2002 Volvo S80 power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 Volvo S80 — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2002 Volvo S80. The contact stated that the instrument panel malfunctioned and failed to illuminate while driving. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate above 20 MPH while the accelerator pedal was depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. The…”
filed Jun 28, 2021
“When the vehicle warms up from start it will not move forward or reverse it started at like 30 miles and I parked the car till I could get it fixed now when the car just warms up (not gets hot) it will not engage trans I have on more senser to check but the car will move when you first start it…”
filed Nov 3, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other S80 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 S80 | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 S80 | 4 | 8% |
| 2003 S80 | 2 | 8% |
| 2001 S80 | 17 | 10% |
| 2000 S80 | 23 | 7% |
| 1999 S80 | 15 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.