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Volvo S80Model year report

2006 Volvo S80 Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
60,500miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.5L 5-cyl FWD · 19 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Volvo S80 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2006 Volvo S80. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and vehicle speed control (3). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 43% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 187 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the navigational system(global positioning system) and 65 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11287760, filed 2019-12, 80,000 miles

Engine cooling: “2006 Volvo S80 . Consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory vehicle repairs and customer service at dealership. The front brakes, pads and shock absorbers were replaced. Also, the vehicle had air bag problems and it over heated.”

NHTSA complaint #10514205, filed 2013-06

Vehicle speed control: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10705105, filed 2015-04, 48,000 miles

Air bags: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11500695, filed 2023-01

Mileage when problems were reported

43% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,000 and 80,000 miles.

0%0–1014%10–2529%25–5014%50–7529%75–1000%100–15014%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 60,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2008201032011201320152019202020232025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Volvo S80. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
S80 · sedan FWD/AWDnot rated5 / 5———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2006 Volvo S80 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
S80 AWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed automatic172520$4,100
S80 FWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed automatic192722$3,750

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2006 Volvo S80 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 187 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 187 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo S80

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016659,8002—29—Not enough data
2015736,0002—29—Not enough data
2013851,0003—22—Not enough data
2012851,2823—23—Not enough data
2011525,0004—22—Not enough data
20102747,9005—21Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
20091670,0005—20—Falling
20082667,2507—19Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20072490,0005—19—Falling
20061260,5003—22—Not enough data
200515102,0005—22—Falling
20045099,0004—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20032650,7535—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200242104,4454—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200116463,2947—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200031878,0004—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199919981,6564—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Volvo S80 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Volvo S80 have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2006 Volvo S80 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Volvo S80 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.

Has the 2006 Volvo S80 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Volvo S80 get?

The EPA rates the 2006 Volvo S80 (S80 FWD, 2.5L 5-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Volvo S80 reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,500 miles and the middle half falls between 48,000 and 80,000 miles; 43% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.