1999 Volvo S80 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 199 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,149miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 Volvo S80, 2% of the 199 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,149 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.
“Shortly after bringing car home just at random the drivers seatbelt pops open. At first I thought oh I must not of clicked it . But in year in half I've had car I'd say 5 times its released it self and with not only me but my pregnant sister as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10248779, filed 2008-11, 116,149 miles“Air bag light came on. Had the car checked by a Volvo service garage. The technician said that the srs (supplemental restraint system) module needs to be replaced. I was informed the pyrotechnics in the seat belt system and the front air bags do not work until the module is replaced and programmed. The re-programming is a 'dealer only' service. This is a permanent safety failure which has life or death consequences if I am ever involved in an accident. Not corrected as of 03/08/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10317792, filed 2010-03, 140,000 miles“The front passenger seat belt in my 1999 Volvo S80 stopped working. The belt froze in the retracted position making it impossible to use. This resulted in the front passenger seat being unusable. My out of pocket cost to repair the problem was $433.45.”
NHTSA complaint #10151142, filed 2006-02, 74,700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10159056Dec 14, 2018This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
- 10157726Dec 14, 2018This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
- 10156239Dec 14, 2018This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
- 10128123Oct 18, 2017Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325…
- 10146453May 17, 2017This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
- 10110146Jun 3, 2016Seat Belt Extender
- 10041668Oct 13, 2011Volvo: for owners who require front seat belt extenders which are available.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 13% |
| 2008 | 4 | 15% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2004 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
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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