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ProblemsByVin Index / 2006-VOLVO-S80 / COMPLAINTS
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2006 Volvo S80 owner complaints

12 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 1 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Listed by category, newest first within each section.

electrical 2 complaints shown

12/08/2019 80,000 mi ODI #11287760.0

Without preceding event, the electrical systems monitoring the car-check engine lights, gas gauge, vehicle range, tire pressure etc have ceased to function. The car was stationary at the time this occurred.

03/02/2011 60,500 mi ODI #10386237.0

First the high beam headlights could not be dimmed and constantly remained on creating problems for oncoming drivers. Next the high beams could not be turned on creating visibility issues when driving the car. The component that failed is the central electronic module ( cem ) . When the cem failed it also burned out the turn signal board. Both the cem and the turn signal board needed to be replaced with new units. *tr

engine 2 complaints shown

11/09/2010 ODI #10364953.0

2006 Volvo s80. Consumer states driver seat side seat belt would stick and would not release immediately. *tgw also, the radiator leaked coolant due to a leak. *jb

04/15/2010 ODI #10326326.0

2006 Volvo s80. Consumer states unexplained engine behavior. *tgw the consumer stated the engine suddenly stalled. An engine immobilized message appeared on the dashboard. The dealer was unable to find any irregularities. The dealer stated it was probably electronic interference. *jb

suspension 2 complaints shown

06/03/2013 ODI #10514205.0

2006 Volvo s80 . Consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory vehicle repairs and customer service at dealership. *smd the front brakes, pads and shock absorbers were replaced. Also, the vehicle had air bag problems and it over heated.

01/13/2025 ODI #11635682.0

on Tuesday 11/19/2024 i went to my car and saw that a lot of fluid had leaked out of it. i went to start my car and when the car came on the gas tank was empty, but i had just filled the tank up the day before and parked it. on monday the 11/18/2024 i had put gas in the tank. so on tuesday when i had to go to the store i was pretty confused that the tank was low. this same thing had happened one time before but it never occurred that there was any kind of leak. but for an entire tank of gas to spill out is extremely concerning

cruise control 2 complaints shown

02/10/2020 86,000 mi ODI #11308320.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Volvo s80. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to exceed 30 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer in binghamton, new york, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that accelerator sensor-digital sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control) as a possible cause of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

02/02/2008 22,000 mi Crash ODI #10216773.0

Drove to toronto from windsor ontario and came off the highway and came to stop at red light behind another vehicle and the car suddenly accelerated to 6000 RPM and I put the brake on but the car wheels kept spinning and put on the hand brake=and finally shut off the motor after colliding with car in front . The wheels smelt of burnt rubber. Being sunday-will be taking car into dealer on monday. *tr

seatbelts 1 complaint shown

08/24/2010 32,000 mi ODI #10351450.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Volvo s80. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt would fail intermittently. When depressing the release button, the seat belt would not immediately release the contact. The seat belt would release after several attempts. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was approximately 32,000.

powertrain 1 complaint shown

04/11/2015 48,000 mi ODI #10705105.0

When driving the transmission shift slams / bucks for 2nd to 3rd gear at the 20 to 30 miles per hour. The transmission revs and then bang?s into the next gear. This also happens when slowing down and coming to a stop, you can feel it bucking / jolt (as if it was slipping) as I apply the brake. I had reported this to the Volvo dealer several times and they said that nothing came up on the codes or diagnostic equipment. I had the transmission overhauled too in april 2013 and it ran good for about 12 months and that back to same symptoms / issues. I also brought it back again around august/september 2014 time frame to have the software updated and explained the transmission shifting problem and again no fault codes. My concern is that when driving the vehicle it could be a hazard if try

visibility 1 complaint shown

02/22/2019 153,808 mi ODI #11181984.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Volvo s80. While driving, the contact noticed a large amount of air entering the vehicle. She pulled the vehicle over and noticed that the front exterior driver's side door panel, the windshield, and the roof were becoming detached. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 153,808.

airbags 1 complaint shown

01/08/2023 ODI #11500695.0

SAFETY RECALL R10125 for this vehicle has not been performed as of this date; received Safety Recall Notice letter from Volvo Car USA LLC 29 NOV 2021; have contacted dealer once immediately upon receipt of letter; Volvo Corporation 4 to 6 times telephonic and email with the last response (Volvo is looking into it) on 15 DEC 2022 upon which I have again responded with an email for a status check. My perception is that this VIN number has a three spoke steering wheel which would have to be manufactured (not four and requires different airbag) and that is not going to happen (last unoffical response from Volvo dealer in Jan 2022). Request assitance from NHTSA. Phone no is 5302647381 home or 7573282950 I could not find a way to report this failure to perform safety recall on your website

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-28. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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