KnownCarProblems2004 Volvo S80 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Volvo S80, most often about the fuel system (28% of complaints, typically around 120,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about S80 model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2004 Volvo S80 problems
Fuel system
14 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 120,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
There was a recall regrding fuel smell/fuel pump and/or fuel seal problem in 2010..my car is not regersted in the data base for the dealer to fix the fuel pump. How do I get a dealer vocher to take of this problem.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Volvo S80. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the contact noticed a fuel odor coming from the air vents. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline)…
Engine
8 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
While driving down the road, my 2004 Volvo S80 2.5t will suddenly lose power, surge forward or enter 'limp mode" with a message of "reduced engine performance" followed by "engine service required." using an obdii code reader I discovered that these messages and my issue were caused by a problem within the electronic…
Vehicle has been hesitant, sputtering and surging when stopped or increasing speed. When stopped the vehicle surges and moves. This can be very dangerous, as we can hit a vehicle in front of US. The etm has been cleaned by collins auto in sc. They told US that it needed to be replaced with a few thousand miles. There…
Steering
6 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: linkages, hydraulic power assist system.
Late evening on the 22nd , or early morning, of july 23rd I rented a Volvo S80 from hertz corporatio dia location and later on the morning of the 23rd drove with my family from denver to carbondale along I-70 at highway speeds. Shortly after arriving in carbondale my youngest son and I went from the house at which we…
Tl contact owns a 2004 Volvo S80. While making a sharp turn at an unknown speed, the power steering activated and made the vehicle difficult to turn. The dealer replaced the power steering rack. There had been no further occurrences since the repair. The failure mileage was 72,000 and current mileage was 80,000.
Wheels and tires
5 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt.
Michelin p225/50r17 mxv4 s8 tires have dry rot cracking with over 40% tread life left. 3rd set of tires on car in 75k miles. All wore prematurely and/or had dry rot cracks. Authorized michelin tire dealer inform me that michelin will not cover this safety defect!! Internet has numerous same complaints!!
Volvo s-80 2004 new york . - passenger side real wheel locked- while making a left turn from a highway to a local road a loud noise in the back and had to pull to the nearest open space. A quick check of the rear of the vehicle showed tire marks on the passenger side and a burning smell. Short movement of the car…
Electrical
5 complaints · 10%This model Volvo uses a switchblade key, and due to a defect in the key, it does not lock in the extended position when the key is opened. The large plastic key handle dangles down below the ignition when driving. On more than one occasion, the driver's knee bumped the key fob and turned off the car while in motion.…
Suspension
5 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 120,000 miles.
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. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified…
Based on NHTSA campaign 04v029000> the control arms are grinding as I drive the vehicle. There is a grinding noise coming from the front right passenger side. I have lost stabilization of the vehicle when in motion. This happens on city streets, highways and while turning. This is a problem that has LED to…
Transmission
4 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
Volvo 2004 AWD S80, angle gear failure at 69712 miles. Cost 2555.18 an email to Volvo resulted in a $200 rebate. They questioned why the repair was not done at the original dealer but at another Volvo dealer, reason was that was where I broke down. After talking with Volvo had a strong suspicion that the repair may…
Transmission has erratic shifting doesn't know what gear to be in was told by Volvo mechanic that transmission was brought up in class action lawsuit because transmission is not strong enough for cars horse power. I would like to have it fixed.
Air bags
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: frontal.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Volvo S80. While driving 15-20 MPH, the contact crashed into the rear passenger side door of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts did not engage. As a result, the driver struck his head on the windshield and suffered head and neck injuries. A police report was filed.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Volvo S80 recalls
Air bags: inflator module
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: navigational system(global positioning system)
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.
Full defect summary
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (GPS) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Fuel system: fuel pump
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering: linkages
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2004 Volvo S80
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Volvo S80?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (14 complaints, typically around 120,000 miles); engine (8 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles); steering (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Volvo S80 have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 30, 2021 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Volvo S80?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about S80 model year since 2000, with 50 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.