NHTSA — Fuel/Propulsion System Problems

3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,333 miles

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2003 Volvo S80 fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2003 Volvo S80 Owner Comments

problem #3

Mar 152023

S80 6-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

In Tank Fuel Pump, problem was leaking at top of pump @ the inlet at the outlet & return valve, crack in the plastic mold. Was giving off fumes, totally unhealthy and waitin for someone to light up a cigarette for a total car explosion and death for all occupants. I have replaced the pump myself. Local Dealer wanted 1100 plus to replace out of my budget This in my view it should have been done by recall, local Jim Volvo of Portland, Oregon said no, out of warranty period. I disagree, If unrepaired, I would have been risking me and my family or occupants in the vehicle at the time. There are still many of these cars and other models & years that I found my research on the web that has had this same problem. I have a 1998 Volvo s70 that appears to be developing the same issue. I had come to like my 2003 S80, it will be my last Volvo My cost so far About $150, and 1st pump I installed was defective, had to start over [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Canby, OR, USA

problem #2

Jun 022021

S80

  • miles
Within a week of purchasing the vehicle from a dealer, I discovered that the fuel tank has a leak, so its currently unsafe to drive. I found out about the leak when I brought it to an independent mechanic for service. I see that other vehicles of this model and year had been recalled for fuel leaks, so I wanted to report the issue.

- North Liberty, IA, USA

problem #1

Feb 222016

S80

  • 112,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Volvo S80. The contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle. It was diagnosed that the flange was cracked on the fuel pump. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

- Tobyhanna, PA, USA

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