1999 Volvo S80 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 199 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,762miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1999 Volvo S80, 3% of the 199 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,762 miles.
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.
“During normal driving conditions at night, the low beam (dipped beam) headlights failed while out of town with my wife and two daughters. I was able to drive to a safe location using the high beams. A check of headlamp bulbs and fuses showed that everything was in good working order and I was left scratching my head. The headlights are still not working three weeks later, and I finally know why. …”
NHTSA complaint #10219993, filed 2008-03, 142,000 miles“Vehicle message center displayes: ABS system failure/servicing transmission system service power steering service emissions control service also, there is an engine oil leak and a tie rod replacement/four wheel alignment was required cruise control is intermittent directional signal inop headlights come on when not commanded etc. Incident date--throughout ownership .”
NHTSA complaint #10059976, filed 2004-02, 4,000 miles“While driving 55-60 MPH, brakes were pulsating, after applying brakes again noticed brakes were fading. Consumer pulled over and noticed rotors were red hot. Dealer replaced front rotors and pads. The gas tank had a defect that would cause a vacuum leak. The front suspension makes a cracking noise when turning due to ball joint failure. The gear shifter switch makes loud clicking noise. The rear passenger door handle could not be opened from outside. Automatic transmission had slippage and shudder while up shifting, creating a vehicle loss of control. …”
NHTSA complaint #8000744, filed 2001-12Exterior lighting: other model years
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 complaintsEngine
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Volvo S80
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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