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2001 Volvo S60 repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (27%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 150 repairs.
2001 Volvo S60 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (28%)
Chart based on 123 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Volvo S60
Engine not specified
| Volvo S60 in Kentucky, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200879000 miUS $700 | Alternator was replaced | ||
| Volvo S60 in Illinois, United States Jun 2009 - Aug 2009 |
| Volvo in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200766000 miUS $200 | passenger window skipped track | ||
| Volvo S60 in Kentucky, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200999000 miUS $250 | ball joints and lower control arms | ||
| Volvo S60 in Arizona, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 2009129000 miUS $149 | Transmission not shifting smoothly, upgrade transmission firmware- some improvement-not fixed. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Alabama, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Feb 2011155000 miUS $900 | had to replace manifold and catalytic converter kept cost down by not using a volvo part | ||
| Jul 2011157500 miUS $3200 | rebuild of transmission | ||
| Jan 2012166000 miUS $330 | cracked cv boot | ||
| Dec 2013174000 miUS $1100 | thermostat replacement and oxygen sensor replacement also fixed an computer problem w/ the rear brake lights. | ||
| Sep 2015180000 mi | tranmission failing, traded car in. | ||
2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in Malaysia Jan 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Dec 201087420 mi | 1) boot unable to open 2) driver door latch broke | ||
| Sep 201198580 mi$200 | Problem resolved itself after several days. Could have been caused by bad contact or moisture. | ||
| Nov 201199820 mi$1600 | Loss of power experienced after more than 30 minute drive or when hot. Checked MAF sensor, replaced Manifold intake sensor. Replaced heater hoses. Problem remains. | ||
| Jan 2012104160 mi$4000 | Transmission failed and replaced. Later replaced two more times under warranty. | ||
| Oct 2012104780 mi$2000 | Engine power loss when warm,wiring harness replaced, ignition coil replaced,ECU repaired,all sensors checked and replaced. Finally traced to a relay type valve above the camshaft. | ||
| Feb 2013105980 mi$150 | Replaced failed turbo intake hose. | ||
| Dec 2013114080 mi$875 | Trans fluid contaminated because of broken breather valve. Drained and refilled 4 times. Breather valve was replaced. Heater under dashboard leaking. Heater hoses were bypassed. | ||
| Apr 2014115720 mi$350 | Alternator failed. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Jamaica May 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Nov 201333060 mi$4680 | Car could not change gears. Transmission replaced. Throttle body also defective but not replaced. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 201063860 miC $1100 | Both upper and lower control arms and bushings were replaced. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Idaho, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Nov 2012164031 miUS $1224 | CamShaft Seal Timing Belt W/ Tensioners and Rolers Oil Trap Hose's Breather | ||
| Aug 2013168000 miUS $793 | A/C Compressor A/C O-Ring | ||
| Nov 2013174659 miUS $897 | Lower Control Arm | ||
| Dec 2014185775 miUS $568 | Radiator | ||
| Volvo S60 in Great Britain Mar 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 2017168000 mi£1000 | Replacement front struts. Replacement ETM | ||
| Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 2016103000 miUS $87 | Replaced alternator. | ||
2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 2010133000 miUS $900 | Leak discovered in A/C condenser, requiring replacement of condenser and receiver/dryer, followed by a full evac/recharge of refrigerant. | ||
| Volvo S60 in South Carolina, United States Aug 2007 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Nov 2007113000 miUS $1045 | Car was rattling and squeaking over bumps, especially when cold. Replaced struts and mounts on both sides. Also power steering hose was leaking and was replaced (have had 4 hoses and several clamps over a couple of years - I suspect a poor design puts pr | ||
| May 2008126000 miUS $135 | Compressor won't stay on. Cools for 15 minutes then quits. Refrigerant was low, replaced low end valve. Air did blow cooler, but still compressor cut out. | ||
| Jun 2008127000 miUS $1100 | Compressor clutch was bad. Replaced compressor and drying unit. | ||
| Sep 2008128000 miUS $57 | Low oil pressure. None registered on stick. Did oil change. Seems to be burning oil. | ||
| Dec 2008131000 mi | Loose connection in frt suspension caused loud scraping/grinding noise. Sounded like the wheel would fly off any minute. Shop tightened everything up and noise went away. Right headlight and turn signal are intermittent. May be on when leaving house, off when arriving at work. Turn signal also goes on and off, but not at the same times as headlight. Can't find loose connection. | ||
| Mar 2009138000 mi | Check engine light. Code was for low turbo boost. Not repaired ($$$). Also burning oil. Light comes on when you are already 3-4 qts low. Added 2 qts last mo, 3 qts this month. No puddle. Shop ordered valve seals, assumes leak.??? Car pulls sharply right. Went for alignment 3 times, but computer shows not out of alignment. Seems to be steering or suspension. Going through tires fast. Shop had no solution. Got rotors turned to make sure no dragging, but didn't help. | ||
| Jun 2009139000 miUS $10 | Warning: coolant low, stop safely ASAP. This has happened a few times. Added coolant, but can't tell where I'm losing it. Also burning a lot of oil, so adding several qt between changes. | ||
| Jan 2010US $600 | Replaced front control arm parts with used ones from the junkyard. Were replaced with new when car was younger, but they bent again. Went cheap this time. Ready to sell. | ||
2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in Great Britain Feb 2011 - May 2012 | |||
| Jun 201149000 mi£60 | Rumbling noise from front suspension on everything except a perfectly smooth road. Stabiliser arm on o/s/f replaced because of excess movement in top ball joint. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Colorado, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Dec 201184000 miUS $5 | Repair leaking o-ring seal for Fuel Level Sender [driver-side unit; 2 in these cars}; gas 'smell' when FULL tank [unit is mounted below highest level of gas in tank when full]; sender may need replacement in future, as reading intermittent. | ||
| Jun 201288000 miUS $50 | lower ball joint replaced passenger side | ||
| Jul 201288200 miUS $50 | inner tie rods needed replacement [alignment shop noted they were slightly wearing before aligning].... removal harder than usual!!! | ||
| Jan 201384800 miUS $175 | INNER CV JOINTS 'LOOSE' CAUSING VIBRATION AT ALL SPEEDS WHILE ONLY UNDER LOAD [GIVING IT GAS];COASTING/OFF GAS PEDAL NO VIBRATION... REPLACED BOTH JUST IN CASE [PSSGR SIDE MOST PLAY]. | ||
| Jul 201390200 mi | trans clutch error code; software update... | ||
| Volvo S60 in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Apr 2011125700 miUS $350 | fuel pump leaking and was replaced. about a year later got a recall notice from volvo. could smell gas when stopped | ||
2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in California, United States Mar 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| Jun 2010174000 miUS $272 | Full transmission flush required after experiencing transmission slips. Check engine light came on, and "transmission svc. req." msg appeared. Previous flush was >53K miles. Flush fixed problem. | ||
| May 2011187000 mi | Transmission needed to be replaced, and would have cost more than the car is worth. Decided to register it as non-operational. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Ohio, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Apr 2010118000 miUS $200 | new radiator / leak replaced engine breather system | ||
| Feb 2011130000 miUS $50 | replaced radiator hose - layout is bad. frame rail cut into rubber of hose. Took more time to find leak than to fix. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Michigan, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 2010132000 miUS $1500 | Engine had a crack in block between cylinders 4 and 5. Entire engine replaced with used long block. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Minnesota, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 2013276000 mi | The Volvo was running and probably needed a lot of TLC, but no major problems. It was donated to a charity which will repair it and resell it or just sell it as is. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Oregon, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2009110000 miUS $200 | Transmission overhauled. Removed and rebuilt by myself after much study. Spent over $1800 on parts and another $400 on machine work. did 100k mile tuneup with timing belt, thermo, accessory belt, pulleys, etc. Turbo control solenoid replaced. Transmission overhauled. Removed and rebuilt by myself after much study. Spent over $1800 on parts and another $400 on machine work. Turbo control solenoid replaced. | ||
| Jan 2010148700 miUS $115 | Turbo control solenoid replaced. | ||
| Jul 2010126000 miUS $40 | Left front control arm bushing. Right side had previously been replaced. Symptoms include car pulling side to side on unlevel road surface, pulling one way when braking, the other when accelerating, increased tire wear. Left front control arm bushing. Right side had previously been replaced. Symptoms include car pulling side to side on unlevel road surface, pulling one way when braking, the other when accelerating, increased tire wear. | ||
| Oct 2010128000 miUS $550 | Replaced the Throttle Control Module (TCM), aka Electonic Throttle Module (ETM) with an Xemodex reman unit. Uses a contactless sensor that doesn't wear. Volvo extnd. warranty is hard to qualify for...latest software trys to mask the prob. Replaced the Throttle Control Module (TCM), aka Electonic Throttle Module (ETM) with an Xemodex reman unit. Uses a contactless sensor that doesn't wear. Volvo extnd. warranty is hard to qualify for...latest software trys to mask the prob. | ||
| Jun 2011136000 miUS $30 | Replaced right inner tie rod end which had slight play. | ||
| Mar 2013150000 miUS $200 | Finally found polyurethane control arm bushings, ordered from UK. Ride is finally how it should be. No more pull left right from grooved pavement or when shifting from acceleration to braking. | ||
| Jan 2014124800 miUS $300 | Brake booster leaking inside the car. Makes a hissing sound. I have the new one and new fluid but haven't done the job yet. Should be relatively straightforward. | ||
| May 2014159000 miUS $200 | Plastic side of radiator split. Radiator and coolant replaced. Pain in the butt getting it in and out. | ||
| Sep 2015175000 mi | Oil leaking onto #3 spark plug from oil change spill or pcv leakage causing rough startup/misfire. Cleaned plug/coil. | ||
| May 2016183900 miUS $200 | Head gasket replaced. Had been burning a small amount of coolant and running rough. Used new head bolts. New seals on oil cooler, turbo coolant and oil lines, camshafts. PCV box cleaned, a couple new pcv lines. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Texas, United States Nov 2007 - Jan 2010 | |||
| Dec 2007114000 mi | Tranny went out. | ||
| Jan 2010 | Alternator | ||
| Volvo S60 in North Carolina, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Apr 2009163000 miUS $100 | I replaced the Mass Air Flow Sensor. Bought off the internet for $100 and DIY. | ||
| Feb 2010170000 miUS $414 | CEL code P0422 replaced Cat. Problem remained, had misdiagnosed. Installed plugs, replaced coil #3 - Problem was not solved. Volvo changed Mass Air Sensor in 15 minutes and charged me $152 labor $261 parts. | ||
| Mar 2010171000 miUS $1225 | Car rode very rough. They replaced all 4 sway bar links as well as sway bar from volvo cause volvo said it was the only way to get the front sway bar bushings,they also replaced the inner tie rod, as well as 4 new tires and alignment and balance | ||
| Volvo S60 in Ohio, United States May 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 2012147000 mi | Added Shims to A/C clutch on compressor. Compressor would not engage when it reached operating temperature. | ||
2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volvo S60 in Alberta, Canada Apr 2011 - Jun 2019 | |||
| May 2011115940 miC $140 | Right rear shock absorber failing; replaced rear shocks with OEM equivalent parts. replaced front swaybar endlinks | ||
| Jun 2011117800 miC $1500 | Clutch replacement - disc, pressure plate, release bearing, slave cylinder, rear main seal | ||
| Aug 2011120040 miC $300 | Noise from rf cv joint - replaced axle shaft with aftermarket part | ||
| Sep 2011122760 miC $40 | Replaced broken/failing trunk lid struts with aftermarket parts. | ||
| Nov 2011124620 miC $160 | replacement of driver's side axle shaft replaced left side axle shaft | ||
| Feb 2012126480 miC $150 | Right side outer tie-rod worn. Replaced inner and outer tie-rods. Alignment not yet performed. Worn transmission mount - replaced. | ||
| Apr 2012127080 miC $100 | replaced ball joints | ||
| Jul 2012129260 miC $150 | replaced defectivea aftermarket right side axle shaft to address vibration under load - repeat of repair from last year | ||
| Aug 2012130200 miC $500 | Replaced original exhaust system with "cat back" aftermarket system. Outer shell of the front resonator had come off entirely, and the muffler was cracked and rusted through in a couple of spots. It failed very slowly, over a period of about three years. | ||
| Jul 2014150740 miC $300 | Leaking water pump; water pump replaced. Intermittent headlight failure; cracked headlight lens (from stone). Replaced wiring connector for low beam bulb; replaced headlight lens with aftermarket part. | ||
| Dec 2014156860 miC $40 | replaced driver's side swaybar endlink. | ||
| Jun 2015162440 miC $160 | Regular brake pad replacement necessitated replacement of front brake calipers and flex hoses - caliper seals started leaking when pistons were pushed back. Three year old tie rods had low quality seals; wear was occurring; replaced with better quality parts before any risk of failure. | ||
| Nov 2015166160 miC $215 | Replaced front (upstream) oxygen sensor. Replaced front (upstream) oxygen sensor. | ||
| Oct 2016179800 miC $154 | replaced fuel pump, relay, crank position sensor; still pursuing cause of no-start condition that prevents the fuel pump from being energized Diagnostic related to no-start condition; determined that Central Electronic Module won't energize fuel pump relay; CEM needs replacement (dealer) or remanufacturing (aftermarket option) | ||
| Sep 2017175460 miC $150 | Replaced mass airflow sensor. | ||
2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in California, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 201593000 miUS $350 | Failed front spring seats. Spring seats and bearings were replaced. Known issue with this generation of Volvos. | ||
| May 2016106000 miUS $15 | Thermostat failed. Was replaced. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Florida, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014246000 miUS $200 | replaced engine coils | ||
| Volvo S60 in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Jul 2013139500 mi | Catalytic converter needs to be replaced badly. Yet I can't afford it. | ||
| Sep 2013142000 miUS $250 | One of the I think five ignition things needed to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 2014148000 mi | Catalytic converter needed to be replaced. | ||
| Volvo S60 in South Carolina, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Nov 2014186000 miUS $240 | Dead alternator replaced. Failed coil pack replaced. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Aug 2012155900 miUS $330 | replaced control arm | ||
| Jun 2013173000 miUS $2500 | needed catalytic converter control arm bushings | ||
| Volvo S60 in New Zealand Nov 2009 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Apr 201146800 mi | Replaced rear left side door lock because it sometimes did not lock with the key fob. It always unlocked with the key fob. Had the replacement lock couriered to me and the whole process took 35 minutes from go to finish. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200778120 mi | Defective wheel bearing | ||
| Oct 200783080 miC $30 | Transmission failure due to gear slippage in gears 1, 2, and 3 (repair replaced the planetary gears and associated parts). Thermostat failure. | ||
| Nov 200783080 miC $60 | Turbo Control Valve defective | ||
| May 200893620 mi | Sway bar end links were bad and needed replacing (both sides). Driver side inner tie rod end defective. Parts purchased for install in June. | ||
| Aug 200896720 miC $130 | Replaced driver side inner tie rod end. | ||
| Dec 2008102300 mi | Power steering leak/groan. Problem is a slow leaking power steering pump that will be replaced at a later date. | ||
| Feb 2009103540 miC $100 | Leaking power steering pump - replacement required. Voltage regulator on alternator intermittently malfunctioning (cost of part was US$135). Headlight wiper motor not working (passenger side). Obtained part but did not repair yet as bumper needs to be removed for repair. Passenger door lock actuator malfunctioning intermittently. Sometimes takes 2 - 3 attempts to lock the door (door unlocks itself when locking is attempted). Need to obtain part for self repair. | ||
| Mar 2009104160 mi | Leaking driver side strut. | ||
| Jun 2009105400 miC $200 | Bad outer tie rods | ||
| Volvo S60 in Texas, United States May 2007 - Mar 2008 | |||
| Sep 2007116000 miUS $755 | Right Control Arm Bushing failed due to oil leaking from a $3 gasket above it. Right front strut going out, makes constant noise. Brake pedal position sensor became faulty. Caused cruise control to only work intermittently and displayed a message, "Engine System Service Required." | ||
| Feb 2008130000 mi | The rear shocks and front struts all needed replacing and the estimate was somewhere around $1300 at an independent shop. I declined the work and traded it in. | ||
| Volvo S60 in North Carolina, United States Jul 2007 - Dec 2007 | |||
| Nov 2007127000 miUS $412 | Bad wheel bearing | ||
| Dec 2007127000 miUS $400 | Car was traded in for a different make and model. Due to continued high repair cost, I traded for a low mileage Acura TSX. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Texas, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Aug 200989000 miUS $345 | Replaced right front strut and checked alignment. Strut was making a low-pitched clunking sound. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Western Australia, Australia Aug 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Nov 201284940 miA $1100 | Removed and replaced alternator | ||
2001 Volvo S60 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo S60 in Illinois, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200969000 miUS $84 | Headlight went out. The shop replaced it and did a necessary oil change. They said the light was difficult and took an entire hour, which made parts and labor over $60 not incuding the oil change. | ||
| Volvo in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2007 - Dec 2007 | |||
| Jul 200788000 miUS $650 | Alternator died - determined faulty and replaced by dealership. | ||
| Nov 200795000 miUS $4000 | TOTAL transmission failure. Rebuild uneconomical - new transmission needed and installed. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Illinois, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2010 | |||
| Sep 200989000 miUS $50 | Support brace for the exhaust tip broke. Welded repair completed | ||
2001 Volvo S60 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Volvo S60 in California, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 2007102000 mi | Heater core replacement Car stalls at all stops, CE light and emission service system required message | ||
2001 Volvo S60 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2008 - Jan 2010 | |||
| Aug 2009110000 mi | exhaust clamp broke, my mechanic fixed if for free | ||
| Jan 2010 | Transmission failed, got rid of car. | ||
| Volvo S60 in New York, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 2009100000 miUS $125 | rear link in suspension needed to be replaced. every time the card would go over a bump, noise was heard. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States May 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jun 200916000 miUS $189 | 4.9 amp draw while car was parked caused the battery to drain down. Garage cleared error codes which were causing "babbling mode" of computers and the resultant 4.9 amp draw while parked. Left Rear sway bar Drop link was badly worn and loose. Mechanic replaced the drop link. By the way, the Problem 1 for this trip DID NOT involve a re-flash. | ||
| Dec 200918000 miUS $3 | Water in L Front headlamp assembly. Water entry through riding light lamp socket seal that was loose. Water runs off hood and straight down onto riding lamp connection. Very laborious process to purge water from headlamp assembly | ||
| Apr 201125200 mi | fuel odor coming from RR seat eliminated by installation of new fuel pump. | ||
| Jul 201126300 miUS $198 | Replaced known bad alarm siren module (alkaline from leaking battery had taken out the board) with new OEM module, still getting "Alarm system needs maintenance" message. | ||
| Aug 201126600 miUS $120 | Replaced turn signal and other exterior bulbs, replaced defective RF turn signal socket (high Ohms to socket), and replaced defective combined turn signal switch. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 200972000 miUS $650 | broken exhaust pipe hanger | ||
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