2002 Volvo S60 Problems and Repair Histories
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Volvo S60 Reliability through December 31, 2012
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New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2002 | Volvo S60 | 55 S60s, 9.2 months of data per S60, average 123000 miles100 |
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2002 Volvo S60
Engine not specified
| Volvo S60 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 91000 | 50 | rear swaybar link broken. replaced myself with new part. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 1300 | Replaced timing belt, water pump, coolant, drive belt and had an alignment. | |
| Jun | 2012 | 104000 | 28 | Evap Code being thrown. Researched and found that old rubber on gas cap was allowing vac leak. Replaced gas cap with new OEM and solved problem |
| Mar | 2013 | 107000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 107000 | 800 | Timing belt needed to be replaced. Alarm system is acting up but did not repair at this time. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 113000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 113700 | 1250 | Normal replacement of timing belt plus pulleys and tensioner Leaking fuel pump replaced. |
| Dec | 2010 | 125000 | 952 | Replaced strut pads, A-arms, left sway bar link, and steering rod. Performed front end alignment. Replaced cv joint boots, right side. |
| Aug | 2011 | 133000 | 1100 | Timing sprocket on end of camshaft had worked loose, generating check engine light. Timing belt replaced at same time |
| Jan | 2012 | 136300 | 700 | alternator shaft wear causing alarming noise and shedding metal dust |
| Jan | 2013 | 149000 | 787 | replace lower A-arms, front, both sides replaced damaged CV boot on right front axle |
| Mar | 2013 | 150000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 111000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 116000 | 0 | Replaced rear main seal. |
| Aug | 2009 | 118000 | 1000 | Replaced front control arms/bushings. Replaced rear shock mounts. Replaced all struts/shocks. |
| Jun | 2010 | 125000 | 700 | Starter motor inconsistently not working. Was fixed by cleaning electrical connections. Inner tie-rods replaced due to being loose. |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 400 | Front Struts, And Rear Shocks Replaced | |
| Aug | 2008 | 105000 | 15 | Vacuum Lines to Fix a Boost Leak |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 84000 | 450 | Replaced pads and rotors on front wheels, turned rotors on rear. Then took to shop for tires and alignment (not included in cost or time). |
| Aug | 2008 | 89000 | 200 | Upper spring and strut seat replaced. |
| Feb | 2009 | 101000 | 1500 | Old struts and shocks worn - replaced with Bilstein. Note - old struts wore quicker because car was lowered and they were original. Tie rods replaced. |
| May | 2009 | 108000 | 100 | TCV (waste gate solenoid) starting to fail. Replaced with IPD Heavy Duty TCV in anticipation of further modifications |
| Jun | 2009 | 110000 | 2000 | Slave Cylinder failed at 109,000 miles. Clutch, slave cylinder, throwout bearing replaced. Flywheel resurfaced. |
| Jul | 2009 | 111000 | 100 | CEL and hesitation. MAP sensor repaired 100 dollars and less than 1 minute |
| Aug | 2009 | 115000 | 250 | spring seats with only 10k failed - manufacturing issue - mechanic paid for 1/3rd (full price of parts) owned paid for labor. |
| Mar | 2010 | 129000 | 200 | parking brake shoes Drivers side door handle did not open door - repair required replacement of entire door panel - mechanic repaired utilizing zip ties at fraction of cost. |
| May | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 110000 | 380 | Turbo sensor |
| Mar | 2013 | 142000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 119000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 140000 | 48500 | Needed automatic transmission replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 333 | upper engine strut replacement left rear door lock assembly internal malfunction,replaced lock | |
| Dec | 2007 | 0 | radiator leak.Replaced radiator | |
| Dec | 2008 | 79000 | 0 | replaced worn RF sway bar link.covered under extended warranty |
| Oct | 2009 | 90000 | 0 | Replaced RF door latch. Installed RF door module. Covered under extended warranty. |
| Nov | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 87000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 88000 | 425 | Rocker arm front and rear bushing on front suspension. |
| Sep | 2009 | 91000 | 120 | oil leak at turbo oil inlet |
| Jun | 2010 | 101000 | 130 | Front end rattle when driving over rough surface. Outer tie rod and end links where replaced due to wear. |
| Oct | 2010 | 103000 | 223 | Replaced failed alternator. For preventive maintenance replaced serpentine belt and tensioner at the same time. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 105000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 106000 | 1000 | Alternator failed |
| Jan | 2011 | 109000 | 1000 | Replaced front struts and strut bushings |
| Aug | 2011 | 116700 | 0 | Noise - a bit like a vacuum leak - mostly from drivers side. Steering column boot came loose. |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 72000 | 300 | Front wheel bearing hub replacement |
| Feb | 2011 | 80000 | 200 | Side marker light Engine mount |
| Jan | 2012 | 88000 | 250 | Replaced inner tie rod and rubber boot. |
| Mar | 2012 | 91000 | 427 | Timing belt replacement. Not a failure, just time to replace. |
| Oct | 2012 | 96300 | 31 | Replaced gas cap with faulty gasket. |
| Mar | 2013 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo S60 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 87000 | 295 | Gas filler door fell off, when opened in our driveway. Therefore it was recovered undamaged, but required parts to re attach it. |
| Mar | 2011 | 88000 | 740 | Drivers heated seat failed; not repaired due to cost |
| Mar | 2013 | 99000 | 0 | Driver's heated seat did not work. Suspension worn out. |
| Volvo S60 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 167400 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 168640 | 0 | Intermittent CPU fault causing car to go into reduced power mode AWD system has stopped functioning no drive to rear wheels |
| Mar | 2011 | 168640 | 250 | Noise in the right front suspension. Right front spring mount replaced. |
| May | 2012 | 175420 | 85 | Turbo pressure solenoid changed |
| Oct | 2012 | 177940 | 0 | The S60 has problems again with the turbo boost control so I am letting her sleep for a while. |
| Mar | 2013 | -1240 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 75000 | 735 | Electrical system failed while driving, towed to the shop. Battery and alternator replaced. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 64000 | 781 | Column lock replacement. Safety interlock cable replacement. |
| Mar | 2008 | 64000 | 800 | Oil leak at turbo seal. |
| May | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 75640 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 76260 | 0 | Starting 110k, would not shift smoothly to 4th and 5th gear. the est. repair cost by a trust worthy independent mechanic was $2,8000CAD. |
| Nov | 2012 | 76880 | 3300 | Done a transmission overhaul to repair the problem shifting into 4th gear. 3,300 later, now the entire car kicks violently shifting when slowing down to turn and then accelerating halfway through the turn. |
| Volvo S60 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 132000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 133000 | 1700 | Tie rod worn out, struts leaking. |
2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 65700 | 1200 | Suspension seats replaced |
| Nov | 2010 | 73000 | 150 | Moonroof not functioning properly. Moonroof modesty panels were replaced. |
| May | 2011 | 80000 | 1300 | Power steering pump leaking and drain hose were leaking. Problem repaired with replacement parts. |
| Jul | 2012 | 97000 | 700 | Right-side engine mounts failed, replaced all failed engine mounts. |
| Mar | 2013 | 105000 | 600 | Timing belt was replaced at recommended 105K interval. Serpentine belt was also replaced at the same time. |
| Volvo S60 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 70000 | 450 | 1 front stabalizer bar and the 2 rear stabalizer bars needed replacing. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic AWD
| Volvo S60 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 121000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 141000 | 2300 | Replaced front struts and upper spring seats. Rear struts and lower ball joints, swaybar links, control arms front lower. Wheel alignment |
| Jan | 2012 | 148000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volvo S60 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 75000 | 0 | battery changed, 8 and half year old, original |
| Jan | 2011 | 75000 | 3600 | various items, mainly the front wheel suspension and power steering mechanisms need repair. |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 79360 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 85560 | 500 | wheel bearings had to be changed along with oil and tires |
| Oct | 2011 | 97960 | 1600 | replace clutch repair damaged ABS sensor |
| May | 2012 | 99800 | 1000 | Replace ball joint assembly |
| Dec | 2012 | 104160 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 97000 | 300 | Replaced EVAP Purge Valve; also replaced fuel pump as part of a recall. |
| Mar | 2012 | 103000 | 1600 | Replaced timing belt Fast idle. Replaced vacuum elbow. Adjusted and aimed headlights Replaced right front inner steering arm. Steering arm had play. Replaced left front ball joint Left front control arm bushings were found to be worn out; replaced. Worn out serpentine belt tensioner was replaced. |
| Apr | 2012 | 104000 | 155 | A/C was not blowing as cold as it should; system was recharged and nothing else was found to be wrong with it. |
| Dec | 2012 | 110000 | 400 | Power steering pump made rattling noise. Pump was replaced with warrantied used pump. Replaced power steering fluid as well. |
| Jan | 2013 | 110700 | 300 | Parking brake suddenly locked up on one wheel during shopping trip. Car towed to dealer, found parking brake pads had delaminated. Replaced parking brake shoes and cables on both wheels and adjusted. |
| Mar | 2013 | 112000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 106000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 116300 | 0 | Started smelling gas. Recall fuel pump replaced. CAR WOULDNT START |
| Mar | 2013 | 120000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 111000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 120000 | 550 | Oil drain plug female threads stripped. Heli-coil insert installed. |
| Dec | 2008 | 121000 | 17 | Left headlight replaced. |
| Jun | 2010 | 136000 | 1985 | Both front strut, upper and lower bushing/ball joints Rusted out exhaust hanger replaced |
| Jul | 2010 | 136000 | 941 | Alternator failed and had to be replaced |
| Aug | 2010 | 137000 | 240 | Drivability problems coming out of shop from alternator repair and CEL came on. Dealer said needed to clean throttle body. CEL light still on, but drives OK |
| Feb | 2011 | 139000 | 1010 | Rear struts and bearing plates, plus 4 wheel alignment. 5 spark plugs - no problem....never replaced in 139K |
| Sep | 2012 | 147000 | 1600 | Replaced catalytic converter and O2 sensor. CEL kept coming on and would not have passed emissions inspection. Like the car and wanted to keep it, but expensive repairs are a real issue. |
| Mar | 2013 | 147000 | 400 | O2 sensor broken upper motor mount |
| Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 183000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 185000 | 1200 | Regulator failed, damaged alternator and battery. |
| Mar | 2009 | 185000 | 550 | Front End Links repaired (this has been a huge nuisance, needed every 45K or so.) $250. Engine Torsion Shock Mount (top) $300. |
| Volvo S60 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 118000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 119000 | 240 | Car smells of gas and sometimes comes to complete stall. But also, I had the timing belt replaced and the service guy did it incorrectly and had to correct it. A sensor (actually 2 of them now, different ones) was replaced also, but problem still exists. |
| May | 2009 | 123000 | 0 | Check engine light on. Service tech says problem with ANOTHER SENSOR due to temperature sensor which controls fuel mixture..but not sure. I feel car needs new ETM , after online investigation. Appt with Volvo dealership 2 follow this Tuesday. 6/09/09 |
| Jun | 2009 | 125000 | 0 | Volvo dealership ran sweep test, which indicates ETM failure, but car DID NOT fail test.(but is indicating failure symptoms). They did software upgrade which is basically an override. Air bag warning light on. Not fixed, but it went out on its own. Heard noise in front end upon turning. Was told it may be cv joint or axle. was asked to come back but have not done so yet. |
| Nov | 2009 | 127000 | 0 | Car was bumping terribly, especially if a passenger was in car. Mechanic says it is the rim. I replaced it, but it is still not totally smooth. Am waiting for tires to see if that is the fix. |
| Jan | 2010 | 129000 | 1733 | Replaced power steering cable, right axle,& bushings. So the axle was the problem with the bumping in front end. (my past mechanics are idiots or just lazy) 1000 dollars in parts alone! Very strong gas odor since I bought car in 2008. Replaced fuel pump. |
| Jun | 2010 | 135000 | 365 | A/C doesnt work. Compressor problem etc ?? $1400 to fix, so on hold.. |
| Oct | 2010 | 140000 | 193 | check engine light on warned of car overheating. but it was hopefully loose wires going to sensor giving a faulty reading.. also some hoses were cracked and replaced. oil change included in price of repair.car surges at times using cruise |
| Mar | 2011 | 148500 | 0 | Check engine light which seems to be a permanent fixture on dash comes on and am told I need a thermostat.. Light goes off,, no repair... car still making noises in front end even after axle replacement.... gee.s.ss.s |
| Jun | 2011 | 152000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 78000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jul | 2011 | 82000 | 30 | Vacuum leak discovered at original gas cap. Gas cap replaced. |
| Sep | 2011 | 83000 | 0 | Service Alarm System. Alarm goes off with key fob but not when locked door is opened from inside. Needs new module. |
| Apr | 2013 | 90000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 82000 | 600 | Axle Replacement |
| Nov | 2012 | 105000 | 200 | Transmision Flush |
| Volvo S60 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 99000 | 800 | Bad Oxygen Sensor, decided to replace both |
| Apr | 2011 | 109000 | 83 | Thermostat stuck open so engine was not reaching operating temp..replaced thermostat gasket on gas cap had numerous cracks resulting in evaporative emissions leak error message..replaced gas cap with aftermarket |
| Jan | 2012 | 119000 | 0 | Thermostat was reading hot but engine was not overheated. |
| Jun | 2012 | 124000 | 1500 | AC Compressor seized, replaced compressor, drier, evacuator and recharge system |
| Sep | 2012 | 128000 | 0 | Condenser leaking |
| Nov | 2012 | 130000 | 0 | Radiator leaking near upper radiator hose. Diagnosed a hairline crack in the radiator |
| Jan | 2013 | 132000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 111000 | 850 | Right Fr. wheel bearing bad. while inspecting they found left frt. CV boots bad, so replaced and repacked |
| Nov | 2010 | 119000 | 0 | hood cable broke, dealer ordered parts, I installed |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Volvo S60 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Volvo S60 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 76000 | 0 | The drivers side front driveshaft broke, This was due to collapsed ball joints in both of the CV Joints in that driveshaft. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 64000 | 425 | One of the sensors on the engine, it took one minute for him to put it on, but apparently I was paying an hour of labor to guarantee...whatever. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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