1999 Volvo S80 Problems
Severe Issues
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1999 Volvo S80.
Complaints
288
Crashes
7
Fires
8
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Volvo S80 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#149 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:88,939 mi
Crash-related:2
#225 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:71,940 mi
Fires:1
#317 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:89,883 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Volvo S80.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 49 | 2 | — | 88,939 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 25 | — | 1 | 71,940 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 17 | — | — | 89,883 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 10 | — | — | 70,120 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 | — | — | 65,222 mi | |
| STEERING | 7 | — | — | 103,771 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 70,675 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 6 | — | — | 77,077 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 | — | — | 64,156 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | 1 | 101,667 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 116,331 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 5 | — | 1 | 107,837 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 1 | — | 98,285 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 4 | 1 | — | 66,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 | — | 1 | 73,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 4 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 75,867 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | — | — | 101,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 4 | — | — | 79,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | — | — | 140,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 3 | — | 1 | 75,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 3 | — | — | 50,350 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 44,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 3 | — | — | 83,300 mi |
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