Car Will Not Start Problems of Volvo S60

Volvo S60 owners have reported 5 problems related to car will not start (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volvo S60 based on all problems reported for the S60.

1 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2004 Volvo S60

Failure Date: 07/08/2024

2004 Volvo S60 purchased the car used in sept 04. On 7/8/24 stranded at 7-11 car wouldn't start. Acting as if there was power loss, ac went off, brake failure light on panel, power windows and locks did not work, temp 105 outside , then driver panel went black. , I was scared. Engine wouldn't start. Finally, after waiting 10 minutes. . . It started running but was sluggish. Radio was on, power door, locks, and windows, did not work. Cut the car off and back on, all power returned, now check engine and air bag trouble on panel. Called Volvo dealer next day near my home, they can not see my car til next week Tuesday. Can not access engine box, must go to dealer.

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2 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2002 Volvo S60

Failure Date: 10/12/2012

The vehicle would not start. There was full battery power and the computer stated it was the immobilizer check manual. Several attempts were made and car sat overnight. The Volvo S60 restarted in the morning. The car ran fine for a day and would not start again. Dealership stated that the antenna ring or key chip might be bad. The antenna ring was changed and the car would not start a week later again. The car was taken to dealer ship and placed on scanner. The car function normally for two weeks and did not start again. Several blogs concerning this matter have been set up without any answers for the consumer. The dealerships scanned the vehicle and changed parts and the problem still persists. In my case the dealership stated that it did show a problem. Yet the problem is not fixed. Consumers are being stranded or in my case stranded several times for hours until the vehicle starts later.

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3 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2004 Volvo S60

Failure Date: 07/05/2010

2004 Volvo S60 ignition key failure: key refused to turn car will not start. Car will not go in to neutral. Car must be abandoned occupants must seek transportation. First occurrence April 17th 2008. Second occurrence July 5th. 2010. Car towed to dealer and ignition lock replaced both times. Total cost $1662. 48.

4 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2002 Volvo S60

Failure Date: 01/09/2004

The vehicle experienced problems with it's steering and gas pedal. When the vehicle was placed in park it continued to move. Please provide any additional information. The ignition chip had to be replaced, because the vehicle failed to start. While driving, the consumer was unable to control the vehicle, the vehicle would accelerate, the steering wheel was frozen and the windows were uncontrollably moving upward and downward, when the consumer placed the gear into park, the vehicle continued to move. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was determined that there was a defect with the axle.

5 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2002 Volvo S60

Failure Date: 12/04/2003

I have had many problems with the transmission, car will stall in traffic, car would not start at all. This car has been in service many many times. The problems persist. I have sent 9 emails to their head quarters since 12/5, no reply.


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