Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAKES | |||
| 10/12/2010 | 76000 | ||
| I noticed a hissing noise coming from my brake pedal. the dealer has informed me that it is the brake booster, but that it is not a part that needed replacing. however, 18 months later the brakes are not responding at initial pressure. the car is also hesitating at acceleration and stalling at idle, making the car a safety issue. i am not the only owner with this problem as the internet is loaded with message boards pertaining to this issue. i am surprised that only one other owner has filed a complaint. i asked another mechanic, not with volvo, for a second opinion. he was surprised that the brake booster failed as this is most uncommon. for the safety issue i believe this should be and should have been a recall item. i cannot believe others have paid $1,200 for a repair to a part that should not have failed in the first place. volvo should take responsiblility for their defective part. the recall should be issued. | |||