Volvo S80 owners have reported 88 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 22 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (20 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Pulling into traffic car was hesitating, starting and stopping uncontrollably. Slippage in the transmission from first gear to second, hard to get up to speed. Have almost been in serious accidents because of the hesitations. Read details...
The lovely gm transmission suddenly decided to not shift while going uphill. Pushing the accelerator just made the rpms go up and up while the car did nothing. Then a warning light. Transmission service then limp mode. And all I could do literally was go 5 mph then. Read details...
2001 Volvo s 80 t6 ex transmission failure. Based on personal research it appears that the 2001 Volvos have a widespread problem with transmission failure. Transmissions were built by gm for Volvo and transmission problems across the entire line for that year are extremely high. Read details...
Failure of 2002 Volvo s-80 transmission with only 46,000 miles but 10 months out of warranty (4 year/ 50000 miles). Dealer found code 5300, tcm 0008. Found internal hydraulic fault in transmission. Shift solenoid s1 replaced transmission. Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S80. The contact stated that the transmission urgent warning lamp illuminated and the vehicle would not shift into gear. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where it was diagnosed that the solenoid was defective and the transmission would need to be replaced. Read details...