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Volvo S80

1999–2003 only

192 classified complaints 3 recalls

1999–2003 Volvo S80 models have 192 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 131,329 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 1999–2003 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Volvo S80 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1999–2003

2004–2008

2009–2013

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 1999–2003 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 43 complaints

Median onset: 131,329 miles. 7.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 31 complaints

Median onset: 119,375 miles.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 26 complaints

Median onset: 126,000 miles. 7.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 18 complaints

Median onset: 124,428 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 13 complaints

Median onset: 112,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 10 complaints

Median onset: 122,500 miles.

More common in older model years.

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Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 9 complaints

Median onset: 79,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

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Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 5 complaints

Median onset: 107,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1999–2003 model years. See the full Volvo S80 report for every year and full specs/safety data.