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2001 Volvo S80 vs 2002 Volvo S80

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2001 Volvo S802002 Volvo S80
NHTSA complaints16442
Recall campaigns74
Service bulletins (TSBs)234183
Investigations20
Crash reports71
Fire reports22
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported mileage64,141 mi104,445 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentVolvo S80Volvo S80
Vehicle Speed Control644
Electrical System394
Engine and Engine Cooling273
Power Train1711
Fuel System, Gasoline165
Suspension74
Fuel/propulsion System17
Visibility70

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling550
Loss of power250
Hesitation / surging255
Check engine light90
Steering problems50

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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.