new Volvo transmission, lasted 2 years 1 month, Volvo states 2 years is the warranty, so far we have 8900. 00 in repairs to this car in the last 3 years,this car is a real lemon.
2002 Volvo S80 when stopped on a hill, facing down a decline, when you put the car in reverse, then take your foot off the brake. . . The car 'freely" rolls forward. Same thing happens when stopped on an incline and you put the car in drive. Almost hit the car in front of me, and almost hit a pedestrian. . . . The transmission "acts like" a manual one in these situations. You need to use two feet in order to get out of situation without hitting another car (when in a parallel parked situation. . . Etc. ) complained to my dealer and Volvo customer svc. . They told me that is the way the car is and there is nothing I can do about it. I explained the potential hazard, and he re-iterated the comment.