2007 Volvo S80 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2007 Volvo S80 has 24 complaints, 5 recalls, and a complaint index of 55, ranking 6th of 12 model years and earning a Caution verdict. Structure & Body issues are the top complaint area at 25% of complaints, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 55/100
- #6 of 12 S80 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 24
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2007 Volvo S80 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body6 (25%)
- Electrical System4 (17%)
- Engine4 (17%)
- Steering4 (17%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (17%)
- Other3 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (8%)
- Brakes1 (4%)
- Fuel System1 (4%)
- Seat Belts1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering can suddenly lock up or become hard to turn, sometimes with a loud noise on startup, occurring around 90,000 miles.
- Power steering reservoir hose routing problems, addressed by a recall, could increase pressure and lead to steering difficulty.
- Tire sidewalls reportedly failed and blew out repeatedly even after the tire-label recall repair was performed.
- The fuel pump nipple cracked and leaked several gallons of gasoline near the hot exhaust, causing the engine to stall.
- Owners reported the engine stalling in traffic due to a bad mass airflow sensor and a wet air filter.
- Headlight bulbs failed repeatedly and wiring was found frayed or melted near the connectors.
2007 Volvo S80 recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V378000Jun 30, 2020Seat Belts308,260 vehicles
Seat belts:front
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.
Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
- NHTSA 11V378000Jul 26, 2011Steering8,406 vehicles
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
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.
Risk: The driver may experience a sudden loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo dealers will inspect the routing of the power steering reservoir return hose and make repairs as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2011. Owners may contact volvo at 1-201-768-7300.
- NHTSA 10V566000Nov 8, 2010Other416 vehicles
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
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.
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 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.
2007 Volvo S80 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other S80 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Volvo S80 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2007 S80 carries a complaint index of 55 and a Caution verdict, ranking 6th out of 12 model years for this model. It has fewer reported problems than the 2008 and 2010 model years, which are rated Avoid.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volvo S80?
- Structure & Body complaints make up 25% of reports, followed by Electrical System, Engine, Steering, and Visibility & Wipers issues, each at 17%. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths were reported for this year.
- Does the 2007 Volvo S80 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2007 S80, covering seat belts, steering hose routing, a GPS battery issue, tire/rim labeling, and a windshield wiper software defect in the central electronic module. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2007 S80 compare to other years?
- The 2007 S80 ranks better than 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2013, which are rated Avoid or Caution, but worse than 2005, 2006, 2012, 2015, and 2016, which are rated Good or Best.
- What mileage do 2007 S80 problems typically show up at?
- Median mileage at failure varies by system: Structure & Body issues appeared around 175,500 miles, Steering around 100,000 miles, and Visibility & Wipers around 95,000 miles.