2013 Volvo S60 Volvo S60 2013

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2013 Volvo S60 repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (48%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (13%)

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2013 Volvo S60 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 325hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

21700 mi Door sensors working sporadically. 
2200 mi keyless drive remote would not open rear passenger side door. 
30000 mi Dead battery. Dealer replaced with OEM parts under factory warranty. 

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2013 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

5580 mi Air con not cooling. Sensors not working 
71000 mi

US $400
Replace door lock motor, passenger side 
2000 mi The remote for locking and unlocking the doors did not work properly. The receiving antenna for the remote was replaced with a new part. 

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2013 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

44800 mi A/C unit had a "groaning" sound in high humidity conditions. The dealer noted a TSB related to the issue. An expansion valve and various seals replaced. A/C recharged. 
58000 mi

US $700
The door lock actuator required replacement. 
90000 mi

US $1400
Alternator needed replacement. Told it was a volvo specific alternator, no alternatives. 
107999 mi

US $1300
A/C Compressor clutch too warn to engage. The full A/C compressor assembly was replaced. 
22000 mi Battery had bad cell 
7000 mi Speaker replaced 
17700 mi Outside Door handle sensors for auto unlocking were not working 
16000 mi Keyless entry sensors on doors not working. All were replaced 
27000 mi The buttons on the middle console that control the audio and climate controls stopped working 
7000 mi City Safety activated in error. Possibly misinterpreted a sign as a person and hit brakes. No data is logged when system activates. Dealer could not troubleshoot. 
35600 mi Keyless door lock system works intermittently at best. 
52000 mi

US $165
Battery replaced solely due to its age - 5 years. It was the original battery. 
90000 mi

US $900
Door lock receiver. This has never worked properly since the car was new. Only intermittently did it work properly. Never could get the dealer to fully troubleshoot. Now that it’s completely out of warranty they found that the electronic unit that senses door lock activation at the door handles was not operational, and replaced it as well as the sensors at the doors. Now it works perfectly. 
11200 mi The Vent vertical flip and roller were broken. The AC system makes growling noise at low speed. 

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2013 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

55180 mi

C $238
HIDS lower beam out - Bulb replaced 
27200 mi Backup camera flickering, replaced wire harness 
54000 mi

US $15
replaced a headlight 

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2013 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 212hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

2480 mi Keyless entry from driver side was not working, for which the dealer replaced the driver side handle. 
3720 mi Keyless entry from both rear doors are not working. 

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2013 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 212hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

32240 mi Low windscreen washer fluid warning light would not come on. The dealer identified faulty washer fluid level sensor and replaced it under warranty. 
68200 mi

€160
Faulty parking sensor 
122760 mi

€250
Alternator failed 

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2013 Volvo S60 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD

30600 mi lighter and usb connection not working. 

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2013 Volvo S60 Electrical Problems

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