2001 Volvo S80 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Volvo S80, 3% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 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.
“The power steering makes a very loud groaning noise all of the time. I am concerned that there could be a steering failure. The dealer has checked this complaint a many times dating back to 2002 and found no problems and said the power steering fluid was normal and not leaking. Problem is getting worse.”
NHTSA complaint #10310169, filed 2010-02, 19,000 miles“Dt: the consumer stated on 2001 Volvo S80 the steering wheel locked while driving 5 MPH. This lasted for about 3-4 seconds and then the steering resumed back to normal. The consumer was turning the wheel so hard that it broke the turn signal. The consumer took the car to the dealership and they said that they had never heard of this. The dealer constacted the manufacturer. The manufacturer denied any knowledge of the problem. The dealer could not find anything wrong the car and returned it back to the owners. The car has not had any more problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10133145, filed 2005-09, 52,000 miles“The contact stated the power steering reservoir hose connecting clamp leaked fluid. The vehicle was seen by a dealer and connecting clamp was replaced. Afterwards, the power steering fluid continued to leak and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The service department determined the clamp needed to be replaced again.”
NHTSA complaint #10153624, filed 2006-03, 64,000 miles“Consumer was backing vehicle out the driveway and steering got very tight. Consumer took vehicle to dealer the next day. Dealer found both seals on steering rack had been blown. Mechanic at delaer beleives it's a factory defect.”
NHTSA complaint #893470, filed 2001-08Related 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…
- 10022614Aug 24, 2007Power steering fluid leak at reservoir.
- 10016417Apr 13, 2004Power steering fluid leak at reservoir.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Volvo S80
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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