2002 Volvo S60 Volvo S60 2002

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2002 Volvo S60 repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (27%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

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

Other (5%)

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2002 Volvo S60 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (39%)

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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.

2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

109000 mi

US $400
Transmisson would hesitate going into Reverse from Drive selector 
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 
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. 

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2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed manual FWD

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. 
110000 mi

US $2000
Slave Cylinder failed at 109,000 miles. Clutch, slave cylinder, throwout bearing replaced. Flywheel resurfaced. 

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2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

140000 mi

US $48500
Needed automatic transmission replaced. 

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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 

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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 

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2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

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! 
82000 mi

US $600
Axle Replacement 
105000 mi

US $200
Transmision Flush 
104000 mi

US $270
minor transmission leak from axle seals. also passenger axle had a dislocated joint. replaced axle and both seals. 
111000 mi

US $850
while inspecting they found left frt. CV boots bad, so replaced and repacked 

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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. 

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2002 Volvo S60 Transmission Problems

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