The contact owns a 2000 Volvo S80. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly surged forward lightly. The failure continued intermittently at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. A mechanic at a local repair shop also verified that the transmission needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 122,500 and the current mileage was approximately 130,000.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

2000 Volvo S80. Transmission failure with only 109,000 miles. I have always done the required maintenance and service on the vehicle, which included a transmission flush in 2003. I had no prior warnings, no slipping, nothing. The transmission fluid is clean, at the level it is supposed to be at, no leaks, and no warning "check engine" or "transmission" lights came on. My mechanic said that due to the sudden failure with no warning, it is most likely something internal that just broke and that I have to get a new transmission.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Volvo S80. While driving approximately between 25-30 mph on an incline. The "transmission" and "engine" warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. Then the vehicle unexpectedly lurched forward. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated the transmission required replacement. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure and current mileages were 123,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

Driving along down an interstate I hit the gas to drive around a car when my transmission came out of gear and the service engine light came on I lost all power to the wheels and was almost rear ended I had no power to make it to the side of the road it is kicking back in but I can not drive above 20 mph or above 3000 RPM or it will slip out and red line also my engine mount has broken for the second time when it slipped out my S 80 T6 is becoming a paper weight.

- Montgomery, TX, USA

Last year my S80 Volvo stalled on the highway due to an ETM defect. Two days, I experienced another serious safety issue with the Volvo. I was driving the car on a busy street. Suddenly, an electronic message came up indicating a problem with the air bag. Then two seconds later, a 'check engine message' came up. Within another minute another message indicated 'transmission service required urgently'. then within two minutes the car went to a limp mode. They were cars behind me. It was a miracle that we were not involved in an accident. I searched the internet and found out that many people have experienced similar problems. I found many complaints online related to Volvo sudden transmission failure. Some were even involved in accidents when their cars suddenly stopped. I am wondering whether the government had looked at this serious safety hazard. Volvo must be aware of the defect. I am very concerned that no one holds them accountable and that no recall has been made thus far to address this issue. I had the car towed to the nearest Volvo garage. I was told that the transmission needs to be replaced. It will cost $5000 to fix the car. I called Volvo North America to report the problem. They did not help.

- Glencoe, IL, USA

I have a 2000 Volvo S80 with less than 40K miles and the transmission has gone out. Out of warranty... so I'm out $1,500 for repairs! the local Volvo dealer wanted $4,000 for a new transmission.

- Highland Village, TX, USA

In Oct 04, we purchased a Volvo 2000 S80, [xxx]. we were satisfied with the performance of the car for the most part. Shortly after we purchased the Volvo, the check engine light came on, and after having the codes check, the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. Since the car was running smooth and w/agreement of my mechanic, I did not have the os replaced. In March 2006, another msg came on the msg ctr, urgent transmission service req'd. after having the problem check out, I was told the transmission needed to be completely overhauled. My transmission overhaul cost $1300. The problems with the transmission, according to transmission technician, was with the overdrive clutch hub and two shift solenoids were defective. After the repair the car was running great. Another problem came up on the msg ctr, stating urgent engine service req'd. we had driven less than the 100 mi when another msg appeared. After checking w/my mechanic and another owner of a 2000 S80 Volvo, who had experienced the same problem, it was determined we had a problem with the ETM (elect throttle mod), which was a known issue with Volvo. L. after more investigating, I found out that the warranty on the ETM had been extended to 200,000 miles, my car had a little over 125,000 miles. I scheduled my car for repair at my local Volvo dealership, tim marburger Volvo of bristol, tn, for repair under a warranty problem. My car was repaired/upgraded to fix the issue with the ETM. My Volvo is currently running much better than it's run since we purchased the vehicle. Once the msg came on regarding the engine needing service, the performance was marginal at best, fortunately we were not in a situation that could have caused an accident, that his happen in traffic, who knows what might have happened. It seems that Volvo knows they have problems with the ETM, why haven't they done something to notify their Volvo owner of this problem"?" this is provided for your info/action.

- Bristol, VA, USA

Shudder in transmission between 1 & 2 gears on automatic 2000 Volvo S80 T6. Failure of shift solenoid a was experienced.

- College Station, TX, USA

Over the course of ownership of a 2000 Volvo S80 (I.e., four years), I have the transmission overhauled at 67,000 miles;had the throttle replaced when my car choked ( luckily on a side street); had a bar on the sunroof drop off; engine mounts broken; wheel stops broken; and, most recently replaced an ABS panel. Not withstanding in any of these incidents is the cooling fan and ball joint replaced due to recall. Truly this car has been more expensive than any other known to be driven. Every trip to the dealership is easily $1000 plus. At the time of purchase, the research was scant in terms of problems. I have truly been dismayed by Volvo's commitment to its product and is design flaws and/or defects. After, the transmission was corrected at the dealership, I went to trade the car in---to purchase another car. The dealership where I purchased the car basically would not give money on its trade. After several thousand dollars later in repairs, I am still fuming over a car that was purchased solely for the "historical" Volvo standard and its commitment to safety.

- Decatur, GA, USA

The vehicle shudders horribly when upshifting from 1st to 2nd gear.

- Lucas, TX, USA

Similar to a NHTSA complaint number 873996, this vehicle (2000 Volvo S-80 T6) shut down during highway driving at 70 mph. Console message status indicated "engine system service urgent" after coasting to safe location, engine would not re-start until cooled. After starting, the message status remained the same, but cruise control was inoperable, automatic transmission would not operate above 2000 RPM in both automatic -or- manual mode. Early symptoms of this problem may have been falsely manifested as poor automatic transmission shifting performance in 3rd, 4th, and overdrive gears. The symptoms have persisted until failure since the vehicle was purchased. As of 10/4/03, dealer had replaced the entire electronic throttle body (carburetor) at consumer cost of $926.70 and recommended cruise control module replacement estimated at $860 original vehicle history including complete transmission replacement at 9000 miles is available from owner or dealer. Additionally, the electronic throttle module (carburetor) is available for failure analysis. Complaint is an addto email consumer letter regarding an internet voq request that was filed in reference to 2000 Volvo S80. Volvo experiencing engine surges. 10041220 is the complaint in which this email consumer letter is being added to.

- Celina, TX, USA

Failed transmission and ABS hydraulic control.

- Fair Oaks, CA, USA

2000 Volvo, S80 very bad car, complaints never fixed by dealer hardly runs--this car is a lemon-pages required to list all problems auto transmission broke at 51,1000 miles, one month after dealer said all was okay. This model a real lemon--the worst running car I ever owned.other problems; front bumper fell off when car had 1200 miles. Defective battery cable linkage caused intermintent stalling, motor does not run smooth and surges at low speeds. Poor winshield wipers that dealer can seem to fix. Interior controls break often, light bulbs are constantly going out--every light replaced at least once. Automatic transmission replaced "under warrenty" at 51,200--but must have been replaced with a rebuilt or used transmission--as it is very much louder and 'wines' when shifting--very loud. Car not worth the $36,250 that I would have paid new--luckly I am just leasing and it is finished this September. Also strange things in the electrical system, doors that won't open or lock by themselves. ABS brake light constantly going on. Car is a lemon with many design flaws, and dealer is powerless or refuses to fix, despite the fact that I took it in for service regularily to the same dealer. This is the second Volvo from same dealer, other was a 240dl (1988), a wonderful car. I will never buy or lease another Volvo--please warn others.

- La Jolla, CA, USA

When full throttle is applied to the vehicle in a stationary position, the call pulls badly to the right. Consumer has been told that this is torque steer problem, which could be potentially dangerous, the front wheel drive train is unable to evenly distribute the power produced by the turbo system.

- San Diego, CA, USA

When full throttle is applied to the vehicle in a stationary position, the call pulls badly to the right. Consumer has been told that this is torque steer problem, which could be potentially dangerous, the front wheel drive train is unable to evenly distribute the power produced by the turbo system.

- San Diego, CA, USA