2008 Volvo S80 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 15%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,185miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Volvo S80, 15% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,185 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. While driving various speeds, the sun roof fractured without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,310.”
NHTSA complaint #10872983, filed 2016-06, 118,310 miles“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 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Volvo S80. The contact stated that the windshield wiper activated independently before failing completely. The dealer inspected the vehicle and recommended replacing and reprogramming the battery. The battery was replaced but was not reprogrammed. The failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 09v139000 (electrical system: software) the vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10474236, filed 2012-09, 59,185 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10164848Aug 3, 2019This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.
- 10130198Oct 25, 2017Title BLIS fault tracing . Status Released Status 2012 - Ref No US25788.1.1 en - US Date 04 - 16 Issue 2012 - Issuer - Date 01 - 19 Vida Partner 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North…
- 10128164Oct 25, 2017Title BLIS fault tracing . Status Released Status 2012 - Ref No US25788.1.1 en - US Date 04 - 16 Issue 2012 - Issuer - Date 01 - 19 Vida Partner 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North…
- 10167802Dec 15, 2016This is a Technical Journal: Washer system layout for identifying leakage points REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25153 Technical Service…
- 10167832Dec 3, 2016This is a Technical Journal: "BLIS service required" may be displayed in DIM(Drivers Information Module) intermittently during start, without any corresponding DTC's set. This…
- 10110197Aug 5, 2016This is a Technical Journal: Customer may experience some play (tilting up/down, y-axis) in the outer rear view mirror. In case of customer complaints install repair kit
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Volvo S80
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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