2003 Volvo S60 Volvo S60 2003

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2003 Volvo S60 repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

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

Other (4%)

Chart based on 72 repairs.
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2003 Volvo S60 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Volvo S60

Engine not specified

117000 mi

£350
Intermittent Lambda sensor fault code causing check engine warning light 

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2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

74000 mi Inspection done by Volvo Certified Mechanic found top engine mount ($100). 

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2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD

85000 mi

US $400
2 engine Coil packs went bad 
98858 mi

US $400
Service Transmission Required and Check Engine Light came on at the same time.Car had hard shift in to 2nd and 3rd gear.Idle was unstable.Car felt like it was going to stall. Exhaust rear hangers rusted and fell off,out heat shield on exhaust fell apart.Catalytic converter flange at exhaust was rusted along with bolt holding it together. Service Transmission Required and Check Engine Light came on at the same time.Codes Intake air leak and Transmission service Car needed software update and Trany fluid flush for a 2nd time.Both codes have been reset. 

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2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

124000 mi Needed new radiator. 
192000 mi

US $195
Engine cooling fan assembly would not shut ofrf. Had to replace the engine cooling fan assembly. 
195000 mi

US $1600
Replace blown lower seal. Also replace upper seal, timing belt and water pump. 

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2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

76000 mi

US $250
"Major engine service required" light came on. No other obvious problems. Dealer did software download. 

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2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD

159000 mi

US $450
upper torque mount 

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2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

111300 mi

US $350
Car died - check eng light on - won't stay running. Replaced air sensor multiple times. Two rebuilts and then one not rebuilt -- don't know if OEM BUT right now it is still running. 
117200 mi

US $90
Oil pressure sensor said 'no oil pressure'; however gauge put on said pressure over normal. Sensor put back on... no problems since. 
136700 mi

US $10
Car continually riddled with dieing at intersections no CE light. Rev engine for 1 min then stay running. Driving down hwy & CE light goes on - code for sensor BUT there is nothing wrong. The sensor was replaced w/ OEM. 
140000 mi Stalling problem never fixed. I could be going down the hwy at 75 and the check engine would come on - there would be nothing operational wrong w/ the vehicle. other times going through the city the light might come on and then at a stop engine would die. 
139000 mi

US $900
Intermittent stalling, replaced air-oil separator. They said it was clogged and over pressuring the crankcase. 
191100 mi

US $2400
Fuel pressure rail sensor. Camshaft seal leak. Torsion engine mounts. 
228000 mi

US $450
Catalytic converter clogged. Replaces with aftermarket. 
105000 mi

US $1900
The mechanic found doing the maintenance that the water pump had a leak. 
104000 mi

US $425
Replace map sensor, clear code. Oil change, filter and lubrication. 
59149 mi

R 90
Replaced top motor/torque mount 
76260 mi

R 240
Fuel pump was leaking, I bought a new pump and replaced it. In the USA this is a dealer recall and done for free here in South Africa Volvo does not offer safety recalls or so I was told at the dealer 
101000 mi

US $650
oil breather box check engine light front motor mount 

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2003 Volvo S60 Engine Problems

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