2000 Volvo S80 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

“I own a 2000 Volvo s-80. While proceeding through automatic car wash, the sunroof shattered during the blower/dryer operation. Car wash manager informed me that these models have a propensity to break at the same spot in the car wash process. He stated that Volvo replaces the sunroof under warranty, but when I contacted Volvo, they denied any knowledge of the problem.”

“I took my car to a car wash in feb. 2008 and the sunroof exploded. It cost me almost $1500.00 to fix. I sent in the documentation to the carwash association. They told me Volvo will reimburse me. I pray they are right.”

“My wife was driving the vehicle and I was a passenger. When attempting to open the sunroof and when it was about 1/4 opened, a steel bar, about 26 inches in length came out of the roof opening and hit my wife on the right side of her head while she was driving. The glass did not break only the metal bar that was glued to the glass came loose and fell out. Had she turned her head in my direction, the bar could have caused serious injury and even could have hit one of her eyes. This metal bar was attached to the leading edge of the glass. …”

“1. Following download of recall software performance has been vastly reduced and now only achieves 8.2 mpg. 2. The ABS control module functions intermittently and usually in the failure mode. Abs brakes do not function properly-replacement $950 3. While backing (cold engine), brakes fail to stop the car for several seconds (feet). 4. The vehicle stalls mostly on turns but on straight away. A. Car now shuts off approx 6-8 times while driving, dangerous while driving at interstate/highway speeds. …”

“In october 2001 while driving at night headlights went off. The following day while crossing the street the car stalled. Approximately ten minutes later was able to start the car, and at the same time headlights came on. Car was under warranty, and the mechanic repaired the throttle body & gasket. In june 2004 car stalled again. Replaced sway links and program down load $338.19. In december 2004, car staled on the road again. It was towed to the repair shop, they replaced the throttle body, mass air flow, mfi module- at cost of 2098.96. The contact did not take this car on any longer trip. …”