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2000 Volvo S80 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 318 total for the year
Median mileage
70,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Volvo S80, 1% of the 318 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.

“1. Following download of recall software performance has been vastly reduced and now only achieves 8.2 mpg. 2. The ABS control module functions intermittently and usually in the failure mode. Abs brakes do not function properly-replacement $950 3. While backing (cold engine), brakes fail to stop the car for several seconds (feet). 4. The vehicle stalls mostly on turns but on straight away. A. Car now shuts off approx 6-8 times while driving, dangerous while driving at interstate/highway speeds. …”

NHTSA complaint #10174627, filed 2006-11, 45,000 miles

“- the contact was rear ended by a truck while driving 5 MPH. The contact states that it was windy and that there were light flurries at the time. The rear back bumper was struck at an angle on the drivers side of the vehicle. The contact has had the rear bumper replaced, and now the vehicle's left rear door is not locking and the seat belts not latching. The contact stated that door locks will not unlock or lock from the main panel and that she has to lock her car manually. The contact states that nothing was wrong with the doors, the locking mechanisms or, seat belts before the accident. …”

NHTSA complaint #10177094, filed 2006-12, 95,000 miles

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Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015114%
200111%
200021%

Other parts of the 2000 Volvo S80

Vehicle speed control
93 complaints
Engine cooling
68 complaints
Electrical system
54 complaints
Fuel system
41 complaints
Suspension
29 complaints
Brakes
24 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
23 complaints
Air bags
19 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 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.

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