1999 Volvo S80 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 8%of 199 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Volvo S80, 8% of the 199 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Theres a recent recall on the airbags of the 1999 S80 Volvo that we need our airbags replaced because its a hazard that can lead up to death. Also the electricity keeps zapping down from the car creating no starts or very poor driving, I almost was stranded because the car seems like it wanted to shut down one night I was getting off work, I hit full gas and it only gave me 3 MPH and also when I made a right turn one night from work I feel the wheel feel like its coming apart from the inside or loosening I dont know what it is but it feels and sounds rough”
NHTSA complaint #11373728, filed 2020-11, 128,855 miles“Transmission problems causing dangerous driving conditions. The transmission slips when going between 2nd and 3rd. Also had issues with the engine going to 700 rpms when going 65 MPH. This is just one of the many problems. The solenoid went out in the transmission about 13000 miles ago. Currently I have three different error codes transmission service urgent , low oil pressure stop engine asap , and emission service required . I have read many other people have the same problems I have had. Nm”
NHTSA complaint #10158043, filed 2006-05, 75,000 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“Rack and pinion went out on vehicle--Volvo says part is not available to repair vehicle, part is under investigation. No one at Volvo will give me reasonable resolution to the problem. Totally uncooperative.”
NHTSA complaint #10045519, filed 2003-11, 41,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Volvo S80. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion and the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 153,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10610714, filed 2014-07, 153,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10167722Mar 18, 2017VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Volvo S80
53 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine
5 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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