Power Window Problems of Volvo S80

Volvo S80 owners have reported 6 problems related to power window (under the visibility 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 Power Window problem of the 1999 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 04/01/2008

The contact owns a 1999 Volvo S80. When the contact attempted to lower the passenger side window, it suddenly stopped functioning. She pushed the button to raise the window and the glass fell off track, which resulted in the window resting at a slight right angle. The current and failure mileages were 118,000.

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2 Power Window problem of the 1999 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 09/03/2003

The front, passenger window actuator "broke" approximately 1 month ago. I just found out that the front, driver side actuator is now broken. Neither of these windows received excessive use or abuse. It is not acceptable for them to just "break" with normal usage.

3 Power Window problem of the 2000 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 02/15/2003

Continuous air bag warning light. Car dies on road. Get fixed, then air bag light comes on again. Ran into a person who Volvo airbags deployed without reason and she was injured. After exiting highway, car "died. " I am lucky to be alive as the wheel stiffened up & I had to rely on the parking brake to slow down. Had to get a "jump start" to get home. Car is unsafe. Returned to Volvo. Also had steering wheel that shakes at higway speeds, alarm that went off while driving, & wouldn't start, remote door opener doesn't always work, service engine light flickered on & off -- said it was an emissions problem.

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4 Power Window problem of the 1999 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 09/02/2002

Computer failed excessively resulting in intermittent working of sunroof/ air conditioning, and power windows. Also vehicle stalled frequently.

5 Power Window problem of the 2001 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

Consumer was refused rental vehicle while 2001 vovlo S80 was having recall work done. Consumer has had problems with faulty fuel sending unit. *** answer required*** the consumer stated it took 4 times to finally get a window lift motor replaced.

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6 Power Window problem of the 1999 Volvo S80

Power windows would act sporadically, going up or down whenever the button is used. Some time would partially go up or down their its own. Taken vehicle to dealership twice. The 2nd time the mechanic got inside of vehicle & closed door, air bags deployed. Had no indication of why. Dealership having Volvo representative to check vehicle.




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