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2005 Volvo S60 repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (7%)
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Chart based on 171 repairs.
2005 Volvo S60 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (28%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Volvo S60
Engine not specified
| 61000 mi | Bushings failed and the car was clunking severely, they were replaced |
2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| 58000 mi US $75 |
Got a suspension "Re-Sum". |
| 79000 mi US $300 |
Replaced both front control arms. Rubber bushings were shot. Also installed an O2 spacer in the rear-most O2 sensor of CAT due to a CEL check engine light (ECM400C). Car feels like new wrt the new control arms installed. O2 spacer worked. |
| 83000 mi US $900 |
Drivers front strut (4C) broke. Replaced strut and due to mileage, replaced matching passenger front strut simultaneously. Dealer fixed issue and also performed re-SUM calibration and 4-wheel alignment. |
| 43000 mi US $500 |
45k service + replaced power steering pump. |
| 87400 mi US $2000 |
Front struts and springs. |
2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 33000 mi | Severe creaking noise in front suspension noticed at slow speeds not exceeding 20MPH. Problem was due to cracked front spring seats. |
| 33000 mi | Continual squeaking noise from front suspension ,which I had a set of new spring sets installed previously that were supposed to get rid of the noise but didn't. |
| 177000 mi | Noticed uneven tire wear at front tires & rubbing when turning extreme left. Inspected & found worn bushings & leaking front pass strut. Awaiting new struts (constantly out of stock). Purchased new lower control arms (bushings pre-installed) as well as additional parts that might as well be replaced while I have it all apart. Will update with costs & time when complete. |
2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 257hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 101000 mi US $800 |
Steering wheel loose. Removed air bag module to access nut for steering wheel and tightened. |
| 145800 mi US $1135 |
replace lower control arm bushings R&R Broken strut mount |
| 98000 mi US $2200 |
control arm bushings, other maintenance |
| 134000 mi US $2200 |
strut mounts |
2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 61000 mi | Power steering pump leaking, tightened connectors, will observe. |
| 10500 mi US $1000 |
Also tie-rod end and misc suspension parts. |
| 92000 mi US $280 |
Front Bushings Replaced |
| 109000 mi US $800 |
Steering was very loose. They replaced the sway bar I think. Much better. |
| 50000 mi | Vibration reported in front end. Dealer replaced steering rack. |
| 126000 mi US $340 |
Lower control arm was bent causing poor alignment. |
| 133000 mi US $240 |
Rubber bushings needed to be replaced |
| 46000 mi US $411 |
Front left outer tire rod replaced. |
2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 83000 mi US $600 |
Replaced Shocks |
| 106000 mi US $800 |
Wheel bearing and Control Arms Needed to be Replaced |
| 77700 mi US $600 |
Spring seat and strut tower bearing replaced |
2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD
| 73780 mi C $550 |
Front shocks and link kits |
| 29394 mi | anti roll bar link - replace front 2 sides |
| 54000 mi | Left front wheel bearing. Right front wheel bearing two days later. |
| 86300 mi | Front suspension and steering components worn. They were replaced under warranty |
| 76000 mi | Upper A arm links replaced. Although A arm bushings were damaged, they did not repair those, and I just discovered they ignored that part of my complaint. |
| 66000 mi US $770 |
Replaced front control arm bushings (warrantied 440.00) |
2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 147000 mi US $700 |
Ball joints and tie rods needed replacement |
| 94500 mi US $200 |
Noise in front end - replaced front strut top end bushings, performed 4 wheel alignment. |
| 106700 mi US $225 |
Noise in steering column |
| 108000 mi US $100 |
Repaired noise in the steering column. Charged me only for the deductible on the warranty even though it was not covered since they had tried unsuccessfully to fix previously. |
| 110000 mi US $250 |
Steering universal joint in the column was binding causing the wheel to not return to center position. |
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