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2002 Volvo S80 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Volvo S80 has 9 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Volvo S80

Powertrain
9
Other
7
Engine
5
Fuel System
5
Suspension
4
Airbags
3

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 11, 2017POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHERWHEN THE VEHICLE WARMS UP FROM START IT WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD OR REVERSE IT STARTED AT LIKE 30 MILES...
Apr 15, 2014POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESThe contact owns a 2002 Volvo S80. The contact stated that the instrument panel malfunctioned and fa...
Aug 17, 2011POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCAR SURGES AND HESITATES WHEN CHANGING GEARS, IT SLOWS DOWN AND ACCELERATES RANDOMLY WHEN I PUSH DOW...
Jul 26, 2010POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENTPULLING INTO TRAFFIC CAR WAS HESITATING, STARTING AND STOPPING UNCONTROLLABLY. SLIPPAGE IN THE TRAN...
Feb 1, 2010POWER TRAININ THE PAST MONTH WHEN I DRIVE THERE IS SURGING AND HESITATION. WHEN I STOP THEN ACCELERATE THERE I...
Sep 30, 2009POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE FAILURE IN 2002 S80. *TR
Aug 8, 2009POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE CARS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT TO THE REVERSE POSITION WITHOUT GIVING ANY WARNING UNDER ...
Oct 25, 2006POWER TRAINFAILURE OF 2002 VOLVO S-80 TRANSMISSION WITH ONLY 46,000 MILES BUT 10 MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY (4 YEAR...
Aug 26, 2003POWER TRAINTRANSMISSION PROBLEMS CAUSING VECHILE TO STOP ON FREEWAY.*AK

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