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Volvo S60

2001–2005 only

525 classified complaints 3 recalls

2001–2005 Volvo S60 models have 525 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 124,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2001–2005 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Volvo S60 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

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2021–2024

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2001–2005 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 123 complaints

Median onset: 124,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 106 complaints

Median onset: 110,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 71 complaints

Median onset: 92,058 miles.

More common in older model years.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 43 complaints

Median onset: 111,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 39 complaints

Median onset: 120,400 miles. 20.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 27 complaints

Median onset: 107,000 miles. 7.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 24 complaints

Median onset: 115,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 19 complaints

Median onset: 118,632 miles. 5.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2001–2005 model years. See the full Volvo S60 report for every year and full specs/safety data.