Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 460001 | 02/01/2000 | 460001 | 610436 | Some vehicles may exhibit a whining noise from the rear axle (final drive) between 80 and 95 km/h (50 - 60 mph). *tt | 04/28/2000 |
| 460001 | 04/01/2000 | 460001 | 610418 | Experiencing a whining sound from the rear axle (final drive) between 80 and 120 km/h (50-75 mph). *tt | 04/27/2000 |
| 760002 | 08/31/1998 | 601935 | A knocking sound may be heard from the rear of the vehicle. *yc | 08/31/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 05/12/2005 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| Dt anti-lock brake system contact states each time the brakes are applied the vehicle is more difficult to stop and the wheels have also locked up. transmission contact states the vehicle make a squeaking nose when parking, the vehicle pulls to the right side when driving at low speed. engine and engine cooling contact states oil moves up through the ignition control. the vehicle has been taken to a service dealer and the mechanic stated the vehicle needed a new engine. *nm *sb | |||
| 08/26/2003 | 74500 | 3 | 06/30/1998 |
| While braking, the vehicle vibrated. took vehicle to dealership and the mechanic indicated there was a crack in the brake master cylinder.*ak the abs light illuminated, the oxygen sensor was replaced, the vacuum line was replaced, the upper torque arm bushing broke, the door locking system broke, the inside door panel came apart. *jb *nm | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| The vehicle pulls to the left. nlm | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 05/01/1998 | ||
| 1st problem with car, door would not stay closed after several attempts to slam door would bounce off door frame. 2nd problem steering wheel would make grinding noise when making left turns only which would result in stiffness of left turn. 3rd problem , 1st winter that i had the car, the molding at the front windshield would be off of the window before any attempt to remove the snow, the dealer replaced molding. 2nd winter came along, front windshield molding off of the window. the dealer stated i will have to pay for replacement, and stated that it was because i hit molding with ice scraper, i explained molding was already off before ice & snow removal. dealer/owner asked where is the molding i told him i do not know, it was brought to my attention that it was no longer there. service manager stated that since i hit molding with ice scraper that air got under molding and when driving came off. but both times molding off window prior to any attempt of ice & snow removal. therefore, i will have to pay $50.00. thank you. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||
| 09/20/2006 | 76000 | 1 | 07/02/1997 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs and traction control lights on the dash illuminated causing both components to be inoperable. this occurred intermittently. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined both systems needed to be replaced. updated 10/31/2006 -*nm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 05/27/1998 | 1 | 03/31/1998 | |
| Out of alignment, causing vibration at 60 to 65 mph. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 1 | 05/06/1999 | ||
| The left front brake rotor locked up, causing some components to burn up. *ak the problem was due to a stuck caliper, which according to volvo is not related to the brake pad and rotor replacement performed by dealer. lower ball joint was also replaced. *la | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 11/12/2002 | |||
| Consumer states the abs control module went out, causing the abs system not to engage. ph | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||
| 11/02/1998 | 1 | 03/31/1998 | |
| Inadequate lube in upper spring seats and top plate bearings causing front suspension noise. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||
| 01/25/1999 | 25 | 06/15/1998 | |
| Electrical problems since shortly after purchase of vehicle, to dealer 25 times. dashboard light would come on, indicating that headlights were not working when in fact they were. *ak dealer stated vehicle had a bulb and socket problem, taillight bulb failed, signal lights flash very fast, side signals sockets and bulbs shorted, 4 running light contacts melted, front headlight shorted, left front headlight inoperable, and bulb indicator illuminated. door locks inoperable, windows would not go up, master window control switch faulty, and speakers distorted. seat belt plastic part cracked. transmission sticks on lowe gear, happened twice. gas light comes on even when tank is full. washer fluid inidcator illuminated, washer jets inoperable, wiper blads replaced, right side mirror did not adjust all the way out. front and rear brake pads worn, rotors replaced, brakes cause screeching noises. engine light illuminated, cable under engine loose. humming noise while driving, dealer replaced right front hub, left and right front stabilizer links. mudflaps loose. evap valve replaced. *slc | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 01/25/1999 | 25 | 06/15/1998 | |
| Electrical problems since shortly after purchase of vehicle, to dealer 25 times. dashboard light would come on, indicating that headlights were not working when in fact they were. *ak dealer stated vehicle had a bulb and socket problem, taillight bulb failed, signal lights flash very fast, side signals sockets and bulbs shorted, 4 running light contacts melted, front headlight shorted, left front headlight inoperable, and bulb indicator illuminated. door locks inoperable, windows would not go up, master window control switch faulty, and speakers distorted. seat belt plastic part cracked. transmission sticks on lowe gear, happened twice. gas light comes on even when tank is full. washer fluid inidcator illuminated, washer jets inoperable, wiper blads replaced, right side mirror did not adjust all the way out. front and rear brake pads worn, rotors replaced, brakes cause screeching noises. engine light illuminated, cable under engine loose. humming noise while driving, dealer replaced right front hub, left and right front stabilizer links. mudflaps loose. evap valve replaced. *slc | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 04/01/2002 | |||
| While traveling on highway heard a loud noise, and vehicle would no longer move. dealership is aware of the problem.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 06/22/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| Shock absorber failed. yh | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS | |||
| 05/20/1998 | 3 | 05/06/1998 | |
| Squeaking noise could be heard from rear of vehicle. owner told by service and volvo that the rear coil springs had been installed backwards at the factory. all attempt to solve problem has failed. | |||