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Worst Model Year:
2001

We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Volvo S60 (although feel free to add yours here) -- it's either not very popular ... or it's very, very good.

The 2001 Volvo S60 has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 2001 S60 for chrome mag wheels are pitting.

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Worst Reported Problems with the S60

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Latest Owner Complaints About the S60

  • noise from exhaust -- 2004 S60:

    • Reported: October 22, 2011
    • Location: Elma, NY
    • Cost to Fix: N/A

    This car always makes a doink noise when you get to about 10 MPH after starting it. You won't hear it again until you turn off the car, and then restart it and put it into drive again. Very very annoying, sounds like someone is rapping on the exhaust pipe with a hammer. It happen all the time. ... Read more »

    This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2004 S60 owners.

  • transmission failure -- 2002 S60:

    • Reported: May 24, 2011
    • Location: Tulsa, OK
    • Cost to Fix: $1200

    Bought this Volvo in 2007 with 65,000 miles on the odometer. The seller had shown me all the maintenance paperwork up to that date and everything had been serviced regularly by the local Volvo dealership, including the transmission. After about 10,000 miles the tranny started bucking a little ... Read more »

    This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2002 S60 owners.

  • engine shuts down when coming to a stop -- 2004 S60:

    • Reported: February 24, 2010
    • Location: Riverview, FL
    • Cost to Fix: Not Fixed

    This a potential for a real safety hazard if it happens in the wrong place. I have hear that Volvo has had this problem with other models, however I have not been able to find specific recall information on this particular year/model regarding the Engine Throttle Module (ETM). Read more »

    This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2004 S60 owners.

  • light bulbs blow -- 2001 S60:

    • Reported: May 07, 2009
    • Location: Prattville, AL
    • Cost to Fix: Warranty

    I HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO KEEP ALL LIGHT BULBS WORKING MORE THAN A FEW WEEKS AT A TIME SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN LATE 2001. AFTER MANY TRIPS TO THE DEALER FOR BULB REPLACEMENT WITH NO PERMANENT FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM... THE WARRANTY RAN OUT AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BULBS REGULARLY AT MY ... Read more »

    This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2001 S60 owners.

  • won't idle,stalls -- 2005 S60:

    • Reported: January 21, 2008
    • Location: Humble, TX
    • Cost to Fix: Not Fixed

    i need to know how to fix this problem the car will not idle it runs fine on the road. just when stopped it will not idle. Read more »

    This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2005 S60 owners.

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Most Common S60 Complaints

  1. #1: chrome mag wheels are pitting on 2001 S60

  2. #2: climate control panel blanked on 2001 S60

  3. #3: chasis system fails on 2004 S60

  4. #4: transmission failure on 2002 S60

  5. #5: check brake light flashing on 2001 S60

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