CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES AND, IN CERTAIN CASES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL ISOFIX INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.
Safety risk
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A LETTER/PACKAGE CONSISTING OF THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND IN CERTAIN CASES, THE CORRECTED OWNER'S MANUAL MAY BE PROVIDED. IF THE OWNER WANTS TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A VOLVO DEALER FOR INSTALLATION OF THE GUIDE, IT WILL BE PERFORMED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND WAGON PASSENGER VEHICLES. A DIODE IN THE ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM MAY HAVE A REDUCED SERVICE LIFE.
Safety risk
IF THE DIODE FAILS, THE HEATER FAN STOPS OPERATING AND THE DEFROSTER FUNCTION IS AFFECTED.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADAPTER WITH A DIODE FITTED TO THE HEATER FAN MOTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 11, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Vehicle speed control
9
90,000 mi
Electrical system
7
44,594 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
7
73,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads
6
10,230 mi
Engine
5
93,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
5
75,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
4
—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
4
—
Air bags
3
30,000 mi
Air bags: frontal
3
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control
3
31,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights
3
10,230 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
3
190,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
3
60,000 mi
Structure: body
3
15,000 mi
Unknown or other
3
58,000 mi
Air bags: side/window
2
61,744 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
2
—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
2
85,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
2
44,594 mi
Seat belts
2
114,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
2
—
Steering
2
10,230 mi
Wheels
2
90,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
—
Electrical system: ignition
1
—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine
1
49,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
1
88,000 mi
Equipment
1
113,000 mi
Exterior lighting
1
190,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
1
51,334 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
1
—
Fuel system, other
1
—
Power train
1
90,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter
1
—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust
1
—
Service brakes
1
107,000 mi
Service brakes, electric
1
88,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic
1
57,000 mi
Structure
1
76,470 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
1
—
Tires
1
—
Visibility/wiper
1
—
Visibility: windshield
1
44,594 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
1
57,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
1
32,904 mi
The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.