2004 Volvo S80 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Volvo S80, 6% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,300 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Volvo s-80 2004 new york . - passenger side real wheel locked- while making a left turn from a highway to a local road a loud noise in the back and had to pull to the nearest open space. A quick check of the rear of the vehicle showed tire marks on the passenger side and a burning smell. Short movement of the car showed passenger rear wheel is locked. .ABS light came on after turning on the car. Car has 82,225 miles. Volvo dealer checked the vehicle safety a month back.”
NHTSA complaint #10362875, filed 2010-10, 82,250 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10157889Feb 14, 2019This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
- 10167828Dec 3, 2016This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
- 10043584Feb 17, 2012Software download may cause the brake control module (bcm) to make a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) of 0076 or on the xc90 dtc 0117 which also may accompany bcm dtc 0076. This is…
- 10033816May 14, 2010Volvo: unnecessary brake control module (bcm) replacements. When diagnosing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) for brake control system, technician must always follow complete…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2005 | 2 | 13% |
| 2004 | 3 | 6% |
| 2003 | 4 | 15% |
| 2002 | 4 | 10% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 24 | 8% |
| 1999 | 19 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2004 Volvo S80
14 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Volvo S80
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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