Model year
2000 Volvo S80
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 318 complaints for the 2000 Volvo S80 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (87), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (44), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (25). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,350–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 318 complaints
- 2001 164 complaints
- 2002 42 complaints
- 2003 26 complaints
- 2004 50 complaints
- 2005 15 complaints
- 2006 12 complaints
- 2007 24 complaints
- 2008 26 complaints
- 2009 16 complaints
- 2010 27 complaints
- 2011 5 complaints
- 2012 8 complaints
- 2013 8 complaints
- 2014 1 complaints
- 2015 7 complaints
- 2016 6 complaints
Recalls
10V566000 · Nov 8, 2010
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
06V441000 · Nov 15, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.
04V451000 · Sep 13, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, SOME ELECTRIC COOLING FANS MAY OVERHEAT POTENTIALLY CAUSING HEAT DAMAGE AND, IN RARE INSTANCES, A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
00V238000 · Aug 24, 2000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OVER TIME, THE BALL JOINT BETWEEN THE FRONT WHEEL KING PIN AND THE SUSPENSION LINK ARM, CAN EXPERIENCE INCREASED LOOSENESS.
Complaints
318 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 16, fire flag on 8, injury field 13, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE05041 | THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Jul 26, 2005 | Dec 7, 2005 |
| EA05021 | THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Dec 6, 2005 | Dec 12, 2006 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S80 · 2.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| S80 · 2.9L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2000 Volvo S80 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.