2004 Volvo S80 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 2004 Volvo S80, 6% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S80. The contact stated that the passenger and rear seat belts retracted while driving. The passenger felt as if they were being strangled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the seat belts were working up to standards. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 24,800 and the current mileage was 25,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10458531, filed 2012-05, 24,800 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S80. While driving 15-20 MPH, the contact crashed into the rear passenger side door of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts did not engage. As a result, the driver struck his head on the windshield and suffered head and neck injuries. A police report was filed. As of february 20, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 37,000. Updated 3/25/08”
NHTSA complaint #10218681, filed 2008-02, 37,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S80. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat was occupied and the occupant was wearing the seat belt. The seat belt buckle failed to unlatach after numerous attempts. The seat belt webbing was cut in order to free the occupant. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the entire seat belt assembly would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000. Returned by usps on 9/4/2013. 2nd attempt on 9/12/2013 failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10533217, filed 2013-08, 175,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10159056Dec 14, 2018This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
- 10157726Dec 14, 2018This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
- 10156239Dec 14, 2018This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
- 10128123Oct 18, 2017Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325…
- 10146453May 17, 2017This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
- 10110146Jun 3, 2016Seat Belt Extender
- 10041668Oct 13, 2011Volvo: for owners who require front seat belt extenders which are available.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 13% |
| 2008 | 4 | 15% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2004 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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