Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Volvo S80
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Volvo S80 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 27 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 #10V489000 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V335000 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SOFTWARE/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V343000 CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE SOFTWARE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 5 complaints
- Air Bags 4 complaints
- Structure 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
Of the 27 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 27 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Volvo S80 has an average reliability rating due to common issues with the electrical system, airbag faults, and seat belt recalls. While the failure rates are moderate, some problematic components pose safety concerns, necessitating attention.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| airbags | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| seat belts | 30,000–70,000 miles | $150–$500 | rare |
| fuel pump | 50,000–90,000 miles | $700–$1,400 | occasional |
| windshield wiper system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
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
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Timing belt replacement
- Regular tire rotation
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Seat belt latch issues
- Ineffective windshield wipers
- Intermittent power loss
- Dashboard warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Volvo S80 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.