Seats Problems of Volvo S80

Volvo S80 owners have reported 8 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat head restraint (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seats related problems of Volvo S80


Recently reported Seats problems of Volvo S80

The Seats problem

See attached document for complaint.   Read details...

The Front Seat Head Restraint problem

Consumer states that the head rest are too high in vehicle. They obstruct rear vision. Dealer refuses to make any modifications. Please provide any further information. Mr   Read details...

The Front Seat Power Adjust problem

The driver's seat was adjusting itself randomly while driving. However, the controls would not respond when I attempted to re-adjust the seat. Several times while driving, the backrest of the seat would move into a completely horizontal position.   Read details...

The Front Seat Recliner problem

While driving 55-60 mph, brakes were pulsating, after applying brakes again noticed brakes were fading. Consumer pulled over and noticed rotors were red hot. Dealer replaced front rotors and pads. The gas tank had a defect that would cause a vacuum leak.   Read details...




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