2004 Volvo S60 Volvo S60 2004

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2004 Volvo S60 repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (7%)

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2004 Volvo S60 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (51%)

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Chart based on 51 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Volvo S60

Engine not specified

90000 mi

US $700
There were multiple independent problems. Stereo just "broke" (whatever that means). Cruise control- broke. Car alarm system- broke. 
115000 mi

US $3600
SRS airbag module damaged,have to put new module which costs $1900. 
78900 mi

US $800
Central Electronic Module failed. AC stopped running. Power windows quit working. Car "limped down the road". Fuses also blown. Dealership wanted ~1,500 to fix. Fixed w private mechanic for 1/2 with reman part from Canada. 

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2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD

105000 mi

US $35
I accidentally unplugged the airbag wire on the driver's seat, and an SRS light came on. Took it to the dealer and had them reset the light. 
122000 mi Passenger's Side DRL bulb blew. 
89000 mi

US $1000
CD changer 
50000 mi Alarm system module. Alarm siren was randomly going off and the sunroof stopped working. 
31000 mi

US $100
climate control fan motor 
65500 mi

US $100
Replaced turn signal assembly due to intermittent left turn signal function. 
70000 mi Stock radio stopped working. Pulled the relevant fuses and found no breaks, so I re-inserted. Radio started working again. 
71000 mi Display on stock radio went out, but sound was still playing and volume/station could be adjusted. After shutting off car and restarting, the display worked again. 
72900 mi

US $700
Drivers window track/guides/motor was damaged, and so was replaced. 
49000 mi

US $150
Car would intermittently have weak battery, lose memory in radio, lose memory in Trip ODO. Troubleshot and found bad crimp connector and engine end of long positive battery cable. Soldered connector. Problem fixed. 
57000 mi Buzzing sound emanating from rear parcel shelf speaker. 
46000 mi Anti-skid light came back on. Speedometer went from 60 to 0 while driving. Tachometer stayed at 3000 rpm. Pulled over. Car would not restart!!! Traded-in! Not putting another dime into this car! Later learned due to Differential Electronic Module (DEM). 
52080 mi HVAC blower motor replaced. 

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2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

75000 mi

US $435
Truck lid motor not working, replaced 
75200 mi

US $200
would start and stall then not longer start. started after a day in my garage. dealership determined it was the battery and replaced it. Problem return a few days later 
80000 mi

US $300
Vehicle had to be towed to dealer after it would not start. Dealer was vague about what repairs they made but the fix worked for several days before it failed again. After failing to start again the dealer kept the car for several days. they told me they tightened the ground cable to the frame. 
85000 mi

US $250
This time when the car did not start the dealer determined the alternator was at fault. I got a second opinion from another shop as the dealer wanted $900. second shop confirmed and i did the work myself 
95000 mi when the car would not start this time the dealer said they had narrowed the problem to one of seven ECU's on board, they cleared the codes and needed to fail again. after three weeks i called and asked for my car back. 
86000 mi

US $1700
R headlight elevation motor failed. Whole unit plus wiring harness replaced. 

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2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

197200 mi

US $2092
AC recharge 
107260 mi Headlight. Seem to be replacing some bulb or another every month. Five headlights and 12 position/brake lights in total. 
65000 mi

US $10
passenger side window fell off regulator. Followed Haynes manual(from IPD) instructions. Plastic piece was $2.50 from IPD, $10.00 from Volvo. Attach string to piece when installing lest it fall into door assembly 
72000 mi SCM failing. Can replace myself($200) but WWW posts ambiguous about need to reprgm SCM after replace. Would like to just pull fuse 38 but unclear if that will kill car. No one(dealer,ind shop) can tell me. 
92000 mi

US $750
headlight assembly failed. $500 part 
99000 mi Replace headlight (just bulb not assembly) 

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2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

136000 mi New battery installed 
55180 mi

C $1500
replace xenon halogen assembly 

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2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

71300 mi

$85
Replacement of windshield washer pump 
31000 mi

US $400
Bulb position failure was indicated. Dealer told me it was a simple lightbulb replacement so I decided to do it on my own. 
35000 mi

US $79
Drivers side headlight out - I couldn't replace it myself because the air filter was in the way. 
70000 mi

US $800
Alternator broken and replace 
119000 mi

US $93
engine oil, oil filter and bulb socket 
31415 mi Alternator replaced. Repair compledted under warranty. 
32860 mi

C $60
Door locks reprogrammed to all open with one push of button. 
147000 mi

US $20
Windshield washer had stopped spraying, took it in for possible motor replacement, but it turned out to be just a blown fuse. Put in a new fuse and all was working again. 
201000 mi

US $460
New battery needed after 200,000 miles 
283000 mi

US $75
Fog light connector disintegrated and needed to be replaced 

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2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD

42000 mi

US $100
Headlight wipers failed simultaneously blowing fuse for motors and wiper spray motor. $918 estimate for repair 

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2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed manual FWD

119040 mi

R 29537
Altenator making noise. 

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2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

83000 mi Dashboard power supply relay broken, replaced relay under CPO warranty. 
114500 mi

US $250
Blower motor resistor failed, replaced. 
69000 mi lost key - had to tow car to dealership so new key could be made, no other way to make a spare key for this #$#%#@ car. 
79000 mi would not start - thought it was the theft deterrent system with the chip in the key bad, but did not get a good answer; possible fuel problem moving the car a short distance - had to be towed to the dealer. 
80000 mi

US $1400
Instrument panel went out - only Check Engine light displayed, would start and drive but would not shift properly. Part had to be ordered through Volvo and they had to hook it up to their computer system for it to function. 
80000 mi developed another dash instrument panel failure - decided to dump the car after replacing some relays 
87000 mi Hard fault in BCM, no communication to ECM - Replace BCM and SW UEM shorted out intermittently - Replace and download SW for UEM Internal fault in 1 remote - Replace remote 
173600 mi

US $600
Fuel sensor failed 
66340 mi Replaced right headlamp wiper motor Replaced lid latch wiring harness (p/n 8645057) 
30000 mi The horn went out. The rear curb sensor went out. 
78000 mi

US $487
Service Light Indicator reset Replace brakes Comprehensive Check-up Bulb failure repair 

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2004 Volvo S60 Electrical Problems

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