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Major Problems with Volvo S80 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Volvo S80 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2000, for instance, is the worst year for the S80. Older S80 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Volvo S80 Problems

FRONTAL
2000 Volvo S80 February 13, 2001 Victims: 3

There was a huge side impact with another vehicle. at the time of impact none of the airbags deployed. there were three people injured during the accident. *ak

SERVICE BRAKES
2000 Volvo S80 September 5, 2018 Victims: 3

I want to make you aware of a very serious car accident that my mother had on 9-5-18. she was driving her 2000 volvo s80 when her car began to accelerate on its own. she was not able to control the car. my mom had her foot on the brake but that did not stop the vehicle. unfortunately, at that point the car was out of control hitting and banging up all the cars around it. then the car finally smashed into another car stopping the out of control car. my mom was seriously hurt and taken to the hospital. ...

DELIVERY
2000 Volvo S80 December 1, 2003 Victims: 2 Mileage: 67281 miles

2000 volvo s80 4 dr. erratic idling/surging with engine light coming on.leads to stalling out on major highways on many occasions narrowly avoiding life threatening traffic accidents trying to pull "dead" car to side of road. brought car to volvo dealer and car was repaired for $1332.50. repair included replacement of: electronic throttle body($588.50) with software download($28.00) to allow etm to function along with gasket($4.00). replacement of mass air flow meter($234.21) total labor/parts= $1254.71 + $75.29 tax + $2.50 enviromental fee??= $1332.50 i unfortunately do not have old part. please note that ...

What is the most common problem with Volvo S80?

Overall the worst problem with Volvo S80 relates to VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific S80 years that are prone to issues with these components.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 211 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 55 ENGINE 43 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 41 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 41 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 36 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 28 ENGINE 28 FRONT 27 SUSPENSION 24 POWER TRAIN 21 STEERING 20 AIR BAGS 20 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 17 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 15 GASOLINE 14 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 14 SEAT BELTS 12 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 12 FRONTAL 12 DELIVERY 11 FUEL PUMP 11 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11 WHEELS 10 CONTROL ARM 10 UPPER BALL JOINT 10 EMISSION CONTROL 9 MODULE 9 EQUIPMENT 8 BODY 8 HEADLIGHTS 8 IGNITION 8 EXHAUST SYSTEM 7 TIRES 7 ELECTRICAL 7 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 7 LOWER BALL JOINT 7 FAN 7 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 6 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 6 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 6 TANK ASSEMBLY 6 SIDEWALL 6 FRONT UNDERHOOD 6 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 6 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 6 SERVICE BRAKES 6 VISIBILITY 5 STRUCTURE 5 WIRING 5 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 5 RACK 5 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 5 CRUISE CONTROL 5 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 5 VISIBILITY/WIPER 5 WINDSHIELD 4 LINKAGES 4 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 4 DRIVELINE 4 MECHANICAL 4 PARKING BRAKE 4 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 4 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 4 SIDE/WINDOW 4 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 3 COOLING SYSTEM 3 LATCH 3 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 3 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 3 ANCHORAGE 3 AXLE ASSEMBLY 3 BRAKE LIGHTS 3 VACUUM 3 FRAME AND MEMBERS 3 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 3 DOOR 2 FRONT 2 ROTOR 2 RETRACTOR 2 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2 SEATS 2 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 2 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 2 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 2 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 2 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 2 RACK AND PINION 2 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 2 WHEEL BEARING 2 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 TAIL LIGHTS 2 HEAD RESTRAINT 2 CARBURETOR SYSTEM 2 COLUMN 2 LINKAGES 2 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 2 AIR CONDITIONER 1 DRIVESHAFT 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 CRANKCASE (PCV) 1 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 TREAD/BELT 1 CALIPER 1 CHILD SEAT 1 RECLINER 1 INTERIOR 1 MACPHERSON STRUT 1 ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1 ARM 1 LAMP 1 CABLES 1 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 1 SWITCH 1 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 1 POWER ASSIST 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 TURN SIGNAL 1 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 1 POWER ADJUST 1 EXTERIOR 1 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 1 PUMP 1 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 1 ROOF AND PILLARS 1 RIM 1 AXLE HUBS 1 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 1 BACK UP LIGHTS 1 FUEL RAIL 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 FLOOR SHIFT 1 BANJO HOUSING 1 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 1 CONCEALMENT DEVICES 1 MOUNTING 1 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 1 POWER STEERING FLUID 1 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 1 FLASHER UNIT 1 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 1 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 1 INFLATOR MODULE 1 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1 SOFTWARE 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1
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