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US recalls (4)
Equipment: electrical, navigational system(global positioning system)
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Risk and remedy
Risk: AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy: VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
Vehicle speed control
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CURRENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE ONTO THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, fan
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, SOME ELECTRIC COOLING FANS MAY OVERHEAT POTENTIALLY CAUSING HEAT DAMAGE AND, IN RARE INSTANCES, A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLING FAN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
Suspension: front, control arm
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OVER TIME, THE BALL JOINT BETWEEN THE FRONT WHEEL KING PIN AND THE SUSPENSION LINK ARM, CAN EXPERIENCE INCREASED LOOSENESS.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT THE BALL JOINT'S DURABILITY AND PERFORMANCE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS.
Canadian recalls (4)
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Accessories
2010-11-08 · campaign 2010-396 · 87 vehicles
On certain vehicles, there is a possibility of overheating issues of batteries in the Garmin nüvi® 760 when certain batteries manufactured within a limited date code range are used in certain Garmin nüvi® 760 models with a specific printed circuit board (PCB) design. The interaction of these factors can, in some circumstances, increase the possibility of overheating, which may lead to a fire. Correction: Dealers will direct customers who have an affected unit to the Garmin Web site, which explains how to verify if their units are involved and includes procedures to follow for product exchange.
Other
2006-11-14 · campaign 2006-311
On certain vehicles, a combination of throttle position sensor (TPS) irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration, may cause a warning lamp to illuminate and the subsequent onset of "limp home" mode. Correction: Dealers will install an electronic throttle system software upgrade in both the electronic throttle module (ETM) and the engine control module (ECM).
Electrical
2004-09-14 · campaign 2004-334
On certain vehicles, the electric cooling fan may overheat, potentially causing heat damage and, in rare instances, a fire in the engine compartment. Correction: Dealers will replace the cooling fan with an improved version.
Suspension
2000-09-14 · campaign 2000-187
On certain vehicles, the ball joint, between the front wheel king pin and the suspension link arm, may experience increased play which could affect durability and performance. This could result in reduced driver control. Correction: Both front ball joints will be replaced with a reinforced version.
Owner complaints (318)
Owners filed 318 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volvo S80 (16 crashes, 8 fires, 13 injuries reported). Among 18 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 24).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 93 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 68 | |
| Electrical system | 54 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 34 | |
| Suspension | 29 | |
| Power train | 23 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 19 | |
| Air bags | 19 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2000 Volvo S80.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2000 Volvo S80 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2000 Volvo S80 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| S80 2.8 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| S80 2.9 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
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