1999 Volvo S80 fuel system, gasoline problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1999 Volvo S80 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. While the vehicle was parked the contact smelled a strong fuel odor in the vehicle. The smell was coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated the fuel pump was fractured…”
filed Nov 23, 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. While driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact stated the fuel gauge did not read empty at the time the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000…”
filed Jul 25, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other S80 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 S80 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 S80 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 S80 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 S80 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 S80 | 5 | 19% |
| 2002 S80 | 5 | 12% |
| 2001 S80 | 16 | 10% |
| 2000 S80 | 34 | 11% |
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.