general problems of the 2002 Volvo S60

Four problems related to seats have been reported for the 2002 Volvo S60. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Volvo S60 based on all problems reported for the 2002 S60.

1 Seats problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2018

Service lights scroll in sporadic motion flipping through constant alerts, check engine light, air bag light, constant electrical problems going on, fuel door wont open, both front seats have electrical problems, obvious burn thru on passenger side indicates its been overheated and dangerous. Everytime I've taken it in the shop they say there are no recalls - yet plenty of complaints over fires with seats. Can't used heated seats at all. Engine seems to remain inconsistent in speed, dashboard lights go completely out and the electrical issues affect back brake lights. The electrical issues bounce in cycles to where no one can detect the problems. Check engine line continues to have to be reset and service lights continually send scrolled warning to pull over. Already had vehicle towed and can't trust vehicle will start. Always a wiring issue involved. The car is in the shop now again. 3/16/18 (same issues).

2 Seats problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2016

"takata recall" I just got my 2002 Volvo S60 as a gift and was told the head gasket needed to be replaced. I am unable to do anything with the vehicle due to the problems that it consists of because of all the recalls on it please help me I need a reliable vehicle to take care of my kids and to get back and forth to work. I havent had the name switched over to my name yet my name is karen pittman phone number 2815157436 thank you so much.

3 Seats problem

Failure Date: 02/13/2013

Noticed a burning smell while driving, and smoke emanating from left side of driver’s seat. Felt around and my hand was burned. Pulled over to find that the heating element inside the seat had burned through the cushion and leather leaving a hole on the side of the driver’s seat. Searching the internet, this appears to have also happened to other drivers.

4 Seats problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2002

1) driver's seat shifts rearward on acceleration and shifts forward on braking. Dealer has attempted to fix this problem 3 or more times, but it re-ppears shortly after repair. This is a safety issue. 2) vehicle difficult to shift gears (manual transmission). Gear changes are very 'jerky', the vehicle cannot be shifted smoothly. Volvo recommends letting the clutch slip more, but this only masks the problem. 3) Volvo acknowledges an electromagnetic radiation problem with this vehicle, but refuses to fix it. This is a safety issue.


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