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1999 Volvo S80 Wheels Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 199 total for the year
Median mileage
128,855miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 1999 Volvo S80, 2% of the 199 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,855 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.

“When im driving and have to come to a slow stop im hearing the master cylinder sound like its rubbing against something loudly even with the appropriate brake fluid and measure is filled within it, also the air conditioner blows hot air during the summer causing the car to fail during hot weather”

NHTSA complaint #11373727, filed 2020-11, 128,855 miles

“Vehicle was making a left hand turn in a parking lot when all of a sudden the consumer felt like she hit a pot hole. Consumer then got out of the vehicle and noticed that the front left wheel became detached. Vehicle was towed to a shop for repair.”

NHTSA complaint #10117781, filed 2005-04

“Front right wheel collapsed and folded under car resting on the outside rim. Police were summoned but made no report because no other property damage occurred and there was no evidence of negligence. I demanded that farmers insurance have the car inspected by their engineering firm. The engineer said damage was consistent with hitting a pothole at 30-40 MPH and there was no evidence of existing metal fatigue. There was no pothole and speed was 12 MPH (while slowing on a steep downhill for a red traffic light). …”

NHTSA complaint #756356, filed 2002-01

Related service bulletins

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016117%
2015114%
2012113%
201027%
2009425%
200424%
199932%

Other parts of the 1999 Volvo S80

Vehicle speed control
53 complaints
Electrical system
35 complaints
Engine cooling
33 complaints
Fuel system
29 complaints
Suspension
24 complaints
Brakes
19 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Volvo S80

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology