2004 Volvo S80 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,415miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Volvo S80, 4% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,415 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.
“While driving down the road, my 2004 Volvo S80 2.5t will suddenly lose power, surge forward or enter 'limp mode with a message of reduced engine performance followed by engine service required. Using an obdii code reader I discovered that these messages and my issue were caused by a problem within the electronic throttle module (etm). I took it into a local Volvo repair shop and they confirmed that this was a throttle body issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10268690, filed 2009-05, 77,415 miles“Both of the key fobs I have are broken in that the key won't lock straight out or stay folded into the fob. The weight of the plastic fob alone frequently causes the key to twist backwards if the road is bumpy or uneven, which kills the engine and makes it extremely difficult to steer to safety without power steering. The first time this happened to me I was traveling at 55 mph on a crowded highway but fortunately I was in the rightmost lane, not in a curve, and was approaching an area where I could pull over to safety. I have had to duct tape both keys in the open position to prevent this. …”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 2 | 29% |
| 2013 | 2 | 25% |
| 2012 | 2 | 25% |
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 4 | 15% |
| 2007 | 3 | 13% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 7% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
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 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Volvo S80
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology