1999 Volvo S80 service brakes, hydraulic problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1999 Volvo S80 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. The contact stated that the vehicle would idle high and then low. The vehicle would slow down as well. When he released the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would lurch instead of gain speed. The failure occurred every time the vehicle was driven. The contact…”
filed May 5, 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to slow down and the abs and engine indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the trollis system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the…”
filed Dec 11, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other S80 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 S80 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 S80 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 S80 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 S80 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 S80 | 3 | 12% |
| 2002 S80 | 2 | 5% |
| 2001 S80 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 S80 | 19 | 6% |
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.