2000 Volvo S80 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 5%of 318 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,475miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Volvo S80, 5% of the 318 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,475 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had a major leak in my 2000 Volvo S80 power steering rack at 36000miles. Called the factory and they said there was a backorder on the part and they were not sure when they could replace the part. Seems there must be a recurrent problem here and I am wondering if a recall is in order. Volvo declined to help pay for the repair/replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #10060758, filed 2004-03, 36,000 miles“I have been having problems with my 2000 Volvo S80 hesitating as if it's not getting any gas when first beginning to drive it everyday. I have complained about this problem since purchasing this vehicle but the Volvo repair shop have not been able to fix the problem and they say they do not know what the problem is. Also my check engine light, stc light, and ABS light keeps coming on. I have also noticed that when these lights come on my car becomes hard to steer sometimes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10152747, filed 2006-03, 48,000 miles“Whilie traveling to illinois from kansas, the power steering on my 2000 Volvo S80 suddenly gave out. I stopped at the first available exit and checked the fluid level, which was empty. I then added 24 fl. Oz. Of power steering fluid and that corrected the problem for about 5-10 minutes. I ended up driving the remainder of the trip with no power steering. It appears that the leak is coming from the area of the power steering servo located at the lower end of the steering wheel rod. Car was taken in today to the shop for repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10116737, filed 2005-04, 34,100 miles“The dealer also made a life threatening mistake by screwing in the power steering pipe and losing power steering. This caused a bad noise and a life threatening situation with my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10223098, filed 2008-04, 103,900 miles“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 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 2000 Volvo S80
93 complaintsEngine cooling
68 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsAir bags
19 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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