2001 Volvo S80 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Volvo S80, 4% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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.
“I was going through an autobuff's carwash in douglasville, ga and my sunroof imploded! I took my car to Volvo and they said that they would only cover the glass, not the labor, nor the cracked windshield, etc. There are more than 81 other persons who have had this issue with their Volvo, and yet Volvo does not choose to consider it a necessary recall. It is a safety hazard, and I want something to be done about it as soon as possible.”
NHTSA complaint #10255884, filed 2009-01, 114,000 miles“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. The contact stated that there was a color differential on the rearview mirror, which made visibility difficult. The dealer stated that the computer was the cause of the failure. As of july 5, 2007, the rearview mirror has not been repaired. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage is 87,400 and failure mileage was 87,200.”
NHTSA complaint #10195399, filed 2007-07, 87,200 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Volvo s-80. The contact stated after having the battery replaced, the climate control unit became inoperable. The dealer was unable to reset the unit and advised it would need to be replaced. The contact believed the manufacturer should take the liability for the failure which could potentially become a safety issue when trying to defog the windows, disrupting visibility. The failure mileage was 74,610 and the current mileage was 74,665.”
NHTSA complaint #10329748, filed 2010-05, 74,610 miles“Consumer was refused rental vehicle while 2001 vovlo S80 was having recall work done. Consumer has had problems with faulty fuel sending unit. ****no answer required*** the consumer stated it took 4 times to finally get a window lift motor replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10148674, filed 2006-01Related service bulletins
- 10164848Aug 3, 2019This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.
- 10167802Dec 15, 2016This is a Technical Journal: Washer system layout for identifying leakage points REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25153 Technical Service…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 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 28, 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