Seat Belt Problems of Volvo S80

Volvo S80 owners have reported 26 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt anchorage (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of Volvo S80

The Seat Belt problem

I bought this car from elderly people. After I bought it and drove, there's lots of thing not according to safety standard? I asked them (seller) but they don't have any answer, due to their age. So, since last Tuesday, I am driving as it is. Hardly I put 250 miles so far.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

The replaced right seat belt anchor pulled out of the floor because a "spring clip" failed. I believe the design may be faulty. There is no hole and bolt anchoring the seat belt.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2006 Volvo S80. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt would fail intermittently. When depressing the release button, the seat belt would not immediately release the contact. The seat belt would release after several attempts.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

The front passenger seat belt in my 1999 Volvo S80 stopped working. The belt froze in the retracted position making it impossible to use. This resulted in the front passenger seat being unusable. My out of pocket cost to repair the problem was $433. 45.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt problem

2006 Volvo S80. Consumer states driver seat side seat belt would stick and would not release immediately. Also, the radiator leaked coolant due to a leak.   Read details...




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