#1
Front Suspension Components
Reported across 4 Volvo S60 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Issue Pattern Analysis
Volvo S60 Common Problems
We analyzed every Volvo S60 reliability report across 25 model years (avg score 82/100) — here are the issues that keep showing up.
Most-Reported S60 Issues
Ranked by how often this issue appears in our Volvo S60 year-by-year reports.
Affects 16% of years
#2
Electronic Throttle Module (ETM)
Reported across 3 Volvo S60 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#3
Automatic Transmission
Reported across 3 Volvo S60 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#4
PCV System
Reported across 3 Volvo S60 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#5
Transmission
Reported across 3 Volvo S60 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#6
Front Suspension & Steering
Reported across 2 Volvo S60 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#7
Electrical Modules
Reported across 2 Volvo S60 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#8
Electrical/Infotainment
Reported across 2 Volvo S60 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Problems by Model Year
2001 Volvo S6078/100
A safe and comfortable sedan with some notorious electronic and transmission weak points requiring proactive maintenance.
2002 Volvo S6078/100
A comfortable and safe used luxury sedan that demands a proactive approach to maintenance to mitigate common European-car issues.
2003 Volvo S6078/100
A safe, comfortable, and powerful sedan with known Achilles' heels that demand proactive attention.
2004 Volvo S6078/100
A comfortable and safe used luxury sedan, provided its specific maintenance demands and known failure points are understood and managed proactively.
2005 Volvo S6078/100
A comfortable, safe, and powerful sedan, but be prepared for potential high-cost repairs if not meticulously maintained.
2006 Volvo S6083/100
A safe, comfortable, and well-engineered sedan that demands attention to a few predictable maintenance items to truly shine.
2007 Volvo S6078/100
A safe and comfortable sedan that demands diligence to avoid specific, costly electrical and maintenance-related repairs.
2008 Volvo S6078/100
A safe, comfortable, and quirky sedan, but budget for proactive maintenance to keep its quirks from becoming catastrophic.
2009 Volvo S6078/100
A supremely safe and comfortable sedan that demands vigilant, proactive maintenance to prevent costly repairs down the line.
2010 Volvo S6078/100
A comfortable, safe, and distinctively styled sedan that requires diligent, specialized maintenance to avoid significant repair costs.
2011 Volvo S6078/100
A stylish, safe, and comfortable car, but be prepared for moderate repair costs if known weak points are neglected.
2012 Volvo S6078/100
A safe and comfortable used luxury sedan, but specific engine and electrical issues elevate long-term ownership costs.
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