2002 Volvo S80 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Volvo S80, 10% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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 own a 2002 Volvo and have had constant problems with the front end. I dealer worked on the front end when it was under warranty. I just spent over $900 to replace inner tier rod ends and control arm bushings. I was told this is normal wear and tear and this car has 47,000 miles? The tie rods are a safety issue and my wife uses this car locally. I have owned many volvos and have never had front end problems with any car I have owned.”
NHTSA complaint #10288622, filed 2009-10, 47,357 miles“I purchased a 2002 Volvo S80 in march of 2009 and stated hearing a loud knocking sound coming from the front of the car & when I went & got it checked the mechanic said that I needed new struts so I got the struts fixed for a warping $600 but the problem has recurred 3 times since the repair,I have had it repair 2 times by the same shop but since they tried to charge me labor on the last visit I'm done,the mechanic also said that I needed front control arms which are also expensive.I checked online to see if maybe Volvo had any recalls on this matter & they did on 1999,2000,2001 Volvo S80…”
NHTSA complaint #10308146, filed 2010-02, 117,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Volvo S80. Whenever the contact would drive the vehicle at any speed over a bump or pothole, the contact noticed a rattling sound in the front end. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the front struts needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10314378, filed 2010-02, 150,000 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 2002 Volvo S80
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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