2004 Volvo S80 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S80 years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Volvo S80. That ranks 4th out of 18 S80 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (13 complaints, 26%), typically at around 120,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 50owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Volvo S80 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 26% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 12% | 85,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 10% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 10% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 10% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 8% | 100,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 6% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 6% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 6% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 6% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 4% | 38,897 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 4% | 77,415 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | 57,149 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% | 101,125 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 2% | 82,250 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Volvo S80 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Problem: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Fix: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 s80, model year 2001-2004 v70, s60, xc70 and model year 2003-2005 xc90 vehicles sold in or registered in the states of alabama, arizona, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, kentucky, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, texas, utah, virginia and the u.s. Territories. When exposed to certain environmental conditions (hot climate and temperature cycling) over time and in combination with varying fuel quality, the fuel pump can develop cracks in the fuel pump flange.
Risk: If the condition occurs vehicle owners may notice fuel smell and/or fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump installed in the vehicle, and if necessary replace the fuel pump with a part of a modified design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 15, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Steering:linkages
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the front control arms may not have been manufactured correctly and, as a result, the stud and nut that secure the arm to the spindle may lose their initial axial tension. Under certain driving conditions, the steering may become less responsive and the driver may experience steering wheel play.
Risk: This driving condition could eventually lead to separation between the front control arm and the spindle, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new type of nut. Owner notification began on february 16, 2004. Owners should contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Both of the key fobs I have are broken in that the key won't lock straight out or stay folded into the fob. The weight of the plastic fob alone frequently causes the key to twist backwards if the road is bumpy or uneven, which kills the engine and makes it extremely difficult to steer to safety…
On 11/17/2020 was driving to pick up decal for my car and i got a message that read a check airbags i didn't have any reading on my gages turn signal for right turn stay lit up not brinking just on , when i stopped and went in building to get decal came back to car started it my gages came back…
After noticing a very acute smell of gas i took the vehicle in for inspection. The mechanic advise that i had a fuel leak in my 2004 volvo s 80 . Thats could have been a serious problem and that the car is not driveable in this condition.
Strong odor of gas outside of car. Recall on similiar cars but not in this area. Known issue by volvo but will not repair at no cost as it is outside of the 10 year extended warranty even though car does not have 150000 miles on. Fire hazard and should be for all cars of this year and make but…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo s80. On several occasions, the contact smelled fuel coming from the garage. Upon checking underneath the vehicle, the odor became stronger. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a fuel leak originated from the top of the fuel tank. The…
Other Volvo S80 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 S80 | 6 | 2 |
| 2015 S80 | 7 | 2 |
| 2014 S80 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 S80 | 8 | 3 |
| 2012 S80 | 8 | 3 |
| 2011 S80 | 5 | 4 |
| 2010 S80 | 27 | 5 |
| 2009 S80 | 16 | 5 |
| 2008 S80 | 26 | 7 |
| 2007 S80 | 24 | 5 |
| 2006 S80 | 12 | 3 |
| 2005 S80 | 15 | 5 |
| 2004 | 50 | 4 |
| 2003 S80 | 26 | 5 |
| 2002 S80 | 42 | 4 |
| 2001 S80 | 164 | 7 |
| 2000 S80 | 318 | 4 |
| 1999 S80 | 199 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Volvo S80?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, steering, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Volvo S80?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Volvo S80 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S80 model years, the 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.