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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (11%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Volvo S60

turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

49600 mi

€2500
Clutch replacement. Mechanical failure. 

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2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD

95000 mi

US $600
slight trany slip so did a full 12 qt. trans fluid flush. 

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2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

148000 mi

US $375
trans needed B4 cylindar updated and computer reprogram. 
157900 mi Trans won't go into gear after solenoid problem diagnosed. Cost to replace used is $1700. B4 cyl was replaced no effect. 

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2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD

102000 mi

US $700
Replace right front axle. Mechanic didn't spline everything together correctly. Had to take back. Thought left one went bad but that didn't work, put old left one back in and then realize right one wasn't splined together correctly... 

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2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

57970 mi

R 140
Replaced broken shift knob with new knob from dealer serviced Transmssion, replaced fluid 2X seviced power steering system, replaced fluid 
124000 mi

US $1500
also had a boot replaced. 
209000 mi

US $450
Replace both passenger and driver CV axles. 
102000 mi

US $465
Car would not shift. got transmission fluid overheating message and car went into failsafe mode. transmission had to be replaced 

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2003 Volvo S60 Transmission Problems

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