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2001 Volvo S60 repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (27%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 150 repairs.
2001 Volvo S60 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (48%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Volvo S60
Engine not specified
| 79000 mi US $700 |
Alternator was replaced |
2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 103000 mi US $87 |
Replaced alternator. |
| 98580 mi $200 |
Problem resolved itself after several days. Could have been caused by bad contact or moisture. |
| 115720 mi $350 |
Alternator failed. |
| 168000 mi US $793 |
A/C Compressor A/C O-Ring |
2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 133000 mi US $900 |
Leak discovered in A/C condenser, requiring replacement of condenser and receiver/dryer, followed by a full evac/recharge of refrigerant. |
| 126000 mi US $135 |
Compressor won't stay on. Cools for 15 minutes then quits. Refrigerant was low, replaced low end valve. Air did blow cooler, but still compressor cut out. |
| 127000 mi US $1100 |
Compressor clutch was bad. Replaced compressor and drying unit. |
| 131000 mi | Right headlight and turn signal are intermittent. May be on when leaving house, off when arriving at work. Turn signal also goes on and off, but not at the same times as headlight. Can't find loose connection. |
| 114000 mi | Alternator |
2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 147000 mi | Added Shims to A/C clutch on compressor. Compressor would not engage when it reached operating temperature. |
2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 150740 mi C $300 |
Intermittent headlight failure; cracked headlight lens (from stone). Replaced wiring connector for low beam bulb; replaced headlight lens with aftermarket part. |
| 179800 mi C $154 |
replaced fuel pump, relay, crank position sensor; still pursuing cause of no-start condition that prevents the fuel pump from being energized Diagnostic related to no-start condition; determined that Central Electronic Module won't energize fuel pump relay; CEM needs replacement (dealer) or remanufacturing (aftermarket option) |
2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 84940 mi A $1100 |
Removed and replaced alternator |
| 186000 mi US $240 |
Dead alternator replaced. |
| 103540 mi C $100 |
Voltage regulator on alternator intermittently malfunctioning (cost of part was US$135). Headlight wiper motor not working (passenger side). Obtained part but did not repair yet as bumper needs to be removed for repair. Passenger door lock actuator malfunctioning intermittently. Sometimes takes 2 - 3 attempts to lock the door (door unlocks itself when locking is attempted). Need to obtain part for self repair. |
| 46800 mi | Replaced rear left side door lock because it sometimes did not lock with the key fob. It always unlocked with the key fob. Had the replacement lock couriered to me and the whole process took 35 minutes from go to finish. |
2001 Volvo S60 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 88000 mi US $650 |
Alternator died - determined faulty and replaced by dealership. |
| 69000 mi US $84 |
Headlight went out. The shop replaced it and did a necessary oil change. They said the light was difficult and took an entire hour, which made parts and labor over $60 not incuding the oil change. |
2001 Volvo S60 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 26300 mi US $198 |
Replaced known bad alarm siren module (alkaline from leaking battery had taken out the board) with new OEM module, still getting "Alarm system needs maintenance" message. |
| 26600 mi US $120 |
Replaced turn signal and other exterior bulbs, replaced defective RF turn signal socket (high Ohms to socket), and replaced defective combined turn signal switch. |
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