1999 Volvo S80 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 36 complaints for the 1999 Volvo S80, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 71,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Car was parked. Fire started under hood. Appears to be an electrical short. Car was considered a "total" by the insurance co.
Theres a recent recall on the airbags of the 1999 s80 volvo that we need our airbags replaced because its a hazard that can lead up to death. Also the electricity keeps zapping down from the car creating no starts or very poor driving, I almost was stranded because the car seems like it wanted to shut down one night I was getting off work, I hit full gas and it only gave me 3 MPH and also when I made a right turn one night from work I feel the wheel feel like its coming apart from the inside or loosening I dont…
Other problems reported for the 1999 Volvo S80
- Cruise control 53 complaints
- Engine 37 complaints
- Fuel system 30 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints