1999 Honda Accord vs 1999 Volvo S80
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Honda Accord | 1999 Volvo S80 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,135 | 199 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 226 | 255 |
| Investigations | 5 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 77 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 106,681 mi | 83,300 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Volvo S80 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 388 | 35 |
| Power Train | 246 | 15 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 144 | 33 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 51 | 53 |
| Air Bags | 74 | 10 |
| Structure | 69 | 6 |
| Suspension | 38 | 24 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 38 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 217 | 46 |
| Rust / corrosion | 65 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 47 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 37 | 21 |
| Shifting problems | 32 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 25 | 19 |
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 16 | 0 |
1999 Honda Accord
1999 Volvo S80
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.