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2007 Volvo S80 steering problems

moderate 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700 · see steering across all vehicles →

Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Avg fix
$700

When does it fail?

Of the 4 steering complaints filed for the 2007 Volvo S80, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 100,000-125,000 mi.

0-25k
0 (0%)
25-50k
0 (0%)
50-75k
0 (0%)
75-100k
1 (33.3%)
100-125k
2 (66.7%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
0 (0%)

Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.

What stands out

No new NHTSA steering complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 10 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.

Related recalls

severe NHTSA 11V378000 July 26, 2011

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2007 s80 passenger cars manufactured from march 8, 2006, through may 16, 2007

The driver may experience a sudden loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins

The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering steering on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.

Service Bulletin TJ25788 1 3-2017 Oct 2017

Title BLIS fault tracing . Status Released Status 2012 - Ref No US25788.1.1 en - US Date 04 - 16 Issue 2012 - Issuer - Date 01 - 19 Vida Partner 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America Reference Func Group 8462 Func Desc electrical outside mirrors , compl Attachment File Name File Size 156 water egress.pdf 0.1225 MB 134 - 135 - 136 - 124 . pdf 0.2876 MB 542 . pdf 0.2610 MB 544 - 545 . pdf 0.2104 MB TJ 24108 . pdf 0.1225 MB 533 - 156 - 275 . pdf 0.2665 MB TJ 21232 BLIS Functionality and Diagnostic Guide.pdf 0.1098 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 0000150 - 124 2007 - 2012 0 - 0 0999999 0000150 - 134 2011 - 2012 0 - 0 9999999 00

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin TJ30393 6 0-2017 Oct 2017

VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Front brake caliper - Noise REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 30393 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America 2015 - 07 - 08 2015 - 10 - 14 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 5100 Wheel brake Page 1 of 6 Attachment File Name File Size Attachment TJ 30393 . pdf 1.1506 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 124 2007 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 134 2011 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 135 2008 - 2010 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 136 2008 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 0 - 0 155 2015 - 2016 0000001 - 999

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin TJ19245.1.10-201 Mar 2017

VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2014 02 06 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 0 Publications Page 1 of 3 Attachment Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range XXX 1927 - 9999 0000001 - 0999999 0 - 0 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description 1C Administrative and Factory scheduled maintenance / Administrative and Factory scheduled maintenance DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes Rows beginning with * are modified N

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin TJ15636.17.0 Jun 2016

If oil leakage is suspected from the steering gear, make sure it is oil leakage and not contamination (which can appear as leakage), an inspection needs to be performed . If confirmed there is oil leakage in the bellows, replace the steering gear according to VIDA.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin 6453 Jan 2012

STRON WHINING NOISE FROM POWER STEERING PUMP WHILE MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.

What owners are reporting 4 most recent

steering · 90,000 mi · filed 12/23/2015

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Volvo s80. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, she heard a loud abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was unable to be diagnosed. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power…

steering · filed 11/21/2016

This car leak oil every where the valve cover gasket break down because of the por cooling system design and the power steering pump spray oil every where the oil gets burn in the exaust

steering · 100,000 mi · filed 07/07/2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Volvo s80. While the contact's husband was driving 30 MPH and making a turn, an abnormal "pop" sound was heard and the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering hose failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the steering failed again. The vehicle…

steering · 123,000 mi · filed 02/26/2016

I was driving from los angeles to las vegas stopped at barstow ca (half way between both cities) to refill gasoline went back to the car and could not make it start message read "steering locked try again", had to towed it back to las vegas (150 miles) $$$$$, took it to Volvo dealership where I bought it 3 months prior, long story short , I had no warranty now the dealer wants about $1300 to…

Had steering trouble with your 2007 Volvo S80? File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.

Common questions

How serious is the steering problem on the 2007 Volvo S80?

It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.

At what mileage does the steering typically fail?

Based on the 4 complaints filed, steering issues most often appear around 104,333 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to steering?

Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover steering issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.

Related

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Volvo/S80. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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