2005 Volvo S60 owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Volvo s60. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated when the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken in to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure to be the evaporative emission system leak detection pump which would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,663. Updated 01/18/11 *bf updated 03/23/11

I have had to replace the engine cooling system (radiator) twice for this car in less than 66k. While you are driving, the warning "stop car immediately coolant low" comes on. Volvo has changed the supplier for this part, which tells me they know it is a problem. Not only is this scary, but the cost to replace (with labor) is over $1,300. I think this is both a hazard for the driver, other drivers (if you need to pull over quickly and stop your engine) as well as an unnecessary cost. As a consumer who has tolerated enough corporate abuse (banks, wall street, car bailouts) I am hopeful that the NHTSA will look into this issue and require that Volvo stand behind the quality of the cars they make and sell. *tr

I own a 2005 Volvo s60. When driving today to work, with no warning, the vehicle stalled. I was unable to control the gas and the steering became rough. Hitting the accelerator did nothing. I was able to slow the vehicle to the side of the road. Once I turned it off and back on it restarted. If this had happened on a highway, it could have resulted in a major accident. Research shows that this is a common problem with Volvo. There was a recall for these incidents for under years 2003 -and 2004- 07v226000 . The recall for the s40 covered through 2006 - 08v033000. A search of the internet forum shows that this is happening for a lot of the 2005 models as well. Please consider including these model years as this is a danger. *kb

Dt: the contact stated while vehicle was having routine maintenance performed the dealer found a bend in the exhaust system. This bend could cause the driveshaft to crack. The dealer said the contact must have hit something to cause the damage. But there was no evidence that the he hit anything. The vehicle is at the dealer waiting for an investigation. At this point the vehicle has not been repaired. *ak

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Volvo s60. The contact stated that the vehicle was slow to start. Once started, the vehicle would rive sluggish and was slow to accelerate. The contact had an independent mechanic replace the mass air flow sensor more than three times but the failure recurred. The mass air flow sensor was cleaned and the sensor was reset by the independent mechanic but that did not remedy the failure. The contact indicated that an interim solution was to disconnect the mass air flow sensor and upon doing so the vehicle did not have the hesitation. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure was recurring intermittently. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Volvo s60. The vehicle shut off twice while approaching a stop sign and while driving approximately 70 MPH. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle slowed down and lost all power, including the brakes. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. The current and failure mileages were 94,000.

Intermittent sudden loss of power at freeway speeds and in town .. Very dangerous !!! Fuel pressure switch part no. 8699449 has failed. Volvo model s60 in years 2003, 2004 have been recalled for same problem. Volvo model s40 & v70 in year 2005 & 2006 have been recalled for same problem. The pressure switch with part number 8699449 is the real problem across all Volvo models and recalls should not be limited certain models only. All models with part number 8699449 fuel pressure switch should be recalled. *tr

Without warning or other problems, the car's engine suddenly lost power at about 55 MPH on the highway, message of "reduced engine performance" came on. Although the car remained turned on, pressing on the gas pedal had little to no effect on either the movement of the car or the RPM's. Once the car was stopped but was still turned on, it maintained a strong "pulsing" action and sound from the engine. When put into "drive" and "reverse" gears, the car moved in "limp mode" at approximately 2 MPH regardless of how much pressure was placed on the gas pedal. The car was towed to the dealership. After coasting it off the tow truck, the car started normally and responded normally when put into reverse and forward gears, but the "reduced engine performance" message remained. Dealer's servi

I have seen the recall of Volvo s60 models 2001-2005 in us in regards to the fuel pump cracks in flange and thus leak of fuel which may result in a fire. I am currently (since 7 days of the date of writing this complaint) having the same problem with my car (Volvo s60 model 2005) in uae/ abu dhabi. The dealer along with the service managers and workshop refused to carry the repair free of charge since the recall is not within uae and my car chassis number is not listed either. I was doing the utmost to let them understand that this a safety issue regardless the recall list and regardless if it is inside uae or outside and thus Volvo dealer must repair for me at once free of charge. They do not care about my safety where I still smell the gas inside the car and I am exposed to a fire as lon

2005 Volvo s60 AWD turbo. The right tire rubs on the inside of the cars frame when I make a left turn. We have been told they all do it. We have driven a few other types of the s60 model and have found they have the same issue. Now, our issue is that over time this will/could cause the tire to fail and result in a crash. Volvo has realigned the car twice to try to correct the issue, now they would like to remove the inner metal shields to see if that will help. We feel those shield were put on the car for a reason and the reason is not to be taken off at a later date to cover up a problem. *jb

I own a 2005 Volvo s60r with adjustable suspension. The car exhibits significant "side-step" problem which is a potential safety hazard while driving through dip or potholes. Often the rear end of the car would sway dramatically when driving on the highway at speed of 40 to 70 MPH. One time I drove through a freeway that is not well paved and my car's rear-end would skips to another lane! If there is another car next to me I'd definitely hit it. *nm

The car had difficulty in starting all of a sudden. It appeared to be an electronic ignition problem. After a few starts, warning signals started coming on. First was "engine under performance" and then it was "break failure". The car was stopped and towed to Volvo dealer. The dealer indicated that the car's fuel pump / lines were designed and installed outside the weather shielded housing. The salt used for snow melting corrodes these lines and several cars show up with this issue.so they replaced them and moved them to within the weather protected area. Searching the internet, I found several Volvo cars of this era have this problem and several occurred while driving - both loss of speed and break failure. My car was well maintained, regular oil changes with the synthetic oil and mainta

Dt: the contact stated there was not enough room between the floor and bottom of the dashboard. There was no way that the contact's husband could get foot to the brake. This almost caused several accidents. There is only 11 inches between the floor and the dashboard . *ak updated 1/19/2006 - there is little clearance between the pedals and the underside of the dash which resulted in the consumer shoe hitting the underside of the dash limiting his ability to move his foot between the brake pedal and accelerator pedal. *nm

While I was driving I felt very hot under my buttock than I heard it pop and burst, I pulled over to check, oh my got (OMG) thanks God I'm safe! There was a burn on my car seat!

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Volvo s60. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the fuel pressure system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

Dt: the sidewall of the tire is very weak on the back right rear tire. The owner was parallel parking and the right rear tire rubbed against the curb, and the tire ripped. This is a new vehicle, 2005 Volvo, the car was bought in april. There was no prior problems with the tire before this incident. The owner is calling the dealer after this phone call. The tire is a continental conti touring contact. The speed was about an 1/2 MPH. The owner is going to get ahold of the service department and see what they recommend.*ak the consumer stated the manufacturer was not willing to assist. *jb

While driving on I-81 in virginia my left rear tire disintegrated. I was able to move right to safety and when doing so the upper half of the tire rolled past me and came to rest 50 feet ahead of the car against the railing. All tires are new, with less than 200 miles on them. I called 911, the state police came and called a wrecker. I was towed and received a replacement tire at a car shop and returned home. On inspection it appeared that the sidewall complete gave a way. Fortunately a piece of the rubber stayed on the rim thus protecting the rim from damage. This should not have happened and I would like you to investigate. Fortunately nobody was hurt but this could have been a very serious accident. The car a 2005 Volvo s60 in fine condition had been bought from carmax a week earlie

Any day the sun is shining, the glare off the dashboard is extreme and results in little to no visibility when entering tunnels, underpasses or even sections of road that are shaded by trees. *jb

I have a 2005 Volvo s60r which has a vehicle immobilizer in which if it there is not a 2 way communication between the car and the key, it prevents the car from starting. Nice feature, but I called 3 dealerships when I got this warning and there is no workaround. So if I have an emergency, of if I am in a bad part of town, I cannot use my car... This is a major safety flaw... *tr

My seat belt got stuck in the front passenger side . Now I'm getting a service message about the SRS service urgent I don't know why it got stuck but it did I can't get it out of seat belt clip .