2000 Volvo S80 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 318 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,561miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2000 Volvo S80, 3% of the 318 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,561 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.
“I have a 2000 Volvo s 80 and it was sold to me by a dealer this car has so many problems and I feel that when I took the car to Volvo they tried to charge me 6400 just to fix the problem like ABS sensors,stc sensor , throttle etc I feel its un fair I only had the car for 3days what can I do.”
NHTSA complaint #10380108, filed 2011-02, 116,000 miles“Last year my S80 Volvo stalled on the highway due to an etm defect. Two days, I experienced another serious safety issue with the Volvo. I was driving the car on a busy street. Suddenly, an electronic message came up indicating a problem with the air bag. Then two seconds later, a 'check engine message' came up. Within another minute another message indicated 'transmission service required urgently'. Then within two minutes the car went to a limp mode. They were cars behind me. It was a miracle that we were not involved in an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10248364, filed 2008-11, 70,000 miles“Swapped battery at o'reilly's auto parts. All manufacturer safety protocols followed. After swapping out w/new battery: climate control module not working- srs airbag 'service urgent' errors. Volvo quoting $2500 to replace ccm, $800 for rebuild-process. Dim is also fried. No heat or A/C- airbag accidental deployment risk. Quick search online shows this is a Volvo issue specific to s60, S80 & xc70 models (all years) filed compliant w/vt state ag- cap 2020-07438 original repair order attached”
NHTSA complaint #11351616, filed 2020-08, 119,375 miles“While driving in highway traffic, the car has a sudden loss of speed & steering & completely stalls. 1st time 3/17/04 throttle body control unit was replaced. 2nd time 11/26/05 mass air flow meter was replaced. Both times was able to restart car after coasting to shoulder. One other time as well, date not noted. These are the same symptoms as reported under complaint pe05041 involving the electronic throttle control module (etm).”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 2 | 29% |
| 2013 | 2 | 25% |
| 2012 | 2 | 25% |
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 4 | 15% |
| 2007 | 3 | 13% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 7% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2000 Volvo S80
93 complaintsEngine cooling
68 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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