Gasoline Engine Problems of Volvo S80

Volvo S80 owners have reported 5 problems related to gasoline engine (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 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2001 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 03/28/2005

Message in vehicle displayed "no oil pressure pull over ASAP. " while pulling over "ASAP" a blue plume of smoke and shards of metal ejected from the rear of the car. Volvo dealership told me that the car had thrown a rod and that it will cost $9,000 to fix the car.

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2 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2000 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 10/01/2002

Consumer states while driving 60 mph the engine shut causing lost of power steering. Mr.

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3 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2000 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 10/15/2001

Car has has many returns to dealer in first 20,000 miles for mechanical problems. No safety defect listed.

4 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2000 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 04/13/2001

Engine and car completely shut down on 2 occasions (4/13/01 and 7/27/01). Mass air flow sensor replaced initial instance and software updaed. Ignition nd fuel injection fault tracing. Unable to isolate cause second instance. Intermittent communication fault at electronic throttle module. Unable to duplicate problem. Refuse pick-up of the car at royal Volvo since very concerned about safety issues. Have notified Volvo customer services twice, Volvo dealership, NHTSA, office of attorney general. Thorough letter being sent to NHTSA, center for auto safety, and office of attorney general on 8/6/01. Please thoroughly review the content. Major concerns----have found at least 6 other instances of the same problem. Will send all documentation in the express letter being sent. Call if any questions and leave an 800 number for responses. Urge you to please take note. . . . This issue is broader than my own.

5 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1999 Volvo S80

While backing into a parking space noticed vehicle was on fire. Please provide further information.

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