Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 8870023 | 04/01/2002 | 635233 | This ervice bulletin describes how to reduce air leakage from the recirculation door. *tt | 10/21/2002 | |
| 8733 | 05/06/2002 | 8733 | 635212 | Subject regrding cabin air fliter replacement. *tt | 10/18/2002 |
| 8733 | 06/21/2000 | 615021 | Subject regarding cabin air filter replacement. *tt | 12/18/2000 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||||
| 8743 | 10/25/2002 | 8743 | 10000305 | Climate control module (ccm) malfunction. *tt | 02/21/2003 |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 8319 | 09/13/2000 | 615032 | Experiencing a squeak type noise heard from the window regulator when the window glass is moving. *tt | 12/18/2000 | |
| 230031 | 02/01/2000 | 610393 | Information replacing the power window regulator for the front side door. *tt | 04/26/2000 | |
| 8313 | 01/13/1999 | 604354 | Conditions on the front window regulator mechanism. *tt | 04/27/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 8311 | 01/12/1999 | 604353 | On some vehicles, the metal sunroof fasteners holding the right and left side covers to the glass assembly may come loose and result in a rattling noise. *tt | 04/27/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 3626 | 06/08/2001 | 621876 | Windshield wiper squeak condition. *tt | 10/03/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 04/01/2008 | 118000 | 1 | 09/18/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. when the contact attempted to lower the passenger side window, it suddenly stopped functioning. she pushed the button to raise the window and the glass fell off track, which resulted in the window resting at a slight right angle. the current and failure mileages were 118,000. | |||
| 09/03/2003 | 40000 | 1 | |
| The front, passenger window actuator broke approximately 1 month ago. i just found out that the front, driver side actuator is now broken. neither of these windows received excessive use or abuse. it is not acceptable for them to just break with normal usage.*ak | |||
| 09/02/2002 | |||
| Computer failed excessively resulting in intermittent working of sunroof/ air conditioning, and power windows. also vehicle stalled frequently.*ak | |||
| Power windows would act sporadically, going up or down whenever the button is used. some time would partially go up or down their its own. taken vehicle to dealership twice. the 2nd time the mechanic got inside of vehicle & closed door, air bags deployed. had no indication of why. dealership having volvo representative to check vehicle. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/01/2008 | 1 | ||
| Sunroof was busted out by dryer in a carwash. *tr | |||
| 02/01/2008 | 1 | ||
| My sunroof was busted out in a carwas by the blower drying it off. *tr | |||
| 04/20/2003 | 51000 | 2 | 10/11/2002 |
| While driving, and without warning the sunroof support bar disconnected from the frame. *jb the front rollover support bar fell out while opening the sunroof and the same happened to the rear support two weeks later. (vin#1falp52uxta209370) *scc | |||
| 09/02/2002 | |||
| Computer failed excessively resulting in intermittent working of sunroof/ air conditioning, and power windows. also vehicle stalled frequently.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 11/24/2001 | 1 | 05/16/1999 | |
| While driving 55-60 mph, brakes were pulsating, after applying brakes again noticed brakes were fading. consumer pulled over and noticed rotors were red hot. dealer replaced front rotors and pads.*ak the gas tank had a defect that would cause a vacuum leak. the front suspension makes a cracking noise when turning due to ball joint failure. the gear shifter switch makes loud clicking noise. the rear passenger door handle could not be opened from outside. automatic transmission had slippage and shudder while up shifting, creating a vehicle loss of control. passenger side rear seat backrest cushion makes noise due to loose clips. the front passenger window developed a wind noise due to defective window seals. due to design fault, the upper torque mount bushing cracked. the driver side front headlight lens broke. the consumer is asking for a full refund of the actual price paid for the vehicle or for it to be replaced with a new equally equipped vehicle. *yh | |||