2004 Volvo S60
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 198
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
32% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 198 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 223 |
| 2002 | 186 |
| 2003 | 120 |
| 2004 | 198 |
| 2005 | 44 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 121 |
| 2013 | 87 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 59 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
32% · 63 reportsMost commonly citing engine and exhaust system.
Fuel system, gasoline
15% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing fuel pump and fuel rail.
Show complaint excerpts
On September 18 I was traveling down interstate 10 when my 2004 Volvo S60 completely stopped running while going 70 MPH. I was unable to get the car out of the traffic (No power to drive to the shoulder). My car was completely useless.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-09-27
Engine
11% · 22 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while stationary, the engine caught fire. The contact stated that smoke entered into the cabin of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-01
2004 VOLVO S60 PURCHASED THE CAR USED IN SEPT 04. On 7/8/24 STRANDED AT 7-11 CAR WOULDN'T START.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-08
Also filed under Electrical system and air bags
Electrical system
11% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and instrument cluster/panel.
Fuel/propulsion system
9% · 18 reportsSafety timeline
6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2004Complaint volume 198 complaints filed for this model year.
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2004-02-16Steering04V029000 On certain passenger vehicles, the front control arms may not have been manufactured correctly and, as a result, the stud and nut that secure the arm to the spindle may lose their initial axial…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new type of nut. Owner notification began on February 16, 2004. Owners should contact Volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
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2007-04-02Service brakes, hydraulic07E023000 Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than DCA7078…
Remedy: Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during April 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.
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2007-06-29Engine and engine cooling07V226000 On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pressure sensor located on the left end of the fuel rail may, at times, transmit incorrect signal regarding the fuel pressure to the engine control module.…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pressure sensor free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2007. Owners may contact Volvo AT 1-800-458-1552.
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2010-01-15Fuel system, gasoline09V483000 Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 S80, model year 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 and model year 2003-2005 XC90 vehicles sold in or registered in the states of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump installed in the vehicle, and if necessary replace the fuel pump with a part of a modified design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety…
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2010-11-18Equipment10V566000 Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (Gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Remedy: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a…
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2021-11-29Air bags21V766000 Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Volvo S60 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 63 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 30 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 22 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V029000 · Steering
- Recall 07E023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 07V226000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 09V483000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 10V566000 · Equipment
- Recall 21V766000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2004 Volvo S60 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Volvo S60 is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Volvo S60?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Volvo S60 have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.