2005 Volvo S80 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 20%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,652miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Volvo S80, 20% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,652 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.
“We own a beautiful 2005 Volvo S80 t6 top of the line (fully loaded, twin turbos,18 rims, metallic green paint & parking sensors) only 80,300 miles. It's a $46,000 car unfortunately it is not safe for the road and is a hazard to all. It cannot go over speed bumps without shaking everyone inside violently. When driving the car the transmission will slip and stutter at low speeds meaning we cannot merge into traffic! …”
NHTSA complaint #10510471, filed 2013-05, 80,435 miles“On 07/21/07 I purchased a 2005 Volvo S80 t6 from momentum Volvo in houston, tx. It was delivered on 08/02/2005 brand new with 7 miles on it. The following are an account of the issues and safety hazards this car has had within the last 18 months and 24,000 miles. The first issue was damage from transit - front and rear bumper had to be repaired and painted. The second issue - check engine light came on 01/14/06. It was an exhaust leak. I also complained of no am reception (fixed) . The third issue - check engine light came on again on 01/30/06. …”
NHTSA complaint #10187290, filed 2007-04, 25 miles“1) events leading up to failure: purchased new Volvo S80 car on 9/3/2005 with 813 miles, drove it home. No information was given on the 813 miles already on the car. The next day there were oil puddles underneath car and oil was all over the passenger side frame underneath the car. The car was taken in for service tues 9/6 morning for oil leaking. The leaking oil pump and seals were replaced. Car was ready and picked up on fri evening 9/9. From talking with the service people the oil pump had been cracked. They said the car had been cleaned of the oil and that there was no more oil leaking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10137856, filed 2005-09, 1,652 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10016668Jun 28, 2005Rear suspension popping/spring noise. To include volvo xc90 1999-2000.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 13% |
| 2012 | 1 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2005 | 3 | 20% |
| 2004 | 5 | 10% |
| 2003 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 10% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 29 | 9% |
| 1999 | 24 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2005 Volvo S80
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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