2004 Volvo S60 problems
Owners have filed 262 complaints about the 2004 Volvo S60 with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 24% of them — the clear leader, ahead of fuel system, gasoline at 11.5%.
Complaints262
Crashes22
Fires15
Injuries15
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 24.0% · 63
Fuel system, gasoline 11.5% · 30
Engine 8.4% · 22
Electrical system 8.0% · 21
Fuel/propulsion system 6.9% · 18
Seats 5.0% · 13
Power train 4.6% · 12
Vehicle speed control 4.2% · 11
Severity
Of those complaints, 22 describe a crash, 15 describe a fire and 15 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Volvo S60 in this data, 2004 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2001 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 15 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 80,125 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the failure was caused by the fuel pressure sensor. The contact referenced recall 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling) but was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included. The current and failure mileages were 65,983. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 65,983 miles
I drive a Volvo s60r and when I am accelerating I notice that I have a very large lack of power going from 3000 to 3500 rpm's, there is almost no increase in power. I have brought up the issue with a Volvo dealer and they informed me that there was a recall for this, but my car for some reason did not get the recall. He said it is the same issue but there was nothing he can do about it. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 70,000 miles
2004 Volvo s60r, experience total engine shutdown at approximately 30 mph the vehicle just quit running. Cw a diagnostic investigation by the dealer, confirmed the fuel pressure sensor was at fault. The sensor was replaced at a cost of $ 420.69. The consumer inquired about a recall. However, he was informed his vehicle was not included in recall # 07v226000. Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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