1999 Volvo S80 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 199 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 1999 Volvo S80, 3% of the 199 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I've had this problem for months now. The car shuts down and won't restart! I been taking off the battery and letting it sit over night, then putting cables back on to get it to restart! Today I drove it for a mile and parked it and while it was running it shut down again! Most of the time it shuts down when I'm driving and I lose brake control!”
NHTSA complaint #10558799, filed 2014-01, 97,000 miles“While we were try I g to repair this vehicle we were test driving it a d came to a full stop at a stoplight signal and could not downshift vehicle into 1st gear from a stop after the vehicle was at normal running temperature. Causing it to go I to a limp home mode. So while we were driving we noticed that the floor was saturated with antifreeze and a sweet odor from the vents was noticed with a smoke . We serviced the transmission without success . Also noticed an no oil pressure read on dash only when we were not in acceleration. This disappear when upon acceleration and returned when idling. …”
NHTSA complaint #10823300, filed 2016-01, 143,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Volvo S80. The contact stated that as the vehicle was being started, a strong burning odor began to circulate inside of the vehicle. Immediately, the contact exited the vehicle and noticed flames emitting from the exhaust pipe. The contact then extinguished the flames. The vehicle had been repaired four times prior to the recent fire for a severe oil leak. The turbo oil trap pcv was replaced each time. The repairs were performed by an authorized dealer. The contact also replaced the part himself. The vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10473816, filed 2012-09, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Volvo S80. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle began to operate roughly and the engine stalled without warning. After fifteen minutes, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In 2007, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control) however, the failure recurred eight years later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.”
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Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 50% |
| 2015 | 3 | 43% |
| 2013 | 2 | 25% |
| 2011 | 1 | 20% |
| 2010 | 3 | 11% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 2 | 8% |
| 2007 | 4 | 17% |
| 2005 | 2 | 13% |
| 2004 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 3 | 7% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1999 Volvo S80
53 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Volvo S80
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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