Major Problems with Volvo S80 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Volvo S80

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Volvo S80.

Model Year	Complaints
2016 S80	1
2015 S80	3
2014 S80	1
2013 S80	6
2012 S80	5
2011 S80	3
2010 S80	14
2009 S80	9
2008 S80	19
2007 S80	18
2006 S80	10
2005 S80	13
2004 S80	47
2003 S80	20
2002 S80	39
2001 S80	162
2000 S80	316
1999 S80	196

Worst 3 Volvo S80 complaints

2000 Volvo S80 FRONTAL Victims: 3

2000 Volvo S80 SERVICE BRAKES Victims: 3

2000 Volvo S80 DELIVERY Victims: 2 Mileage: 67281 miles

Browse Volvo S80 complaints by category

Problems with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Volvo S80 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while stopped in drive at a stop sign with foot on brake on corner of city street engine revved very...	211 ~ 59358 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving between 35 to 40 miles per hour for approximately 5 minutes i began to smell something burning. there...	120 ~ 63703 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2008 volvo s80. the contact noticed that the engine cooling system warning indicator illuminated and...	55 ~ 66547 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2006 volvo s80. consumer states unexplained engine behavior. *tgw the consumer stated the engine suddenly stalled. an engine immobilized message...	43 ~ 41518 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2010 volvo s80 total systems failure on the highway. volvo dealer replaced the computer. the computer had turned off the...	41 ~ 83842 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2010 volvo s80 total systems failure on the highway. volvo dealer replaced the computer. the computer had turned off the...	41 ~ 70836 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2010 volvo s80. while the vehicle was being serviced the independent mechanic noticed a fuel...	36 ~ 89904 miles
ENGINE while stopped in drive at a stop sign with foot on brake on corner of city street engine revved very...	28 ~ 87338 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the chrome trim on our console has peeled back very slightly and has a very sharp edge it has cut...	28 ~ 67852 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION i own a 2002 volvo and have had constant problems with the front end. i dealer worked on the front...	27 ~ 39314 miles
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2013 volvo s80. the contact stated that upon driving over unlevelled ground the vehicle swayed...	24 ~ 63183 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2015 volvo s80. while stationary the vehicle rolled forward after the contact exited the vehicle....	21 ~ 70135 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2011 volvo s80. the contact was sitting at a complete stop when a preceding vehicle...	20 ~ 73965 miles
STEERING i received a notice from volvo of na regarding my 2010 s-80. volvo said they were extending the warranty coverage...	20 ~ 58397 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC driving on city street at about 30-35 mph. as i approached intersection i took foot off accelerator pedal and stepped...	17 ~ 64629 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dear [xxx]. his is to notify about the failure of the vehicle s80 on the highway and the difficulty we...	15 ~ 58543 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2008 volvo s80. the contact stated that there was water leaking into the vehicle from...	14 ~ 43197 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING message in vehicle displayed "no oil pressure pull over asap." while pulling over "asap" a blue plume of smoke and...	14 ~ 28880 miles
SEAT BELTS srs (supplemental restraint system) airbag failure urgent message came on. i took vehicle to the dealership for repair. the diagnosis...	12 ~ 67183 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2011 volvo s80. the contact was sitting at a complete stop when a preceding vehicle...	12 ~ 43032 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while applying brakes a loud noise was heard coming from the front wheel. consumer shifted the gear in reverse and	12 ~ 52261 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the passenger side head light while i was driving home from work bulb went out had message stating bulb failure...	11 ~ 65329 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2004 volvo s80. consumer is requesting reimbursement for the fuel pump replacement due to it leaking. *tgw the consumer is	11 ~ 68209 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the vehicle gave no indication prior to the maf and throttle unit giving out the first time. we were stranded...	11 ~ 47714 miles
WHEELS 2015 volvo s80. consumer writes in regard to front end malfunctions recurring issues with rim tire and alignment. *as the	10 ~ 56225 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION 1) events leading up to failure: purchased new volvo s80 car on 9/3/2005 with 813 miles drove it home. no...	10 ~ 2865 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT in the year 2000 consumer stated the upper ball joints were replaced under recall (00v238000) however on aug 12 2002...	10 ~ 42346 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: vehicle intermittently stalled/lost power. there were no accident. the mass air flow was replaced. *ak...	9 ~ 34729 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving 65 mph lost steering ability and engine completely shut down. took vehicle to the dealer and problem has	9 ~ 33891 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE the passenger door continues to open at highway speeds. i have the option for doors to lock when car begins...	8 ~ 96864 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2008 volvo s80. the contact noticed that the engine cooling system warning indicator illuminated and...	8 ~ 21774 miles
EQUIPMENT i own a 2001 volvo s80. i have had trouble with the electronic throttle module not responding to the throttle...	8 ~ 66981 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i bought a volvo s80 in january 2003. both of the headlight glass assemblies have cracked from no apparent impact....	8 ~ 39313 miles
TIRES while driving on an interstate at approximately 70mph a very slight road vibration was felt approximately 1 minute before the...	7 ~ 44844 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo s80. while driving 5mph traveling over a speed bump the left front tire suddenly...	7 ~ 52437 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2002 volvo s80 transmission failed at 63 000 miles replaced with new volvo transmission lasted 2 years 1 month volvo...	7 ~ 55400 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 2001 s80 multiple failings of the electronic throttle module. this has happened repeatedly over the last 2 weeks. too many	7 ~ 45900 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING drove 2001 volvo s 80 on 6/6/04 when parked in garage: coolant leaked out all at once. refilled coolant and...	7 ~ 35874 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the abs control module functions intermittently and is usually in the failure mode. abs brakes do not function properly. a	7 ~ 47645 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL takata...	6 ~ 58833 miles
SERVICE BRAKES volvo brake vacuum pump is leaking oil on the 3.2 liter motors. volvo has finally recognized the issue with this...	6 ~ 82165 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems 21 jul 2013 - sunday evening the tire low pressure warning light came on when...	6 ~ 31274 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES while driving on an interstate at approximately 70mph a very slight road vibration was felt approximately 1 minute before the...	6 ~ 38847 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo s80. while making a sharp turn at an unknown speed the power steering activated...	6 ~ 49750 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN failure of 2002 volvo s-80 transmission with only 46 000 miles but 10 months out of warranty (4 year/ 50000...	6 ~ 90648 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving and without warning the fuel tank has cracked causing fluid to leak out. dealer notified. ts...	6
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle caught fire under the hood possible electrical system wiring failure. nlm...	6 ~ 35073 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY consumer was refused rental vehicle while 2001 vovlo s80 was having recall work done. consumer has had problems with faulty...	6 ~ 41667 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER winsheild leaks inside when it rains across passenger and drivers side...	5 ~ 93237 miles
STRUCTURE the chrome foil decoration on the steering wheel trim is delaminating causing a sharp edge where the foil has pulled...	5 ~ 24600 miles
VISIBILITY the car was purchased on march 1 2012. shortly after the purchase of the car the wiper blades malfunctioned. they...	5 ~ 55800 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on 07/21/07 i purchased a 2005 volvo s80 t6 from momentum volvo in houston tx. it was delivered on 08/02/2005...	5 ~ 37405 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER volvo 2000 s-80 2.9 105 000 miles 1. stalling lack of acceleration hesitation at highway speeds and around town 2....	5 ~ 60528 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt: on july 23 while driving on interstate at 75 mph the owner noticed the performance reduced light"came on ....	5 ~ 46400 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE the gas filler was pushed into the body of the car. it is not anchored by anything other than the...	5 ~ 34700 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle jolts forward when accelerator pedal is pressed. dealer has been contacted. please provide further details.*ak...	5 ~ 31901 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING consumer was backing vehicle out the driveway and steering got very tight. consumer took vehicle to dealer the next day.	5 ~ 10506 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2006 volvo s80. while driving the contact noticed a large amount of air entering the...	4 ~ 38452 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT pulling into traffic car was hesitating starting and stopping uncontrollably. slippage in the transmission from first gear to second hard...	4 ~ 60674 miles
PARKING BRAKE volvo s80 2002 -pa .while reversing rear wheel locked and car could not be driven.parking brake not engaged. car towed...	4 ~ 89200 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN volvo 2004 awd s80 angle gear failure at 69712 miles. cost 2555.18 an email to volvo resulted in a $200...	4 ~ 78178 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS my s80-t6 air bag came on for no reason at all. after taking it to the dealer they confirmed an	4 ~ 63915 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING i was driving on a highway within the designated 70 mile limit when the steering wheel began to shake and...	4 ~ 29850 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while driving and turning left the consumer heard a noise like metal rubbing together coming from the steering wheel. the	4 ~ 45225 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS while slowing down on wet pavement vehicle began to slide and consumer bumped another vehicle. both passenger's side and	4
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING car developed a pronounced front-end "shimmy" not unlike would be felt with an unbalanced wheel. dealership confirmed that the tie	4 ~ 16000 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2006 volvo s80. consumer states driver seat side seat belt would stick and would not release immediately. *tgw also the	3 ~ 29000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC volvo s-80 2004 new york . - passenger side real wheel locked- while making a left turn from a highway...	3 ~ 93914 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN on 07/21/07 i purchased a 2005 volvo s80 t6 from momentum volvo in houston tx. it was delivered on 08/02/2005...	3 ~ 14373 miles
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC a hissing sound coming from the brake pedal area began occuring and i took to the car to the dealer...	3 ~ 115000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING (your website doesn't list volvo s-80 types) we have repeatedly received bulb failure indicator(i believe its the brake light. its...	3 ~ 3333 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES purchased a volvo s80 in 2001 vehicle currently has 60700 miles and 3 automatic transmissions & throttle body replacement. ...	3 ~ 51083 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving the vehicle goes into "limp" mode and a error message saying "safely pull over and restart vehicle" goes...	3 ~ 67333 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING steering wheel is not solid. when initially accelerating the wheel gives a very scary recoil. this vehicle has been at...	3
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE this model volvo has a well documented subframe bushing problem. the front subframe bushings were replaced at nils sefeldt volvo...	3
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while backing after the car has been sitting for awhile (cold engine) the brakes fail to stop the car for	3
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer complained about a child restraint anchorage system problem. vehicle was recalled due to failing to comply with fmvss 225.	3 ~ 9967 miles
SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2009 volvo s80. the contact stated that the driver seat began to crack and peel....	2 ~ 86882 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY this is my second defective rear-view mirror within one year. this computer auto-darkening mirror again has permanent black lines affecting...	2 ~ 43600 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS 2006 volvo s80. consumer states driver seat side seat belt would stick and would not release immediately. *tgw also the	2 ~ 18500 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2006 volvo s80. the contact stated that the driver side seat belt would fail intermittently....	2 ~ 16000 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo s80. when approaching a complete stop the vehicle lunges forward. secondly the vehicle would...	2 ~ 167504 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM after purchasing a volvo s80 in april 2003 from volvo north scottsdale my wife (who drives the car) began experiencing...	2 ~ 64790 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2004 volvo s80 2.5t left front brake line fell off. connection between fiting and hose failed causing total loss of	2 ~ 38897 miles
COLUMN > STEERING on 07/21/07 i purchased a 2005 volvo s80 t6 from momentum volvo in houston tx. it was delivered on 08/02/2005...	2 ~ 55513 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS my 2001 volvo s80 t6 cost me around $3 500 in repairs/maintenance after purchase in the last 3 months. this...	2
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my 2001 volvo s80 t6 cost me around $3 500 in repairs/maintenance after purchase in the last 3 months. this...	2
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2000 volvo s80 4 dr. erratic idling/surging with engine light coming on.leads to stalling out on major highways on many...	2 ~ 33641 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING rack and pinion went out on vehicle--volvo says part is not available to repair vehicle part is under investigation. no	2 ~ 20500 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tail lights and headlights burned out five times since september 2003. dealer has examined the vehicle five times but could	2 ~ 40250 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2000 volvo s80--the automatice stabilizing system and abs braking system failure lights come on intermittently. our mechanic (volvo expert but...	2 ~ 63000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission problems causing vechile to stop on freeway.*ak...	2
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i owned a 2000 volvo s-80 sedan that had a throttle body failure on 08/13/03 while traveling on i-35 in...	2 ~ 26744 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the right front seatbelt retractor locks unexpetdly. this can happen going over a bump around a corner or on level...	2 ~ 37350 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE problem number 1:on 07/18/2000 found to have none of the controls on drivers door panel master switch were working. my...	2
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while parked on a hill or upward slope or standing still on these hills or slopes the vehicle rolls back...	2 ~ 13144 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION the right front ball bearing broke causing loss of control and steering ability. *et...	2
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS head restraint in front seats are not removable and are much too high blocking the driver from looking at his...	2
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES valve stem locking nut corroded on left front wheel and separated from stem. the stem actually fell inside the wheel...	1 ~ 51000 miles
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the car was purchased on march 1 2012. shortly after the purchase of the car the wiper blades malfunctioned. they...	1 ~ 40000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM i have a 2000 volvo s 80 and it was sold to me by a dealer this car has so...	1 ~ 116000 miles
RIM > WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2010 volvo s80. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph both front and rear...	1 ~ 26000 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s-80. the contact stated after having the battery replaced the climate control unit...	1 ~ 74610 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo s80. the contact stated that the trans signal (alert to the abs and speed...	1 ~ 122000 miles
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL 2005 volvo s80 was struck on passenger door. there was no one seated in the passenger seat. passenger side air	1
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seatbelt warning indicators for driver and front passenger do not meet federal automobile safety regulations. *tr...	1
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION trebol motors distributors corp. po box 11204 fdez. juncos sta. san juan p.r. 00910-2304 phone # 787-793-2828 fax 787-793-2978 year...	1
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION on 07/21/07 i purchased a 2005 volvo s80 t6 from momentum volvo in houston tx. it was delivered on 08/02/2005...	1 ~ 25 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY tl* - the contact was rear ended by a truck while driving 5 mph. the contact states that it was...	1 ~ 95000 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS tl* - the contact was rear ended by a truck while driving 5 mph. the contact states that it was...	1 ~ 95000 miles
LAMP > BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1) engine idles rough problem became so bad that car stalls at low speeds lost power steering & "engine dies"...	1 ~ 119500 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1) engine idles rough problem became so bad that car stalls at low speeds lost power steering & "engine dies"...	1 ~ 119500 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my 2000 volvo s80 began giving me error messages of several kinds one of which tells me "dipped beam bulb...	1 ~ 82000 miles
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN since buying my 2000 volvo s80 t6 in 2001 i've been puzzled by an occasional noise coming from the front...	1 ~ 58000 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING power steering inoperable due to pump failure. due to weight the volvo s80 is difficult to control without power steering.	1 ~ 68950 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM 1. following download of recall software performance has been vastly reduced and now only achieves 8.2 mpg. 2. the abs...	1 ~ 45000 miles
CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM dt vehicle stalled/lost power and operated on reduced speed. pcv failed and was replaced. *ak ...	1 ~ 51928 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES dt: the consumer owns volvo s80 2004 suddenly the tire became partially separated from the rim on the front passenger...	1 ~ 18000 miles
BANJO HOUSING > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt: the vehicle is a 2001 volvo s80. the consumer's daughter was driving the vehicle in traffic when it stalled...	1 ~ 53000 miles
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING whilie traveling to illinois from kansas the power steering on my 2000 volvo s80 suddenly gave out. i stopped at...	1 ~ 34100 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR while driving the vehicle goes into "limp" mode and a error message saying "safely pull over and restart vehicle" goes...	1
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT while driving lost steering power and engine completely shut down unsafe on the turnpike i scared. took car to dealership...	1
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN this car was stuck in park. we could not shift the car out of park into drive. we were stuck...	1 ~ 26288 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. while driving 40 mph the vehicle began to slow down and the abs...	1 ~ 60000 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION this car was stuck in park. we could not shift the car out of park into drive. we were stuck...	1 ~ 26288 miles
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > GASOLINE > ENGINE shortly after my vehicle's 60k mile service i noticed slight hesitation while crusing around 60 miles per hour on highway....	1 ~ 62780 miles
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > OTHER FUEL TYPES > ENGINE at 70mph my car said reduced performance and within 30 sec. my cruise control failed the car reduced to 5mph...	1 ~ 87576 miles
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY while driving rearview mirror glared off the dashboard. this caused poor visibility. consumer drove vehicle to dealer for inspection and	1
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS while applying the brakes the driver's front seat rocked back and forth. the consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer...	1
FUEL RAIL > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving at any speed vehicle stalled and then won't start again. vehicle was towed to the dealership. floor manager...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE major safety problems and possible fire hazard: the 1999 is hard to start and has to be cranked for about...	1 ~ 76000 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving 25 mph the throttle failed. as a result the steering locked and the vehicle became inoperable. ak nm...	1 ~ 58500 miles
MOUNTING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE lid to gas tank fell off. since this happened to mine i have seen 4 other s80 volvos missing the	1 ~ 63000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY consumer request reimbursement for previously repaired recall for electronic throttle system. *ts the dealer replaced the wiper blades. the strut	1
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM failed climate control unit driving to work. air bag system sevice urgent (in info. box) came on and still on.	1 ~ 59800 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2000 volvo s80--the automatice stabilizing system and abs braking system failure lights come on intermittently. our mechanic (volvo expert but...	1 ~ 56000 miles
CHILD SEAT about two weeks ago i attempted to install a child safety seat in my 2002 volvo s-80. in order to...	1
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when braking pedal goes to the floor. dealer notified and said that this was normal. ph...*ak...	1
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE mounting bolt on rear of left front hub/spindle assembly has backed out and jammed into drive shaft causing left wheel...	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT computer failed excessively resulting in intermittent working of sunroof/ air conditioning and power windows. also vehicle stalled frequently.*ak...	1
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt*: the contact stated the headlights brake lights turn signal lights and reverse lights have failed on 30 seperate occassions....	1 ~ 71000 miles
BACK UP LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt*: the contact stated the headlights brake lights turn signal lights and reverse lights have failed on 30 seperate occassions....	1 ~ 71000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE while driving fender protector had dislodged and was rubbing against wheel of vehicle. dealer contacted. please add vin. *ak...	1
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i have had several problems with this car. frame engine transmission and drive shaft steering and power locks. i have...	1
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS while driving 55-60 mph brakes were pulsating after applying brakes again noticed brakes were fading. consumer pulled over and noticed...	1
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY in october 2001 while driving at night headlights went off. the following day while crossing the street the car stalled....	1 ~ 22815 miles
CONCEALMENT DEVICES > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the 2001 volvo s80 headlight & daytime running light system. the 2001 volvo s80 headlight & daytime running light system....	1
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE there is an overall problem with the s80 cars. i have been to the dealer on many occasions for other...	1
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING right turn signal failure. found r/f signal light bulb blown melted housing of corner lamp. there was a burning smell.	1
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS electrical system malfunctioned causing lighting on dash/ windshield wipers and power windows to be inoperable.*ak the vehicle had bent brake...	1
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC failure of power brake booster which leaked.. mr tt *jb...	1

FAQ

What year Volvo S80 is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 18 years, Volvo S80 models of 2016, 2014, 2011 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Volvo S80?

Volvo S80 models of 2000 and 1999 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set, 1/4" & 3/8" &...
- 72 tooth count ratchet providing a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Anti-slip driver handle provides maximum comfort
- Housed in a durable carrying case with metal latches
- Full-polish chrome for corrosion resistance
DEWALT Mechanics Tools Kit and Socket Se...
- Socket sets include 72 tooth count ratchets which allow for a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Ratchets include a low profile directional lever to help reduce catch points and for easy...
Amazon Basics Mechanic's Tool Set with C...
- Mechanic tool kit and socket set for tackling multiple sizes and types of fasteners, especially nuts and bolts
- Includes a 201-piece set that combines most popular sockets, wrenches, hex keys, and screwdriver bits
- Both metric...

Tool box

TUFFIOM 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest w/Lo...
- LARGE STORAGE CAPACITY: The rolling tool chest is designed with 8 drawers and 1 bottom cabinet for storing tools, small equipment or other objects. And the bottom cabinet features side hooks for hanging tools like...
beyond by BLACK+DECKER BLACK+DECKER BDST...
- Sturdy + Stackable: Durable Auto-Lock Latches Make Connecting These Stackable Units Quick And Easy
- Quick Access: The Quick-Release On The Locking Latch Allows You To Easily Separate Each Module When Stacked For Quick Access To...
BIG RED ANTBD133-XB Torin 20" Portable 3...
- Heavy duty tool box is made of thick steel, with powder coat red paint finish, beautiful and easy to clean
- Measures 20.5" L x 8.5" W x 12" H, and is equipped with 3 drawers...
DEKOPRO 228 Piece Socket Wrench Auto Rep...
- HIGH QUALITY&STANDARDS:Forged from high-quality steel and finished in high-polish chrome,strength, durability, anti-corrosion protection.All the tools meet or exceed ANSI critical standards
- COMPLETE VARIETIES:Contains tools needed for most small repairs and basic DIY projects around the...
Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers M...
- Tough metal latches are solid and easy to open and close, with long use life
- Foldable three-tier tray provides you with more storage space and you can separate metric and imperial tools to take them...
CARTMAN 148 Piece Automotive and Househo...
- Comprehensive Tool Set: The Cartman 148-Piece Tool Kit includes all the crucial tools needed for everyday home repairs and maintenance, from cutting to tightening, measuring to hammering.
- Durable and Corrosion-Resistant: All tools in the kit...