2004 Volvo S60 engine problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2004 Volvo S60 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2004 volvo s60 purchased the car used in sept 04. On 7/8/24 stranded at 7-11 car wouldn't start. Acting as if there was power loss, ac went off, brake failure light on panel, power windows and locks did not work, temp 105 outside , then driver panel went black., I was scared. Engine wouldn't start…”
filed Jul 8, 2024
“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. The contact exited the vehicle and opened the hood, and the engine was surrounded by flames. A police or fire department…”
filed Nov 1, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR LOCATED ON THE LEFT END OF THE…Campaign 07V226000 · Jun 5, 2007
Related service bulletins
This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure Description and Service sections updated to clarify that vehicle reports are not…
35526.1.8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 23, 2026
Engine problems in other S60 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 S60 | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 S60 | 8 | 32% |
| 2015 S60 | 22 | 39% |
| 2014 S60 | 12 | 48% |
| 2013 S60 | 36 | 42% |
| 2012 S60 | 61 | 50% |
| 2007 S60 | 2 | 10% |
| 2006 S60 | 6 | 19% |
| 2005 S60 | 3 | 7% |
| 2003 S60 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 S60 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 S60 | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Volvo S60
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.