1999 Volvo S80 steering problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1999 Volvo S80 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Nov 9, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion and the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…”
filed Jul 15, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other S80 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 S80 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 S80 | 4 | 17% |
| 2004 S80 | 6 | 12% |
| 2003 S80 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 S80 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 S80 | 17 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Volvo S80
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.