At 110K I noticed coolant level dropping faster than usual, and coolant on garage floor. Dealer removed side engine cover and showed me a line of pinhole leaks in the aluminum block. Technician said this was a manufacturing defect he had seen before, and that the engine would have to be replaced. Volvo offered no help, "out of warranty." I purchased a used 1998 960 engine for $1900 and dealer installed for $1800, including incidental parts. Soon thereafter, radiator blew and ruined cylinder head. The 1 year used engine warranty covered cylinder head and I paid about $800 for new radiator. Total outlay $4500! I folded my cards and got $3500 for Volvo toward a new Toyota corolla. No more Volvo for me!

- Santa Fe, NM, USA

Upon starting up vehicle engine would not start. A neighbor started yelling for her husband to get out of vehicle. Vehicle had caught on fire, and flames were coming from below the vehicle while engine attempted to start, even though the key was removed from ignition. No determination has been made as to cause of this fire. Insurance company was going to have vehicle removed. Area of fire origin was in the engine are, possible engine failure.

- Leetonia, OH, USA

Engine stalled.

- San Diego, CA, USA