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2002 Volvo S60 repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (27%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (5%)
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 200 repairs.
2002 Volvo S60 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Volvo S60
Engine not specified
| 124000 mi US $50 |
A fuse was replaced! |
2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 108000 mi US $200 |
Problem with Dash electrical. DIM unit was faulty and needed to reflow the solder on the circuit board. Everything works perfectly now. |
| 108000 mi US $50 |
Voltage regulator faulted resulting in a new part needing to be installed. Repaired with new OEM part. Most of the work was in removing other parts to gain access to the back of the alternator. |
| 134800 mi US $700 |
alternator shaft wear causing alarming noise and shedding metal dust |
2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 147200 mi US $700 |
AC condenser replaced and recharged |
| 150000 mi US $350 |
Intermittent problem with A/C clutch. Unclear if same issue as before, or a different one. New shop specializes in Volvos, will rebuild the clutch. |
| 163000 mi US $10 |
Head lamp connector melted. Required a new connector kit (installed myself). |
| 125000 mi US $700 |
Starter motor inconsistently not working. Was fixed by cleaning electrical connections. |
2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 103000 mi US $223 |
Replaced failed alternator. For preventive maintenance replaced serpentine belt and tensioner at the same time. |
| 91764 mi | Replaced RF door latch Installed RF door module covered under extended warranty. Replaced RF door latch. Installed RF door module. Covered under extended warranty. |
| 80000 mi US $200 |
Side marker light |
| 120000 mi US $300 |
replace starter |
| 106000 mi US $1000 |
Alternator failed |
2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 156000 mi US $250 |
Dash Cluster went out shop replaced using part I bought of Ebay |
| 75000 mi US $735 |
Electrical system failed while driving, towed to the shop. Battery and alternator replaced. |
| 76880 mi | AC was not cooling the cabin, so setting the climate control would cause the AC to pump unceasingly, creating a very loud cabin. |
| 88000 mi US $740 |
Drivers heated seat failed; not repaired due to cost |
| 99000 mi | Driver's heated seat did not work. |
| 182880 mi C $600 |
installed rebuilt instrument cluster |
2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 105000 mi US $500 |
Hose for air conditioning broke. |
| 194700 mi US $6681 |
AC was not cooling. Inspection disclosed that Compressor was not engaging the clutch, so the Compressor was changed. Fan/Blower (for AC) would fluctuate wildly. The Blower Motor Resistor was replaced. I was getting a SRS/Airbag warning. From the repair order: "Found DTC SRS-00D4 SRS Lamp Faulty Signal and DTC DIM-0003." Fault traced to DIM. Replaced it and reloaded software. Problem solved. Battery tested at 222 CCA, rated at 600 CCA. It was replaced. The Alternator (which is rated at 143A but tested at 97A) was replaced. |
| 278217 mi US $3319 |
Right front headlamp out. The bulb harnesses (both sides) had fallen apart, so they were replaced, too. Also had multiple bulb failures in the rear of the vehicle. All lamps changed out. |
2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 100700 mi US $610 |
Wiring from central electronic control module was severed. Short was found, wires battery and spark plugs replaced. |
| 83000 mi | Service Alarm System. Alarm goes off with key fob but not when locked door is opened from inside. Needs new module. |
| 97000 mi US $200 |
Left turn signal with bright switch not functioning. |
| 98000 mi US $96 |
Battery would not start the car every time. May have been weakened by the air ventilation sensor when engine turned off. |
| 121000 mi US $17 |
Left headlight replaced. |
| 136000 mi US $941 |
Alternator failed and had to be replaced |
| 124000 mi US $1500 |
AC Compressor seized, replaced compressor, drier, evacuator and recharge system |
| 128000 mi | Condenser leaking |
| 143000 mi US $16 |
Passenger side turn signal socket went bad. Replaced with new OEM socket. |
| 151500 mi US $325 |
Security alarm module was bad. Purchased used module on ebay and had independent shop do the install. |
| 156000 mi US $155 |
Driver Information Module Failed. Rebuilt at independent shop. |
| 164000 mi | Airbag light came on. |
| 185000 mi US $1200 |
Regulator failed, damaged alternator and battery. |
| 125000 mi | They did software upgrade which is basically an override. Air bag warning light on. Not fixed, but it went out on its own. |
| 135000 mi US $365 |
A/C doesnt work. Compressor problem etc ?? $1400 to fix, so on hold.. |
| 104000 mi US $155 |
A/C was not blowing as cold as it should; system was recharged and nothing else was found to be wrong with it. |
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