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…
2005 Volvo S60 fuel system problems
moderate 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,200
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
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 …
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 S…
Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2005 Volvo S60?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 6 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the fuel system typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to fuel system?
No active recalls currently cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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