Volvo S60 ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2001–2025)
Side-by-side reliability scores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Volvo S60 we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the S60 across generations.
Average Score
82/100
Best Year
2016 Volvo S60
Score 88
Weakest Year
2001 Volvo S60
Score 78
Every Volvo S60 Ranked
Sorted by reliability score. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A supremely safe and comfortable sedan, offering strong reliability with minor powertrain-specific caveats.
Top risks: Engine (Drive-E 2.0L) · Electrical & Infotainment (Sensus) · Cooling System
A technologically advanced and safe luxury sedan with a strong reliability baseline, but requires proactive electrical system awareness.
Top risks: Electrical / Infotainment · Engine (T6 / T8 Specific) · Air Conditioning System
A premium and safe choice that demands diligence with its advanced electronic and mild-hybrid systems.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical Systems · Mild-Hybrid (B5/B6) System · Interior Trim & Rattles
A supremely safe and elegant choice, but expect a learning curve and potential minor electronic gremlins with its advanced tech suite.
Top risks: Infotainment & Software · Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) · 48V Mild-Hybrid System
A supremely safe and comfortable luxury sedan with impressive build quality, but its advanced technology demands careful attention to software updates and specialist care.
Top risks: Electrical/Infotainment System · 48V Mild-Hybrid System · Front Suspension Components
A premium, safe, and generally reliable sedan, offering peace of mind with a few complex system caveats.
Top risks: Hybrid/Electrical System · Infotainment System Glitches · Engine Minor Oil Consumption/PCV System
A safe and comfortable used luxury sedan, but choose AWD powertrains for maximum long-term peace of mind.
Top risks: Drive-E Powertrain (FWD models) · Electrical & Infotainment (Sensus) · Suspension Components
A remarkably safe and comfortable luxury sedan with excellent bones, requiring proactive attention to its complex engine and electronics for sustained reliability.
Top risks: Engine (Drive-E 2.0L) · Electrical/Infotainment · Suspension Components
A luxurious and safe daily driver, but be prepared for potential high-tech repair costs if complex systems falter.
Top risks: Electrical / Infotainment System · Engine (T6/T8 Specific) · HVAC System
A safe, comfortable, and well-engineered sedan that demands attention to a few predictable maintenance items to truly shine.
Top risks: PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) System · Front Suspension Components · Electrical System & Modules
A dependable luxury sedan that prioritizes safety and comfort, demanding a thoughtful approach to maintenance.
Top risks: Electrical/Infotainment System · Air Conditioning Compressor · Suspension Bushings/Components
A premium, safe, and comfortable sedan that provides excellent value, provided its critical maintenance points are addressed proactively.
Top risks: AWD System (Haldex) · PCV System (T5 Engine) · Suspension Bushings & Strut Mounts
A supremely safe and comfortable sedan, but the 2015 model's new engine options introduce a crucial caveat for long-term reliability.
Top risks: Drive-E Powertrain (FWD models) · AWD System (Haldex, primarily 5/6-cyl models) · Electrical System & Sensors
A safe and sophisticated sedan with strong bones, but be vigilant about specific powertrain recalls and common tech frustrations.
Top risks: Fuel System · Sensus Infotainment System · T6/T8 Engine Components
A safe and comfortable sedan with some notorious electronic and transmission weak points requiring proactive maintenance.
Top risks: Electronic Throttle Module (ETM) · Automatic Transmission · PCV System
A comfortable and safe used luxury sedan that demands a proactive approach to maintenance to mitigate common European-car issues.
Top risks: Automatic Transmission · Electronic Throttle Module (ETM) · Front Suspension & Steering
A safe, comfortable, and powerful sedan with known Achilles' heels that demand proactive attention.
Top risks: Transmission · Engine (PCV System) · Electrical Modules
A comfortable and safe used luxury sedan, provided its specific maintenance demands and known failure points are understood and managed proactively.
Top risks: Electronic Throttle Module (ETM) · Transmission Valve Body · Front Suspension Components
A comfortable, safe, and powerful sedan, but be prepared for potential high-cost repairs if not meticulously maintained.
Top risks: Automatic Transmission · Electrical System (CEM & DIM) · Front Suspension & Steering
A safe and comfortable sedan that demands diligence to avoid specific, costly electrical and maintenance-related repairs.
Top risks: PCV System · Driver Information Module (DIM) · Front Suspension Components
A safe, comfortable, and quirky sedan, but budget for proactive maintenance to keep its quirks from becoming catastrophic.
Top risks: Transmission (Automatic) · Electrical (DIM & CEM) · Engine (PCV & Turbo System)
A supremely safe and comfortable sedan that demands vigilant, proactive maintenance to prevent costly repairs down the line.
Top risks: Engine - PCV System · Electrical - Driver Info Module (DIM) · Suspension - Front Components
A comfortable, safe, and distinctively styled sedan that requires diligent, specialized maintenance to avoid significant repair costs.
Top risks: Transmission · Engine PCV System · Electrical Modules
A stylish, safe, and comfortable car, but be prepared for moderate repair costs if known weak points are neglected.
Top risks: Transmission · Engine (T5 PCV System & Turbo) · Electrical/Infotainment
A safe and comfortable used luxury sedan, but specific engine and electrical issues elevate long-term ownership costs.
Top risks: PCV System · T6 Engine Timing Chain & Water Pump · Electrical / Infotainment (Sensus)
Problems That Follow the S60 Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Front Suspension Components
Appears in 4 model years · 16% of generations
Electronic Throttle Module (ETM)
Appears in 3 model years · 12% of generations
Automatic Transmission
Appears in 3 model years · 12% of generations
PCV System
Appears in 3 model years · 12% of generations
Transmission
Appears in 3 model years · 12% of generations
Front Suspension & Steering
Appears in 2 model years · 8% of generations
Electrical Modules
Appears in 2 model years · 8% of generations
Electrical/Infotainment
Appears in 2 model years · 8% of generations