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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 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 50 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
| 129000 mi US $149 |
Transmission not shifting smoothly, upgrade transmission firmware- some improvement-not fixed. |
| 155000 mi US $900 |
had to replace manifold and catalytic converter kept cost down by not using a volvo part |
| 174000 mi US $1100 |
thermostat replacement and oxygen sensor replacement also fixed an computer problem w/ the rear brake lights. |
2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 99820 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. |
| 104780 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. |
| 105980 mi $150 |
Replaced failed turbo intake hose. |
| 114080 mi $875 |
Heater under dashboard leaking. Heater hoses were bypassed. |
| 33060 mi $4680 |
Throttle body also defective but not replaced. |
| 168000 mi £1000 |
Replacement ETM |
| 185775 mi US $568 |
Radiator |
2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 128000 mi US $57 |
Low oil pressure. None registered on stick. Did oil change. Seems to be burning oil. |
| 138000 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.??? |
| 139000 mi US $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. |
2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 84000 mi US $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. |
| 125700 mi US $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
| 276000 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. |
| 132000 mi US $1500 |
Engine had a crack in block between cylinders 4 and 5. Entire engine replaced with used long block. |
| 118000 mi US $200 |
new radiator / leak replaced engine breather system |
| 130000 mi US $50 |
replaced radiator hose - layout is bad. frame rail cut into rubber of hose. Took more time to find leak than to fix. |
| 110000 mi US $200 |
did 100k mile tuneup with timing belt, thermo, accessory belt, pulleys, etc. Turbo control solenoid replaced. Turbo control solenoid replaced. |
| 148700 mi US $115 |
Turbo control solenoid replaced. |
| 128000 mi US $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. |
| 159000 mi US $200 |
Plastic side of radiator split. Radiator and coolant replaced. Pain in the butt getting it in and out. |
| 175000 mi | Oil leaking onto #3 spark plug from oil change spill or pcv leakage causing rough startup/misfire. Cleaned plug/coil. |
| 183900 mi US $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. |
| 163000 mi US $100 |
I replaced the Mass Air Flow Sensor. Bought off the internet for $100 and DIY. |
| 170000 mi US $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. |
2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 126480 mi C $150 |
Worn transmission mount - replaced. |
| 130200 mi C $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. |
| 150740 mi C $300 |
Leaking water pump; water pump replaced. |
| 166160 mi C $215 |
Replaced front (upstream) oxygen sensor. Replaced front (upstream) oxygen sensor. |
| 175460 mi C $150 |
Replaced mass airflow sensor. |
2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 246000 mi US $200 |
replaced engine coils |
| 106000 mi US $15 |
Thermostat failed. Was replaced. |
| 173000 mi US $2500 |
needed catalytic converter |
| 186000 mi US $240 |
Failed coil pack replaced. |
| 139500 mi | Catalytic converter needs to be replaced badly. Yet I can't afford it. |
| 142000 mi US $250 |
One of the I think five ignition things needed to be replaced. |
| 148000 mi | Catalytic converter needed to be replaced. |
2001 Volvo S60 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 83080 mi C $30 |
Thermostat failure. |
| 83080 mi C $60 |
Turbo Control Valve defective |
| 127000 mi US $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. |
| 89000 mi US $50 |
Support brace for the exhaust tip broke. Welded repair completed |
2001 Volvo S60 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 102000 mi | Car stalls at all stops, CE light and emission service system required message |
2001 Volvo S60 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 16000 mi US $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. |
| 25200 mi | fuel odor coming from RR seat eliminated by installation of new fuel pump. |
| 110000 mi | exhaust clamp broke, my mechanic fixed if for free |
| 72000 mi US $650 |
broken exhaust pipe hanger |
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