Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Volvo S80
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Volvo S80 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 16 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 #10V566000 760 PORTABLE AUTOMOTIVE GPS UNITS/GARMIN NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V335000 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SOFTWARE/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V343000 CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE SOFTWARE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V218000 ENGINE COOLING FAN MODULE/JOHNSON ELECTRIC NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 4 complaints
- Wheels 4 complaints
- Tires 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Seat Belts 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Volvo S80 maintains average reliability due to a significant recall related to seat belts and moderate complaint levels, particularly for structure and wheels. While several electrical issues have been addressed, prospective owners should be mindful of the typical S80 failure patterns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| seat belt | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| cooling fan | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| fuel pump module | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
| TPMS sensor | 40,000–80,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
| engine electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | rare |
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 change
- Brake inspection and service
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotation and balance
- Battery check and replacement
- Wheel alignment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light on
- Overheating engine
- Unresponsive GPS
- Seat belt not latching
- Inconsistent tire pressure readings
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Volvo S80 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.