MYRModel Year Report

2004 Volvo S80

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2004 Volvo S80
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:47:36.266Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
50
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Fuel/propulsion system

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1999: 199 complaints 1999 2000: 318 complaints 2001: 164 complaints 2002: 42 complaints 2003: 26 complaints 2004: 50 complaints 2004 50 2005: 15 complaints 2006: 12 complaints 2007: 24 complaints 2008: 25 complaints 2008 2009: 16 complaints 2010: 27 complaints 2011: 5 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2013: 8 complaints 2014: 1 complaint 2014 2015: 7 complaints 2016: 6 complaints
1999: 199 complaints 1999 2000: 318 complaints 2001: 164 complaints 2001 2002: 42 complaints 2003: 26 complaints 2004: 50 complaints 2004 50 2005: 15 complaints 2006: 12 complaints 2007: 24 complaints 2007 2008: 25 complaints 2009: 16 complaints 2009 2010: 27 complaints 2011: 5 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2013: 8 complaints 2013 2014: 1 complaint 2015: 7 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints
1999: 199 complaints 1999 2000: 318 complaints 2000 2001: 164 complaints 2001 2002: 42 complaints 2002 2003: 26 complaints 2003 2004: 50 complaints 2004 50 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 12 complaints 2006 2007: 24 complaints 2007 2008: 25 complaints 2008 2009: 16 complaints 2009 2010: 27 complaints 2010 2011: 5 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2012 2013: 8 complaints 2013 2014: 1 complaint 2014 2015: 7 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints 2016

2004: 50 complaints

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YearComplaints
1999199
2000318
2001164
200242
200326
200450
200515
200612
200724
200825
200916
201027
20115
20128
20138
20141
20157
20166

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel/propulsion system

26% · 13 reports
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-05-25

Steering

12% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing linkages and hydraulic power assist system.

Suspension

10% · 5 reports
CRASH
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Tla* the contact owns a 2004 Volvo S80. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle veered to the right and drove into an embankment. The front passenger side wheel separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-18

Also filed under Wheels

Electrical system

10% · 5 reports
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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...

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-11-18

Also filed under Air bags

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing engine.

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2004-02-16Steering04V029000 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…

    Remedy: 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.

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    2007-04-02Service brakes, hydraulic07E023000 Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than DCA7078…

    Remedy: Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during April 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

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    2010-01-15Fuel system, gasoline09V483000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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    2010-11-18Equipment10V566000 Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (Gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.

    Remedy: 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…

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    2021-11-29Air bags21V766000 Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles.

    Remedy: 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2004 Volvo S80 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V029000 · Steering
  • Recall 07E023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 09V483000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 10V566000 · Equipment
  • Recall 21V766000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 Volvo S80 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Volvo S80?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Volvo S80 have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.