2003 Volvo S80 vs 2004 Volvo S80
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Volvo S80 | 2004 Volvo S80 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 26 | 50 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 183 | 190 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 99,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volvo S80 | Volvo S80 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 5 |
| Steering | 1 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5 |
| Suspension | 1 | 5 |
2003 Volvo S80
2004 Volvo S80
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.