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Volvo S60 repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 1559 repairs.
Volvo S60 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (15%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 138 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2020 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
twincharged 313hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 10416 mi | Occasional jerking and hesitation in reverse on cold startup. Technical Service Bulletin TJ35901 applied (software update) and have not had problem since. |
2016 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 21672 mi US $234 |
Transmission hesitation from stop to forward driving. Sometimes a few seconds for engagement for car to begin to go from full stop. Dealer: Cause (10). Checked oil; within level. Check for any TJ, found TJ 30695 in relation to TCM update and transmission adaptation. Performed adaptation and software upgrade to TCM unit. Test drove after repairs, all within vehicle standards. |
2015 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
| 47740 mi $1 |
change of clutch |
2014 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 55000 mi | Hard "banging" when shifting from reverse to drive or drive to reverse. Dealer applied software update specific to this issue. |
2013 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 47000 mi | Transmission was replaced due to internal leak in the clutch assembly. |
2013 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lurching occurs when going from Park to Drive and releasing the brake pedal. |
| 5700 mi | all wheel drive system service bulletin |
2012 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 13600 mi | AWD deactivated light came on. Reset it itself automatically. No codes found by dealer. |
2012 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 30000 mi | Problem: Car exhibits a harsh 2-1 downshift in stop and go traffic. Occasionally it made a mechanical clunk during the harsh shift. Dealer flashed new software to correct harsh downshifts. |
| 60000 mi | Periodically the transmission begins making an low pitched moaning sound. Usually but not always when the car first is operating. Dealer Tech could not duplicate. |
| 3700 mi | Rough downshifts, especially with letting off the throttle. |
| 7500 mi | Very rough, very occasional downshifts into 1st gear in 'sport' mode. Almost feels like the car has hit a curb! Dealer cannot reproduce and no codes are set. No noise and no trans. 2 software updates have helped slightly. |
| 7500 mi | Rough downshift from 5th to 4th gear. Transmission replaced. |
| 15000 mi | Transmission started downshifting abruptley at throttle liftoff around 25 mph. Manufactuer computer debug done. Is much better but happens occassionally. |
| 12000 mi | rough downshift (performed transmission control module software upgrade RTJ26840) |
| 22000 mi | Rattling and Vibration coming from engine upon moderate acceleration and coasting. Will occur whether the vehicle is in gear or in park. Sound does not occur when in sport mode. Still experiencing vibration and rattling sounds |
| 30000 mi | Rough shifting. |
| 8500 mi | Rough down shifting at 30MPH |
2012 Volvo S60 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| 5780 mi | There where loud sounds when going from 1 st gear to 2nd gear and downwards too. Plus a shudder and a shake when you put the car back into neutral. They said some rubber thing needs replacement, and they have ordered it for me. |
| 5580 mi ﷼1350 |
Rough down shifts and lots of noise from the transmission. Car surges forward when I am about to stop. |
2007 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 84700 mi US $170 |
Driver's front side made a clunk noise during gentle on/off throttle, and on rough roads at low speed. Inspection showed axle bolt behind the driver's side front wheel cap had come loose. Bolt was re-inserted and Loctite was added. |
| 29000 mi | Transmission shifting roughly. Could not replicate. |
| 95000 mi US $25 |
Clicking in front axle. Purchase new axle bolt with rubber bushing and replaced. 10 minute job. Click is gone. Use one for xc90 not original. |
| 103000 mi | hard shift 2-3rd gear. |
| 113000 mi US $750 |
repalced angle gear and sensor |
2007 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 110000 mi US $270 |
Automatic transmission was surging; other driveability issues. Transmission was drained and filled. I consider it a repair as Volvo states no fluid change interval or inspection. |
2006.5 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 102000 mi £1024 |
Clutch slave cylinder leaking. Should have been changed when the 1st bad clutch was fitted (labour costs dictate replacement at time of clutch change - standard respectable garage practice). |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 28000 mi | revised valve body replacement |
| 49600 mi | Valve body Angle gear (AWD) |
| 24000 mi | Had auto trans valve body replaced by dealer under warranty due to harsh downshifting. |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| 39000 mi | Had to visit a second dealer to get AWD system covered under warranty. |
| 57000 mi | Clutch position sensor failed. Also, clutch pedal springs fell off the car. |
| 68000 mi | 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. |
| 38000 mi | 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. |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 257hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 89280 mi | The sensor light was triggered. (transmission service required urgent) |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 61380 mi C $1300 |
Haldex Differential Electronic Module |
| 130000 mi US $3000 |
ABS/Awd failed |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 54950 mi US $100 |
Tranny had started to slip once every few days. Took car in to check condition/level of fluid and it was full but dark and smelled burnt. Had it changed but problem was not resolved. |
| 139000 mi US $400 |
Replaced right and left Axles/CV joints due to torn boots and noisy CV joints. $110. |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD
| 101000 mi US $50 |
AWD went out |
2005 Volvo S60
Engine not specified
| 124000 mi R 4500 |
Geartronic valve bodies suspect, replaced transmission with remanufactured unit. |
| 61000 mi | Clutch Cylinder Failure Angle gear case was leaking, so the dealer decided to "Seal/fix" the leak. About 500 miles later the whole assembly failed thus the AWD was dead and in Front Wheel Drive mode only, this would be okay except it would have severe wheel hop, spin and pull. Towed to dealer and replaced. |
2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| 63000 mi US $400 |
Transmission seals were replaced due to a small trans oil leak where the transmission mates with the angle (bevel) gear of the car. |
| 76000 mi US $800 |
Had oil leak @ rear differential. Fix is to reseal. Dealer resealed rear differential. |
| 19000 mi | Angle gear slack and clicking was fixed with loctite |
| 28000 mi | Leaking Angle Gear needed to be resealed. Expensive! |
| 133200 mi US $258 |
Replace upper engine mount |
2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 78000 mi US $375 |
Left front wheel bearing needed to be replaced. |
| 33000 mi | Leaking Angle Gear. |
| 53000 mi US $245 |
Axle Ping issue fixed with Volvo XC90 axle bolts. |
| 107000 mi US $500 |
Front Passenger Axle went out- RR axle |
2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 257hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 107000 mi US $1400 |
CV boot |
2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 50000 mi | Vibration reported in front end. Dealer replaced axles. |
2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD
| 51142 mi US $77 |
no awd - replace oil pump on haldex aoc system |
| 70000 mi US $560 |
replaced worn transmission torque rod, $300 |
| 79000 mi US $380 |
Replaced PNP Switch Replaced Control Unit Module on AWD |
2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 103000 mi US $680 |
Replaced torn CV joint left front wheel |
| 78000 mi US $560 |
Both axles had to be replaced. |
2004 Volvo S60
Engine not specified
| 115000 mi US $3600 |
Its Bevel gear makes loud sound & replacing cost $2000. I sold the car back to dealer from whom I purchased. Really very bad experience with Volvo. |
2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| 2000 mi | Buzzing shifter worked on under warranty and a factory noted update. Still buzzed in 3rd gear. |
| 37500 mi US $4000 |
Clutch sleeve cylinder and multiple components failed all the way up to flywheel. Brake fluid was noted to be leaking a few months earlier. |
| 39000 mi US $250 |
Apparently from last repair one bolt from the strut mount was not replaced and therefore strut broke. Had to be replaced. |
| 43400 mi | Replace ring gear, hesitation on acceleration and replace heater/AC blower |
| 73000 mi US $800 |
Repair/replace leaking angle gear seal |
| 85000 mi US $300 |
Front driver side CV boot leak. |
| 40000 mi | shifter cables were replaced because there was excessive vibration in the shifter when driving in 5th gear. |
| 122000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced clutch disc, pressure plate, flywheel, slave cylinder, angle gear coupling, resealed angle gear. Angle gear input spline was bad but since I did not have another unit, I reinstalled it. Installed a rebuilt angle gear assembly. Input spline shaft on existing was severely worn. |
| 81000 mi US $2500 |
Clutch slave cylinder failure. Unable to engage the clutch, drive the car. Sold to the local Volvo expert for $2500 less than fair value if the car was in good working order. I would not have sold the car except I now have company car. |
| 111600 mi C $600 |
Angle gear sleeve repair |
| 63000 mi | Sold car because a close friend who has a Volvo repair shop told me that the clutches tend to fail, and replacing them costs over $3,000. Clutch failed two months later. |
| 99000 mi US $2600 |
Clutch slave cylinder failed. Replaced slave cylinder, clutch and pressure plate, angle gear collar sleeve, misc seals. Replaced rear main seal (no additional labor) |
| 119500 mi US $1300 |
Clutch needed to be replaced. The slave cylinder failed, causing brake fluid to leak onto the disk. The disk broke in half when it deteriorated from the fluid. |
| 78800 mi US $2500 |
I repaired and maintained multiple things. Front left cv axle, |
| 83000 mi US $900 |
Also had to replace both front left and front right cv axles. |
| 62000 mi US $1100 |
Slave/Throw out started to squeal, it was on its way out. While transmission was out, I replaced everything except the dual mass flywheel, I had it cut. Should I just have replaced the slave (Control Cylindar) and its Air Vent Tube, $700. Slave/Throw out started to squeal, it was on its way out. While transmission was out, I replaced everything except the dual mass flywheel, I had it cut. Should I just have repalced the slave (Control Cylandar) and its Air Vent Tube, $700 |
| 57000 mi | Buzzing sound in 5th gear; Tech service bulletin work performed. |
2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 83000 mi US $4000 |
Three days after engine replaced in December (tensioner idler went causing timing to slip) transmission also replaced. Transmission pump went. |
| 65000 mi US $625 |
Angle gear left side seal leaking, replaced seals. |
| 226300 mi C $5600 |
replaced both front axels..right side was failing so I did both. |
2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 60140 mi | Shifting problems when sold, transmission going. |
| 168600 mi US $6500 |
Replace Transmission |
2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 104000 mi US $950 |
Something was wrong with the bevel gear and it needed to be repaired or the mechanic said it would lead to major damage. |
| 138300 mi US $3000 |
Bevel gear was replaced after failure |
2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 105480 mi C $500 |
replaced front CV axles (both sides) |
| 35000 mi US $79 |
Transmission/turbo still "flaring" between 2nd and 3rd gear around 40 mph. The shop said it may be transmission related but he couldn't reproduce it during his test drive. |
| 137000 mi US $275 |
Shift Knob lever broke so car key could not be removed. |
2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD
| 95480 mi C $4400 |
Angle gear need to be replaced, leaking.rntransmission also leaking, seal need to be replace too. |
2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 117000 mi US $430 |
cv boot cracked |
| 124000 mi US $164 |
left front cv boot split open, replaced complete cv drive shaft |
| 75000 mi US $240 |
Left front cv boot torn, replaced cv drive shaft |
| 190000 mi US $850 |
Replaced trans |
| 254000 mi £300 |
Front left driveshaft replaced |
2003 Volvo S60
turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| 49600 mi €2500 |
Clutch replacement. Mechanical failure. |
2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD
| 95000 mi US $600 |
slight trany slip so did a full 12 qt. trans fluid flush. |
2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 148000 mi US $375 |
trans needed B4 cylindar updated and computer reprogram. |
| 157900 mi | Trans won't go into gear after solenoid problem diagnosed. Cost to replace used is $1700. B4 cyl was replaced no effect. |
2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 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... |
2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 124000 mi US $1500 |
also had a boot replaced. |
| 209000 mi US $450 |
Replace both passenger and driver CV axles. |
| 102000 mi US $465 |
Car would not shift. got transmission fluid overheating message and car went into failsafe mode. transmission had to be replaced |
| 57970 mi R 140 |
Replaced broken shift knob with new knob from dealer serviced Transmssion, replaced fluid 2X seviced power steering system, replaced fluid |
2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 115320 mi $30 |
Problem with shift flares and alarms with trans. remove solenoids, take apart and clean debris assemble and replace end cap. Refit to trans |
| 109000 mi US $400 |
Transmisson would hesitate going into Reverse from Drive selector |
| 125000 mi US $252 |
Replaced cv joint boots, right side. |
| 149000 mi US $787 |
replaced damaged CV boot on right front axle |
| 156000 mi US $120 |
Check engine light illuminated and "Transmission Service Required" message appeared. Software update/upgrade was performed. Fluid level was slightly low, was filled to correct level. Fluid quality was checked and found O.K. |
| 156000 mi | Check engine light re-illuinated and repeat of transmission service required message. Dealer determined transmission solenoids going bad and recommended transmission replacement ($5,000). Car currently driveable, no telling how long before it isn't. |
2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 110000 mi US $2000 |
Slave Cylinder failed at 109,000 miles. Clutch, slave cylinder, throwout bearing replaced. Flywheel resurfaced. |
| 124000 mi | After replacing the rear main seal, the axle fell out of the CV joint on the passenger's side rendering the car powerless. |
2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 140000 mi US $48500 |
Needed automatic transmission replaced. |
2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 76260 mi | Starting 110k, would not shift smoothly to 4th and 5th gear. the est. repair cost by a trust worthy independent mechanic was $2,8000CAD. |
| 76880 mi C $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. |
| 76880 mi | in last transmission overhaul, mechanic introduced a mis fire whenever shifting down from 2nd to 1st then immediately back up to 2nd. did the overhaul again replacing control board and now it is much smoother, problem still exists. |
| 168640 mi | AWD system has stopped functioning no drive to rear wheels |
| 194680 mi C $397 |
AWD Haldex System no power to back wheels |
2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 188200 mi US $3214 |
Out right axle boots were torn and replaced, as were the inner and outer CV boots |
2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 104000 mi US $270 |
minor transmission leak from axle seals. also passenger axle had a dislocated joint. replaced axle and both seals. |
| 125000 mi | 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. |
| 129000 mi US $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! |
| 111000 mi US $850 |
while inspecting they found left frt. CV boots bad, so replaced and repacked |
| 82000 mi US $600 |
Axle Replacement |
| 105000 mi US $200 |
Transmision Flush |
2002 Volvo S60 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| 76000 mi | The drivers side front driveshaft broke, This was due to collapsed ball joints in both of the CV Joints in that driveshaft. |
2001 Volvo S60
Engine not specified
2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 104160 mi $4000 |
Transmission failed and replaced. Later replaced two more times under warranty. |
| 114080 mi $875 |
Trans fluid contaminated because of broken breather valve. Drained and refilled 4 times. Breather valve was replaced. |
| 33060 mi $4680 |
Car could not change gears. Transmission replaced. |
2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 91500 mi US $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]. |
| 90200 mi | trans clutch error code; software update... |
2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 114000 mi | Tranny went out. |
| 157500 mi US $3200 |
rebuild of transmission |
| 166000 mi US $330 |
cracked cv boot |
| 180000 mi | tranmission failing, traded car in. |
| 110000 mi US $3000 |
Transmission overhauled. Removed and rebuilt by myself after much study. Spent over $1800 on parts and another $400 on machine work. Transmission overhauled. Removed and rebuilt by myself after much study. Spent over $1800 on parts and another $400 on machine work. |
| 174000 mi US $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. |
| 187000 mi | Transmission needed to be replaced, and would have cost more than the car is worth. Decided to register it as non-operational. |
2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 117800 mi C $1500 |
Clutch replacement - disc, pressure plate, release bearing, slave cylinder, rear main seal |
| 120040 mi C $300 |
Noise from rf cv joint - replaced axle shaft with aftermarket part |
| 124620 mi C $160 |
replacement of driver's side axle shaft replaced left side axle shaft |
| 129260 mi C $150 |
replaced defectivea aftermarket right side axle shaft to address vibration under load - repeat of repair from last year |
2001 Volvo S60 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 83080 mi C $1600 |
Transmission failure due to gear slippage in gears 1, 2, and 3 (repair replaced the planetary gears and associated parts). |
| 95000 mi US $4000 |
TOTAL transmission failure. Rebuild uneconomical - new transmission needed and installed. |
2001 Volvo S60 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 102000 mi | Transmission failed, got rid of car. |
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