Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| 3370001 | 06/01/1999 | 605938 | Information describing how to replace positive battery cable and alternator cable separately. *tt | 08/02/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 3/38/811 | 01/01/1967 | 40060 | New combined instrument, vdo type. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/20/2005 | 133000 | 5 | 03/31/1995 |
| . i have spent $2200 in the last 3 months while herb gordon tries to figure out the problem with the brakes. they have replaced the brake master cylinder, cleaned and resealed the brake calipers and now as a last resort are replacing the internal abs system, which finally fixed the problem. ignition switch replaced, the windshield wiper bolts came loose causing the windshield wipers to stop in the middle of driving on a highway in the rain, air sensors and oxygen sensors seem to need replacing at least twice a year. *nm | |||
| 02/06/2005 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Upon starting the vehicle, and backing out the drive way, consumer saw smoke, seemed to be coming from under driver's seat. consumer then went into the house to get water. upon returning to the vehicle it was engulfed in smoke, and fire.*ak *bf *nm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Engine fire due to electrical failure. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 03/20/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| Horn stuck in on-position while driving on fwy. had to pull onto shoulder and disconnect wires at horn. dealer determined short occurred inside steering column. column replaced at a cost over $360. volvo customer service line noted this has been a recurrent problem with this make/model. refused to provide further details. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 06/17/1995 | 1 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Ignition coil replaced. *slc | |||
| 02/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Ignition system failure, preventing engine from starting. *aw | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 06/17/1995 | 1 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Control unit shorted out. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1997 | ||
| Steering wheel electrical wiring connectors shorted out causing horn to burn. mjs | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 08/01/1995 | |||
| My car burned completely within 15-20 minutes after leaving a certified volvo dealership due to a fire. *ak | |||
| 01/20/2000 | 06/01/1995 | ||
| At 70 mph, on cruise control, having been on the highway continuously for 60+ miles, the cruise control cut out, throttle did not respond, smoke started billowing from behind vehicle, engine quit and within approx. 10 seconds of coming to stop and driver exiting vehicle, car was engulfed in flames. contacted volvo and they refused comment after their investigation. | |||