Complaints
442
Crashes
21
Fires
11
Injuries
18
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1
Worst 2000 Volvo S80 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#188 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:73,489 mi
Crash-related:3
#244 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:80,135 mi
Fires:3
#325 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:81,663 mi
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Volvo S80.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 88 | 3 | — | 73,489 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 44 | — | 3 | 80,135 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 25 | — | 2 | 81,663 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 20 | — | 1 | 94,240 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 19 | — | 1 | 66,048 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 15 | — | — | 78,100 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 11 | 1 | — | 83,380 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 1 | — | 120,009 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 9 | — | — | 70,325 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 9 | 1 | — | 99,378 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 7 | — | — | 60,778 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | 84,838 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 7 | 1 | — | 68,032 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 | 5 | — | 85,596 mi | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 6 | — | — | 123,400 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 5 | 1 | — | 62,290 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 3 | — | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
88
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,489
Electrical Faults
44
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
80,135
Engine & Cooling
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
81,663
Gasoline Fuel System
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
94,240
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
66,048
Automatic Transmission
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,100
Suspension:Front
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,380
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,009
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,325
Hydraulic Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,378
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,778
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,838
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,032
Air Bags:Frontal
6
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,596
Sunroof/Moonroof
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,400
Electrical System:Ignition
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,290
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Recalls for 2000 Volvo S80
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~416 vehicles.
10V566000Equipment:electrical:navigational System(global Positioning System)
~416 affectedVOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
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2000 Volvo S80 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Volvo S80 reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2000 Volvo S80 has 442 NHTSA complaints, 21 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 88 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Volvo S80?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (88 complaints, avg 73,489 mi); Electrical Faults (44 complaints, avg 80,135 mi); Engine & Cooling (25 complaints, avg 81,663 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Volvo S80?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 79,900 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Volvo S80?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Volvo S80 include 21 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 18 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Volvo S80 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 416 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2000 Volvo S80?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2000 Volvo S80 shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volvo S80 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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