Cooling Fan Problems of Volvo S80

Volvo S80 owners have reported 13 problems related to cooling fan (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volvo S80 based on all problems reported for the S80.

1 Cooling Fan problem of the 2008 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 08/11/2017

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.

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2 Cooling Fan problem of the 2009 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 03/01/2016

The contact owns a 2009 Volvo S80. The contact stated that the cooling fan failed and the engine overheating message displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cooling fan was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that in 2009 the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 09v2180000 (engine, and engine cooling) for the same failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

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3 Cooling Fan problem of the 2008 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 07/11/2014

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.

4 Cooling Fan problem of the 2008 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 08/01/2012

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.

5 Cooling Fan problem of the 2000 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 07/25/2008

The contact owns a 2000 Volvo S80. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed smoke and pulled the vehicle off the road. He opened the hood and noticed flames. He was unsuccessful at extinguishing the fire and called the fire department, who stated that the cooling fan caused an electrical fire. The contact's mechanic informed him of a recall regarding the cooling fan. The VIN and NHTSA campaign id number were unknown. The failure and current mileages were 78,000.

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6 Cooling Fan problem of the 2000 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 05/04/2007

Trebol motors distributors corp. Po box 11204, fdez. Juncos sta. San juan, p. R. 00910-2304 phone # 787-793-2828 fax 787-793-2978 year 2000 S80 gentlemen: according to north America Volvo I have at list three recalls on my unit. The same are under the numbers: 1- recall id # 06v441000 vehicle speed control dated Nov. 15, 2006 model affected 2000 Volvo S80 2- recall id # 04v451000- engine and engine cooling:cooling system fan 3- recall id # 00v238000-suspension front control arm: upper ball joint , dated Aug. 24, 2000. Those recalls are applicable to my car as telephone call from Volvo north America. Two of them, the first two, occurred to my vehicle, and I paid you for labor and parts. 2- invoices: 1- # 04937 dated 09/05/06 throttle housing 8644347 total cost paid $ 815. 74. Paid 09-15-2006 2- # 02481 dated 06/18/04 electrical fan 30636445 total cost paid $ 498. 02 paid 06-17-2004 the third recall I do not find invoices for, but may be invoices: that part probably damage the shock absorbers which were change on 09/05/2006 invoice 04937 , in which I paid for parts 8667253 , 8646713 the amount of $ 566. 98, paid on 09/16/2006. I call several times to your service department but the manager of service never ever return my calls. I expect your reaction soon. Your promt attention will be appreciated. Please acknowledge receipt. I authorize my father jose d. Santiago to visit and make all efforts with trebol motors to take whatever actions may be needed to get reimbursement of payments made up to now. I also authorize him to sign all documents, deliver copies, and handle notifications to trebol motor & /or Volvo. Also to take car for service covered by any recalls not yet repair. Jose d. Santiago dated may 4, 2007.

7 Cooling Fan problem of the 2000 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 10/26/2005

I own a 2000 Volvo S80 2. 9 - VIN: yv1ts94d2y1144559. I had purchased the vehicle new from bridgewater Volvo in NJ on Aug 15, 2000. I have 49,100 miles on the car and I have maintained the vehicle impeccably in the last 5 years of ownership. Two weeks ago the car started stalling and the message display read "reduced performance". My wife uses the car to commute to work and the stalling of the car on the highways put her into a potentially dangerous situation. She was able to safely pullover and the car would re-start again every time it stalled. She finally got home and after the second day of the problems she left it in the garage and used the second car for commuting. She then took it to the Volvo dealer in edison NJ. Volvo of edison diagnosed the problem and here is the direct qoute from their bill - "performance reduced light fault trace ecm 91a7 and abs 00b1-found internal fault in etm and brake pedal position sensor replace and download etm and brake pedal position sensor" since the car is no longer under warranty I had to pay the following amounts: parts - throttle body, gasket & sensor = $655. 42 labor - $472. 50 taxes = $67. 68 total = $1,195. 60 I called Volvo customer service to complain about the pre-mature failures and their response was there is nothing they can do about it. I also stated that I am dissatisfied with their product quality and I may not consider buying another Volvo product. The customer service rep told me that in that case Volvo may not even consider reviewing my case as I may not consider buying another Volvo. In addition to the above problem last year I had a cooling fan failure which was covered under warranty just before it expired. Now I have never ever received a recall notice from Volvo on any problems. I understand that there was a recall on the front suspension ball joints and I do not know if Volvo during the routine service visits ever applied the recall fix.

8 Cooling Fan problem of the 2000 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 10/01/2005

1. Following download of recall software performance has been vastly reduced and now only achieves 8. 2 mpg. 2. The abs control module functions intermittently and usually in the failure mode. Abs brakes do not function properly-replacement $950 3. While backing (cold engine), brakes fail to stop the car for several seconds (feet). 4. The vehicle stalls mostly on turns but on straight away. A. Car now shuts off approx 6-8 times while driving, dangerous while driving at interstate/highway speeds. It "surges" forward and the lights (dash and headlights) fade - vehicle stalls with no power steering or power brakes. 5. Cruise control fails ã‚?? up hills/down hills shuts down. Now is inoperable. 6. The electronic door locks malfunction intermittently. 7. Following error codes display and total mileage, trip 1 & 2 mileage displays default to ã‚?? --------ã‚?? and mileage does not log on the odometer: a. Brake failure stop ASAP b. Coolant level low stop ASAP c. Abs failure / service required d. Stc service required e. Power steering failure - service required f. Emission system service required g. Stop safely and restart engine h. Alarm system service required I. Alarm triggered j. Emission system service required k. No oil pressure stop ASAP l. Check engine. The ball joint, driver side window motor, sunroof switch were replaced. Numerous bulb replacements and replacement of mass flow sensor. The cooling fan malfunctioned. The abs control module would function intermittently which would cause the abs to not function. The power steering failed. The vehicle will completely shut off while driving. The cruise control was inconsistent, the vehicle would loose power with the cruise activated. The electronic doors malfunctioned, the fob does not always open the door and at times when closing the driver side door. Updated 12/15/06.

9 Cooling Fan problem of the 2001 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 07/14/2005

Purchased a Volvo S80 in 2001;vehicle currently has 60700 miles and 3 automatic transmissions & throttle body replacement.

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10 Cooling Fan problem of the 1999 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 12/04/2004

The contact owns a 1999 Volvo S80. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to slow down and the abs and engine indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the trollis system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred two weeks later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again and they stated that the central module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle needed to be taken back to the dealer for further inspection. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 97,000. Updated 1/8/09 the ball joint needed to be replaced, the heating system, throttle systems, engine cooling fan and the master cylinder all failed. The vehicle would accelerated on its own. The vehicle stalled on several occasions. The steering made a noise when it was turned. The dealer lubricated the steering. The dealer stated the vehicle needed an O2 sensor. The ignition switch was replaced. The inner tie rods were replaced. 01/14/09.

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11 Cooling Fan problem of the 2001 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 06/06/2004

Drove 2001 Volvo s 80 on 6/6/04, when parked in garage: coolant leaked out, all at once. Refilled coolant and drove to dealer on Monday (6/7/04). Car was just in for 60,000 mile service at same dealer a few weeks ago. Dealer stated (quote from receipt): "ecm 6110, and fault traced to failed engine cooling fan module. Replaced engine cooling fan module as diagnosed to repair". (old part left at dealer) cost to replace: $505.

12 Cooling Fan problem of the 2000 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 07/01/2003

Car overheats while driving below 15 miles per hour or stopped in warm weather. Indicator lights tell you to turn of the engine. Temperature guage pegged in the red zone. Radiator fluid boils out when you turn of the car. The dealer says it is the same problem that the 1999 S80's (NHTSA campaign id number : 02v096000 ) have. Unfortunatly my car was produced 2 months after the end of the recall.

13 Cooling Fan problem of the 1999 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 04/01/2000

The vehicle caught fire and burnt due to overheating. The consumer received recall (02v-096) notice after the vehicle had burnt.


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