KnownCarProblemsVolvo S80 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 755 complaints with NHTSA about the Volvo S80 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2000, 2001, 2004. The most common problem overall: speed control.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Volvo S80 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 S80 | 27 | Visibility and wipers | 5 | 1 |
| 2008 S80 | 26 | Fuel system | 7 | 4 |
| 2004 S80 | 50 | Fuel system | 4 | 4 |
| 2003 S80 | 26 | Fuel system | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 S80 | 42 | Fuel system | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 S80 | 164 | Speed control | 7 | 7 |
| 2000 S80 | 318 | Speed control | 4 | 16 |
36 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Volvo S80
- What years of the Volvo S80 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2000 (318), 2001 (164), 2004 (50).
- What is the most common problem with the Volvo S80?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the speed control (161), engine (120), electrical (114).
- Which Volvo S80 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2014 (1), 2011 (5), 2016 (6). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.