Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2007 Volvo S60.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Manual Transmission Floor Shifter problems | |
| Transmission Failure problems |
2007 Volvo S60: when in drive, vehicle would roll on an incline. Would have to keep foot on brake, slight pressure on gas or put in park. When told above, cust states veh rolls back on an incline when in drive road: test ck transmission--performing to factory specs, transmission is not supposed to lock at idle, rollback is normal.
New vehicle 2007 Volvo S60 r was picked up from the dealership, Volvo of oak park, oak park, IL in the afternoon. The vehicle was driven to my residence in farmer city, IL. The odometer reading was 186 miles when the transmission failed , most likely, a shift linkage malfunctioned, which resulted in a total loss of power. The problem occurred when up shifting while passing on a rural road and nearly causing a head-on collision with an oncoming vehicle. The vehicle was equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission.
The contact owns a 2007 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving approximately 38 mph the transmission failed to shift into fifth gear. The contact also stated that whenever premium grade fuel was used, the engine would exhibit less engine power. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the adaptive transmission system was reset. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not provide further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.