Equipment Problems of Volvo S60

Volvo S60 owners have reported 107 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (89 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's carrier/rack (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Equipment problems of Volvo S60

The Equipment problem

My sunroof glass spontaneously shattered while I was driving on the highway on 10/9/2025. There was no apparent cause. It sounded like an explosion, and glass came down all over me and the seats. Very disturbing!   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

Michelin pilot sport as plus tires are chunking on sidewalls and tread coming off in large pieces. Started as cracks then began flying off the tires on the road while driving. Tires have been rotated and inflation checked regularly. The car has an alarm for tire inflation.   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

The contact owns a 2002 Volvo S60. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph with the air conditioner activated when it suddenly failed without warning and would only blow outside air into the vehicle cabin.   Read details...

The Owners/service Manual problem

Stationary vehicle equipped with keyless ignition and auto engine "start/stop" feature. Vehicle was stopped in driveway. Engine stopped, driver stepped out of car, engine restarted and moved forward, damaging home and barely missed pinning driver against wall.   Read details...

The Recreational Vehicle Lpg Tank Valve/gauge problem

The dashboard has a fault in it, possibly a short or some other electrical fault the problem has been intermittent. But, only recently has become rather acute. Lights and gauges go on and off. Problem has adversely affected the srs airbag system to the point that it is no longer functions and   Read details...




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