10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 88,055 miles
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The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while stationary, the engine caught fire. The contact stated that smoke entered into the cabin of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and opened the hood, and the engine was surrounded by flames. A police or fire department report was not filed. An independent mechanic extinguished the fire. There were no injuries sustained. A dealer was not made aware of the fire. The manufacturer was not made aware of the fire. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
- Taylorsville, UT, USA
Car is Volvo S60 2004 trim 2.4 4 door sedan fwd has 90317 miles on it. From last few weeks when I am driving vehicle it starts losing power and a warning come try slow down or shift up and my check engine light started blinking. This happened 4 times in last 1 week as the result I need to pull my car to safe place and restart that and then it runs better. This has really put me in danger to myself and other people on road. I am scare of driving the car in multiple lane roads in other lanes. I am now driving it on right lane only so that keep myself and other people safe for quick pull over if needed. Check engine gives me code P0171 and P0300. I went on line and followed advice and changed spark plugs, ignition coils and also oxygen sensor but no difference. Still car did same thing when I was driving with my family. I went on line and saw that many people have that issue with Volvo S60 of this year and model and struggling. I think this is some Volvo S 60 2004 model recall issue as it is creating accidental hazard to the owner of the car and the other traffic. Dr takyar
- Mesa, AZ, USA
In stop and go traffic, my foot was on the brake to slow down. I took my foot off the brake and stepped on the accelerator as traffic moved again, there was no response to my foot on the gas pedal. The fuel tank, which I had just filled 10 miles before, showed as empty on the fuel gage. I was very, very slowly rolling forward with residual momentum and my steering wasn't working. There was just enough play in the wheel and forward momentum to aim and arrive at the shoulder of the highway. This was on rte 156 in monterey county, California, where very dangerous accidents happen all the time. Car had to be towed and the dealership has been unable to replicate failure. It was outrageously dangerous and I was alone with my 11-year-old child. So frightening!!!
- San Mateo, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The engine started to hesitate and stalled. The contact coasted to the side of the road and waited for approximately three minutes and restarted the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to M.P.L. automotive laconia New Hampshire (independent mechanic). The vehicle was diagnosed with a fuel rail pressure sensor needing replacement and also advised the contact of NHTSA campaign number: 07V226000 (engine and engine coolant). The contact called lovering Volvo meredith New Hampshire was advised that the VIN was part of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired as of yet. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.
- Belmont, NH, USA
The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, restarted the vehicle, and resumed driving. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.
- Willingboro, NJ, USA
Car stalled whilst breaking
- Washington, DC, USA
The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel rail pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
- Bellevue, WI, USA
The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on multiple occasions while driving. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07V226000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
- Costa Mesa, CA, USA
The 2.4L 2004 Volvo S60 experiences erratic behavior and engine failure when operating multiple concurrent electrical systems. When these systems (operated within specified guidelines) are used concurrently they cause the following conditions: Engine failure, loss of power steering, loss of brakes. The following is a list of electrical channels that have been used to trigger the engine failure: Brakes, indicator lights (right or left) heated seats (X2) front windshield defrost multiple S60 model owners have reported having experienced this same engine failure which cannot be detected by the manufactures diagnostics test. When tested the battery, alternator and computer all present positive read-outs. repairpal.com/replaced-map-senor-and-maf-airflow-engine-light-back-on-hesitate-still-cut-off-321 community.cartalk.com/discussion/2290017/Volvo-S60-engine-cuts-off-while-turning https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110502120739aa0tjsr this is a serious condition that could result in a collision or even death. A recall on this model is being immediately requested. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Sacramento, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the engine stalled.the problem recurred numerous of times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
- Meriden, CT, USA
The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the check engine light illuminated. The problem recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer has been made aware of the problem and stated the VIN was not included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 07V226000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 108,000.
- Dallas, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, there was a sudden loss of engine power without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body and body gasket needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 145,000.
- Bartlett, IL, USA
Check engine light came on and car lost power while driving at highway speeds. It would not accelerate and displayed the message "reduced engine performance". dealer indicated it was a cracked intercooler hose and that caused the issue. It was replace and after about two months the same symptoms happened. It was then diagnosed as a bad electronic throttle body. That was replaced and the same symptoms happened within two months again. The car now does not accelerate more than 10 mph. The next diagnosis was to replace the complete engine wiring harness. The car is unsafe to drive because it stall or decelerate from highway speeds with no notice. It is very similar to a recall for model years up to 2002.
- Spencerport, NY, USA
Driving home after purchasing the car (yeah), I was turning into a parking lot, so my speed was descending and the car stalled. I wrote it off as my fault because it did not happen again until 3 months later. Within the past 3 weeks the car has stalled while in motion approx. 6 times. Volvo stated the recalled part for this issue was replaced in 2009. I notified the dealer and have a appointment for repair, at my expense because it was already replaced. Meanwhile I will not drive the car due to the lack of safety. Wish I would have researched the car model before purchase.
- Bernville, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and prior to the failure the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. Upon restarting, the vehicle it began to function normally. The failure recurred on two occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing who stated the trouble codes detected a defect with the fuel pressure sensor and engine control module. NHTSA recall campaign id number 07V2260000 (engine and engine cooling) was associated with the failure; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.
- Apple Valley, MN, USA
The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle restarted five minutes later after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was contributed to the fuel pressure sensor. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 07V226000 (engine and engine cooling). The VIN was ineligible under the recall and the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
- Long Beach, CA, USA
Approximate a month later after I brought 2004 Volvo S60 at Dec 2011, when I was driving in freeway to post office, what a sudden, the engine stalled without warning, I press the accelerate pedal, but it was not response, but the car still hv a little momentum, then it turn it to the corner and the car was stopped. I turn off the key and restart the car again, it worked.after a year, the problem come back again and the frequency become more, up til Dec, 2012, 3 more times same problem incurred. It was scary.
- West Des Moines, IA, USA
While driving @ approximately 40 mph the vehicle mentioned above loss power and stalled, restart the car and again it stalled. Driver was able to drive home and parked the car.
- Oak Harbor, WA, USA
The vehicle on several occasions will completely shut off while in the middle of driving. I have taken it to several mechanics and was advised that they cannot find anything wrong with it. I have had this happen while driving on the expressway at over 70 mph and local at 35 mph. I have to immediately shift to neutral and turn the car back on. It is extremely scary. I have been lucky that there has never been anyone behind me, but if someone is behind me and it happens again, there will definitely be an accident. This has happened 8 times now.
- Port St Lucie, FL, USA
- Hillsboro, OR, USA