2004 Volvo S60 Volvo S60 2004

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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%)

Chart based on 348 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2004 Volvo S60.

2004 Volvo S60 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (30%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 256 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

Volvo S60 in Texas, United States
Feb 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

104000 mi

US $500
Needed to replace worn rubber joints in front suspension. 
Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2011 - Oct 2011
Aug 2011

90000 mi

US $700
There were multiple independent problems. Stereo just "broke" (whatever that means). Cruise control- broke. Car alarm system- broke. 
Volvo S60 in South Carolina, United States
Dec 2009 - Apr 2017
Jan 2010

43000 mi

US $400
Sunroof drain line was blocked causing leaks to passenger front floorboard. Had to remove seats and all carpet and use dehumidifier in sealed room to dry out. Blew out drain lines with compressed air. $400 in repairs 
Aug 2013

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. 
Volvo S60 in Ohio, United States
Nov 2010 - Dec 2010
Dec 2010

115000 mi

US $3600
SRS airbag module damaged,have to put new module which costs $1900. Its Bevel gear makes loud sound & replacing cost $2000. I sold the car back to dealer from whom I purchased. Really very bad experience with Volvo. 
Volvo S60 in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007

32000 mi
Car wouldn't start. 3rd time in 6 months its been towed to the shop because of computer problems, supposedly fixed this time. 
Volvo S60 in Rhode Island, United States
Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

134000 mi
Turbo intercooler hose crack and letting in air reducing performance and leading to hard starting Code 0073 and ABS warning. Car will turn over but won't catch after heavy city driving. After 30 min. car runs but keeps showing code. 

Return to top

2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD

Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States
- Jun 2009
Feb 2009

40000 mi
shifter cables were replaced because there was excessive vibration in the shifter when driving in 5th gear. 
Jun 2009

50000 mi
Alarm system module. Alarm siren was randomly going off and the sunroof stopped working. 
Volvo S60 in Michigan, United States
Dec 2016 - Dec 2021
Mar 2017

119545 mi

US $160
Noisy bearing, replace both 
Aug 2017

128000 mi

US $300
replace LF ball joint Fuel pump sealing ring cracked. Fuel pump replaced. 
Sep 2021

166000 mi

US $1000
Replace shocks 4 corners 
Volvo S60 in Michigan, United States
Jul 2012 - Sep 2016
Dec 2013

99000 mi

US $2600
Clutch slave cylinder failed. Replaced slave cylinder, clutch and pressure plate, angle gear collar sleeve, misc seals. Replaced rear main seal (no additional labor) Replaced timing belt, tensioner and water pump. Also replaced accessory drive belt and tensioner--latter had started to fail. Power steering leak. Replaced high pressure return line to reservoir. 
Jun 2014

106000 mi

US $200
LF Outer tie rod end failed. R&R tie rod end, 4 wheel alignment 
Jan 2016

91500 mi

US $200
Replace left inner tie rod end, alignment 
Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2012 - Jul 2014
Sep 2012

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. 
Oct 2013

119500 mi

US $1300
Clutch needed to be replaced. The slave cylinder failed, causing brake fluid to leak onto the disk. The disk broke in half when it deteriorated from the fluid. 
Dec 2013

122000 mi
Passenger's Side DRL bulb blew. 
Volvo S60 in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2007 - Sep 2014
Jun 2007

43400 mi
Replace ring gear, hesitation on acceleration and replace heater/AC blower 
Apr 2009

52080 mi
HVAC blower motor replaced. 
May 2009

52080 mi
Faulty fuel pressure sensor - covered under a recall notice.| 
Volvo S60 in Wisconsin, United States
Oct 2009 - Mar 2011
May 2010

70000 mi

US $435
Fuel pressure rail sensor went bad causing check engine light and slight stumbling... 
Jun 2010

71000 mi

US $153
CEL came on. Had to reflash OBD system to latest version. Claimed intermittent fault in cooling system that will be fixed when component finally fails... 
Oct 2010

76000 mi

US $653
Top engine/motor/transmission mount was replaced due to wear. It allowed the engine to move with regard to the transmission so there was a clunk noise when shifting 1-2. 
Jan 2011

69500 mi

US $500
Engine stumbled in 5&6 gear at 10-12 lbs boost. Thought was fuel delivery problem but no engine light and over a week of diagnostics revealed nothing. Minor tune-up items installed w/out affect. Suggested dealer for repair, trip 2. Unresolved prob.1. Dlr usd more sophist diagnostic eqpmnt to ID problem as cracked coils 3of5) and replaced thm. Car now runs as new. 
Volvo S60 in Saskatchewan, Canada
Dec 2010 - Jun 2013
Jun 2012

52700 mi

C $450
Both sides, rear wheel bearing replaced. 
Volvo S60 in California, United States
Feb 2010 - Jul 2011
May 2010

39000 mi

US $4400
front struts broken 
Volvo S60 in Ontario, Canada
May 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011

111600 mi

C $600
Angle gear sleeve repair 
Volvo S60 in Alabama, United States
Apr 2010 - Apr 2017
Jan 2010

50000 mi

US $250
cracked factory 18"x8" wheel due to harsh suspension. not due to pothole or large impact. 
Mar 2011

65000 mi

US $200
(18"x8") factory wheel cracked due to overly stiff suspension. not due to pothole or specific large impact 
Apr 2012

70000 mi

US $2400
Replaced both left and right rear wheel bearings after complete failure of both. 
Jun 2012

70000 mi

US $600
Replaced 3 faulty ignition coils 
Feb 2013

80000 mi

US $350
Front sway bar failed and had to be replaced. 
Apr 2017

140000 mi

US $700
front strut passenger side 
Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2009 - Sep 2011
Aug 2010

72900 mi

US $700
Drivers window track/guides/motor was damaged, and so was replaced. 
Sep 2011

81000 mi

US $2500
Clutch slave cylinder failure. Unable to engage the clutch, drive the car. Sold to the local Volvo expert for $2500 less than fair value if the car was in good working order. I would not have sold the car except I now have company car. 
Volvo S60 in Colorado, United States
Nov 2010 - Nov 2011
Dec 2010

49000 mi

US $150
Front suspension was making clunking noise. Had car checked and determined upper spring mounts and tie rod end links worn. Replaced both. Problem fixed. 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. 
Nov 2011

63000 mi
Sold car because a close friend who has a Volvo repair shop told me that the clutches tend to fail, and replacing them costs over $3,000. Clutch failed two months later. 
Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2010 - Apr 2011
Jul 2010

62000 mi

US $1100
Slave/Throw out started to squeal, it was on its way out. While transmission was out, I replaced everything except the dual mass flywheel, I had it cut. Should I just have replaced the slave (Control Cylindar) and its Air Vent Tube, $700. Slave/Throw out started to squeal, it was on its way out. While transmission was out, I replaced everything except the dual mass flywheel, I had it cut. Should I just have repalced the slave (Control Cylandar) and its Air Vent Tube, $700 
Mar 2011

73000 mi

US $520
On passenger front side of inner portion of subframe; there are 3 lines that run along it, 2 are related to power steering and are aluminum. One line popped out of bracket and was rubbing along transmission creating a whole in the line. 
Volvo S60 in South Dakota, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2014
Jan 2014

US $2500
I repaired and maintained multiple things. Front left cv axle, front struts (complete), Tie rods, ball joints, Control arms, sway bars and end links all replaced. Plus complete tune up including timing belt and tension pulley. Speed sensor. 
Jun 2014

83000 mi

US $900
Replaced inner and outer tie rods, control arms, and lower ball joints.  Also had to replace both front left and front right cv axles. 
Volvo S60 in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2013 - Sep 2019
Jan 2014

112000 mi

US $600
Timing belt, idlers, water pump, serpentine belt, spark plugs, upper engine mount replaced lower control arm drivers side front because rubber bushing wore out replaced emergency brake cable which seized up. 
Feb 2014

112500 mi

US $20
Passenger window plastic mounting blocks cracked causing window to fall inside door. 
Aug 2014

117300 mi

US $300
inner and outer tie rod ends with alignment right front wheel bearing very noisy 
Nov 2014

122000 mi

US $1200
Replaced clutch disc, pressure plate, flywheel, slave cylinder, angle gear coupling, resealed angle gear. Angle gear input spline was bad but since I did not have another unit, I reinstalled it. Installed a rebuilt angle gear assembly. Input spline shaft on existing was severely worn. Replaced lower ball joint. 
Aug 2015

130700 mi

US $600
Owner Replaced rear springs, struts, strut top mount and rear sway bar ends 
Nov 2015

134000 mi

US $700
Front struts, springs and support bearing. RF lower control arm. Had inferior aftermarket arm install about 30k MILES ago. 
Aug 2016

143000 mi

US $350
Replaced crank case vent system including hoses and plastic tank located under intake manifold. Replaced hoses for the fuel evaporation system on the engine which were in poor shape. Replaced thermostat since I had to remove for other work. 
Jun 2017

156000 mi

US $140
Car was stumbling and would only go about 15MPH because throttle position sensor was bad. Since it was built into the throttle body (non-repairable) had to replace entire unit for cost $140 used. New was over $600 just for parts. Common problem for high mileage Volvo cars. 
Nov 2017

159000 mi

US $400
Replaced front pipe and converter. Installed replacement flange on rear pipe which bolts to the back of the converter. Purchased new Walker pipe/converter, quality was poor requiring filing and grinding to remove excessive weld splatter which cause problems installing the O2 sensor and sealing the flange to the turbo. Resulted in about 3 hours extra work. Front flex pipe failed on OEM system. 
Volvo S60 in New York, United States
Nov 2013 - Dec 2014
Sep 2014

89000 mi

US $1000
CD changer 
Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2013 - Mar 2020
Jan 2014

67700 mi

US $100
Replaced turn signal assembly due to intermittent left turn signal function. 
Feb 2014

65300 mi

US $30
Replaced both windshield washer nozzles - one cracked and not completely attached, the other was not dispensing with maximum power. 
Mar 2014

66000 mi

US $40
Replaced two ignition coils and all spark plugs due to misfire. Driver and passenger front windows both derailed due to improper re-installation of window trim by tinting shop. Replaced all four nylon regulator sliding blocks. Replaced trunk assist struts due to weak original units. 
Mar 2015

70000 mi
Stock radio stopped working. Pulled the relevant fuses and found no breaks, so I re-inserted. Radio started working again. 
Jun 2015

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. 
Dec 2015

73000 mi

US $800
Repair/replace leaking angle gear seal Replace worn driver's side ball joint, replace both front electronic struts and spring seats. 
Aug 2017

82000 mi

US $100
Unable to properly align wheels - replace driver's side tie rod end. 
Dec 2017

84000 mi

US $1900
Replace front driver and passenger lower control arms. Replace leaking coolant overflow reservoir. 
Mar 2018

85000 mi

US $300
Front passenger side electronic strut sensor no longer sending signal - sensor replaced. Front driver side CV boot leak. 
Apr 2018

85000 mi

US $300
Rear electronic strut controller wasn't receiving signals from struts. Controller replaced. Failure caused by short-circuit from front strut controller replacement. 
Volvo S60 in Maine, United States
May 2008 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010

112000 mi

US $370
Replaced front brake hoses ($102.64 for parts, $150 labor for both repairs) Replaced front control arm bushings ($117.56 for parts, $150 labor for both repairs) 
Volvo S60 in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2014 - Apr 2017
Feb 2015

137500 mi

US $200
worn right front tie rod 
Oct 2016

176800 mi

US $2000
Blown front strut, worn tie rod, 150k maintenance 
Volvo S60 in California, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008

57000 mi
Buzzing sound emanating from rear parcel shelf speaker. Buzzing sound in 5th gear; Tech service bulletin work performed. 
Volvo S60 in Wyoming, United States
May 2005 - Sep 2009
May 2005

15000 mi
windshield replaced under warranty - cracked while in the shop for an oil change. Service manager said it was a stress crack from improper installation at factory. 
Jun 2005

16000 mi
Rear bushings replaced 
Mar 2006

24000 mi
Angle gear replaced 
Sep 2007

31000 mi

US $100
climate control fan motor 
Aug 2009

43000 mi
Left front wheel bearing bad. 
Sep 2009

44000 mi

US $185
Volvo engineered the wheel bearing into the hubs. Entire hub had to be replaced.  Left front wheel bearing replaced. Paid over warranty cost to have locak indie repair person fix. 
Volvo S60 in California, United States
Oct 2004 - May 2009
Feb 2004

2000 mi
Buzzing shifter worked on under warranty and a factory noted update. Still buzzed in 3rd gear. 
Apr 2004

3000 mi
Brakes have ALWAYS squealed since pick-up of the vehicle. These were fixed under warranty. Apparently a frequent problem. 
Jun 2007

29000 mi

US $1500
Angle Gear Seal Valve failed. I reported leaking oil at two separate oil changes to Volvo dealer and nothing done. They found the reason AFTER warranty expired and refused to repair under warranty. Torque mount also broke. 
Sep 2007

3100 mi
Center cup holder plastic cover broke off. Did not repair. This design was modified in subsequent year's models. 
Sep 2008

37000 mi
Noted small piece of plastic broke off Fuel Cover. It is slightly loose now but still works. Did not repair. 
Oct 2008

37500 mi

US $4000
Clutch sleeve cylinder and multiple components failed all the way up to flywheel. Brake fluid was noted to be leaking a few months earlier. 
Nov 2008

39000 mi

US $250
Apparently from last repair one bolt from the strut mount was not replaced and therefore strut broke. Had to be replaced. Apparently from last repair one bolt from the strut mount was not replaced and therefore strut broke. Had to be replaced. 
Feb 2009

42000 mi
Driver side plastic trim around Fog Light missing. GONE. I have no idea why it should have fallen off or if it was stolen. Not paying to replace this. Driver side plastic trim around Fog Light missing. GONE. I have no idea why it should have fallen off or if it was stolen. Not paying to replace this. 
Mar 2009

43000 mi
The little trunk keyhole cover is missing. I'm sure someone stole it. I'm not replacing this either. 
May 2009

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). 

Return to top

2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo S60 in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

145000 mi

US $1200
Struts, they were shot. 
Volvo S60 in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2007 - Mar 2010
Jan 2008

59000 mi
Repair broken front bumper clip; repair dead "position bulb"; attempted to repair brake issue, but not resolved yet. $0 cost since covered under Volvo CPO warranty 
Jul 2008

64000 mi
Steering sensitivity was getting wonky. Boston Volvo said a steering part was broken and ordered it for future repair. 
Volvo S60 in Colorado, United States
Jun 2012 - Jul 2013
Feb 2012

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 
Mar 2012

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. 
Sep 2012

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 
May 2013

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. 
Jul 2013

95000 mi
Engine will start then stall and then no longer start. More warning lights to list than character will allow me to enter. On going problem with no resolution yet. Still at dealer 
Volvo S60 in California, United States
May 2010 - Sep 2016
Aug 2010

65000 mi

US $625
Angle gear left side seal leaking, replaced seals. 
Apr 2013

75000 mi

US $435
Truck lid motor not working, replaced 
Volvo S60 in Colorado, United States
Jan 2009 - Jul 2013
Jun 2009

56000 mi

US $300
Replace fuel pressure sensor 
Jun 2011

69000 mi

US $650
Car suddenly began running rough. Went ASAP to repair shop; diagnostic said "misfire in #3 cylinder". Replaced all 5 ignition coils. Subsequent 2000 mile trip showed smooth running and slightly better fuel mileage. 
Sep 2011

72000 mi

US $86
broken power steering hose clamp caused loss of fluid 
Nov 2011

76000 mi

US $600
Power steering leak went beyond hose clamp, stemming from cracked housing or seal. Pump replaced. 
Dec 2012

86000 mi

US $1700
R headlight elevation motor failed. Whole unit plus wiring harness replaced. 
Volvo S60 in Missouri, United States
Nov 2008 - Jun 2011
Dec 2008

90000 mi

US $80
Ignition coil. 
Volvo S60 in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2009 - Apr 2011
Mar 2009

70000 mi

US $225
Fuel rail pressure sensor 1 went bad car wouldn't start in heated garage over winter it was pushed outside and started right up odd deal fixed now though  
Nov 2009

82000 mi

US $200
Fuel pressure sensor number one went out. Car wouldn't start in heated garage only in cold.  
Jul 2010

91000 mi

US $100
RF Wheel Hub Assembly and Bearing Replaced 
Apr 2011

104000 mi

US $60
Replace Front and Rear End Links that were worn and loud. 
Volvo S60 in New York, United States
Dec 2009 - Mar 2011
Jan 2010

83000 mi

US $4000
Three days after engine replaced in December (tensioner idler went causing timing to slip) transmission also replaced. Transmission pump went. 
Volvo S60 in Connecticut, United States
Aug 2015 - Jan 2017
Nov 2016

106400 mi

US $210
loose steering - replaced tie rod end 
Volvo S60 in Ontario, Canada
May 2010 - Jun 2022
Aug 2010

110540 mi

C $700
right rear wheel bearing 
Apr 2012

153860 mi
lower control arm rubbers wore out, causing tires to cup 
Jan 2013

149280 mi

C $91
replaced coil pack #1....this is the 3rd pack for this cylinder, other coil packs are fine. 
Nov 2013

185480 mi

C $1500
recurring misfire on cylinder #1...thought to be coil pack. Replaced CP twice but po301 recurred. Some CP's had cracked boots, replaced all CP's. Did not cure misfire..,found out I ahd a bad injector in cyl #1...replaced all CPs and injectrs 
Sep 2014

207700 mi

C $1200
new timing belt and water pump replaced sway bar due to worn link bearing 
May 2015

223200 mi

C $450
replaced serpentine belt idler pulley 
Jun 2015

226300 mi

C $5600
replaced both front axels..right side was failing so I did both.  The strut upper support bearing also failed on the RHS so I did both. A tie rod was worn as well. We are getting ready for a 18,000 km north American road trip. 
Jun 2021

287060 mi

C $1000
left front wheel bearing hub 

Return to top

2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S60 in Washington, United States
Apr 2007 - Jun 2022
Jul 2017

100000 mi

US $300
Ignition coils replaced 
Volvo S60 in Ohio, United States
Jun 2010 - Oct 2014
Aug 2010

133000 mi
low coolant level sensor warning w/o car overheating. slow loss of coolant but shop was unable to find leak. 
Oct 2010

137000 mi

US $300
Problem finally diagnosed as head gasket leak only active when engine is warm and coolant becomes pressurized due to heat. Car in shop for 20 days, other dry gasket or questionable seals found while engine was apart. Now being repaired. Picked up car after shop reported head gasket leak repaired. Driven for 3 days and coolant level falling again. Returned to shop. Diagnosed with cracked thermostat housing. Replaced. Coolant system now operating properly. Mechanic noticed front stabilizer failing. Repaired. Operating normally. 
Jan 2011

141000 mi
loose connection from previous repair caused minor leak in coolant system. repaired and now functioning properly. 
Volvo S60 in Texas, United States
Jan 2010 - Jul 2011
Mar 2010

67000 mi
The struts were leaking and the spring seats were destroyed. 

Return to top

2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S60 in New York, United States
Sep 2009 - Apr 2012
Oct 2009

50000 mi

US $77
passenger side mirror fell out. Could have just reglued mirror piece but bought entire assembly(glass and plastic) from IPD for $77. Found out later just glass was available for less 
Jun 2010

60000 mi

US $5
driver side mirror popped out. Luckily I retrieved it and reglued with gorilla glue 
Sep 2011

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 
Oct 2011

72000 mi

US $35
oil filter cannister loosened after 1500 miles and gushed on the street. Replaced filter and cartridge and tightened with wrench instead of hand tighten. Had to use CarChip to shut off "Check Engine Light" 
Apr 2012

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. 
Volvo S60 in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2010 - Jan 2012
Sep 2011

107260 mi
Headlight. Seem to be replacing some bulb or another every month. Five headlights and 12 position/brake lights in total. 
Oct 2011

107960 mi

C $300
Control links replaced. 
Nov 2011

109120 mi

C $450
MAF replaced, 2nd time within 18 months, intake manifold cleaned. 
Jan 2012

111600 mi
Shifting problems when sold, transmission going. Cupholder broken when sold. Gave up on it after replacing every year or two - $400 repair including labour. 
Volvo S60 in Florida, United States
May 2007 - Oct 2007
Jun 2007

33000 mi
The ABS system had a part that had to be replaced. The gas hose falls into the body of the car, has to be pulled out. 
Volvo S60 in California, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2022
Nov 2016

109100 mi

US $1000
Replace radiator 
Jan 2022

142000 mi

US $750
Crankshaft seal replaced.  Front engine mount replaced 
Mar 2022

144000 mi

US $80
Brake booster vacuum switch replaced 
Volvo S60 in California, United States
May 2008 - Oct 2017
Feb 2008

65000 mi

US $1600
RADIATOR AND REAR BRAKES 
Volvo S60 in California, United States
Feb 2015 - Sep 2021
May 2015

168600 mi

US $6500
Replace Transmission Replace Catalytic Converter 165000 mi service Replace Turbo return pipe seals Replace front Brake pads and Rotors Replace Brake vacuum pump switch Replace front driver seatbelt latch 
Jun 2017

197200 mi

US $2092
Replace right lower control arm AC recharge Engine oil leak near timing belt Replace lower engine mount 
Volvo S60 in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2016 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017

121520 mi

C $1000
Both front wheel barings left control arm and it still rides horribly. 
Volvo S60 in Washington, United States
Sep 2010 - Nov 2019
Nov 2010

78300 mi

US $180
driver door seal. 
Jun 2012

92000 mi

US $750
broken exhaust bracket headlight assembly failed. $500 part 
Sep 2013

99000 mi
Replace headlight (just bulb not assembly) 

Return to top

2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S60 in Ohio, United States
Apr 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

72000 mi
Catastrophic failure of the engine due to sludge - secondary to poor maintenance by prior owner. 
Volvo S60 in Michigan, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2016
Nov 2011

104000 mi

US $950
Something was wrong with the bevel gear and it needed to be repaired or the mechanic said it would lead to major damage. 
Jan 2013

115000 mi

US $650
Replaced suspension part, forgot what it is called 
Apr 2014

133300 mi

US $130
Replaced driver side rear view mirror. The glass of the mirror simply dropped out...it delaminated. 
Nov 2014

136000 mi
New battery installed 
Apr 2015

138300 mi

US $3000
Bevel gear was replaced after failure 
Volvo S60 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2009 - Dec 2011
Mar 2009

49600 mi

C $200
Replace centre engine mount. 
Sep 2009

55180 mi

C $1500
replace xenon halogen assembly 

Return to top

2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

Volvo S60 in Georgia, United States
May 2015 - May 2016
Apr 2016

178300 mi

US $1200
Replace mass airflow sensor 
Volvo S60 in Bulgaria
May 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2014

71300 mi

$85
Replacement of windshield washer pump Cleaning of throttle body 
Volvo S60 in California, United States
Mar 2009 - Apr 2012
May 2009

57000 mi

US $800
Replaced struts and shocks and strut bushings. 
Jul 2010

72000 mi

US $350
Replaced radiator. 
Apr 2012

93000 mi

US $460
Replace master cylinder 
Volvo S60 in Wisconsin, United States
Sep 2007 - Sep 2009
Apr 2009

109000 mi

US $710
A power steering hose had a leak and the power steering fluid reservoir had to be replaced as it had gotten damaged in some way. 
Volvo S60 in California, United States
Nov 2009 - Jul 2011
Mar 2010

103000 mi
Had a problem with an intermittent check engine light flagged as the MAP sensor (P2207). Dealer said to fix, but independent mechanic that the code was in error. 
Nov 2010

112500 mi

US $400
Replaced all engine mounts, transmission mount, and subframe bushings as they were very badly worn out. 
Mar 2011

125000 mi
 
Jun 2011

130000 mi

US $150
Engine codes for the MAP sensor were returned once more. The shop ran some diagnostics and flashed the software, but car started exhibiting a new problem of occasional violent shaking. Shop said that this was an "old" problem, charged 150. 
Volvo S60 in California, United States
May 2007 - Sep 2018
Oct 2008

31400 mi

US $200
Gear/turbo upshifting from 2nd to 3rd gear causing a lurch during driving. The throttle body was cleaned and software updated. Bulb position failure was indicated. Dealer told me it was a simple lightbulb replacement so I decided to do it on my own. Clean throttle body and update fuel delivery software due to lag when shifting between 1st and second gear. 
Feb 2009

35000 mi

US $79
Drivers side headlight out - I couldn't replace it myself because the air filter was in the way. Transmission/turbo still "flaring" between 2nd and 3rd gear around 40 mph. The shop said it may be transmission related but he couldn't reproduce it during his test drive. 
Mar 2013

70000 mi

US $800
Alternator broken and replace 
Nov 2015

106600 mi

US $1300
Leaking oil from head gasket 
Dec 2015

106000 mi

US $1600
Front of car sounded like it was scrapping the ground. Control arm bushings were worn and needed replacing. Included realignment of car. 
Oct 2016

115000 mi

US $1133
Clogged crankcase breather system, cleaned out oil residue on engine block and oil pick-up tube/screen assembly which was clogged. Cleared camshaft solenoids and oil ports and replaced gaskets. 
Feb 2017

119000 mi

US $93
engine oil, oil filter and bulb socket 
Aug 2018

137000 mi

US $275
Front engine mount broken Shift Knob lever broke so car key could not be removed. 
Volvo S60 in Virginia, United States
Nov 2009 - Sep 2015
Feb 2011

83000 mi

US $437
Leak Detection Pump replaced. 
Volvo S60 in Maryland, United States
Nov 2013 - Jun 2018
Apr 2014

185800 mi

US $1024
New radiator New cam oil seal New engine mount - old one broke 
Oct 2014

201000 mi

US $460
Driver's side inner and outer tie rods New battery needed after 200,000 miles 
Feb 2015

209100 mi

US $1200
Leaking steering pump 
Sep 2015

221000 mi

US $850
New shock mounts 
Mar 2018

283000 mi

US $75
Fog light connector disintegrated and needed to be replaced 
Volvo S60 in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2004 - Dec 2014
May 2004

2790 mi
Replace front steering control arm bolts as per Volvo recall (Recall ID# 04V029000). Repair completed under warranty. 
Mar 2005

16120 mi
Headlamp wiper motor replacement (Volvo climate package accessory). repair completed under warranty. 
Nov 2006

29698 mi
Steering control arms replaced. Repair completed under warranty. 
Feb 2007

31415 mi
Alternator replaced. Repair compledted under warranty. 
Apr 2007

32860 mi

C $60
Door locks reprogrammed to all open with one push of button. 
Aug 2007

35340 mi
Replace driver side wiper arm Replace fuel pressure sensor (as per Volvo recall campaign # R181) due to faulty design. New fuel pressure sensor of modified design installed. 
Oct 2007

37200 mi
Replaced window seal drivers door. Replaced window seal drivers door. 
Dec 2007

38440 mi

C $120
Worn suspension bearings. Worn suspension bearings. 
Jan 2008

39680 mi

C $73
Replaced cracked centre mount and speaker grille in dash. Replaced cracked centre mount and speaker grille in dash. 
Apr 2008

41540 mi

C $50
Replace driver side wiper arm 
Nov 2008

48980 mi

C $72
Replaced broken driver side wiper. Replaced broken driver side wiper. 
Mar 2009

51460 mi

C $274
Replacement of broken power folding mirror assembly. Replacement of broken power folding mirror assembly. 
May 2009

55800 mi

C $680
Replaced windshield. Volvo glass pits very easily, replaced with a PPG glass instead. 
Jun 2009

57040 mi

C $139
Replaced upper radiator cooling hose. Replaced upper radiator cooling hose. 
Sep 2009

60140 mi

C $250
Replace driver side ball joint Replace driver side ball joint 
Jan 2010

64480 mi

C $172
Replaced rear sway bar link arm, due to component failure. Replaced rear sway bar link arm, due to component failure. 
Aug 2010

69440 mi

C $168
Replaced passenger side rear shock. The original one had failed (loss of damping). Replaced passenger side rear shock. The original one had failed (loss of damping). 
Jan 2011

73160 mi

C $1600
Check engine light. MAF worn out. Mass air flow sensor replaced. During same visit found that PCV system was plugged. Entire PCV system replaced with new one. Check engine light. MAF worn out. Mass air flow sensor replaced.rnrnDuring same visit found that PCV system was plugged. Entire PCV system replaced with new one.rn 
Jun 2011

78120 mi

C $120
Replace drivers door check (arrests door when opening). Replace worn bolt on transmission mount. Replace drivers door check (arrests door when opening). Replace worn bolt on transmission mount. 
Oct 2011

81840 mi

C $1800
Replaced strut mounts, spring seats, and front control arms. 
Apr 2012

88040 mi

C $429
Replaced driver side front wheel bearing assembly 
Sep 2012

93620 mi

C $300
Replaced ignition lock cylinder. Original one was starting to stick when the key was turned. 
Oct 2012

94240 mi

C $600
replacement of worn engine mount. replacement of failed power steering system valve, fluid reservoir, and hose. 
Mar 2013

100440 mi

C $92
Replaced turbo control valve replaced rear e-brakes and cables. e-brake cable had broken, causing e-brake shoes to get damaged as well. 
Jul 2013

103540 mi

C $87
Replaced sway bar end links. 
Nov 2013

105480 mi

C $500
replaced front CV axles (both sides) 
May 2014

107880 mi

C $31
Repaired rattling roof trim pieces. Replaced broken plastic clips on roof trim. They had cracked on their own due to extremely cold winter. Repaired rattling roof trim pieces. Replaced broken plastic clips on roof trim. They had cracked on their own due to extremely cold winter. 
Volvo S60 in Maine, United States
Apr 2007 - Jun 2013
Mar 2009

82000 mi

US $400
Inside door handle of right rear door was not working. Turned out to be a broken cable inside door. Inside door handle of right rear door was not working. Turned out to be a broken cable inside door. 
Oct 2009

95000 mi

US $100
Engine mount bushings were worn out; new upper engine mounts (with new design) installed. Lower transmission mount bushing worn out. Mount replaced with new part of a new design. 
Mar 2010

100000 mi

US $1800
Broken driver's door handle. Cable had slipped inside door; reattached Lower control arm bushings worn out. New lower control arms installed.  Repaired inside driver's door handle.  Two new lower control arms.  
Sep 2011

131000 mi

US $1300
Front strut blown out on rough roads. Strut and other assorted suspension pieces replaced.  
Mar 2012

141000 mi
Excessive travel in parking brake cables. Cables adjusted. Headlight wipers not functioning. Had them removed to meet Maine's inspection standards. 
Jun 2012

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. 
Dec 2012

156000 mi

US $200
Bushing was worn in the front endlink, apparently a known Volvo problem. Endlink was under 1 year warranty from the shop, so I only paid for the bushings and the labor, the shop picked up the link cost. 

Return to top

2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD

Volvo S60 in Michigan, United States
Oct 2007 - Jun 2009
Dec 2007

21000 mi
New headlamp gasket 
May 2008

28000 mi

US $150
Rivet in passenger window assembly was broken. 
Jun 2008

33000 mi

US $135
Loose bumper cover - required new clip mount. 
Apr 2009

42000 mi

US $100
Headlight wipers failed simultaneously blowing fuse for motors and wiper spray motor. $918 estimate for repair 
Volvo S60 in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2014 - Nov 2017
Mar 2014

86800 mi
ECU module defective. replaced with brand new. ECU module reprogrammed 
Dec 2014

95480 mi

C $4400
Angle gear need to be replaced, leaking.rntransmission also leaking, seal need to be replace too. 
Jun 2015

97960 mi

C $300
replace tie rod due to leakage 
Jun 2017

111600 mi

C $230
replace both front lateral links 
Volvo S60 in New Jersey, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

80000 mi

US $185
replaced front rotors and pads old rotors had warped could not be turned 

Return to top

2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed manual FWD

Volvo S60 in South Africa
Dec 2010 - Jun 2016
Feb 2012

102340 mi
Replace spring seats. REPLACED THE SEATS ON SHOCK ABSOBERS AND THE PLATES. 
Dec 2013

119040 mi

R 29537
Altenator making noise. Shock Absorber top mount (left), Control arms (both) Engine mount Radiator leaking, Brake pads 

Return to top

2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volvo S60 in Poland
Sep 2009 - Mar 2011
Feb 2010

89900 mi

$400
squeaks and noises from suspension 
Volvo S60 in Great Britain
Sep 2009 - May 2012
Nov 2009

90000 mi

£140
Seized rear brake caliper 
Jan 2010

92000 mi
Sticking rear brake caliper 
Mar 2010

94000 mi

£500
Centre box hanger failure, repair part available from Volvo fitted. 

Return to top

2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

Volvo S60 in Virginia, United States
- Jan 2008
Jan 2008

78000 mi

US $487
Service Light Indicator reset Replace brakes Comprehensive Check-up Bulb failure repair 
Volvo S60 in Idaho, United States
- Jul 2005
Jul 2005

30000 mi
The horn went out. The rear curb sensor went out. 
Volvo S60 in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2015 - Dec 2017
Dec 2017

190000 mi

US $850
Replaced trans 
Volvo S60 in Maryland, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017

266000 mi

US $753
MAP sensor Ignition Lock Cylinder 
Volvo S60 in New York, United States
Sep 2009 - Jun 2018
Dec 2010

62000 mi

US $189
Car made terrible noises when the steering wheel was turned at an extreme angle and the tire sounded as though it was rubbing when trying to turn an angle. The service shop inspected the car for noises and replaced a camber kit. 
Nov 2012

65600 mi

US $450
all four sway bar links needed to be replaced. 
Jan 2013

66200 mi

US $800
Ignition switch failed 
Dec 2013

72000 mi

US $80
muffler mounting brackets rusted through, replaced brackets. 
May 2014

75000 mi

US $240
Left front cv boot torn, replaced cv drive shaft 
Jun 2016

95000 mi

US $111
sway bar connecting link tie rod ends worn out. Had car in to dealer they missed this problem when they were inspecting car for noises coming from the front suspension.ended up repairing myself. 
Sep 2016

98000 mi
right side strut support needed to be replaced 
Volvo S60 in Maryland, United States
May 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

132000 mi

US $900
New struts 
Volvo S60 in California, United States
Oct 2008 - Sep 2013
May 2008

83000 mi
Dashboard power supply relay broken, replaced relay under CPO warranty. 
Aug 2010

142000 mi

US $1180
Broken CEM (Central Electronic Module): Dashboard didn't start up, Gearbox used just couple of higher forward gears. CEM replaced, all problems fixed. 
Dec 2010

147000 mi

US $900
Power steering pump leaking, replaced Tie-rod worn, replaced 
Sep 2011

155000 mi

US $1150
Check engine light came on, fuel pressure sensor replaced Leaking rear shock, both replaced Backing plate scraped against brake in some conditions, reattached and solved 
Apr 2012

160000 mi

US $500
Engine mount broken 
Sep 2013

167000 mi
Massive oil leak from rms 
Volvo S60 in Great Britain
Oct 2010 - Mar 2018
Sep 2013

220000 mi

£100
rubber gaitor to be replaced 
Aug 2014

238700 mi

£400
Intercooler replaced 
Mar 2015

254000 mi

£300
Front left driveshaft replaced 
May 2015

256000 mi

£350
Camshaft gasket replaced 
Volvo S60 in Quebec, Canada
Jul 2010 - Apr 2012
Sep 2010

66340 mi
Replaced front left hub Replaced right headlamp wiper motor Replaced lid latch wiring harness (p/n 8645057) 
Nov 2011

75640 mi

C $210
Replacement of right side front tie-rod end 
Volvo S60 in North Carolina, United States
May 2008 - Sep 2011
Sep 2008

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. 
Jan 2010

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. 
Jun 2011

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. 
Sep 2011

80000 mi
developed another dash instrument panel failure - decided to dump the car after replacing some relays 
Volvo S60 in Georgia, United States
Nov 2011 - Jan 2014
Oct 2013

160800 mi

US $100
Coil pack replaced 
Jan 2014

165000 mi

US $56
Coil pack went bad 
Volvo S60 in Tennessee, United States
Dec 2011 - Apr 2014
Apr 2012

185500 mi

US $800
Replaced front struts, lower control arms, and rear shocks. 
Jan 2013

181700 mi

US $60
Failed ignition coil pack. 
Jul 2013

208500 mi

US $400
Replaced front struts. 
Volvo S60 in New York, United States
Mar 2009 - Oct 2015
Apr 2009

62000 mi
Right side mirror(glass) came unglued and fell off while driving on motorway. 
Mar 2010

71000 mi
Right front tie-rod bushings worn out, replaced and re-aligned. 
Dec 2012

104000 mi

US $100
sway bar links, front, bushings worn out, replaced sway bar links. 
Oct 2013

114500 mi

US $250
Blower motor resistor failed, replaced. 
Dec 2013

117000 mi

US $430
cv boot cracked 
May 2014

124000 mi

US $164
left front cv boot split open, replaced complete cv drive shaft 
Volvo S60 in Florida, United States
Mar 2008 - Jan 2011
Dec 2008

79379 mi

US $329
CEL ECM130A, 250A, 350Z, replace MAF meter, fuel injection service, replace spark plugs, ECM & CEM software upgrade 
May 2009

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 
Oct 2010

109000 mi

US $300
The car stalled 2 times while driving. It was first diagnosed as the battery issue. Driving a week later, it happened again and was diagnosed as fuel pressure sensor issue. 
Volvo S60 in Alabama, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2013
Feb 2013

173600 mi

US $600
Fuel sensor failed 
Volvo S60 in British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2010 - Oct 2011
Jul 2010

96100 mi

C $550
Steering pump leaking, replaced with new part 
Volvo S60 in Maryland, United States
Jul 2011 - Jul 2013
Sep 2012

142000 mi

US $260
Replaced front struts/rear shocks 

Return to top

2004 Volvo S60 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Volvo S60 in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2008 - Sep 2008
Aug 2008

43000 mi
The glove box was never aligned properly and I wanted it fixed while under warranty. Also, the leather in the driver’s seat wore away from me “sliding in and out,” or so they said. For a $30k car, that was disappointing, 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Volvo models.

2004 Volvo S60 Repair Histories

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2004 Volvo S60 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.