Model year record

1999 Volvo S80

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 288 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V441000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Vehicles affected
170,099
Reported to NHTSA
2006-11-15
Owners notified
2006-12-29

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.

Safety risk

THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CURRENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE ONTO THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V451000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Vehicles affected
149,799
Reported to NHTSA
2004-09-13
Owners notified
2004-11-29

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, SOME ELECTRIC COOLING FANS MAY OVERHEAT POTENTIALLY CAUSING HEAT DAMAGE AND, IN RARE INSTANCES, A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Safety risk

A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLING FAN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V096000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Vehicles affected
25,876
Reported to NHTSA
2002-04-07
Owners notified
2002-04-01

Defect description

ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN ELECTRIC COOLING FANS COULD BE INADEQUATE IN A HOT CLIMATE. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, EXCESSIVE HEAT COULD BE GENERATED.

Safety risk

SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE ENGINE COOLING FAN COMPONENTS COULD OVERHEAT AND CAUSE THE MELTING OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND ADJACENT COMPONENTS, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE COOLING FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 1, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V238000

Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Vehicles affected
49,488
Reported to NHTSA
2000-08-24
Owners notified
2000-09-18

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OVER TIME, THE BALL JOINT BETWEEN THE FRONT WHEEL KING PIN AND THE SUSPENSION LINK ARM, CAN EXPERIENCE INCREASED LOOSENESS.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT THE BALL JOINT'S DURABILITY AND PERFORMANCE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Vehicle speed control4985,000 mi
Electrical system2570,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1775,000 mi
Suspension: front1070,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission875,000 mi
Steering7107,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine670,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump662,208 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip660,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm6
Engine597,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline5105,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system5100,575 mi
Air bags490,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module466,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline473,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights44,000 mi
Power train478,600 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly44,000 mi
Suspension460,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls440,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly451,000 mi
Air bags: frontal3140,000 mi
Air bags: side/window3
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood375,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly3
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module320,499 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system354,500 mi
Structure: frame and members3
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint383,300 mi
Unknown or other365,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control320,499 mi
Wheels3128,855 mi
Electrical system: wiring2147,000 mi
Equipment261,189 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery285,064 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap254,000 mi
Fuel system, other261,189 mi
Power train: axle assembly243,095 mi
Seat belts2116,149 mi
Service brakes297,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum295,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion241,000 mi
Structure251,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition161,189 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)170,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system120,499 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)151,928 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)160,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1142,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Equipment: electrical14,000 mi
Exterior lighting1100,762 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings176,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting163,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)175,500 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: retractor174,700 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic170,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1
Structure: body: door1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Tires1168,083 mi
Tires: sidewall1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility: windshield1

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.