Table 1 shows one common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2008 Volvo S80.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Cooling Fan problems |
1. In February 2017, while in motion on a city street, alternator failed, vehicle was towed to dealership, alternator was replaced 2. In August 2017, while in motion on city street, message displayed alerting on engine overheat -- slow down speed - then stop immediately. Vehicle was towed to dealership. On diagnostics, was established that only one fan was working on the cooling fan assembly causing overheat. 3. While at dealership for repairs of the cooling fan, diagnostics established the following: - code ecm-po19000: was recommended to replace fuel rail pressure sensor first (if same code comes back in the future, a fuel pump replacement was recommended) - tag light bulbs regularly go out - negative battery cable is corroded; replacement needed - power steering line leaking from rack to cooler, replacement needed; reservoir replacement needed -- has internal filter - power steering fluid is white-contaminated - replace needed for the front struts, mounts, and support plates: struts leaking.
The contact owns a 2008 Volvo S80. The contact noticed that the engine cooling system warning indicator illuminated and the air conditioning performance reduced while at a traffic light. The failure occurred multiple times. The contact also stated that the vehicle would not start when the key was inserted into the ignition. When the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil and filter change, the mechanic replaced the fan control module according to NHTSA campaign number: 09v218000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact was unaware of this recall prior to the repair being performed. The failures recurred and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
This 2008 Volvo S80 has already had the cooling fan control module replaced through a recall. The cooling fan stopped working again causing my car to overheat and air conditioner to stop working. I called corporate and they said that they are not responsible even though it is the same exact thing that was recalled (due to the risk to motor vehicle safety. ) they claim that once the recall repair is performed the campaign is officially closed.