2001 Volvo S60 Volvo S60 2001

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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%)

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2001 Volvo S60 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (22%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Volvo S60

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2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

33060 mi

$4680
Car could not change gears. Transmission replaced.  
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. 

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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... 

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2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

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.  
114000 mi Tranny went out. 
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. 

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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 

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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. 

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2001 Volvo S60 4-door

5-cylinder automatic 2WD

102000 mi Transmission failed, got rid of car. 

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2001 Volvo S60 Transmission Problems

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