The first two complaints are actually the same problem (disregard the 1st, "steering"). this problem is clearly the most significant of any reported; we had to disconnect the horn permanently. Mechanics have told us that the "horn contacts" within steer.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

Gear position sensor, S1 & S2 solenoids: Volvo has known about this defect for some time and should have declared a recall.( Volvo even lost a small claims suit in California over this failure) while Volvo paid $900 of the $1300 repair bill to remedy the problem, they should have paid for the whole bill. Re: horn failure, the Volvo mechanics said Volvo has known about this problem also, but refuses to do any thing about it. My car has not yet reached 50,000 miles and I have had to spend about $1,400 dollars to repair a sunroof, replace the steering wheel, and fix the solenoids and gear position sensors. I believe Volvo should reimburse me for these expenditures. I have been a Volvo owner since 1972, and I will never buy another Volvo again. For the amount of money spent on a Volvo, I could have had a reliable car like a small Lexus!

- San Francisco, CA, USA

Dealer inspected the steering wheel and stated that it will cost $700 to replace it. Dealer stated that none of the other 850 owners had any problems with their horns.

- Bartlett, IL, USA

Horn is very difficult to engage due to design.

- Orlando, FL, USA