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Electrical systemPart report

2001 Volvo S80 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
39about this part
Share
24%of 164 total for the year
Median mileage
63,008miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Volvo S80, 24% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,008 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 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.

“Takata recall frist I called Volvo to inquire about recalls referening to the cooling system and the fuel pump the first lady I spoke with informed me this problem was under recalls and to take my car to get it serviced at the nearest dealer after taking my car to the dealer at 7:15am 4hours later after I called them first they now are saying that there isn't anything they can do with my car and they do not know who told me that false information. …”

NHTSA complaint #11034522, filed 2017-10, 150 miles

“For 6-12 months my wife has complained of surging or loss of power in our 2001 Volvo t6 S80 (mileage 56,000 miles). On 9/10/2006 while driving at 35/MPH in traffic I had complete loss of power. I was able to coast to rt. Side of highway and restart after shifting to park. Local dealer found nothing wrong. Scary for I-40.”

NHTSA complaint #10168909, filed 2006-09, 55,620 miles

“Placed my vehicle in reverse to pull back out of my garage & my car accelerated out of control. I was forced into a parking sign that scratched and dented my left rear bumper. In the last 2 1/2 months related problems continue where my car surges & also experiences sudden & unexpected reduced performance. When I accelerate my car feels like it is stuck in gear & won't respond. It is a safety hazard!! Again!!! This duplicates the same electronic throttle module problem I had in august of 2005. …”

NHTSA complaint #10525936, filed 2013-07, 147,054 miles

“On two occasions, in january of 2006 and june of 2006, my 2001 Volvo s-80 sedan stalled without warning while driving. I had no power and steering it was extremely difficult. For the first incident in january, keystone Volvo replaced my mass air flow sensor. When the car stalled again in june, they replaced the throttle module.”

NHTSA complaint #10131947, filed 2005-08, 55,111 miles

“I own a 2001 S80 Volvo. I was driving on route 78 when my car lost power. It dropped from 70 miles to 10 miles. I called Volvo and they said to bring it in. On my way I was trying to keep the car from stalling out and therefore was given a ticket for speeding. They replaced the electronic throttle control which cost me $951.00. I recently heard about the government checking into this on tv. Thank you for your help.”

NHTSA complaint #10131616, filed 2005-08, 51,992 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016117%
2011240%
2010311%
2009213%
2008519%
2007417%
2006325%
2005427%
2004510%
2003415%
2002410%
20013924%
20005417%
19993518%

Other parts of the 2001 Volvo S80

Vehicle speed control
64 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 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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