Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SMB-28-200 | 08/27/2008 | 10026145 | Volvo: extended warranty coverage for the engine management software (ems) on some model year 2003-2008 models. p-54 csc letter was received. *pe | 10/02/2008 | |
| SMB 28 200 | 08/01/2008 | 10026148 | Volvo: pzev (s40/v50) vehicles have extended warranty coverage for the engine manage ment software (ems) on some model year 2003-2008 models. pzev csc letter was received. *pe | 10/02/2008 | |
| SMB 28-200 | 08/27/2008 | 10026146 | Volvo: extend warranty coverage for the engine management software (ems) on some model year 2003-2008 models. p-55 csc letter was received. *pe | 10/02/2008 | |
| 19273 | 06/23/2008 | 10025687 | Clunking during shifting and vibration through floor. s40 and v50 customers may complain of a clunking noise during shifting or when applying and releasing the accelerator pedal. especially noticeable on cars with manual transmissions. * | 08/29/2008 | |
| 2872 | 05/07/2007 | 10022340 | Dtc ecm - 130a mass air flow sensor, faulty signal, dtc ecm - 250a long term fuel trim, lower limit, in limited adaptation areas. *kb | 08/02/2007 | |
| 2871 | 06/01/2006 | 10020264 | Long crank or stumbling idle when making a cold start. *tt | 08/22/2006 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| 2523 | 02/22/2006 | 10019393 | Installation and removal of crankcase breather check valve. *tt | 03/14/2006 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| RTJ-19745 | 10/15/2008 | 10027304 | Volvo: on the pzev (partial zero emissions vehicle)crankcase ventilation hose and oil trap replacement. the crankcase ventilation hose may crack which may lead to non compliance with evaporative emission legal requirements. *pe | 01/12/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 08/17/2011 | 69000 | ||
| The car hessitated on accerlation when i was getting on the highway and briefly stalled and the check engine light came. this has happened several times. i researched the issue and found a detefective fuel pressure sensor is the cause. there are numerous reports of this on volvo related websites. the part in question is bosch #8699449 that was recalled for similar failures on volvo 60 series vehicles. after replacing the part with a new bosh part #31272732 the problem did not reoccur. this old part should be recalled on all volvos as it creates a real saftey issue as the problem occurs during acceleration and could result in an accident. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/29/2009 | 61400 | 1 | |
| At highway speed and without warning, engine stopped and the check engine light came on. we were on a highway with narrow break-down lanes and were in significant peril, surrounding by single and double tractor-trailers in mountainous area on interstate-90 in western massachusetts. this event was truly terrifying. that there was no loss of life is sheer luck and immaterial. *tr | |||
| 09/12/2008 | 32000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volvo v50. the contact stated that the oil pan underneath his vehicle ruptured twice. while driving various speeds, the first failure occurred after driving over a bump in the road. the failure was noticed the second time while the vehicle was parked in the garage. the contact noticed oil leaking onto the garage floor. he stated that the failure was due to poor design. the oil pan lacks protection and is placed low on the vehicle, which causes scrapes and punctures on uneven payments, potholes, dips, and speed bumps. the larger volvo models have horizontal frame members, which protect the oil pan from road hazards. the failure occurs in the s40, v50, and c70 models. the contact had to have the oil pan replaced twice within two months. the dealer stated that the repair would cost $1,200 each time. the contact has paid a total of $2,400 for the two repairs. the failure mileage was 32,000. | |||
| 01/17/2008 | 1 | 05/13/2005 | |
| Oil pan failure, leading to oil leak. this was caused by oil pan impact on road while traversing a slight dip in the roadway. pan cracked due to defective design of either the pan or the vehicle suspension. dealer and manufacturer do not accept any responsibility for this. *tr | |||