NHTSA — Engine Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
99,500 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2005 Volvo S80 engine problems

engine problem

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2005 Volvo S80 Owner Comments

problem #2

Feb 112013

S80

  • 81,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2005 Volvo S80. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle's speed reduced and "reduced engine performance" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle sputtered. The contact stated that the vehicle was not able to be driven two years ago. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who diagnosed that the ETM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact notified the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Nutley, NJ, USA

problem #1

Oct 102014

S80

  • 118,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Volvo S80. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle started to rattle and smoke was emitting from the front of the vehicle without warning. The contact tried to merge over to the slower lane and discovered that the brake pedal had become inoperable. The vehicle coasted to a stop and shortly after the vehicle exploded. A police report was filed but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

- Coconut Creek, FL, USA

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