2008 Volvo S80 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Volvo S80, 12% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2008 Volvo S80. The contact stated that there was water leaking into the vehicle from the sunroof. As a result, there was water damage to the front and rear floorboards and mold was present. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000. ..updated 08-25-14 the consumer stated Volvo advised they would need to remove the interior to fully clean and dry it. This was not covered by warranty. The manufacturer denied any assistance. Updated 09/2/2014”
NHTSA complaint #10614582, filed 2014-07, 52,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 25% |
| 2012 | 1 | 13% |
| 2010 | 4 | 15% |
| 2009 | 4 | 25% |
| 2008 | 3 | 12% |
| 2007 | 6 | 25% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 Volvo S80
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Volvo S80
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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