1999 Volvo S80 Volvo S80 1999

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1999 Volvo S80 repairs by problem area

Engine (57%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (6%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

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1999 Volvo S80 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (29%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (24%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 Volvo S80

Engine not specified

98000 mi

US $50
replaced left front upper spring seat 
125000 mi

US $800
Steering rack went bad no power steering. 
161000 mi

US $250
Needed new struts 
110000 mi

US $300
Control arm (driver side) failing at mount. Pulling out of chassis. Replace arm and ball joint. 
97380 mi

A $1200
Front shock absorbers and upper spring seats replaced 

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1999 Volvo S80 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 2WD

175000 mi

US $70
high pressure power steering hose fitting loose 
102000 mi

US $100
Power Steering reservoir leak. Slow leak. Replace with new reservoir. 
145000 mi

US $16
Replaced lower front and bushing kit to upper motor mounts...and broke the eng/trans torque bushing when I blindly slid the floor jack under the car to raise it to get my jack stands out to end the procedure (or so I thought)...see next repair. 
122000 mi

US $1200
Steering rack leaking had to have replaced  
156000 mi

US $100
Left sway bar link 
171000 mi

US $1500
steering rack leaking 
117300 mi

US $115
Power steering reservoir cracked and leaking. 
137700 mi

C $1500
needed to replace rear struts and machine all rotors to pass an Alberta safety..they have a very tight safety check for out of province cars being plated Alberta. Would not have done rear struts otherwise 

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1999 Volvo S80 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

118200 mi Clunking noise at slow speed. Replaced left front suspension sway bar link 
132000 mi

US $112
front wheel bearing hub replaced. Easy DIY job 
69000 mi

US $155
Front stablizer bars and strut mount replaced. 
148000 mi

US $1000
NEW OUTER TIE RODS. CAR NOW FINE. 

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1999 Volvo S80 Suspension Problems

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