2001 Volvo S80 electrical system problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2001 Volvo S80 — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Takata recall" frist I called volvo to inquire about recalls referening to the cooling system and the fuel pump the first lady I spoke with informed me this problem was under recalls and to take my car to get it serviced at the nearest dealer after taking my car to the dealer at 7:15am 4hours later…”
filed Oct 19, 2017
“Placed my vehicle in reverse to pull back out of my garage & my car accelerated out of control. I was forced into a parking sign that scratched and dented my left rear bumper. In the last 2 1/2 months related problems continue where my car surges & also experiences sudden & unexpected reduced…”
filed Jul 20, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
TJ27536.21.1-2024-08-07 · Other · issued Aug 14, 2024This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
26745.13.14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 12, 2024
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% |
| 2000 S80 | 54 | 17% |
| 1999 S80 | 35 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.