2003 Volvo S60 Problems and Repair Histories
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2003 Volvo S60s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2003 Volvo S60 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Volvo S60 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2003 | Volvo S60 | 34 S60s, 8.5 months of data per S60, average 118800 miles79 |
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2003 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 104160 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 111600 | 1000 | Front bearings x2; left outer tie rod |
| Jan | 2012 | 114080 | 650 | New DIM (driver information module) needed requiring removal of dashboard. All instruments affected (speedo, tach, diagnostic lights, msg system...) |
| Mar | 2013 | 122760 | 150 | New inner right tie rod needed. |
| Apr | 2013 | 123380 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Volvo S60
turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Volvo in Belgium | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 48360 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 49600 | 2500 | Clutch replacement. Mechanical failure. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Volvo S60
Engine not specified
| Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 97000 | 684 | No problem exist, The S60 went in for a 97,000 mile maintenance check and they found that the high pressure driver side brake hose has some cracks in it. No need for concern at this time. |
| Jan | 2011 | 100000 | 150 | Car would not turn over or start. Turn out to be a frail wire to the starter. |
| Apr | 2011 | 100000 | 650 | The 03 S60 went in for inspection and found that the power steering pump hose was leaking it was replaced. Also the front brake high pressure hoses had signs of cracks. They were replaced. |
| Dec | 2011 | 105000 | 1900 | The mechanic found doing the maintenance that the water pump had a leak. |
| Mar | 2012 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 81000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 82000 | 70 | Bad front strut |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 74000 | 35 | Brake pads. |
| Jun | 2010 | 74000 | 0 | Inspection done by Volvo Certified Mechanic found top engine mount ($100). Inspection done by Volvo Certified Mechanic found upper spring seats ($300), inner tie rods ($375) and lower control arm bushing ($450). Work paid for by new owner. |
2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD
| Volvo S60 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 1050 | Power Brake Booster Front and Rear brake pads and Rotors | |
| Sep | 2009 | 400 | 2 engine Coil packs went bad | |
| Jun | 2010 | 95000 | 600 | slight trany slip so did a full 12 qt. trans fluid flush. |
| Aug | 2010 | 101000 | 400 | Service Transmission Required and Check Engine Light came on at the same time.Codes Intake air leak and Transmission service Car needed software update and Trany fluid flush for a 2nd time.Both codes have been reset. |
| Jan | 2011 | 111700 | 700 | Did Timing Belt replacement. Replaced With Gates Kevlar timming belt,Volvo Timing Belt Tensioner,Volvo Timing Belt Idler Pulley,Volvo Water Pump |
| Apr | 2011 | 116000 | 300 | Rear Hub assembly and bearing. Noise was getting loud and was worried about doing more damage. E brake pads were in pieces.Discovered when changing rear wheel Hub. |
| Sep | 2011 | 123000 | 700 | The front drive strut failed noise when driving over any bump.replaced struts,spring seats and everything that goes with the front driver and passenger side struts.Also the control arms and ball joints on both passenger and driver side. |
| Mar | 2012 | 132000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 118000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 121500 | 2000 | Steering rack went out. The rest of the suspension was also very worn. |
| Apr | 2012 | 127000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 76000 | 250 | "Major engine service required" light came on. No other obvious problems. Dealer did software download. |
| Jan | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volvo S60 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | Replaced Fuel Door hinge under warranty. Sounded like a common problem. | |
| Volvo S60 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 102000 | 700 | Replace right front axle. Mechanic didn't spline everything together correctly. Had to take back. Thought left one went bad but that didn't work, put old left one back in and then realize right one wasn't splined together correctly... |
| Volvo S60 in Romania | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 68200 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 74400 | 400 | replacement of the ac condenser |
2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 111000 | 1360 | Replace A/C Compressor and all components. |
| Nov | 2010 | 112000 | 0 | Car died - check eng light on - won't stay running. Winter/Weather button not working - not sure of repair |
| Jan | 2013 | 135300 | 90 | Oil pressure sensor said 'no oil pressure'; however gauge put on said pressure over normal. Sensor put back on... no problems since. |
| Apr | 2013 | 136000 | 10 | Car continually riddled with dieing at intersections no CE light. Rev engine for 1 min then stay running. Driving down hwy & CE light goes on - code for sensor BUT there is nothing wrong. The sensor was replaced w/ OEM. |
| Volvo S60 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 117000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 139000 | 900 | Intermittent stalling, replaced air-oil separator. They said it was clogged and over pressuring the crankcase. |
| Apr | 2013 | 185000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 104000 | 425 | Replace map sensor, clear code. Oil change, filter and lubrication. Replace left and right side tail light bulbs. |
| Apr | 2012 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 101000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 101000 | 650 | oil breather box check engine light front motor mount |
| May | 2012 | 102000 | 715 | Car would not shift. got transmission fluid overheating message and car went into failsafe mode. transmission had to be replaced ball joints failed wheels tried to knuckle under car on a corner siren kept repeatedly going off at night inside door handle broke had to have door panel replaced power steering pump and tensioner |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in South Africa | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 140 | Replaced broken shift knob with new knob from dealer serviced Transmssion, replaced fluid 2X seviced power steering system, replaced fluid | |
| Oct | 2009 | 90 | Replaced top motor/torque mount | |
| Dec | 2011 | 75020 | 295 | Timing belt service interval reached, replaced tensioner and idler bearings as well as water pump replaced front brake pads and rotord, there was still some service life left, they were not down to the metal yet, but close. The rotors were severly worn, could possibly have been recut but it was easier to replace the rotors with new ones |
| Feb | 2012 | 76260 | 240 | Fuel pump was leaking, I bought a new pump and replaced it. In the USA this is a dealer recall and done for free here in South Africa Volvo does not offer safety recalls or so I was told at the dealer |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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