repaired · 2022 Q3
Seat belts: front
Risk. An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2007 Volvo S80Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 2007 Volvo S80, most often about the structure. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-378 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Volvo S80 has problems
24 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Structure
4Engine
4Electrical system
4Steering
2Exterior lighting
2Visibility
2Visibility/wiper
1Seat belts
1Fuel system, gasoline
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2007 Volvo S80 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)
Risk. AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
no report yet
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED SAFETY STANDARDS.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Electrical system: software
Risk. OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS WITHOUT FUNCTIONING WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other S80 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S80 median. How we score
'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Volvo S80 safety ratings
2007 Volvo S80 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What S80 owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2007 Volvo S80. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle during a rainstorm; rainwater leaked into the vehicle from the top section of the driver's side of the windshield, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The cause of the failure was not determined. The…
EXCESSIVE RUST IS FORMING ON MY FRONT SUBFRAME AND IN SOME PLACES HAS RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH. SMALL PERFERATIONS WERE NOTICED AT REPAIR FACILITY AND I WAS TOLD THAT IT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. IT CANNOT BE WELDED/REPAIRED. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE 2007-2010 VOLVO S80 V8 WHICH VOLVO…
EXCESSIVE RUST IS FORMING ON MY FRONT SUBFRAME AND IN SOME PLACES HAS RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH. I HAVE A SILVER DOLLAR SIZED HOLE THROUGH IT AND IT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE 2007-2010 VOLVO S80 V8 WHICH VOLVO REFUSES TO RECALL AND WILL BE AN EXTREMELY COSTLY…
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