2001 Volvo S80 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Volvo S80, 4% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,450 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.
“Upper strut bushings cracked front lower control arm bushings front link rods rear link rods flame trap box leaking oil this 2001 S80 Volvo is a piece of junk tried to have this Volvo work done per the extended warr ultimate I have a piece of junk.”
NHTSA complaint #10256112, filed 2009-01, 71,000 miles“I purchased vehicle 8 months ago I now have problems with the front and back suspension. The air turns on its own, the axle has broken, the sunroof opens when it wants to open, check engine light has turned on along with maintenance light, my doors will unlock themselves when I lock them and the alarm will engage, the left window does not work , sometimes I cant unlock the doors have to unlock with my hand. My cruise control does not work, the battery stops working often, the inside lights work sometimes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10488858, filed 2012-12“My 2001 Volvo S80 t6 cost me around $3,500 in repairs/maintenance after purchase in the last 3 months. This car has something going wrong one thing after another. To mention some: front sway-bar links, turbo charger drain, bad alternator (that cause other electronics to malfunction I.e. The vehicle's entire heating system), in-car sensor failure for interior air quality , electronic throttle module failure that caused me to have the vehicle towed to the Volvo dealership for $190, catalytic converter failure, oxygen sensor failure, the front struts and mounts need to be replaced, yet. …”
NHTSA complaint #10178602, filed 2007-01“The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S80. While driving 5mph traveling over a speed bump the left front tire suddenly separated from the lower ball joint damaging the front end of the vehicle .the Volvo manufacturer had not been contacted at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 117,900.”
NHTSA complaint #10319917, filed 2010-03, 117,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10016668Jun 28, 2005Rear suspension popping/spring noise. To include volvo xc90 1999-2000.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 13% |
| 2012 | 1 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2005 | 3 | 20% |
| 2004 | 5 | 10% |
| 2003 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 10% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 29 | 9% |
| 1999 | 24 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2001 Volvo S80
64 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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