2002 Volvo S80 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 137,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Volvo S80, 7% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 137,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“When the vehicle warms up from start it will not move forward or reverse it started at like 30 miles and I parked the car till I could get it fixed now when the car just warms up (not gets hot) it will not engage trans I have on more senser to check but the car will move when you first start it both forward and back but when it warms up it stops”
NHTSA complaint #11145069, filed 2018-11, 180,000 miles“My Volvo S80 spontaneously combusted in my driveway, when I was away from home. The car had not been driven for approximately two hours, when it caught fire (under the hood) and burned.”
NHTSA complaint #10991593, filed 2017-05, 95,000 miles“About two weeks ago, I attempted to install a child safety seat in my 2002 Volvo s-80. In order to do the job properly, I looked in my owners manual for the location of the lower anchorage system. On page 12 was the illustration and location of the anchors, but I was unable to find them in the car. The next monday I called the dealership where I had purchased the car and was informed that sometimes Volvo didn't install this part. I was told to look in the wheel-well in the trunk. The part was not there. So, I was told to stop by the dealarship and they would take care of it. …”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 2 | 29% |
| 2013 | 2 | 25% |
| 2012 | 2 | 25% |
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 4 | 15% |
| 2007 | 3 | 13% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 7% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2002 Volvo S80
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Volvo S80
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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