Worst 2004 Volvo S80 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Fuel System
Electrical Faults
Suspension Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Volvo S80.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 13 | — | — | 123,414 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | 134,001 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | 1 | — | 119,800 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2004 Volvo S80
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~259,799 vehicles.
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
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2004 Volvo S80 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Volvo S80 reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volvo S80 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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