MYRModel Year Report

2001 Volvo S80

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2001 Volvo S80
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:47:23.720Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
164
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Vehicle speed control

39% of complaints

Complaints per year

1999: 199 complaints 2000: 318 complaints 2001: 164 complaints 2001 164 2002: 42 complaints 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 complaint 2014 2015: 7 complaints 2016: 6 complaints
1999: 199 complaints 1999 2000: 318 complaints 2001: 164 complaints 2001 164 2002: 42 complaints 2003: 26 complaints 2003 2004: 50 complaints 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 12 complaints 2007: 24 complaints 2007 2008: 25 complaints 2009: 16 complaints 2009 2010: 27 complaints 2011: 5 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2013: 8 complaints 2013 2014: 1 complaint 2015: 7 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints
1999: 199 complaints 1999 2000: 318 complaints 2000 2001: 164 complaints 2001 164 2002: 42 complaints 2002 2003: 26 complaints 2003 2004: 50 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 12 complaints 2006 2007: 24 complaints 2007 2008: 25 complaints 2008 2009: 16 complaints 2009 2010: 27 complaints 2010 2011: 5 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2012 2013: 8 complaints 2013 2014: 1 complaint 2014 2015: 7 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints 2016

2001: 164 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
1999199
2000318
2001164
200242
200326
200450
200515
200612
200724
200825
200916
201027
20115
20128
20138
20141
20157
20166

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Vehicle speed control

39% · 64 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control and cables.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-20

Also filed under Electrical system

Dt*: the contact stated while in reverse the vehicle accelerated suddenly and ran into a cactus. As a result, the vehicle sustained body damage. The dealership inspected the vehicle; however they were unable to duplicate the problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-02-14

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Volvo S80. The contact stated that the rpms began to fluctuate abnormally as the vehicle exhibited signs of possible stalling. The vehicle then activated in limp mode and stopped running.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-18

Electrical system

24% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing module and front underhood.

CRASHFIRE
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I purchased my Volvo S80 not even 1 year ago and I am experiencing problems with my car losing acceleration in traffic and idling wildly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-12-12

Vehicle caught fire under the hood, possible electrical system wiring failure. Nlm

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-02-12

Engine and engine cooling

16% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing engine and emission control.

CRASH

Power train

12% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

Fuel system, gasoline

10% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and tank assembly.

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2001-05-07Seat belts01V100000 Vehicle description: sedans and wagons. The rear outboard seat belt anchorage bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the anchorage bolts and tighten to the correct torque level. Owner notification began May 7, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…

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    2004-11-29Engine and engine cooling04V451000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the cooling fan. The recall began on November 29, 2004. Customers should contact Volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.

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    2005-07-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-12-07 Throttle control malfunction
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    2005-12-06Engineering analysisClosed 2006-12-12 Throttle control malfunction
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    2006-12-29Vehicle speed control06V441000 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…

    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.

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    2007-04-02Service brakes, hydraulic07E023000 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…

    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.

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    2010-01-15Fuel system, gasoline09V483000 Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 S80, model year 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 and model year 2003-2005 XC90 vehicles sold in or registered in the states of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump installed in the vehicle, and if necessary replace the fuel pump with a part of a modified design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety…

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    2010-11-18Equipment10V566000 Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (Gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.

    Remedy: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a…

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    2021-04-20Air bags20V681000 Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2003 S80 and S60 vehicles sold or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Puerto...

    Remedy: Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10058.

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    2021-11-29Air bags21V766000 Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Volvo S80 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 64 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 39 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 27 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01V100000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 04V451000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 06V441000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 07E023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 09V483000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 10V566000 · Equipment
  • Recall 20V681000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V766000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 Volvo S80?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Volvo S80 have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.