2001 Volvo S80 problems
Owners have filed 218 complaints about the 2001 Volvo S80 with NHTSA. Vehicle speed control accounts for 29.4% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 17.9%.
Complaints218
Crashes10
Fires2
Injuries5
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Vehicle speed control 29.4% · 64
Electrical system 17.9% · 39
Engine and engine cooling 12.4% · 27
Power train 9.2% · 20
Fuel system, gasoline 7.3% · 16
Suspension 3.2% · 7
Visibility 3.2% · 7
Unknown or other 2.8% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 10 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 5 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Volvo S80 in this data, 2001 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2000 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 11 in the last three years against 11 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 63,155 miles.
In owners' own words
: The contact stated the vehicle lurches forward and stalls. The vehicle speed is 25mph and below when the stalling happens. It was taken to the dealer for inspection and the etm was diagnosed as the problem. The etm was replaced; however the problem still occurs. The performance reduced lamp illuminates each time before the vehicle stalls. The vehicle is currently at the dealer for additional testing. Vehicle speed control · reported at 46,500 miles
Car surged and ran unevenly. It was difficult to accelerate without surging ahead. Took it in for service and they "performed software upgrades to ecm and etm." Then, a month later, the car stalled in the middle if an intersection and would not restart. The car was towed to the dealer and the etm was replaced as well as the mass air flowmeter. Software was then reloaded. It has worked well since then. Vehicle speed control · reported at 78,969 miles
Dt: the contact states was driving on the highway when the car completely stalled, resulting in loss of power. The warning lights came on prior to the car stopping. She reported having no problems prior to this incident. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, and they stated to contact the nhtsa hot line services and file a complaint. The cause has not been determined. Vehicle speed control · reported at 44,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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