1999 Volvo S80 electrical system problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1999 Volvo S80 — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Theres a recent recall on the airbags of the 1999 s80 volvo that we need our airbags replaced because its a hazard that can lead up to death. Also the electricity keeps zapping down from the car creating no starts or very poor driving, I almost was stranded because the car seems like it wanted to…”
filed Nov 9, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. While stationary, the vehicle leaked fuel onto the ground. Wallace volvo in stuart, florida diagnosed the vehicle as having a mass air flow failure. The vehicle was repaired by don imports auto service in vero beach, florida. In addition, while driving 2 mph…”
filed Oct 18, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Electrical System problems in other S80 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 S80 | 3 | 11% |
| 2008 S80 | 4 | 16% |
| 2007 S80 | 4 | 17% |
| 2004 S80 | 5 | 10% |
| 2003 S80 | 4 | 15% |
| 2002 S80 | 4 | 10% |
| 2001 S80 | 39 | 24% |
| 2000 S80 | 54 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Volvo S80
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.