1999 Volvo S80 suspension problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1999 Volvo S80 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. While accelerating from a stop, the contact felt a thump from the driver side wheel. The failure occurred whenever she accelerated from a stop or decelerated. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the insulation surrounding the wires in the…”
filed Nov 17, 2010
“Axle failed after doing a u turn at 5mph. Control arm bushings keep breaking and need to be epoxied often by mechanic. Coolant leak problems as well as transmission fluid leaks. *tr”
filed Jan 28, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V238000 · Aug 24, 2000
Suspension problems in other S80 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 S80 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 S80 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 S80 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 S80 | 5 | 10% |
| 2003 S80 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 S80 | 4 | 10% |
| 2001 S80 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 S80 | 29 | 9% |
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.