Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Volvo S80
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Volvo S80 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 24 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V378000 Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupant NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V378000 POWER STEERING RESERVOIR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V566000 760 PORTABLE AUTOMOTIVE GPS UNITS/GARMIN NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V335000 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SOFTWARE/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V139000 CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE SOFTWARE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 6 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Steering 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Volvo S80's reliability is considered average, as it has several recalls impacting critical systems like seatbelts and power steering. Complaints primarily focus on structural and steering issues, indicative of moderate reliability challenges.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power steering | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| electrical system | 90,000–130,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| seat belts | 60,000–100,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Replace timing belt at 100,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid check and refill yearly
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Stiff or noisy steering
- Seat belt retraction problems
- Electrical shorts or failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Volvo S80 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.