2003 Volvo S80 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 15%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,660miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Volvo S80, 15% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,660 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 keep getting ABS module failure on Volvo S80; every time we take our car to Volvo dealer, they come up with some module failure diagnosis. Seems like a Volvo generic issue with ABS module failure message. We have tried contacting Volvo about this and they really did not help us. They have asked me to talk to the service manager at the local Volvo dealership. However service manager has told us that this is not a typical Volvo and asked to get rid of our car. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10362161, filed 2010-10, 59,493 miles“While applying the brakes, a loud noise was heard coming from the front wheel. Consumer shifted the gear into drive and then reverse and the loud noise was heard again. The consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic could not duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10063566, filed 2004-04, 3,123 miles“While applying brakes a loud noise was heard coming from the front wheel. Consumer shifted the gear in reverse and the noise recurred. Consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, but mechanic was unable to resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10063560, filed 2004-03, 7,320 miles“2000 Volvo S80--the automatice stabilizing system and ABS braking system failure lights come on intermittently. Our mechanic (Volvo expert, but not employed by a dealership) says this is a common fault in the s-80s when they reach 50,000 miles. The dealership is claiming it is a $1000 repair--because the car has 60,000 miles and is out of warranty. This appears to be a substantial software control design problem that should not be occurring and is quite dangerous unless it is repaired properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10037510, filed 2003-09, 56,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10157889Feb 14, 2019This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
- 10167828Dec 3, 2016This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
- 10043584Feb 17, 2012Software download may cause the brake control module (bcm) to make a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) of 0076 or on the xc90 dtc 0117 which also may accompany bcm dtc 0076. This is…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2005 | 2 | 13% |
| 2004 | 3 | 6% |
| 2003 | 4 | 15% |
| 2002 | 4 | 10% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 24 | 8% |
| 1999 | 19 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2003 Volvo S80
8 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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