1999 Volvo S80 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 37 complaints for the 1999 Volvo S80, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. The contact stated that as the vehicle was being started, a strong burning odor began to circulate inside of the vehicle. Immediately, the contact exited the vehicle and noticed flames emitting from the exhaust pipe. The contact then extinguished the flames. The vehicle had been repaired four times prior to the recent fire for a severe oil leak. The turbo oil trap pcv was replaced each time. The repairs were performed by an authorized dealer.
On september 10, 2005 at approximately 2:30 pm, my engine abruptly stalled while traveling at highway speeds with cruise control engaged. I pulled the car off to the side of the road. It would not restart. Upon each attempt to restart, the engine would actually run roughly for 1-2 seconds and then stall. I had the car towed about 35 miles to my volvo dealer. When it arrived, it started. This is the second time this has happened. The last time, the dealer found no problem.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Volvo S80
- Cruise control 53 complaints
- Electrical system 36 complaints
- Fuel system 30 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints