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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%)
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 226 repairs.
2006 Volvo S60 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 50 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
| 35000 mi | Rear headrests would not retract. Climate control console was replaced under warranty, turns out there was a kinked wire. Problem is fixed now. |
| 83000 mi US $100 |
Air conditioner blowing warm air. |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 45880 mi | Door lock (was causing alarm malfunction). |
| 51140 mi C $600 |
High pitched whine from speakers when car is running (even if radio is off). Rear passenger door lock was defective (showed code) |
| 81840 mi | Blower motor required replacement (noisy) |
| 24800 mi | turn signal was shorting out. Was told that this was a very common problem and eventually all of the turn signal stalks from the factory go bad. They were ready for me with a part. Signal stalk replacement |
| 33000 mi | nav software update |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| 35000 mi | $700 to repair a blower motor that was damaged due to Volvo letting debris fall into the blower when they did a windshield change. Volvo would not cover it under warranty. Still not fixed. |
| 60000 mi US $550 |
Gas gauge intermittent. |
| 47200 mi | Turn signal stalk replacement. |
| 22500 mi | One headlamp was vibrating badly and replaced. |
| 23300 mi | Had to go to a second dealer to get headlamp repair done. |
| 24000 mi | Wiring harness replaced after headlamp repair was done incorrectly and the accessory drive belt rubbed through some wiring! |
| 50000 mi | Needed a software code reset to fix a faulty window that wouldn't roll up properly. |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 257hp 2.4L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| 47000 mi | I had the bulbs replaced in November - then the passenger side went out within two weeks and they said it was because the connector melted. Then it happened on the driver's side - but no melting. Now it has happened AGAIN. Replaced another headlight bulb, other side. Will be having more tests performed. |
| 47300 mi US $113 |
Took to an ASE certified mechanic w/Volvo expertise to diagnose the premature light failure. Had to replace both bulbs on the right side and rewire the pigtail. Future repair needed on left headlight. |
| 62000 mi US $1300 |
New alternator required. Noticed due to a whining noise. Could have continued to drive but it may have gone out at any time. Indicator signal had issues - intermittently would not keep the signal on, signal tempo would be irregular, etc. |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 257hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 56000 mi US $75 |
drivers side brake light |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 66150 mi US $100 |
In-warranty repair of radio antenna lead wire. In-warranty repair of radio antenna lead wire. |
| 78000 mi | Replace alternator, noisy bearing |
| 144125 mi US $35 |
Replace burnt low beam headlight bulbs |
| 122000 mi US $2000 |
Large A/C leak, estimated repair but not done. |
| 141000 mi US $65 |
replaced fuel level sensor |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 41540 mi C $800 |
Transmission fluid, winterize, and new battery |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 62000 mi | gas gauge did not work, brought to dealker to have repaired, they replaced sensor, when we got car home, all gasoline leaked out of car, had car towed back to dealer and they resealed sensor |
| 74000 mi US $297 |
Front of AC compressor fell off due to broken bolt. repaired and cleared faults in computer and topped off freon. |
| 117000 mi | battery connection loose |
| 88000 mi | intermediate start problem-dealer found no cause but as a token redid the starter motor connector. I believe it will resurface. Because very intermittent it may take 6 months to show again. When it happens it results in a tow. |
| 106000 mi US $100 |
headlight bulb-earlier repair by previous owner caused bulb not to be able to release. Had to remove entire headlight assembly, thus, bumper cover etc to get this out to remove bulb due to lack of space.This 10 min job turned into a 3 days |
| 119000 mi US $525 |
Replaced original starter |
| 127000 mi US $300 |
Replaced faulty A/C Compressor and recharged system |
| 127000 mi US $150 |
A/C was blowing cooler on one side. Recharged system appears to be fine. |
| 143000 mi US $900 |
The A/C Condenser was bad. So I forked over the painful $900. Now it works great! Plus oil change. Total bill $975.00 |
| 157900 mi US $700 |
Reset window switch. The window would auto roll up halfway and then reverse and roll back down. They reset the auto/up window switch. |
| 167000 mi US $600 |
Check Engine Light came on. Needed new starter |
| 89000 mi US $100 |
Left headlamp failed. Plastic cover designed to R&R bulb too close to other components. Entire bumper had to be removed. All lamps replaced. |
| 70000 mi US $100 |
Unsure of location of leak - waiting on future analysis |
| 75000 mi US $400 |
Passenger door locks no longer worked with auto lock |
| 109500 mi US $1500 |
Compressor needed to be replaced |
| 92500 mi | Replaced headlight. |
| 87300 mi US $600 |
Head light repair. I would replace the bulb and it would last around a week and go out again. So the whole passenger side assembly was the problem. And aftermarket wheel prob. |
| 96500 mi US $1200 |
had to replace driver side head light assmly |
| 123300 mi | AC recharged; ignition switch went bad |
| 130000 mi US $650 |
Had to replace starter. |
| 152000 mi US $300 |
recharge, oil change, flush ac/ vent |
| 104000 mi US $850 |
Air conditioner stopped working; crack discovered in condenser; part replaced @ $500 plus labor. |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD
| 130700 mi US $3150 |
Initial problem was insufficient cabin heat. Bad cabin thermometer. |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 11780 mi | airco stops when outside temp. is higher then 20. deg. diag. comp says all is oke, even if its 35 deg. inside the car. |
| 12400 mi | airco got fixed, former owner replaced airco pump. metal particals of old pump were in aircosystem and clogged it up. there is a venturi were high pressure liquid gets sprayed in low pressure part. here is a fine mesh filter, this was clogged. |
| 123460 mi | Xenon bulb changed, |
| 137640 mi €470 |
I ordered the magnetic cluths, thinking that was the problem with the AC. But the cluths was burned because the ac pump siezed up. I will replace pump later. |
| 151280 mi | Seized ac pump |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 11160 mi | Indicator relay in dashboard replaced. |
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