2008 Volvo S80 owner complaints

Driving on highway and closed sunroof shattered. No debris came from vehicles ahead. The vehicles were more than 500 feet ahead, and I was looking ahead on the highway when it shattered. Cause unknown.

I was driving on the highway at approx 3pm. My 11 year old son was also a passenger in the vehicle. I was on wide open highway - no storms - no vehicles on the highway near me. All of a sudden, there was a loud noise, sounded like a bomb exploded. I felt sharp pieces of glass and saw glass in the compartment of the vehicle, looked up and the sunroof had shattered. I first attempted to slide the glass all the way back so that the glass would not continue to fall and cut us. Then I realized that was not a good idea so I closed the sunroof back and the closed the cloth roof covering. I had to was able to drive the vehicle to pick my daughter up from her location and get us home safely. The following day, I took the vehicle to Volvo to see if this was covered under my extended warrant

The front windshield is leaking, such that the driver's side front and rear floors flood, even with a light rain. Enough water comes in that the padding, carpet, floor mat and rubber floors mat are all under water. When it rains, we see water droplets and water trails on the inside of the windshield. The windshield is original and has never been replaced. We've never had a car that leaked like this and don't expect that cars should turn into small swimming pools inside when it rains.

Sunroof blew up, or spontaneously combusted. Was not hit by an object, loud sound was heard prior to the incident. Car was in motion at the time, going about 60mph. Conditions clear, cool temperatures not very hot or cold outside.

My vehicle's fuel gauge has never worked correctly. We have taken the vehicle in to get it repaired 4 times in the past five years. The issue has not been fixed. I am afraid that without knowing the correct level of fuel in the tank we could get in an accident should the car unknowingly run out of gas on a highway. I have done some research on the web and this seems to be a common problem that Volvo is disregarding except in some limited cases. It seems to be an issue that could lead to unnecessary highway deaths or injuries in a car generally associated with families with small children like ours. *tr

This is my second defective rear-view mirror within one year. This computer auto-darkening mirror again has permanent black lines affecting viewing and the dealer and Volvo company claim the warranty is 3 months. Evening use is unsafe due to the inability of the mirror to reflect traffic. Instead, safety is compromised. The dealer and Volvo corporation refuse to acknowledge this is an equipment defect and they truly should know that such equipment ought to last the lifetime of the car. It is an equipment malfunction and defect and is a safety issue because the viewing cannot be accurate and clearly reflected. Help. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Volvo s80. The contact stated that there was water leaking into the vehicle from the sunroof. As a result, there was water damage to the front and rear floorboards and mold was present. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000. ..updated 08-25-14 *bf the consumer stated Volvo advised they would need to remove the interior to fully clean and dry it. This was not covered by warranty. The manufacturer denied any assistance. Updated 09/2/2014 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Volvo s80. While driving various speeds, the sun roof fractured without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,310.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Volvo s80. The contact stated that the windshield wiper activated independently before failing completely. The dealer inspected the vehicle and recommended replacing and reprogramming the battery. The battery was replaced but was not reprogrammed. The failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 09v139000 (electrical system: software) the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 59,185 and the current mileage was 59,203...updated 10/19/12 *bf updated 10/25/2012 *js

1. In february 2017, while in motion on a city street, alternator failed, vehicle was towed to dealership, alternator was replaced 2. In august 2017, while in motion on city street, message displayed alerting on engine overheat -- slow down speed - then stop immediately. Vehicle was towed to dealership. On diagnostics, was established that only one fan was working on the cooling fan assembly causing overheat. 3. While at dealership for repairs of the cooling fan, diagnostics established the following: - code ECM-po19000: was recommended to replace fuel rail pressure sensor first (if same code comes back in the future, a fuel pump replacement was recommended) - tag light bulbs regularly go out - negative battery cable is corroded; replacement needed - power steering line leaking from

This 2008 Volvo s80 has already had the cooling fan control module replaced through a recall.the cooling fan stopped working again causing my car to overheat and air conditioner to stop working. I called corporate and they said that they are not responsible even though it is the same exact thing that was recalled (due to the risk to motor vehicle safety.) they claim that once the recall repair is performed the campaign is officially closed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Volvo s80. The contact noticed that the engine cooling system warning indicator illuminated and the air conditioning performance reduced while at a traffic light. The failure occurred multiple times. The contact also stated that the vehicle would not start when the key was inserted into the ignition. When the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil and filter change, the mechanic replaced the fan control module according to NHTSA campaign number: 09v218000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact was unaware of this recall prior to the repair being performed. The failures recurred and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

I bought this car from elderly people. After I bought it and drove, there's lots of thing not according to safety standard? I asked them (seller) but they don't have any answer, due to their age. So, since last Tuesday, I am driving as it is. Hardly I put 250 miles so far. There's belt sign, Air bag sign, and Low tire air sign. All signs are showing in my dashboard and stays as long as car is on. So, I am scared to death to drive this car, car itself in a mint condition and it's got only 131K miles. Still there's is more life left on this car. I am also senior citizen and retired person. So, I need help to get these fixed asap please.

2005 Volvo s80 was struck on passenger door. There was no one seated in the passenger seat. Passenger side air bag deployed. Driver's side air bag did not deploy. When car was hit, driver's head hit driver side window. *tr

Tire pressure check signal comes on very often - several complaints to dealer over the last two years - always told that's it my problem. Checking your website it appears to be a recall by the factory on their own - incorrect. *tr

The subframe is rotting prematurely and this issue is only present on the v8 equipped models. Cars in very good shape but the subframe is almost rotted totally through above the exhaust. Due to the poor layout of the exhaust which causes the paint on the welds to flake off and then the subframe begins to rust from the inside out.

On june 18 2009 I was driving the car and all the sudden the car just died completely. No accident occurred as I was driving in my subdivision and there were no cars around me. I could imagine there might well be a serious accident involved if I was driving on a busy street or on the highway. In addition to this instance, on may 11, 2009, I experienced a sudden acceleration of the vehicle while I was parking the car. The car accelerated so much as if I was pressing the gas pedal down to the floor. The car then hit the lamp pole in front of the parking spot. The impact was so strong which deployed the air bag and caused a huge damage to the car. I reported the accident to the dealer and also to Volvo product investigation department. A field technical specialist was sent out to

After starting my car I tried to put on my seat belt but it would not extend out so I could not put it on. This happened last night and the problem still persists today.

Front subframe has multiple holes due to excessive engine heat. The front subframe rots prematurely and causes paint to flake off so rust forms.

Brake system vacuum pump failed, found leaking engine oil into the pump housing. *tr