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
The worst 2006 Volvo S80 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration3
- Electrical3
- Engine3
- Airbags2
- Brakes2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Acceleration3
- Electrical3
- Engine3
- Airbags2
- Brakes2
- Seat belts2
- Suspension2
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls 3
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1‑800‑458‑1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
Recall number 21V766000 · Recall details
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)
- What is wrong
- Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (GPS) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
- Risk
- An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
- Remedy
- Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable GPS device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866‑957‑1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
Recall number 10V566000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the label denoting the tire and loading pressure information is incorrect.
- Risk
- A misprinted label would lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will mail the correct labels free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 06V375000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Volvo S80 187
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test
- This is a TJ text only
- This is a Technical Journal
- This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application
- Unknown or other
- This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle/Connectivity report checklist
- Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
- This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
- Complimentary upgrade C00009 description.
- Rubber cushion
2006 Volvo S80 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 5‑cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 |
| 2.5L 5‑cyl | 4WD | 17 | 25 | 20 |
What 2006 Volvo S80 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 the federal safety agency. Phone no is 5302647381 home or 7573282950 I could not find a way to report this failure to perform safety recall on your website
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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control) as a possible cause of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
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.
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.
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 trying to accelerate quickly or trying to stop quickly and it does not respond as it should and an accident occurs, and a possible fatality could result. I also did speak with volvo customer services and register a complaint with them. This is not my first volvo, I have owned volvos since 1988. Please advise of findings and resolution.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Questions about the 2006 Volvo S80
Is the 2006 Volvo S80 reliable?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2006 Volvo S80, fewer than a typical S80 model year.
What is the 2006 Volvo S80 year score?
The 2006 Volvo S80 scores 80 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Volvo S80: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Volvo S80?
Acceleration and speed control, with 3 complaints. Next is electrical (3).
How many recalls does the 2006 Volvo S80 have?
3 recalls, covering air bags and equipment.
What year does the Volvo S80 have the most acceleration problems?
The Volvo S80 model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2000 (93 complaints), 2001 (64 complaints) and 1999 (53 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2006 Volvo S80 get?
Official estimates for the 2006 Volvo S80 range from 20 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 5-cyl, FWD) gets 19 city and 27 highway.
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