Do Volvo headlights fail more often? - Boston.com
Over the past few years, as I drive around the New England area, I notice that probably two thirds of all models of Volvos that I see on the roads have one headlight out. Do you have any idea what this problem might be. I had a 2003 Tundra for six years, and then a 2009 Ridgeline for five years and never had to replace a single bulb on either vehicle, so I am just curious as the why I see so many Volvos with... The first and a recommendation that applies to all cars is that if you replace one low beam bulb replace both sides. In many Volvo models, they have developed a new headlight connector to reduce the chance of headlight failure. Volvo specifically states in a technical bulletin that if the headlight connectors are replaced the bulbs should be replaced at the same time. I can’t decide between a new Honda Accord or a VW Passat, both the cars are fully loaded with all the options, so they all seem very nice. I have had a VW Passat for 9 years and still love it but I’m ready for new car. Years ago I would have suggested the Accord based on its high quality engineering and overall dependability and put the VW Passat near the bottom of the list, but that changed after spending a week in a Passat. Source: www.boston.com
