2007 Volvo S80 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Volvo S80.

20062008
Complaints
32
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2007 Volvo S80 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#15 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:201,000 mi
#24 complaints

Engine Problems

#34 complaints

Steering Defects

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Volvo S80.

Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
201,000
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Software
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Volvo S80

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~320,717 vehicles.

20V378000Seat Belts:front
~308,260 affected

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

11V378000Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
~8,406 affected

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 S80 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 8, 2006, THROUGH MAY 16, 2007. THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR RETURN HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ROUTED, WHICH CAN RESULT IN INCREASED PRESSURE IN THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE MAY BURST AT THE STEERING GEAR DUE TO THE INCREASED PRESSURE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID.

10V566000Equipment:electrical:navigational System(global Positioning System)
~416 affected

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

10V335000Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
~3,635 affected

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 S80 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND A PAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL CONTAIN INCORRECT MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE INFLATION PRESSURE AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) SOFTWARE HAS AN INCORRECT TRIGGER LEVEL.

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2007 Volvo S80 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Volvo S80 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2007 Volvo S80 has 32 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Body Structure with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Volvo S80?
Top reported problems: Body Structure (5 complaints, avg 201,000 mi); Engine Problems (4 complaints); Steering Defects (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Volvo S80?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 201,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2007 Volvo S80 have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 320,717 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Volvo S80?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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