Volvo S80 Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 227 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Volvo S80 across 12 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (93). The words owners use most often: “throttle module” (24% of reports).
- 227vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 13mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Throttle module: mentioned in 55 of 227 complaints (24%)
- Stalled died lost: mentioned in 12 of 227 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical vehicle speed control repair on the Volvo S80 at $1,700, and half of them between $1,500 and $2,000.
Based on 20 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2005–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 178 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 227 complaints, 13 mention a crash.
Volvo S80 vehicle speed control complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Vehicle speed control
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
See attached document for complaint.
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…
When im driving and have to come to a slow stop im hearing the master cylinder sound like its rubbing against something loudly even with the appropriate brake fluid and measure is filled within it, also the air conditioner blows hot air during the summer causing the car to fail during hot weather
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volvo s80. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to exceed 30 mph. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer in binghamton, new york, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that accelerator sensor-digital sensor needed…
When the vehicle warms up from start it will not move forward or reverse it started at like 30 miles and i parked the car till i could get it fixed now when the car just warms up (not gets hot) it will not engage trans i have on more senser to check but the car will move when you first start it…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Volvo S80s have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 227 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the Volvo S80. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Volvo S80 vehicle speed control?
Yes: 1 safety recall list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix vehicle speed control problems on the Volvo S80?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,700 (half paid between $1,500 and $2,000), from 20 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Volvo S80?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle module”, in 55 of 227 complaints, followed by “stalled died lost” (12).
Other Volvo S80 problems
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