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2003 Volvo S60 repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 72 repairs.
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2003 Volvo S60 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 56 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Volvo S60

turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

Volvo S60 in Belgium
Jun 2009 - Mar 2010
Aug 2009

49600 mi

€2500
Clutch replacement. Mechanical failure. 

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2003 Volvo S60

Engine not specified

Volvo S60 in Great Britain
Apr 2015 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015

117000 mi

£350
Intermittent Lambda sensor fault code causing check engine warning light Lower suspension arm broken on O/S/F 

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2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volvo S60 in California, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

82000 mi

US $70
Bad front strut 
Volvo S60 in Texas, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2010
Jun 2010

74000 mi
Inspection done by Volvo Certified Mechanic found top engine mount ($100). Inspection done by Volvo Certified Mechanic found upper spring seats ($300), inner tie rods ($375) and lower control arm bushing ($450). Work paid for by new owner. 

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2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo S60 in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2012 - Oct 2014
Feb 2013

84100 mi

US $1200
Instrument cluster failed. 
Volvo S60 in Colorado, United States
Oct 2017 - Nov 2017
Nov 2017

119500 mi

US $430
Knocking noise passenger front wheel area. Repair tie rod/s fixed problem. 

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2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD

Volvo S60 in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2009 - Mar 2012
Jun 2009

82000 mi

US $1050
Power Brake Booster Front and Rear brake pads and Rotors 
Sep 2009

85000 mi

US $400
2 engine Coil packs went bad 
Jun 2010

95000 mi

US $600
slight trany slip so did a full 12 qt. trans fluid flush. 
Aug 2010

98858 mi

US $400
Service Transmission Required and Check Engine Light came on at the same time.Car had hard shift in to 2nd and 3rd gear.Idle was unstable.Car felt like it was going to stall. Exhaust rear hangers rusted and fell off,out heat shield on exhaust fell apart.Catalytic converter flange at exhaust was rusted along with bolt holding it together. Service Transmission Required and Check Engine Light came on at the same time.Codes Intake air leak and Transmission service Car needed software update and Trany fluid flush for a 2nd time.Both codes have been reset. 
Apr 2011

115800 mi

US $300
Rear Hub assembly and bearing. Noise was getting loud and was worried about doing more damage. 
Sep 2011

123000 mi

US $700
The front drive strut failed noise when driving over any bump.replaced struts,spring seats and everything that goes with the front driver and passenger side struts.Also the control arms and ball joints on both passenger and driver side. 

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2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S60 in Kentucky, United States
Oct 2014 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015

124000 mi
Needed new radiator. 
Volvo S60 in Texas, United States
Jun 2015 - Oct 2018
Mar 2015

191368 mi

US $722
Upper front end bearing mounts, Struts and Links. 
Aug 2015

192000 mi

US $195
Engine cooling fan assembly would not shut ofrf. Had to replace the engine cooling fan assembly. 
Nov 2015

192300 mi

US $175
Had to replace the Monroe Struts with less than 1000 miles on them with another set. The 1st set of struts went bad. Free replacement parts but not free (Labor)installation. 
Feb 2017

195000 mi

US $1600
Replace blown lower seal. Also replace upper seal, timing belt and water pump. 
Sep 2017

196000 mi

US $700
AC was running cold and then hot and repeated. Took it to the shop and it was supposedly repaired. It is now doing the same thing. I will be taking it back to the shop for repair. 
Oct 2018

199000 mi
Battery died and am trying to recharge it. 
Volvo S60 in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2013 - Jul 2014
Sep 2013

148800 mi

C $320
Replaced both outer tie rod ends. Alignment Replaced front and rear sway bar links. 
May 2014

170500 mi

C $80
Replaced right lower ball joint. 
Volvo S60 in Oregon, United States
Apr 2011 - Apr 2012
Jul 2011

121000 mi

US $2000
Steering rack went out. The rest of the suspension was also very worn. 

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2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

Volvo S60 in Oklahoma, United States
Jun 2012 - Jan 2013
Dec 2012

76000 mi

US $250
"Major engine service required" light came on. No other obvious problems. Dealer did software download. 
Volvo S60 in South Carolina, United States
Aug 2015 - Jul 2016
Aug 2015

148000 mi

US $375
trans needed B4 cylindar updated and computer reprogram. 
May 2016

157900 mi
Trans won't go into gear after solenoid problem diagnosed. Cost to replace used is $1700. B4 cyl was replaced no effect. 

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2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD

Volvo S60 in Romania
May 2010 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

74400 mi

$400
replacement of the ac condenser 
Volvo S60 in North Carolina, United States
- Nov 2006
Nov 2006

45000 mi
Replaced Fuel Door hinge under warranty. Sounded like a common problem. 
Volvo S60 in Virginia, United States
Jun 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012

102000 mi

US $700
Replace right front axle. Mechanic didn't spline everything together correctly. Had to take back. Thought left one went bad but that didn't work, put old left one back in and then realize right one wasn't splined together correctly... 
Volvo S60 in Michigan, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2013
Mar 2013

159000 mi

US $450
sway bar end links front spring seat (strut mounts0 upper torque mount 

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2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

Volvo S60 in South Africa
Dec 2009 - May 2012
Sep 2009

57970 mi

R 140
Replaced broken shift knob with new knob from dealer serviced Transmssion, replaced fluid 2X seviced power steering system, replaced fluid 
Oct 2009

59149 mi

R 90
Replaced top motor/torque mount 
Feb 2012

76260 mi

R 240
Fuel pump was leaking, I bought a new pump and replaced it. In the USA this is a dealer recall and done for free here in South Africa Volvo does not offer safety recalls or so I was told at the dealer 
Volvo S60 in Georgia, United States
Mar 2010 - Mar 2016
Mar 2011

139000 mi

US $900
Intermittent stalling, replaced air-oil separator. They said it was clogged and over pressuring the crankcase. 
Aug 2013

191100 mi

US $2400
Fuel pressure rail sensor. Camshaft seal leak. Sway bar bushing replaced. Torsion engine mounts. 
Jun 2014

209000 mi

US $450
Replace both passenger and driver CV axles. 
Sep 2015

228000 mi

US $450
Catalytic converter clogged. Replaces with aftermarket. 
Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2010 - Apr 2012
Aug 2011

104000 mi

US $425
Replace map sensor, clear code. Oil change, filter and lubrication. Replace left and right side tail light bulbs. 
Volvo S60 in California, United States
Feb 2012 - Jun 2012
Feb 2012

101000 mi

US $650
oil breather box check engine light front motor mount 
May 2012

102000 mi

US $250
Car would not shift. got transmission fluid overheating message and car went into failsafe mode. transmission had to be replaced ball joints failed wheels tried to knuckle under car on a corner siren kept repeatedly going off at night inside door handle broke had to have door panel replaced power steering pump and tensioner 
Volvo S60 in Wisconsin, United States
Sep 2010 - Aug 2013
Oct 2010

110800 mi

US $1360
Replace A/C Compressor and all components. Replace A/C Compressor and all components. 
Nov 2010

111300 mi
Car died - check eng light on - won't stay running. Replaced air sensor multiple times. Two rebuilts and then one not rebuilt -- don't know if OEM BUT right now it is still running. Car died - check eng light on - won't stay running.  Winter/Weather button not working - not sure of repair  
Jan 2013

124700 mi

US $90
Oil pressure sensor said 'no oil pressure'; however gauge put on said pressure over normal. Sensor put back on... no problems since. 
Apr 2013

136700 mi

US $10
Car continually riddled with dieing at intersections no CE light. Rev engine for 1 min then stay running. Driving down hwy & CE light goes on - code for sensor BUT there is nothing wrong. The sensor was replaced w/ OEM. 
May 2013

138000 mi

US $300
Replace Resistor and Blower. 
Aug 2013

140000 mi
Stalling problem never fixed. I could be going down the hwy at 75 and the check engine would come on - there would be nothing operational wrong w/ the vehicle. other times going through the city the light might come on and then at a stop engine would die. 
Volvo S60 in Maryland, United States
Feb 2015 - Jan 2017
Sep 2016

185000 mi

US $64
inspection/repair lighting harness for the headlamp 
Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2010 - Mar 2014
Dec 2010

97000 mi

US $684
No problem exist, The S60 went in for a 97,000 mile maintenance check and they found that the high pressure driver side brake hose has some cracks in it. No need for concern at this time. 
Jan 2011

100000 mi

US $150
Car would not turn over or start. Turn out to be a frail wire to the starter. 
Apr 2011

100000 mi

US $650
The 03 S60 went in for inspection and found that the power steering pump hose was leaking it was replaced.  Also the front brake high pressure hoses had signs of cracks. They were replaced. 
Dec 2011

105000 mi

US $1900
The mechanic found doing the maintenance that the water pump had a leak. 
Feb 2014

124000 mi

US $1500
The 03 Volvo S60, had issue with the electrical system the car would start but would run down the battery doing a trip but after sitting for a while it would start but the same issue would reoccur.  also had a boot replaced. 

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