2009 Volvo S80: common problems and reliability

The 2009 Volvo S80 has 16 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are structure and wheels. Owners most often flag *first generation (p2, ~1998-2006):.

Safety record for the 2009 model year

16
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Volvo S80 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

structure
4
wheels
4
tires
3
electrical system
2
seat belts
2

Recalls affecting the 2009 S80

seat belts:front

Campaign 20V378000

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Count

equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)

Campaign 10V566000

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

electrical system:software

Campaign 09V343000

VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2010 S80, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE SOFTWARE WITHIN THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) MAY NOT SEND A SIGNAL TO THE FUEL PUMP EL

tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Campaign 10V335000

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 S80 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is divided by generation and is heavily dependent on maintenance history and specific powertrain. For the first-generation S80 (P2 platform, ~1998-2006), owner feedback is largely negative regarding reliability, with the twin-turbo T6 model and its a

  • *First Generation (P2, ~1998-2006):
  • Automatic transmission failure (especially on T6 models) — Very frequent.
  • General high cost of repairs and maintenance — Very frequent.
  • PCV system clogging — Recurrent.
  • Timing belt failure causing catastrophic engine damage — Recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the S80.

Typical used price

Used S80 listings typically run $6,995–$10,990 across 2002 to 2016 model years.

Other S80 model years