The tensioner pulley for the serpentine belt seized up while traveling at 70 mph, melting the serpentine belt and causing an engine fire.

- Tonopah, NV, USA

Fire started in rear near battery compartment. Within seconds, it exploded.

- Oviedo, FL, USA

I smell gas in my car now its leaking gasoline. When I pull in driveway I see gas leaking from bottom.

- Hanover Park, IL, USA

For the second time in 6 months, the vehicle lost all power without warning while in transit. Yesterday, it occurred on a major highway at 60 mph. The car died without warning with resultant loss of power stearing, breaking, dash, etc. We were able to coast into a breakdown lane, but it could have been disasterous. State police arrived within minutes of dialing 911. This happened 6 months ago as well and the dealership replaced a fuel injector module. The internet is repleat with very similar issues involving this model and vintage. The common response from Volvo dealers seems to be that it is an "act of god". this is a defect, not an act of god, and these vehicles should be recalled. It is only a matter of time before there will be major injuries or deaths as a result of the defect.

- Hamilton , MA, USA

A colleague and I often carpool to work. She picked me up in her new Volvo van - purchased from dealer in late 2006. The colleague, got out to chat with my sister while I gathered the things I needed to take to work. The passenger side window was half-way open because it had been a mild January day in NJ. The door, though, was locked, and I wanted to get inside the car ready to be on our way. I leaned my head inside and pushed the button I thought was the door lock. Instead, I activated the power window which continued to close on my neck even after I released it. I just barely figured out what was happening and slipped my head out in time. I am afraid people will be injured. Isn't there a safety feature to prevent windows from closing automatically" has the feature been disabled on some cars" bad idea!

- Bridgewater, NJ, USA