2001 Volvo S80 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 39 complaints for the 2001 Volvo S80, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 32 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 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 | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 32 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 63,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo s80. While driving 55 MPH downhill, the contact smelled burning and saw smoke. The vehicle had no acceleration, power steering, or brake function. The contact applied the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. All of the warning indicator lights illuminated. The vehicle burst into flames fifteen seconds after stopping. The vehicle was towed. The volvo investigators stated that the fire was caused by bird seed deposits underneath the hood. The current and failure mileages were 56,000.
2001 volvo s80 4 door sedan. Engine stalling with no warning. Restart but shut-off again. Mileage on second occurrence 71141 on 7/28/05 at a cost of approx. $1500. Mileage on first occurrence 50348 on 12/19/04, covered under warranty. Both times electronic throttle control module was diagnosed.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Volvo S80
- Cruise control 64 complaints
- Engine 26 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints
- Transmission 16 complaints