2001 Volvo S80 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 26 complaints for the 2001 Volvo S80, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 52,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- 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 | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 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 17 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 52,000 miles, and 59% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Tl* - the contact called regarding the 2000 volvo s80. The contact stated that the check engine light and the emission service light kept turning on, the failure mileage was 32,000. The local volvo dealer refused to diagnose the vehicle because of past problems regarding the bill. The contact stated that there were no other volvo dealers in his area. The current mileage was 55000. Failure mileage was 32,000. Updated 03/19/07.
Dt*: the contact stated while in stop and go traffic the vehicle stalled three times. The vehicle restarted each time and was taken to the dealership for the 60,000 miles checkup. Although there were no codes on the computer, the dealership performed a software update for this problem. Updated 4/19/2006 - 25 miles after the 60000 mile check up the vehicle stalled again and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The vehicle has not stalled again since the software updated was performed.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Volvo S80
- Cruise control 64 complaints
- Electrical system 39 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints
- Transmission 16 complaints