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2004 Volvo S60 repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (29%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (7%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 348 repairs.
2004 Volvo S60 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (51%)
Chart based on 51 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Volvo S60
Engine not specified
| 90000 mi US $700 |
There were multiple independent problems. Stereo just "broke" (whatever that means). Cruise control- broke. Car alarm system- broke. |
| 115000 mi US $3600 |
SRS airbag module damaged,have to put new module which costs $1900. |
| 78900 mi US $800 |
Central Electronic Module failed. AC stopped running. Power windows quit working. Car "limped down the road". Fuses also blown. Dealership wanted ~1,500 to fix. Fixed w private mechanic for 1/2 with reman part from Canada. |
2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| 105000 mi US $35 |
I accidentally unplugged the airbag wire on the driver's seat, and an SRS light came on. Took it to the dealer and had them reset the light. |
| 122000 mi | Passenger's Side DRL bulb blew. |
| 89000 mi US $1000 |
CD changer |
| 50000 mi | Alarm system module. Alarm siren was randomly going off and the sunroof stopped working. |
| 31000 mi US $100 |
climate control fan motor |
| 65500 mi US $100 |
Replaced turn signal assembly due to intermittent left turn signal function. |
| 70000 mi | Stock radio stopped working. Pulled the relevant fuses and found no breaks, so I re-inserted. Radio started working again. |
| 71000 mi | Display on stock radio went out, but sound was still playing and volume/station could be adjusted. After shutting off car and restarting, the display worked again. |
| 72900 mi US $700 |
Drivers window track/guides/motor was damaged, and so was replaced. |
| 49000 mi US $150 |
Car would intermittently have weak battery, lose memory in radio, lose memory in Trip ODO. Troubleshot and found bad crimp connector and engine end of long positive battery cable. Soldered connector. Problem fixed. |
| 57000 mi | Buzzing sound emanating from rear parcel shelf speaker. |
| 46000 mi | Anti-skid light came back on. Speedometer went from 60 to 0 while driving. Tachometer stayed at 3000 rpm. Pulled over. Car would not restart!!! Traded-in! Not putting another dime into this car! Later learned due to Differential Electronic Module (DEM). |
| 52080 mi | HVAC blower motor replaced. |
2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 75000 mi US $435 |
Truck lid motor not working, replaced |
| 75200 mi US $200 |
would start and stall then not longer start. started after a day in my garage. dealership determined it was the battery and replaced it. Problem return a few days later |
| 80000 mi US $300 |
Vehicle had to be towed to dealer after it would not start. Dealer was vague about what repairs they made but the fix worked for several days before it failed again. After failing to start again the dealer kept the car for several days. they told me they tightened the ground cable to the frame. |
| 85000 mi US $250 |
This time when the car did not start the dealer determined the alternator was at fault. I got a second opinion from another shop as the dealer wanted $900. second shop confirmed and i did the work myself |
| 95000 mi | when the car would not start this time the dealer said they had narrowed the problem to one of seven ECU's on board, they cleared the codes and needed to fail again. after three weeks i called and asked for my car back. |
| 86000 mi US $1700 |
R headlight elevation motor failed. Whole unit plus wiring harness replaced. |
2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 197200 mi US $2092 |
AC recharge |
| 107260 mi | Headlight. Seem to be replacing some bulb or another every month. Five headlights and 12 position/brake lights in total. |
| 65000 mi US $10 |
passenger side window fell off regulator. Followed Haynes manual(from IPD) instructions. Plastic piece was $2.50 from IPD, $10.00 from Volvo. Attach string to piece when installing lest it fall into door assembly |
| 72000 mi | SCM failing. Can replace myself($200) but WWW posts ambiguous about need to reprgm SCM after replace. Would like to just pull fuse 38 but unclear if that will kill car. No one(dealer,ind shop) can tell me. |
| 92000 mi US $750 |
headlight assembly failed. $500 part |
| 99000 mi | Replace headlight (just bulb not assembly) |
2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 136000 mi | New battery installed |
| 55180 mi C $1500 |
replace xenon halogen assembly |
2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 71300 mi $85 |
Replacement of windshield washer pump |
| 31000 mi US $400 |
Bulb position failure was indicated. Dealer told me it was a simple lightbulb replacement so I decided to do it on my own. |
| 35000 mi US $79 |
Drivers side headlight out - I couldn't replace it myself because the air filter was in the way. |
| 70000 mi US $800 |
Alternator broken and replace |
| 119000 mi US $93 |
engine oil, oil filter and bulb socket |
| 31415 mi | Alternator replaced. Repair compledted under warranty. |
| 32860 mi C $60 |
Door locks reprogrammed to all open with one push of button. |
| 147000 mi US $20 |
Windshield washer had stopped spraying, took it in for possible motor replacement, but it turned out to be just a blown fuse. Put in a new fuse and all was working again. |
| 201000 mi US $460 |
New battery needed after 200,000 miles |
| 283000 mi US $75 |
Fog light connector disintegrated and needed to be replaced |
2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD
| 42000 mi US $100 |
Headlight wipers failed simultaneously blowing fuse for motors and wiper spray motor. $918 estimate for repair |
2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 119040 mi R 29537 |
Altenator making noise. |
2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 83000 mi | Dashboard power supply relay broken, replaced relay under CPO warranty. |
| 114500 mi US $250 |
Blower motor resistor failed, replaced. |
| 69000 mi | lost key - had to tow car to dealership so new key could be made, no other way to make a spare key for this #$#%#@ car. |
| 79000 mi | would not start - thought it was the theft deterrent system with the chip in the key bad, but did not get a good answer; possible fuel problem moving the car a short distance - had to be towed to the dealer. |
| 80000 mi US $1400 |
Instrument panel went out - only Check Engine light displayed, would start and drive but would not shift properly. Part had to be ordered through Volvo and they had to hook it up to their computer system for it to function. |
| 80000 mi | developed another dash instrument panel failure - decided to dump the car after replacing some relays |
| 87000 mi | Hard fault in BCM, no communication to ECM - Replace BCM and SW UEM shorted out intermittently - Replace and download SW for UEM Internal fault in 1 remote - Replace remote |
| 173600 mi US $600 |
Fuel sensor failed |
| 66340 mi | Replaced right headlamp wiper motor Replaced lid latch wiring harness (p/n 8645057) |
| 30000 mi | The horn went out. The rear curb sensor went out. |
| 78000 mi US $487 |
Service Light Indicator reset Replace brakes Comprehensive Check-up Bulb failure repair |
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