2007 Volvo S60
Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2007
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2007: 21 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
Only 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
7 of 21 total reports mention: electrical system.
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While driving car, a fire started under the hood near the headlight , flames were flying although car had no engine light and ran great. Pulled over and people had fire extinguisher and fire company came to make sure if was all out.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-12
Also filed under Wheels
Air bags
5 of 21 total reports mention: air bags.
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The contact owned a 2007 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while the son was driving at an undetermined speed, the vehicle crashed into the rear of a truck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-16
Power train
3 of 21 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift assembly.
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2007 Volvo S60: when in drive, vehicle would roll on an incline. Would have to keep foot on brake, slight pressure on gas or put in park.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-10-28
New vehicle 2007 Volvo S60 r was picked up from the dealership, Volvo of oak park, oak park, il in the afternoon. The vehicle was driven to my residence in farmer city, il.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-05-12
Vehicle speed control
2 of 21 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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Etm ( Electronic throttle module) did not work properly. Engine management system did not correspond to fuel and air ratio accordinly. So the car jumps even with lthe release of brake in a undue fashion and hit the car in front.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-05
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and fuel/propulsion system
Seat belts
2 of 21 total reports mention: seat belts.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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
2007 Volvo S60 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V566000 · Equipment
- Recall 21V766000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2007 Volvo S60 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volvo S60?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Volvo S60 have?
- 2 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.