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2006 Volvo S60 repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

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2006 Volvo S60 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (29%)

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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.

2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

19500 mi

US $1400
Same wheel needed new bearing. 
45880 mi Steering stops noisy - lubed to fix. 
66440 mi Front wheel bearings replaced Struts and shocks defective/worn out. 
66960 mi

C $225
Front 4C struts replaced under extended warranty and related spring seats (this part paid by owner). 
70680 mi

C $100
Steering knuckle was failing 
74400 mi

C $100
Front driveshafts were bad due to torn boots causing leak and contamination. 
85560 mi Rear shocks need to be replaced 
88040 mi

C $850
Replace rear shocks 
94240 mi

C $500
Bad front strut 
48000 mi replaced both front struts, both front spring seats, both front swaybar endlinks, and finally, the front swaybar swaybar and mounts (which was the culprit) 

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2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD

27000 mi Noticed what felt like a broken spring seat. Took it in to the dealer, they replaced both of them in the front. The whole thing was covered under warranty. 
30600 mi - squeak/creak in suspension - distorted sound from front passenger door speakers at ANY volume - wind noise from corner of drivers door, seal isn't flush on door compared to passenger side 
35000 mi Outer tie rod end was loose and replaced. Door seals falling off and were replaced. Various interior rattles fixed. 
38500 mi Wheel bearings noisy and needed to be replaced AWD system failed and needed to be replaced Axles are clicking and were glued Cost was zero as it was covered by warranty 
68000 mi

US $200
Outer tie rod was loose 
92000 mi Suspension was getting noisy and crashing somewhat over bumps. Various suspension parts replaced (bushings, mounts, etc). 
112300 mi

US $570
Front Left/Right Control Arm Bushings (F/R) 
142000 mi

US $600
Replaced front/rear shocks/struts (one was leaking), strut tops, front wheel bearings 
50000 mi Right front strut replaced. 

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2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 257hp 2.4L I5 6-speed manual FWD

81500 mi

US $1270
Right front spring seat broken Excessive play in right front link rod 

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2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 257hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

43000 mi

US $360
loose steering wheel 
44000 mi

US $225
Loose steering wheel. 
55000 mi

US $500
Steering wheel had movement forward and back of about 3/8 to 1/2 inch. Not sure how they fixed, but told me it was a pain. 

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2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

56300 mi

C $500
Front end Connecting rod replacement. 
43400 mi

C $800
Replace front brake pads and shocks 
52700 mi

C $40
Power Steering fluid leak. Hose and clamp replaced. 
54560 mi

C $980
Steering lock up due to failed seal in steering rack. Replaced with used rack unit (50% of price of new factory part). Had to wait 3 days to source part. 
59520 mi Rear wheel bearing replacement (left) 

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2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

185000 mi

US $164
Had tie rods replace 
92000 mi

US $275
Worn bushing on sway bar link creaking & clunking on bumps. Replaced link, rotated tires and performed alignment as periodic maintenance.  
111000 mi

US $75
Replace worn sway bar link. 
139000 mi

US $400
Replaced lower control arms, and struts. The struts were basically preventative. The lower arms were functional but compromised and were showing signs of torn rubber in the bushings. Replaced brake pads while working there. $290. 
105700 mi

US $2725
Suspension making noise while driving. Shop found right front strut leaking, spring seats are broken, and control arm bushings are cracking. Removed and replaced struts, spring seats, and control arm bushings ($1663.86 including labor). Alignment ($94.95) Replaced timing belt kit and axuliary belt ($739.96 including labor). Also replaced a few bulbs. 
224000 mi

US $1430
Front strut caps degrade after about 100k miles producing rattling in suspension Also replaced front struts and rear shocks. 
127000 mi

US $300
Worn Sway bar links. Replaced sway bar links 
136000 mi

US $300
Replaced Tie-rod ends. 
127500 mi

US $935
Strut plate replacement 
109500 mi

US $80
Clunks in front end of car with small bumps, especially at low speeds. diagnosed as front sway bar ends, replaced sway bar ends only, resolved completely. S60 known for this problem. 
171300 mi

US $1100
Car needed struts 
27900 mi

US $2700
complete suspension rebuild. struts, shocks and bushings. Previous owner must have been a salesperson for a book company and always driving on cobblestone roads. This makes the car like new!!! 
87000 mi

US $200
Bushings and A-arms replaced. 

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2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD

104000 mi

US $3800
Car was making a very noticeable clunking noise when driving over bumps and potholes. Dealer diagnosed faulty rear suspension control arms and stabilizer bar. After repairs the noise disappeared. 
103000 mi

US $500
A bad ball bearing was creating noise. A clip holding a brake pad had broken off.  
106000 mi

US $175
Bad ball bearing discovered and replaced when snow tires were changed. 
145000 mi

US $319
Tie-rod replaced. 
120000 mi

US $1170
Upper strut mount passenger side 
100400 mi

US $300
I just don't remember and can't locate service record for this. There was so much noise generated by the car and it continued even after repairs were made. 

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2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

93600 mi 1 strut have to be replaced 1 torsion bar needed some work, misfit from new. 
133920 mi

€300
left side seal of the powersteering cylinder was leaking oil 
154380 mi

€600
Gearcase flush, replacing steering strut, cleaning lenses of headlights. 
217620 mi

€600
Replaced fronts trust, steering arm,  

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2006 Volvo S60 Suspension Problems

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