2000 Volvo S80 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S80 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 318 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volvo S80. That is the most of any S80 model year in the database (18 years). The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (93 complaints, 29%), typically at around 70,118 miles. Complaints mention 16 crashes, 8 fires, 13 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 318owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 16complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Volvo S80 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 93 | 29% | 70,118 | “throttle module” (17%) | $1,650 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 68 | 21% | 71,500 | “throttle body” (15%) | $2,000 |
| Electrical System problems | 54 | 17% | 81,561 | “throttle module” (17%) | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 34 | 11% | 81,381 | — | — |
| Suspension | 29 | 9% | 68,900 | — | — |
| Power Train | 23 | 7% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 19 | 6% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | 6% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 17 | 5% | 58,475 | — | — |
| Visibility | 15 | 5% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 3% | 75,781 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 2% | 100,750 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 2% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 1% | 77,429 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 1% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | 105,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 1% | 106,987 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 1% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1% | 135,900 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 106,987 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 146,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Volvo S80 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Problem: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Fix: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: 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.
Risk: This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.
Fix: 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.
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fire in the engine compartment could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the cooling fan. The recall began on november 29, 2004. Customers should contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Over time, the ball joint between the front wheel king pin and the suspension link arm, can experience increased looseness.
Risk: This condition could affect the ball joint's durability and performance.
Fix: Dealers will replace both front ball joints.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Throttle control malfunction (EA05021) — opened Dec 6, 2005, closed Dec 12, 2006, led to recall 06V441000.
- Throttle control malfunction (PE05041) — opened Jul 26, 2005, closed Dec 7, 2005.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2000 Volvo S80. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle intermittently hesitated in responding while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated during the failure. The contact called the dealer…
Swapped battery at o'reilly's auto parts. All manufacturer safety protocols followed. After swapping out w/new battery: climate control module not working- srs airbag 'service urgent' errors. Volvo quoting $2500 to replace ccm, $800 for rebuild-process. Dim is also fried. No heat or a/c- airbag…
I want to make you aware of a very serious car accident that my mother had on 9-5-18. She was driving her 2000 volvo s80 when her car began to accelerate on its own. She was not able to control the car. My mom had her foot on the brake but that did not stop the vehicle. Unfortunately, at that point…
Vehicle has the smell of fuel. The 2001-2005 models have a recall for this same issue because of the plastic on the fuel pump flange cracking. Many owners of the 2000 models are reporting this issue. The fuel pump is the same used on the 2000 year model as the 2001-2005 so the 2000 should be part…
I was driving and my car lights and all the electronic stop working and turn off
Other Volvo S80 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 S80 | 6 | 2 |
| 2015 S80 | 7 | 2 |
| 2014 S80 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 S80 | 8 | 3 |
| 2012 S80 | 8 | 3 |
| 2011 S80 | 5 | 4 |
| 2010 S80 | 27 | 5 |
| 2009 S80 | 16 | 5 |
| 2008 S80 | 26 | 7 |
| 2007 S80 | 24 | 5 |
| 2006 S80 | 12 | 3 |
| 2005 S80 | 15 | 5 |
| 2004 S80 | 50 | 4 |
| 2003 S80 | 26 | 5 |
| 2002 S80 | 42 | 4 |
| 2001 S80 | 164 | 7 |
| 2000 | 318 | 4 |
| 1999 S80 | 199 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo S80?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 93 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Volvo S80?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Volvo S80 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S80 model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.