1999 Volvo S80 vs 2001 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 Volvo S80 | 2001 Volvo S80 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 199 | 164 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 255 | 234 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 83,300 mi | 64,141 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volvo S80 | Volvo S80 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 53 | 64 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 39 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 33 | 27 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 26 | 16 |
| Power Train | 15 | 17 |
| Suspension | 24 | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 4 |
| Steering | 16 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 46 | 55 |
| Hesitation / surging | 21 | 25 |
| Loss of power | 19 | 25 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 9 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 5 |
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.