Major Problems with 1999 Volvo S80 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Volvo S80

1999 Volvo S80 SIDE/WINDOW Victims: 2

1999 Volvo S80 FRONTAL Victims: 1

1999 Volvo S80 AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 76000 miles

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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 i approached a parking space at approximately 5 mph with my foot on the brake pedal however suddenly it accelerated...	48 ~ 64020 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the left rear bushings failed causing a rubbing sound when backing up. nlm ...	24 ~ 42591 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING after stopping at a light or sign with foot on the brakes vehicle jumped forward several feet. also when trying	17 ~ 84596 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION this model volvo has a well documented subframe bushing problem. the front subframe bushings were replaced at nils sefeldt volvo...	10 ~ 35060 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have had several problems with this car. frame engine transmission and drive shaft steering and power locks. i have...	8 ~ 40764 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel pump crack causing gas to be sprayed on underside of auto when ignition is on. gas fumes in garage...	6 ~ 51385 miles
STEERING while driving the steering wheel locked up. the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and unlocked the...	6 ~ 65000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake pedal was slowly going lower before braking occurred. original problem was "fixed" by service on 8/22/00 but service manager...	6 ~ 53463 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION i have had the front control arm bushings replaced three times in a little over two years. also the front...	6
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the left rear bushings failed causing a rubbing sound when backing up. nlm ...	6 ~ 47117 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE investigated gasoline odor in/around car. resulting inspection found significant gas leak on top side of fuel tank - passenger side....	5 ~ 116331 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dealer advised car had a defective steering rack which was replaced along with associated "o" rings. eleven days after warranty...	5 ~ 64702 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. the contact stated that as the vehicle was being started a strong...	4 ~ 76250 miles
POWER TRAIN the transmission had to be replaced last week and i feel that with the quality of this car and the...	4 ~ 56900 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM computer failed excessively resulting in intermittent working of sunroof/ air conditioning and power windows. also vehicle stalled frequently.*ak...	4 ~ 16500 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY computer failed excessively resulting in intermittent working of sunroof/ air conditioning and power windows. also vehicle stalled frequently.*ak...	4 ~ 12750 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have had several problems with this car. frame engine transmission and drive shaft steering and power locks. i have...	4 ~ 18250 miles
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
SUSPENSION the left rear bushings failed causing a rubbing sound when backing up. nlm ...	4 ~ 50500 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the left rear bushings failed causing a rubbing sound when backing up. nlm ...	4 ~ 36500 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY power windows would act sporadically going up or down whenever the button is used. some time would partially go up...	4 ~ 39500 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph a brake failure warning power steering warning check engine warning light abs...	3 ~ 33566 miles
AIR BAGS air bag deployed after running over manhole cover on rte 4 west on monday sep 20 2004 approximately 7:20 am	3 ~ 55333 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING 1) p/s unit failed allowing p/s fluid to rapidly drain out. *nlm...	3 ~ 44500 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER complaint about volvo's attitude and refusal to issue a recall for a faulty dipstick and the refusal to reimburse the	3 ~ 56000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while attempting to fill the fuel tank (3/4 empty 112 degrees f) the tank would not accept fuel. i removed...	3
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car was parked. fire started under hood. appears to be an electrical short. car was considered a "total" by the	3 ~ 25000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS air bags deployed while car was in "park" and with no impact. *ak...	3 ~ 46667 miles
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
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle message center displayes: abs system failure/servicing transmission system service power steering service emissions control service also there is an...	3 ~ 24833 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT the tires were badly worn as a result of the faulty ball joints which were recalled and repaired (00v-238) consumer	3 ~ 27767 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS power windows would act sporadically going up or down whenever the button is used. some time would partially go up...	3
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake booster leaking vacuum causing the car to mis fire and run erratic and die in middle of traffic. the	2 ~ 110000 miles
SEAT BELTS shortly after bringing car home just at random the drivers seatbelt pops open. at first i thought oh i must...	2 ~ 128075 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER failure of etm in 1999 volvo s80t6 cause near collision when the car stoped running without warning at 45 mph.car	2 ~ 93320 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
STRUCTURE while driving and without warning the sunroof support bar disconnected from the frame. *jb the front rollover support bar fell...	2 ~ 25500 miles
EQUIPMENT while driving i suddenly lost power/acceleration in my vehicle. my check engine light also came on. i turned the car...	2 ~ 80976 miles
WHEELS front right wheel collapsed and folded under car resting on the outside rim. police were summoned but made no report...	2
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	2 ~ 42532 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN at 30 mph hit pothole and front axle broke ball joint were out. *ak...	2 ~ 21548 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine wiring harness was cracking and falling apart leaving wires unprotected against engine and raditor. dealership replaced all of the	2 ~ 73500 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE when vehicle turns left steering wheel binds up. steering wheel does not allow vehicle to make a full left turn....	2 ~ 27000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT car dies without warning at high speeds and low speeds apparently volvo knows that there is a bad computer chip...	2 ~ 2000 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brake system is experiencing continued fading when applying the brake pedal dealership states that it is a design problem.	2
SIDEWALL > TIRES the michelin tire (p336/50r17) experienced a blowout the consumer observed a 3" cut in the sidewall after avoiding a pot...	2 ~ 84042 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ecm...	1
SERVICE BRAKES i've had this problem for months now. the car shuts down and won't restart! i been taking off the battery...	1 ~ 97000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. while stationary the vehicle leaked fuel onto the ground. wallace volvo in...	1
TIRES on april 13 2010 i was told by the salesman that the yokohama tire is as good as the michelin...	1 ~ 168083 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT brake booster leaking vacuum causing the car to mis fire and run erratic and die in middle of traffic. the	1 ~ 125000 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1999 s80 stalled/surged at 20 000 miles at the time. *ts the consumer stated whenever the stalling occurred the cruise...	1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds (15-75 mph) on normal road conditions with the cruise control engaged and...	1 ~ 20499 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING front signal housing /lens cover keeps falling off. repaired but plastic breaks. *jb...	1 ~ 100762 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1999 volvo s80 t6 3/08/06 replaced transmission ( 75 000 miles) ( $4 800) 08/05 replace radiator 08/05 replaced etm...	1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the front passenger seat belt in my 1999 volvo s80 stopped working. the belt froze in the retracted position making...	1 ~ 74700 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated the abs traction control check engine and total brake failure lights illuminate at different times. there...	1 ~ 70000 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL dt*: the contact stated the abs traction control check engine and total brake failure lights illuminate at different times. there...	1 ~ 70000 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
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: contact states: on 7-8-05 while driving at 25 mph the consumer heard a sputtering and all of a sudden...	1 ~ 142000 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
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
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
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when braking pedal goes to the floor. dealer notified and said that this was normal. ph...*ak...	1
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when vehicle is idling all lighting on the vehicle(interior and exterior) slightly dims every couple seconds. an annoyance the dealer(annapolis...	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving i suddenly lost power/acceleration in my vehicle. my check engine light also came on. i turned the car...	1 ~ 61189 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT computer failed excessively resulting in intermittent working of sunroof/ air conditioning and power windows. also vehicle stalled frequently.*ak...	1
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission failure. *nlm...	1 ~ 75500 miles
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
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY while driving 55-60 mph brakes were pulsating after applying brakes again noticed brakes were fading. consumer pulled over and noticed...	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE while driving 55-60 mph brakes were pulsating after applying brakes again noticed brakes were fading. consumer pulled over and noticed...	1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving 55-60 mph brakes were pulsating after applying brakes again noticed brakes were fading. consumer pulled over and noticed...	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
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING dealer advised car had a defective steering rack which was replaced along with associated "o" rings. eleven days after warranty...	1
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle caught fire and burnt due to overheating. the consumer received recall (02v-096) notice after the vehicle had burnt.	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving between 55-60 mph driver went to pass vehicle when accelerator pedal became stuck and went to floor driver	1
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT i have had the front control arm bushings replaced three times in a little over two years. also the front...	1
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS srs warning light came on due to faulty srs crash sensor failure. yh...	1
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the left rear bushings failed causing a rubbing sound when backing up. nlm ...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING when vehicle turns left steering wheel binds up. steering wheel does not allow vehicle to make a full left turn....	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
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the seat belt was improperly adjusted causing discomfort and safety problem. yh...	1
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION front wheel fell off the axle due to grease seal and allowed water to get into the bearing and corroded	1
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my car has a design flaw regarding the air intake tube. it protrudes approximately 3" below the surface of the...	1

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