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%)

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2003 Volvo S60 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 16 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
Lower suspension arm broken on O/S/F 

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2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

82000 mi

US $70
Bad front strut 
74000 mi Inspection done by Volvo Certified Mechanic found upper spring seats ($300), inner tie rods ($375) and lower control arm bushing ($450). Work paid for by new owner. 

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2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

119500 mi

US $430
Knocking noise passenger front wheel area. Repair tie rod/s fixed problem. 

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2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD

115800 mi

US $300
Rear Hub assembly and bearing. Noise was getting loud and was worried about doing more damage. 
123000 mi

US $700
The front drive strut failed noise when driving over any bump.replaced struts,spring seats and everything that goes with the front driver and passenger side struts.Also the control arms and ball joints on both passenger and driver side. 

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2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

191368 mi

US $722
Upper front end bearing mounts, Struts and Links. 
192300 mi

US $175
Had to replace the Monroe Struts with less than 1000 miles on them with another set. The 1st set of struts went bad. Free replacement parts but not free (Labor)installation. 
148800 mi

C $320
Replaced both outer tie rod ends. Alignment Replaced front and rear sway bar links. 
170500 mi

C $80
Replaced right lower ball joint. 
121000 mi

US $2000
Steering rack went out. The rest of the suspension was also very worn. 

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2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD

159000 mi

US $450
sway bar end links front spring seat (strut mounts0 

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2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

191100 mi

US $2400
Sway bar bushing replaced. 
102000 mi

US $250
ball joints failed wheels tried to knuckle under car on a corner power steering pump and tensioner 
100000 mi

US $650
The 03 S60 went in for inspection and found that the power steering pump hose was leaking it was replaced.  

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2003 Volvo S60 Suspension Problems

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