Two problems related to instrument panel failure have been reported for the 2001 Volvo S60. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Volvo S60 based on all problems reported for the 2001 S60.
The entire instrument panel went dead and the turn signals would not function. Only the headlights were working. Messages came up saying that there was an srs airbag issue and that there was a brake failure. All of the messages were false and the instrument cluster went dead. This is a concern since the messages are incorrect according to what the dealer told me and have seen several people with the same issue. I think that Volvo should replace all of the dims and cems for every car that exhibits this problem the first time for vehicles under 125,000 miles. This should not happen and is a very big safety issue. This is not the first time that the cluster has gone dead. Also each time it has been raining and the dealer has said that there are no shorts in the system. Something is wrong and they are replacing every part without fixing the issue.
The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the entire instrument panel failed. After stopping the vehicle and restarting, the panel and the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted and they advised her that the air bag may need replacement. The vehicle was neither inspected nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was approximately 130,000.