2006 Volvo S80 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 25%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Volvo S80, 25% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,250 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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“First the high beam headlights could not be dimmed and constantly remained on creating problems for oncoming drivers. Next the high beams could not be turned on creating visibility issues when driving the car. The component that failed is the central electronic module ( cem ) . When the cem failed it also burned out the turn signal board. Both the cem and the turn signal board needed to be replaced with new units.”
NHTSA complaint #10386237, filed 2011-03, 60,500 miles“2006 Volvo S80. Consumer states unexplained engine behavior. The consumer stated the engine suddenly stalled. An engine immobilized message appeared on the dashboard. The dealer was unable to find any irregularities. The dealer stated it was probably electronic interference.”
NHTSA complaint #10326326, filed 2010-04Related recalls
- 10V566000Nov 8, 2010Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.Covers: Volvo S80 2000–2010, V70 2001–2010, XC70 2001–2010 +6 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2011 | 2 | 40% |
| 2010 | 3 | 11% |
| 2009 | 2 | 13% |
| 2008 | 5 | 19% |
| 2007 | 4 | 17% |
| 2006 | 3 | 25% |
| 2005 | 4 | 27% |
| 2004 | 5 | 10% |
| 2003 | 4 | 15% |
| 2002 | 4 | 10% |
| 2001 | 39 | 24% |
| 2000 | 54 | 17% |
| 1999 | 35 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2006 Volvo S80
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Volvo S80
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology