2.7
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 55,159 miles
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Purchased auto new. It would seem that I have had some of the same problems mentioned by others. Car stalling on highway at 65 miles per hour, twice, very scary. Pulled off and restarted. (fuel pressure sensor malfunction) seems there is a recall however when I inquired my VIN # was not included. Costly repair as must purchase part from dealer. Driver side head lamp, low beam, has been replaced so often lost track, over half a dozen times, is out now! have never replaced passenger side lamp! I point out the other S60's I see on the road with a headlamp light out to my kids as a game now.
- North Providence, RI, USA
I own a 2004 Volvo S60R that has turn signal issues. There was no event leading up to the failure. Simply one day it no longer worked 100% of the time. When using the turn indicator stock to signal a left turn it will not do so if I fully depress it into the lock position. If I hold it only part of the way before it locks into the position it sometimes works. If I do put it into the fully locked position and turn the steering wheel sometimes it may work and sometimes it may not. This only effects the left turn signal and not the right. I saw the following article (www.businessweek.com/news/2010-07-26/Volvo-SUVS-examined-for-electronics-flaws-U-S-says.html) about the 2004 - 2005 XC90 exhibiting the same behavior with the turn signal stalk intermittently working. Obviously the consequences would be disastrous if I cannot signal my intentions on lane changing and others would then collide into me causing injury and possibly death to either one or all parties involved. No parts have been replaced and the defective part is still installed on my vehicle.
- Bothell, WA, USA
2004 Volvo S60 regularly serviced by Volvo. Bought new, well maintained, exc cond, & oil changed ever 3000 miles. Only 68K miles presently but many problems since bought new. #1) replacing burned out rear/front headlight bulbs constantly. #2) check engine light came on before 40K miles. Wasn't too concerned at first because only issue I seemed to have was hesitation somewhat when accelerating after being parked. Until one day veh wouldn't accelerate beyond a roll after being stopped for red light. A few days later driving approx 50 mph uphill car stopped accelerating and stalled. Both times I was able to roll to side of road, restart & make it home. Scared me enough though to take to Volvo next day. Fuel sensor gauge needed to be replaced. When I checked if covered under recall - found my car wasn't based on VIN, another fairly costly repair. #3 - ac fan wouldn't go off one day - fan running full blast & control switch wouldn't regulate or work. Fan continued to run even when I turned off ignition. Dead battery next morning needed jump start. Ac fan modular bad - modular repair done & then fan somehow burned out due to new modular when mechanic testing repair - now fan needed to be replaced. Very costly repair once again. #3 - check engine light came on. After months to several mechanics, checking oil, etc. Told light probably just faulty. Then check oil light blinks - car had less than 1/2 qt oil & I had major engine damage. Had complete engine rebuilt & very expensive. Engine running great. Now 2 mos later & I hear a metal to metal noise/sound when making turns - preferably right hand - & coming from rght front side of car. Mechanic can't see safety issues when up on rack. Has no clue. Noise annoying and concerning. It sounds like wheel is going to fall off car. I am sure it will cost another fortune. However once repaired - trading in. I loved my car...however no longer feel veh is safe or depen.
- Manteca, CA, USA
Bulbs continuously burns out causing errors that cannot be readily fix by the owner. Bulbs such as for headlights, turn signals and rear lights burn out constantly. We are averaging a bulb replacement every 2 months.
- Chesapeake, VA, USA
About every 2-3 month when I go to start my Volvo S60 the front left light blows out. I have had my car for a little over a year and have had to replace the headlamps 5 times. The first time I changed the lights I did not wear gloves so it could have possible been my fault. Everytime after I have worn gloves to change the lights and still have the same problem.
- Midwest City, OK, USA
- Sykesville, MD, USA