MYRModel Year Report

1999 Volvo S80

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1999 Volvo S80
BUILT 2026-08-02

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo S80 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1999: 199 complaints 1999 2000: 318 complaints 2001: 164 complaints 2002: 42 complaints 2002 2003: 26 complaints 2004: 50 complaints 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 12 complaints 2007: 24 complaints 2008: 25 complaints 2008 2009: 16 complaints 2010: 27 complaints 2011: 5 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2013: 8 complaints 2014: 1 complaints 2014 2015: 7 complaints 2016: 6 complaints 2016
1999: 199 complaints
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YearComplaints
1999199
2000318
2001164
200242
200326
200450
200515
200612
200724
200825
200916
201027
20115
20128
20138
20141
20157
20166

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 25%

25% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 49 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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I APPROACHED A PARKING SPACE AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, HOWEVER, SUDDENLY IT ACCELERATED IN SPITE OF MY FOOT PRESSING VERY HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000824

ECM

NHTSA ODI report, 20180412

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLVO S80. WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL ONTO THE GROUND. WALLACE VOLVO IN STUART, FLORIDA DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AS HAVING A MASS AIR FLOW FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171018

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 17 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 5%

5% of complaints: suspension — 10 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 4%

4% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000918 — suspension

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OVER TIME, THE BALL JOINT BETWEEN THE FRONT WHEEL KING PIN AND THE SUSPENSION LINK ARM, CAN EXPERIENCE INCREASED LOOSENESS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS.

Campaign 00V238000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20020401 — engine and engine cooling

ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN ELECTRIC COOLING FANS COULD BE INADEQUATE IN A HOT CLIMATE. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, EXCESSIVE HEAT COULD BE GENERATED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE COOLING FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 1, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FRE

Campaign 02V096000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20041129 — engine and engine cooling

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, SOME ELECTRIC COOLING FANS MAY OVERHEAT POTENTIALLY CAUSING HEAT DAMAGE AND, IN RARE INSTANCES, A FIRE IN THE ENGIN

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLING FAN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.

Campaign 04V451000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050726 — PE (closed 20051207)

THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION

I 20051206 — EA (closed 20061212)

THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION

R 20061229 — vehicle speed control

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CURRENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE ONTO THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Campaign 06V441000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070402 — service brakes, hydraulic

CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD

Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.

Campaign 07E023000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Volvo S80 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (49 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V238000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V096000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V451000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V441000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E023000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 1999 Volvo S80 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Volvo S80?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Volvo S80 have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.