NHTSA — Fuel/Propulsion System Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
118,714 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2002 Volvo S80 fuel system problems

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2002 Volvo S80 Owner Comments

problem #7

Dec 152016

S80

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

We have a 2002 Volvo S 80 that had a fuel pump leak that looks like our model had an issue with. We had a strong gas smell inside the car. There's a campaign number to it... 09V483000. We're still having an issue with it.

- West Chester, PA, USA

problem #6

Jul 282017

S80

  • miles
Fuel pump flange is leaking fuel, causing fuel smell throughout cabin of vehicle. Fuel pump flange recalled for defects due to temperature extremes, thermocycling and fuel quality,

- Moscow, ID, USA

problem #5

Jul 142017

S80 6-cyl

  • 141,000 miles
I HAD A GAS LEAK AT 141,000 MILES.. HAVE TO PAY $889 BUCKS TO REPAIR OR THE SAID I COULD CATCH FIRE.. PLEASE GIVE ME A CALL [XXX] THANKS.. IT'S HAPPENS WHEN I WAS DRIVING WAS THIS A RECALLED PART? INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Kansas City, KS, USA

problem #4

May 262017

S80

  • 160,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2002 Volvo S80. While driving 30 mph, the accelerator pedal traveled to the floorboard and smoke appeared under the hood. The vehicle was taken to several unknown independent mechanics who determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

- New Liberia, LA, USA

problem #3

Apr 232017

S80

  • 248,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Volvo S80. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and failed to start when the key was turned in the ignition. The contact also stated the vehicle hesitated to start even with a full tank of fuel. The contact noticed a fuel leak and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 09V483000 (fuel system, gasoline), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 248,000.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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problem #2

Jul 242015

S80

  • 112,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Volvo S80. The contact stated that there was a fuel smell in the rear of the vehicle behind the rear seats. The contact stated that the fuel could be heard splashing around in the tank when the vehicle was in use. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the flange was cracked and needed to be repaired. The failure caused fuel to leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #1

Oct 012015

S80

  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Volvo S80. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

- Fredricksburg, VA, USA

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