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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2010 Volvo S80 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
19%of 27 total for the year
Median mileage
130,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 Volvo S80, 19% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,500 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 2010 Volvo S80. The contact stated that the front windshield bonding detached causing separation of the windshields and water leaking into the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11307638, filed 2020-02, 124,000 miles

“The stock oem windshield has come away from the body. This a common on-going issue with p3 volvos. My car leaks water into the cabin. It is dangerous not having a windshield glued down to the body.”

NHTSA complaint #11453263, filed 2022-02

“Leaking windshield. Notice Glass loose from top of windshield.Water leaking down into car on passenger and driver side. Floors soak and wet. Unable to drive in rain car smells due to wet floors. This windshield never was changed, it is the original. This is a Safety issue. This should be a recall. Made an appointment with Volvo dealership on 5/22/2023, they confirmed the windshield leak, water coming in from the top of the windshield. Advise to reseal or replace was told glass will continue to come loose if not taken care of. …”

NHTSA complaint #11524244, filed 2023-05

“There is a leak or gap at the top of the windshield allowing water to get into the car. Most notable when there is a heavy rain and the car sits overnight. Then what happens is that the water that gets in either fills up in the interior dome light areas or splashes out onto the gear shifter creating puddles. This can be distracting while driving as water will splash on one's face from the water that is pooled in the dome light areas. Also there is a fear that this can cause further electrical damage, Some of the lights on the gear shifter are already not working as a result. …”

NHTSA complaint #11447027, filed 2022-01

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2013113%
2010519%
2008415%
2007417%
200618%
200174%
2000165%
199984%

Other parts of the 2010 Volvo S80

Air bags
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology