Volvo S80 Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Volvo S80 — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Excellent | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2015 | Excellent | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2014Best | Excellent | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2013 | Excellent | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2012 | Excellent | 3 | 4 | — | 2 | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2011 | Excellent | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2010 | Good | 5 | 15 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2009 | Excellent | 5 | 11 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2008 | Good | 7 | 25 | 7 | — | — | Fuel/Propulsion System | Full report → |
| 2007 | Good | 5 | 20 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2006 | Excellent | 4 | 13 | 1 | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2005 | Good | 6 | 12 | — | — | — | Fuel/Propulsion System | Full report → |
| 2004 | Good | 5 | 30 | 3 | 2 | — | Fuel/Propulsion System | Full report → |
| 2003 | Good | 5 | 18 | 1 | 2 | — | Fuel System / Gasoline | Full report → |
| 2002 | Good | 5 | 30 | 1 | — | — | Fuel/Propulsion System | Full report → |
| 2001 | Caution | 8 | 102 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Full report → |
| 2000Worst | Avoid | 4 | 238 | 16 | 15 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Full report → |
17 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Volvo S80 Problems
Based on 536 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Volvo S80 Reliability
What year S80 has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2000 Volvo S80 had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 238 complaints and 4 safety recalls. See the full 2000 report for specific defects.
Is the Volvo S80 reliable?
The Volvo S80 has accumulated 536 owner-filed complaints and 74 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2014 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used S80.
What are the most common S80 problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Vehicle Speed Control (92 reports), Electrical System (66 reports), Engine And Engine Cooling (53 reports), Power Train (34 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my S80 has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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