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2006 Volvo S60 repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 226 repairs.
2006 Volvo S60 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 62 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Volvo S60
Engine not specified
| 63000 mi | gas cap replaced for evaporation leak detection |
| 94000 mi US $920 |
Replaced timing belt and water pump. |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 69000 mi US $120 |
Faulty Mass Air Flow Sensor. Found a BOSCH part and replaced with Genuine Volvo Part. Air filter was dirty. Replaced air filter. No problems to date. |
| 34200 mi US $1200 |
coolant have to be added every couple of days, no leaks can be found. apparently went in the engine. |
| 46000 mi US $550 |
PCV hose cracked, replaced entire PCV system. |
| 24000 mi | Emissions solenoid. |
| 43000 mi US $800 |
Front brake pad replace, Mass air flow sensor replace after check engine light/throttle surging Check engine light "Engine system service required". Throttle body cleaned, PCV, MAF replaced. |
| 49600 mi | Leaking radiator Intercooler for turbo |
| 94240 mi C $500 |
Serviced PCV system including broken PCV hose |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| 63000 mi US $70 |
Fuel lines became detached from car |
| 85900 mi | throttle body cleaned |
| 114000 mi US $65 |
Intake camshaft reset solenoid valve had faulty connection and would not energize causing the engine to run in a low performance state. |
| 118700 mi US $300 |
2 Failed ignition coils. Replaced all 5 coil packs and all 5 spark plugs. |
| 50000 mi | Had to go in for faulty clutch position switch. took 3 days to repay. it threw everything off -- turbo, fan, intercooler, and engine timing. Fixed the switch, that worked. problem solved. prior to that, it would backfire, stutter on acceleration, and the |
| 50000 mi | Clutch position switch replaced again. |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 257hp 2.4L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| 81000 mi US $100 |
Still being diagnosed. My mechanic replaced fuel filter but issue continued. Dropped offat Volvo on Jul 30 and they will run diagnostics on Aug 1. Has to do with fuel pressure and car stalling while accelerating or at a stop. |
| 81500 mi US $1270 |
Broken engine mount Fuel pressure sensor not working |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 257hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 120000 mi | Check engine light came on. Diagnosed and replace MAF. |
| 48000 mi US $540 |
both camshaft sensors were bad. replaced both sensors. |
| 56650 mi | Ticking noise diagnosed as probably being a semi stuck lifter. More of an advisory trip, told to use premium gas and a couple of tanks of gas with Seafoam, alternating two with additive, one without in between. Update, July: seems to have worked. |
| 27000 mi | Problem on startup - engine cranking but not igniting right away. Faulty temperature sensor. |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 121500 mi US $1000 |
O2 Sensor replaced. PCV and breather hose replaced |
| 122000 mi US $2000 |
PCV system clogged. Oil trap and hoses replaced. Fuel pressure sensor went bad. Transmission mounts failed |
| 78000 mi | Replaced upper engine mount |
| 122700 mi US $1100 |
Check engine light lit. Replaced fuel pump. |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29140 mi | Engine warning light comes on. Performed diagnostic of computer; no clear cause identified. reset computer and told to wait and see. |
| 30070 mi | Engine warning light comes on. This is a recurring problem. light came on again after resetting of the computer. Performed computer diagnostic. No clear cause identified. Reset the computer again. Engine warning light comes on. This is a recurring problem. light came on again after resetting of the computer. Performed computer diagnostic. No clear cause identified. Reset the computer again. |
| 34100 mi | Engine light is always on. Shop has done the computer diagnostics on several occasions (5 so far) with no clear cause identified. After reset, the light comes back on within a few hours. Not sure if this is a hidden defect subject to recall |
| 53700 mi C $500 |
Reset on-board computer. Problem is apparently with an exhaust sensor that gives false readings. |
| 50220 mi C $500 |
Exhaust retention clamps broke |
| 43960 mi C $1500 |
Ignition to steering interlock failed. Could not turn key past 1st position to start engine. |
| 56420 mi C $100 |
Replaced tail Pipe clamp. |
| 60760 mi C $450 |
Check Engine light/CO2 Sensor replaced |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 115000 mi US $650 |
key ignition went bad, 600 bucks later... |
| 130000 mi US $650 |
An in line turbo oil leak. |
| 147000 mi US $300 |
oil pump was leaking. |
| 159000 mi US $350 |
replace radiator. |
| 65000 mi US $300 |
Loss of coolant noticed and tracked for four weeks. Plastic side cover of radiator chamber split. Passenger side. Replaced with Volvo original part. |
| 87600 mi US $150 |
A faulty regulator at the air filter was causing hard and stumbling starts. Part replaced and issue solved. |
| 57000 mi US $350 |
Complete pcv replacement |
| 59000 mi | Plugs, air filter,fuel filter, cleaned MAF |
| 38000 mi US $110 |
MAF sensor causing CEL code. Monitored OBD2 output of MAF sensor to identify no response from MAF. |
| 131000 mi US $130 |
A common problem with Volvos S60s (and similar models) after 100,000 miles. The Oil Breather Trap get clogged and the engine starts burning multiple quarts of oil very quickly. Unfortunately this repair requires you to remove the intake manifold and multiple hoses and electrical connections. The Oil Breather Trap is just a simple plastic box with an extra hole to increases airflow to the engine. I did the repair and the car is running fine again. |
| 109000 mi US $500 |
Serpentine belt was replaced |
| 195700 mi US $160 |
Misfiring, power loss. Replaced bad ignition coil |
| 127500 mi US $935 |
Fuel sensor, |
| 88000 mi | radiator tank leaking-seam leaking-plastic |
| 107000 mi US $1000 |
PCV crankcase tank box (kit is about $400 in parts and a 1 day job-(well over 1000 at dealer). Also changed spark plugs, flushed coolant, changed brake fluid, timing belt, serpentine belt, water pump, tensioners and idler pulleys. |
| 150000 mi | Oil change, spark plugs and Replace pcv hose from cylinder head to pcv box |
| 169000 mi | The check engine light is back on. Mechanic not sure what the problem is exactly.I'll have them shut it off on next oil change. |
| 175000 mi US $87 |
Routine Oil Change. Shut off Check Engine light--but back on... I gave up on that 10K miles ago. |
| 180000 mi | Coolant leak. Just a loose clamp. |
| 185000 mi | Check engine light on. |
| 52700 mi C $50 |
Car would not start. Cranked but no fuel was being delivered. Gas line valve replaced. |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD
| 11780 mi | Over-revving fan -- Poor connection to water temp sender. Fixed by simply removing and then reattaching connecter. |
| 104000 mi US $3800 |
Engine would stall when coming to a stop light. Dealer diagnosed a faulty fuel pressure sensor and a couple of bad emissions hoses. After repairs were done the engine CPU was reprogrammed. |
| 105000 mi US $1300 |
Long standing coolant leak. Radiator was replaced. Leak is gone. |
| 110800 mi US $200 |
Evaporative leak causing Check Engine light to come on. |
| 130700 mi US $3150 |
Bad fuel pump, replaced timing belt. |
| 101000 mi US $50 |
Radiator slow leak $900 estimate. |
| 120000 mi US $1170 |
PCV system including breather box $550 |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 165820 mi €75 |
Mid engine strut got souple |
| 186620 mi €400 |
End muffer leaked after 9 years |
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