Electrical System Problems of Volvo S60

Volvo S60 owners have reported 211 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 22 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (136 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's software (11 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Volvo S60

The Electrical System problem

The problem is when the weather turns cold my car a Volvo 2003 s 60 turn signals do not operate, or if they do turn on sometimes the turn signals won't stop flashing until you turn the ignition off. The head lights also will not turn on at any setting during this time.   Read details...

The Software problem

The instrument panel goes completely blank for approximately 5 seconds while driving which renders speed, safety warnings, etc. Unavailable during that time. There is no pattern of occurrence. It happens while driving at city or highway speeds.   Read details...

The Dashboard Failed problem

Instrument panel/cluster goes out while driving which means you can't read any of the guages or warnings lights other than if check engine light is on. This imposes a safety risks to me and other traffic on the road. It does this erratically, going out completely and coming back on in time.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Volvo S60 11. The contact stated after entering the vehicle he was unable to roll down the windows or lock the doors. The vehicle was taken to ( Volvo cars richmond 7211 w broad st, richmond, va 23294) for a diagnosis and repairs.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel Failure problem

The instrument panel went dead last winter; no lights, no indicators, no instruments, nothing. I recently became aware that this is not an uncommon problem. Just an extremely expensive one. A Volvo technician informed me that the japanese firm that Volvo hired did a poor job and many of the   Read details...




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