Two problems related to wiring have been reported for the 2005 Volvo S60. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Volvo S60 based on all problems reported for the 2005 S60.
Headlight wiring and connector burned causing light to go out. The dealer replaced the wiring and connector according to a TSB issued by Volvo. Dealer stated that they had repaired several Volvos with this problem. Although the dealer said this was a safety issue and Volvo issued a TSB and provided a repair kit for repairs Volvo does not consider this a safety issue. Thankfully, only one light burned out at the time otherwise I would have crashed at 70 mph. Dealer said both headlight wiring cables and connectors were burnt and they replaced both. I reported this safety issue to tennessee and kentucky consumer protection division. This one light went out on several occasions before I took the car to the dealer and discovered the safety problem. Repairs made at my cost.
Picked up my brand new 2005 (4 miles on odometer) Volvo S60 on June 9 at dealer. While driving to work the next am, and with 37 miles on the odometer, I approached an intersection. I braked normally and came to a stop. Without warning, the engine raced and the car drove into the intersection. My foot was still on the brake. I narrowly missed an on coming vehicle. I regained control and got the vehicle off the road. The car seemed to operate normally and I tried several stops and starts without problem. I continued towards work and about 5 miles later the same thing happened at another intersection. Without warning the engine raced (tach shot up) and the car took off on its own. I contacted Volvo and had the car towed away. Volvo later told me the main engine computer registered a fault code caused by a "loose wire". I asked for details and the fault code number but Volvo did not respond. The dealer claimed they fixed the problem. I request your help to resolve this dangerous situation. This car may be defective or there may be a systemic design or manufacture defect that endagers Volvo drivers. I am reminded of the Audi 5000 problem. My problem sounds the same.
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