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2001 Volvo S80 Equipment Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 164 total for the year
Median mileage
75,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2001 Volvo S80, 2% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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 own a 2001 Volvo S80. I have had trouble with the electronic throttle module not responding to the throttle inputs and surging at idle. It would sometimes kill the car without warning when coming to a stop (losing power-steering while in turns) or make the car lunge forward unexpectedly. The lunging forward has almost caused accidents at intersections. I've been lucky for now, but I will not let my wife drive the car while it is doing this because she may not be able to control the car without power steering and brakes. …”

NHTSA complaint #10134748, filed 2005-08, 75,000 miles

“Volvo vehicles sudden speeds increase there is a air-box problem which causes the engine to accelerate,and vehicle to lunge forward. Speeds the engine.”

NHTSA complaint #10317680, filed 2010-03, 60 miles

“My 2001 Volvo s-80 suddenly lost all power and came to a stop and would not restart. This occurred in sept. 2003. The dealership, beach Volvo in myrtle beach, sc, wanted over $600 to repair the auto since it was beyond the 50,000 mile warranty. It had 60,000 miles at the time. After a lengthy discussion with Volvo america, they agreed to split the cost between myself, the dealership and Volvo america. The electronic throttle body was replaced. On 12/05/05 the same thing happened. The car now has 82,700 miles. It is being looked at by beach Volvo at this moment.”

NHTSA complaint #10144574, filed 2005-12, 82,700 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200132%
200041%
199942%

Other parts of the 2001 Volvo S80

Vehicle speed control
64 complaintsElectrical system
39 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 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 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