2006 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 | |
| 2006 | Volvo S60 R | 16 S60 Rs, 10.9 months of data per S60 R, average 62100 miles Small sample size. Join or 16 S60 Rs, 10.9 months of data per S60 R, average 62100 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2006 | Volvo S60 | 43 S60s, 11.0 months of data per S60, average 81200 miles 46 |
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2006 Volvo S60
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| Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 63000 | 0 | gas cap replaced for evaporation leak detection |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 83000 | 100 | Air conditioner blowing warm air. |
| May | 2010 | 94000 | 920 | Replaced timing belt and water pump. Also replace front and rear brakes along with the rear rotors. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo S60 in Montana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 69000 | 120 | Faulty Mass Air Flow Sensor. Found a BOSCH part and replaced with Genuine Volvo Part. Air filter was dirty. Replaced air filter. No problems to date. |
| Mar | 2013 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 43000 | 800 | Check engine light "Engine system service required". Throttle body cleaned, PCV, MAF replaced. |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | Emissions solenoid. Had auto trans valve body replaced by dealer under warranty due to harsh downshifting. |
| Jun | 2011 | 48000 | 0 | replaced both front struts, both front spring seats, both front swaybar endlinks, and finally, the front swaybar swaybar and mounts (which was the culprit) |
| Dec | 2012 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | Signal stalk replacement |
| Nov | 2009 | 28000 | 0 | premature leather dye failure revised valve body replacement |
| Jul | 2010 | 33000 | 0 | Driver seat popping noise nav software update interior A pillar noise. I think I fixed it by pressing/tapping on the A pillar trim. |
| Aug | 2010 | 34000 | 0 | Seat popped when turning left |
| Mar | 2013 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 44640 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 45880 | 0 | Door lock (was causing alarm malfunction). Steering stops noisy - lubed to fix. Driver seat creaking under load (eg. lean) - fixed by lube. |
| Aug | 2009 | 49600 | 0 | Leaking radiator Intercooler for turbo Valve body Angle gear (AWD) |
| Jan | 2010 | 55560 | 600 | High pitched whine from speakers when car is running (even if radio is off). Rear passenger door lock was defective (showed code) |
| Oct | 2010 | 66540 | 0 | Front wheel bearings replaced Struts and shocks defective/worn out. |
| Dec | 2010 | 66960 | 225 | Front 4C struts replaced under extended warranty and related spring seats (this part paid by owner). |
| Mar | 2011 | 70680 | 100 | Steering knuckle was failing |
| Jun | 2011 | 74400 | 100 | Front driveshafts were bad due to torn boots causing leak and contamination. |
| Dec | 2011 | 81840 | 0 | Blower motor required replacement (noisy) |
| Apr | 2012 | 85560 | 0 | Rear shocks need to be replaced |
| Jun | 2012 | 88040 | 850 | Replace rear shocks |
| Oct | 2012 | 94240 | 500 | Bad front strut Serviced PCV system including broken PCV hose |
| Mar | 2013 | 99200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| Volvo S60 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 27000 | 0 | Noticed what felt like a broken spring seat. Took it in to the dealer, they replaced both of them in the front. The whole thing was covered under warranty. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 60000 | 550 | Gas gauge intermittent. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | - vibration under braking from highway speeds - smoke from rear of engine bay after driving hard - Axle ping/clicking performing garage maneuvers (TNN77-08-2004-03-25) - Excessive leather wear on and excessive play of back of drivers seat - various in | |
| Jul | 2007 | 0 | One headlamp was vibrating badly and replaced. | |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | Had to go to a second dealer to get headlamp repair done. | |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | Wiring harness replaced after headlamp repair was done incorrectly and the accessory drive belt rubbed through some wiring! | |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | - squeak/creak in suspension - distorted sound from front passenger door speakers at ANY volume - wind noise from corner of drivers door, seal isn't flush on door compared to passenger side | |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | Outer tie rod end was loose and replaced. Door seals falling off and were replaced. Various interior rattles fixed. | |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | Wheel bearings noisy and needed to be replaced AWD system failed and needed to be replaced Axles are clicking and were glued Cost was zero as it was covered by warranty | |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | Had to visit a second dealer to get AWD system covered under warranty. | |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | Clutch position sensor failed. Also, clutch pedal springs fell off the car. | |
| Oct | 2009 | 63000 | 70 | Fuel lines became detached from car |
| Dec | 2009 | 68000 | 350 | Parking brake stuck on, immobilizing car. Outer tie rod was loose More parts in the parking brake system needed replacing. Brake was still dragging after first repair attempt. |
| Jan | 2010 | 68000 | 0 | The spline sleeve/collar and angle gear of the AWD system failed with a loud metallic BANG and had to be replaced. This is a very common failure for modern Volvo AWD systems and as such was easy for myself and the dealer to diagnose. |
| Jan | 2011 | 88300 | 0 | throttle body cleaned |
| May | 2011 | 92000 | 0 | Suspension was getting noisy and crashing somewhat over bumps. Various suspension parts replaced (bushings, mounts, etc). |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 38000 | 0 | AWD began slipping on initial takeoff under full throttle. Initial diagnosis was nothing wrong. AWD then failed 1 year later. Collar was broken and stuck to shaft, which warranted a new tranmission. The angle gear was also replaced. |
| Nov | 2009 | 47500 | 0 | Turn signal stalk replacement. |
| Apr | 2013 | 112000 | 570 | Front Left/Right Control Arm Bushings (F/R) |
| Volvo S60 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 50000 | 0 | Had to go in for faulty clutch position switch. took 3 days to repay. it threw everything off -- turbo, fan, intercooler, and engine timing. Fixed the switch, that worked. problem solved. prior to that, it would backfire, stutter on acceleration, and the |
| Jun | 2009 | 50000 | 0 | Clutch position switch replaced again. Right front strut replaced. Needed a software code reset to fix a faulty window that wouldn't roll up properly. |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 257hp 2.4L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo S60 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 47000 | 0 | I had the bulbs replaced in November - then the passenger side went out within two weeks and they said it was because the connector melted. Then it happened on the driver's side - but no melting. Now it has happened AGAIN. Replaced another headlight bulb, other side. Will be having more tests performed. |
| Feb | 2012 | 47500 | 113 | Took to an ASE certified mechanic w/Volvo expertise to diagnose the premature light failure. Had to replace both bulbs on the right side and rewire the pigtail. Future repair needed on left headlight. |
| Mar | 2013 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 257hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in Malaysia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 88660 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 89280 | 0 | The sensor light was triggered. (transmission service required urgent) Sensor light triggered. STC and ABS system need urgent service. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 43000 | 360 | loose steering wheel |
| Dec | 2009 | 44000 | 225 | Loose steering wheel. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 48000 | 540 | both camshaft sensors were bad. replaced both sensors. |
| Mar | 2013 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 27000 | 0 | Problem on startup - engine cranking but not igniting right away. Faulty temperature sensor. |
| Oct | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 66000 | 100 | In-warranty repair of radio antenna lead wire. Replace broken gas door hinge. |
| Jul | 2011 | 74000 | 500 | Defective rear caliper. R&R caliper, both rear rotors & pads, parking brake shoes. |
| Oct | 2011 | 78000 | 0 | Replace alternator, noisy bearing Replaced upper engine mount |
| Mar | 2013 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo S60 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 29140 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 30240 | 0 | Engine warning light comes on. Performed diagnostic of computer; no clear cause identified. reset computer and told to wait and see. |
| Jul | 2010 | 31340 | 0 | Engine warning light comes on. This is a recurring problem. light came on again after resetting of the computer. Performed computer diagnostic. No clear cause identified. Reset the computer again. |
| Dec | 2010 | 34100 | 0 | Engine light is always on. Shop has done the computer diagnostics on several occasions (5 so far) with no clear cause identified. After reset, the light comes back on within a few hours. Not sure if this is a hidden defect subject to recall |
| Nov | 2011 | 41540 | 800 | Transmission fluid, winterize, and new battery |
| Jan | 2012 | 42560 | 500 | Front end Connecting rod replacement. Reset on-board computer. Problem is apparently with an exhaust sensor that gives false readings. |
| Mar | 2012 | 43400 | 800 | Replace front brake pads and shocks |
| Mar | 2013 | 47740 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | rear window trim was replaced... | |
| Jul | 2011 | 79000 | 0 | Replaced headlight. |
| Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 88000 | 0 | radiator tank leaking-seam leaking-plastic intermediate start problem-dealer found no cause but as a token redid the starter motor connector. I believe it will resurface. Because very intermittent it may take 6 months to show again. When it happens it results in a tow. |
| Mar | 2013 | 107000 | 1000 | PCV crankcase tank box (kit is about $400 in parts and a 1 day job-(well over 1000 at dealer). Also changed spark plugs, flushed coolant, changed brake fluid, timing belt, serpentine belt, water pump, tensioners and idler pulleys. |
| Volvo S60 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 62000 | 0 | gas gauge did not work, brought to dealker to have repaired, they replaced sensor, when we got car home, all gasoline leaked out of car, had car towed back to dealer and they resealed sensor |
| Jun | 2012 | 74000 | 297 | Front of AC compressor fell off due to broken bolt. repaired and cleared faults in computer and topped off freon. |
| Mar | 2013 | 86000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 70000 | 100 | Unsure of location of leak - waiting on future analysis |
| Oct | 2011 | 75000 | 400 | Passenger door locks no longer worked with auto lock |
| Mar | 2013 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 104000 | 850 | Air conditioner stopped working; crack discovered in condenser; part replaced @ $500 plus labor. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 38000 | 110 | MAF sensor causing CEL code. Monitored OBD2 output of MAF sensor to identify no response from MAF. |
| Nov | 2010 | 81700 | 270 | Recommended 80,000-mile change of timing, accessory belt & tensioners. |
| Sep | 2011 | 92000 | 275 | Worn bushing on sway bar link creaking & clunking on bumps. Replaced link, rotated tires and performed alignment as periodic maintenance. |
| Sep | 2012 | 111000 | 75 | Replace worn sway bar link. |
| Mar | 2013 | 119000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 25000 | 330 | Just purchased used car with 24k. Brakes questionable so chose to replace pads and rotors along with fluid change. We will see how they last this time. |
| May | 2010 | 27700 | 2700 | complete suspension rebuild. struts, shocks and bushings. Previous owner must have been a salesperson for a book company and always driving on cobblestone roads. This makes the car like new!!! |
| Mar | 2013 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 11780 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 11780 | 0 | Over-revving fan -- Poor connection to water temp sender. Fixed by simply removing and then reattaching connecter. |
| Dec | 2011 | 15500 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 65000 | 300 | Loss of coolant noticed and tracked for four weeks. Plastic side cover of radiator chamber split. Passenger side. Replaced with Volvo original part. |
| Apr | 2013 | 87000 | 200 | Bushings and A-arms replaced. |
| Volvo S60 in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 35000 | 0 | Rear headrests would not retract. Climate control console was replaced under warranty, turns out there was a kinked wire. Problem is fixed now. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 82000 | 230 | Rear brake pads and oil change |
| Jan | 2012 | 121000 | 0 | Replace timing belt. No problems with car! Great. |
| Jun | 2012 | 127000 | 150 | A/C was blowing cooler on one side. Recharged system appears to be fine. |
| Mar | 2013 | 143000 | 900 | The A/C Condenser was bad. So I forked over the painful $900. Now it works great! Plus oil change. Total bill $975.00 |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD
| Volvo S60 in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 103000 | 500 | A bad ball bearing was creating noise. A clip holding a brake pad had broken off. |
| Apr | 2012 | 106000 | 175 | Bad ball bearing discovered and replaced when snow tires were changed. |
| Aug | 2012 | 110500 | 200 | Parking brake broke such that car wouldn't move. Evaporative leak causing Check Engine light to come on. |
| Mar | 2013 | 115000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 50840 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 52700 | 50 | Car would not start. Cranked but no fuel was being delivered. Gas line valve replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Netherlands | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 11160 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 94600 | 0 | 1 strut have to be replaced 1 torsion bar needed some work, misfit from new. |
| Apr | 2012 | 124160 | 0 | Xenon bulb changed, |
| Dec | 2012 | 133920 | 300 | left side seal of the powersteering cylinder was leaking oil |
| Mar | 2013 | 137640 | 470 | I ordered the magnetic cluths, thinking that was the problem with the AC. But the cluths was burned because the ac pump siezed up. I will replace pump later. |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 8680 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 9300 | 0 | Fuel door hinge replaced. |
| May | 2008 | 11160 | 0 | Indicator relay in dashboard replaced. |
| Nov | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Volvo S60 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo S60 in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 85000 | 1 | car needed brake pads and rotars..service repaired in a timely manner |
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