{"id":43488,"date":"2022-09-13T03:45:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T10:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=43488"},"modified":"2025-11-07T06:11:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T14:11:51","slug":"volvo-s60-reliability-and-common-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/volvo-s60-reliability-and-common-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Volvo S60 Reliability and Common Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column43488_b5ecc9-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column43488_b5ecc9-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column43488_b5ecc9-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column43488_b5ecc9-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column43488_b5ecc9-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column43488_b5ecc9-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column43488_b5ecc9-4d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column43488_b5ecc9-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column43488_b5ecc9-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column43488_b5ecc9-4d inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-bcc7f7  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-6b104a\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43488_97f9dc-0d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43488_97f9dc-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading43488_97f9dc-0d\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43488_97f9dc-0d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43488_97f9dc-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading43488_97f9dc-0d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43488_97f9dc-0d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading43488_97f9dc-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading43488_97f9dc-0d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading43488_97f9dc-0d summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading43488_97f9dc-0d\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many drivers consider the Volvo S60 as a comfortable vehicle with good performance. RepairPal gave the model a reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drivers have lauded the S60&rsquo;s sleek design and array of driver assistance technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The S60 isn&rsquo;t perfect, and many drivers have experienced problems with the transmission, strut mount, and ABS control module.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/volvo\/s60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Volvo S60\">Volvo S60<\/a> is a compact luxury sedan that features good performance. It was meant to compete with the BMW 3-series and Mercedes C-Class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luxury vehicles tend to depreciate more than their non-luxury counterparts. Hence, the Volvo S60 is projected to lose 56% of its value after five years, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/caredge.com\/volvo\/s60\/depreciation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarEdge.com\">CarEdge.com<\/a>. While this may be bad news for existing Volvo owners, it makes buying a used Volvo quite attractive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, buying any vehicle comes with its fair share of risks. In this article, we&rsquo;ll discuss common Volvo S60 problems and make an overview of its reliability across its 21-year model history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2015-volvo-s60-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"2015 volvo s60\" class=\"wp-image-43496\" style=\"width:1024px;height:683px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2015-volvo-s60-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2015-volvo-s60-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2015-volvo-s60-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2015-volvo-s60-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2015-volvo-s60-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2015-volvo-s60.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Volvo S60 is a compact luxury sedan that competes with the BMW 3-series and Mercedes C-Class.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Volvo S60 Reliable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s a clear yes, given the S60&rsquo;s above-average <a href=\"https:\/\/repairpal.com\/reliability\/volvo\/s60#:~:text=The%20Volvo%20S60%20Reliability%20Rating,are%20uncommon%20for%20the%20S60.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"RepairPal\">RepairPal<\/a> reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5.0. It ranks comfortably at 11th out of the 31 vehicles in its class. The S60 has average repair costs for mostly minor recurring issues, with severe issues seldom popping up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Volvo S60&rsquo;s main attraction is its sleek design and array of driver assistance technology. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motortrend.com\/reviews\/2019-volvo-s60-t6-momentum-review-update-6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"MotorTrend\">MotorTrend<\/a> tested a 2020 Volvo S60 for 20,000 miles and concluded that the S60 is indeed trustworthy. However, they encountered a hiccup with its emergency braking system, which randomly turns on sometimes. They also had to replace an evaporative emissions tube which was covered by the warranty. On the other hand, older Volvo S60 models may tell a different story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volvo S60 Common Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Volvo S60 may have gotten an above-average reliability score, but some owners still encountered several persistent problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"04 volvo s60 problems\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0FAgY8wlqDA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Various Transmission Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Volvo S60 provides a generally comfortable ride, but some owners have reported that their transmission would cause their car to constantly jerk in between shifts. Several owners of Volvo S60 models made from 2001 to 2009, as well as the ones made in 2014, said that they usually experienced the jerking in lower gears, particularly in between the first and second gear. This issue makes being in stop-and-go traffic bothersome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some drivers describe the issue as jerks, others said that the transmission would slip between gears because the engine would rev. There were even instances where the entire transmission would fail, causing a breakdown. Even though the problem&rsquo;s cause has been pinpointed to either an internal component failure or a software issue, owners have regularly re-encountered the issue even after the supposed fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most common issue with the Volvo S60, with nearly 500 reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/repairpal.com\/transmission-shifting-issues-due-to-internal-failure-and-software-issues-143#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"RepairPal\">RepairPal<\/a> recommends that the latest software should be installed in the transmission control module whenever the transmission is repaired. The issue should be looked at as soon as your sedan shows symptoms such as jerking, transmission noises, and check engine light illumination, because letting the problem linger could damage the transmission further and result in repairs that are both costly and time-consuming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strut Mount Failure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another persistent issue that comes up with the Volvo S60 is front strut mount failure. The strut mount is the top part of the strut assembly and the vehicle body is meant to rest most of its weight on it. Owners have reported that they would hear a loud noise coming from the front end of their sedan whenever they would pass over a bump. Several owners have also reported that there would be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/popping-noise-when-turning-common-causes-diagnosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"noise\">noise<\/a> when they traveled at high speed or even if they just turned the steering wheel. This problem persists in the 2001 to 2009 Volvo S60 models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One owner found that replacing the strut assembly fixed the issue. Replacement Volvo S60 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/shock-absorber-and-strut-assembly\/volvo\/s60?&amp;sort=price-high\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"shock absorber and strut assemblies\">shock absorber and strut assemblies<\/a> typically cost around $30 to $200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/volvo-s60-headlight-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"volvo s60 headlight\" class=\"wp-image-43497\" style=\"width:1024px;height:683px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/volvo-s60-headlight-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/volvo-s60-headlight-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/volvo-s60-headlight-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/volvo-s60-headlight-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/volvo-s60-headlight-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/volvo-s60-headlight.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some owners of S60 have reported that they had to replace the headlight bulbs around every six months because they tend to burn up prematurely.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Headlight Bulbs Always Burning Up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The headlight bulbs of the Volvo S60 tend to burn up prematurely. Owners have reported that they had to replace the headlight bulbs around every six months. One owner has reported that he&rsquo;s had his Volvo S60 for 13 years and this issue has always persisted. He hasn&rsquo;t found a fix for the issue. One cause for this could be that the S60&rsquo;s electrical system is pumping excess voltage to the bulb, causing it to burn out faster. This issue happens to the S60&rsquo;s 2001 to 2008, as well as its 2012 models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Replacement Volvo S60 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/headlight-bulb\/volvo\/s60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"headlight bulbs\">headlight bulbs<\/a> typically cost around $10 to $40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ABS Control Module Failure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Around 87 owners have reported that their anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light would illuminate. The warning light typically lights up when there&rsquo;s something wrong with either the vehicle&rsquo;s braking system or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-is-abs-anti-lock-braking-system-a-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ABS\">ABS<\/a>, which can make the vehicle unsafe to drive. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/repairpal.com\/abs-control-module-may-fail-265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"RepairPal\">RepairPal<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-are-the-symptoms-of-a-bad-abs-module-plus-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"faulty ABS control module\">faulty ABS control module<\/a> causes the warning light, and replacing it will fix the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get replacement Volvo S60 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/abs-control-module\/volvo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ABS control modules\">ABS control modules<\/a> for around $250 to $420.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Solid driving dynamics, tons of tech, great fuel economy, &amp; good looks. The 2017 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Volvo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"@Volvo\">@Volvo<\/a> S60 is the whole package <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/utr91gxfvk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/t.co\/utr91gxfvk\">https:\/\/t.co\/utr91gxfvk<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tAR7Eta0ME\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"pic.twitter.com\/tAR7Eta0ME\">pic.twitter.com\/tAR7Eta0ME<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Daily News Autos (@NYDNAutos) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NYDNAutos\/status\/842480688016318468?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"March 16, 2017\">March 16, 2017<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electronic Fuel Module Failure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some owners have <a href=\"https:\/\/volvoforums.com\/forum\/volvo-s60-v60-10\/reduced-engine-performance-60989\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"reported\">reported<\/a> that their Volvo S60&rsquo;s performance would decrease significantly, while several others would encounter a hard time starting, a check engine light, or a decreased performance message on their dashboard. The electronic throttle module (ETM), which is the electronic connection between the throttle pedal and the throttle assembly, is the culprit behind all these issues. There are 110 reports for this problem in RepairPal. Since Volvo is aware that their ETMs have a tendency to fail, they&rsquo;ve extended the warranty of some of their ETMs to 10 years or 200,000 miles. This issue affects Volvo S60 models made from 2001 to 2008.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re unsure whether a Volvo S60 is the right vehicle for you, knowing about these common issues can inform your decision. Most cars have common issues, but learning about the experiences of other drivers can help you decide if a certain car is right for you. Knowing about these common problems can also help you look out for them to prevent expensive repairs down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Your Volvo Performing at Its Best<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Owning a Volvo S60 or any European luxury sedan means enjoying refined handling and thoughtful engineering, but it also calls for consistent care. Knowing the S60&rsquo;s common issues lets you anticipate what needs attention before small problems turn into expensive repairs. When it&rsquo;s time to replace worn parts or address recurring concerns like transmission jerks or front-end noise, the quality of the components you choose will determine how well your car continues to perform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/euro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CarParts Euro\">CarParts Euro<\/a> for quality Euro parts all in one place. Whether you drive a Mercedes, BMW, or another European classic, you&rsquo;ll find parts from top manufacturers built to match your car&rsquo;s character. Exceptional cars deserve parts that meet the same standard. CarParts Euro carries components backed by CarParts.com, a trusted source known for dependable service and a solid track record of helping drivers find exactly what they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose precision parts designed for peak vehicle performance. CarParts Euro offers selections from brands respected by automotive engineers, including Bosch, Meyle, and Continental, all made for a precise fit and lasting performance. For anyone looking for Euro car parts in the US, CarParts Euro provides a simple way to keep your Volvo or any European vehicle performing as intended.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>The Volvo S60 is a compact luxury sedan that features good performance. 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