2000 Volvo S80 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 68about this part
- Share
- 21%of 318 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 68 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Volvo S80, 21% of the 318 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,500 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Since I bought my car from the Volvo dealer last winter it has stalled on me at low rpms it also surges forward almost causing me to hit cars in front of me I brought it back to them and the dealers told me its normal because its fuel injected and they wont do anything about it.. This is very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10441243, filed 2011-12, 63,000 miles“I am having an issue with my brake warning light/engine light. I have not had the car a month. The warning message says brake failure stop immediately. I took back to dealership and they said that I had no fluid. But it is still happening. I noticed the recall on the 2000 Volvo s-80. Not sure if is the same thing, but if it is should the Volvo dealership fix for free. The recall was sent out march of 07.”
NHTSA complaint #10244220, filed 2008-10, 140,000 miles“Engine constantly surges forward while brakes are applied. At a stoplight, the car will just suddenly lurch forward. On highway, car lost power and acceleration. When I pulled over, the engine cut off. Dealership told me to the problem was the electronic throttle, which I replaced for $2100. The car continues to have engine surges.”
NHTSA complaint #10131059, filed 2005-08, 76,000 miles“Mass air flow sensor on my 2000 Volvo s-80 failed as I was about to pass another car. Aborted passing attempt and went back behind other car. This was the third time maf failed and therefore I had this one replaced, yet again. Once stopped car was undrivable; again: third time this happened. I am on my third maf.”
NHTSA complaint #10096472, filed 2004-10, 65,219 miles“Driving along down an interstate I hit the gas to drive around a car when my transmission came out of gear and the service engine light came on I lost all power to the wheels and was almost rear ended I had no power to make it to the side of the road it is kicking back in but I can not drive above 20 MPH or above 3000 RPM or it will slip out and red line also my engine mount has broken for the second time when it slipped out my s 80 t6 is becoming a paper weight.”
NHTSA complaint #10252698, filed 2008-12, 66,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V451000Sep 13, 2004On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, under certain operating conditions, some electric cooling fans may overheat potentially causing heat damage…Covers: Volvo S80 1999–2001, V70 2000–2001, S60 2001 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10169030Oct 16, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10157864Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10156257Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10019763Feb 20, 2006Cleaning the crankcase ventilation.
- 10019762Feb 20, 2006Checking crankcase ventilation system.
- 10018801Feb 20, 2006Warranty coverage should a customer epxerience a defect wit the etm system beyond the terms of the normal new car warranty. *tt troubleshooting electronic throttle system (ets)…
- 10013850Jan 1, 2005Excessive heat may be generated by the running of cooling fan. Recall campaign 141 to inspect/replace engine cooling fan control module (efcm) and cooling fan assembly.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Volvo S80
93 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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