2002 Volvo S60 Volvo S60 2002

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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%)

Chart based on 200 repairs.
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2002 Volvo S60 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed manual FWD

129000 mi

US $200
Drivers side door handle did not open door - repair required replacement of entire door panel - mechanic repaired utilizing zip ties at fraction of cost. 

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2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

117000 mi Noise - a bit like a vacuum leak - mostly from drivers side. Steering column boot came loose. 

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2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

87000 mi

US $295
Gas filler door fell off, when opened in our driveway. Therefore it was recovered undamaged, but required parts to re attach it. 
64000 mi

US $781
Column lock replacement. Safety interlock cable replacement. 

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2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD

75000 mi battery changed, 8 and half year old, original 

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2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

108000 mi both front door handles came undone, doors could only be opened from outside 
124100 mi I mentioned when going over pothole (etc) car would feel like I was driving on ice or oil for a second or two. my tires were bad, sd I was going to get new ones. Only changed oil. 
119000 mi hood cable broke, dealer ordered parts, I installed  
103000 mi

US $1600
Adjusted and aimed headlights 
78000 mi Driver side door handle not functioning. Originally repaired with wire holding mechanism in broken clip. Repaired permanently with cotter pin after drilling into broken clip and glue on other side. 

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2002 Volvo S60 Other Problems

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