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1 safety recall. 31 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
MY 2006 VOLVO S60 WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD (AFTER SITTING OUTSIDE OVERNIGHT AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 45F). DEPENDING ON HOW COLD IT IS, IT TAKES FROM 5 TO 20 MINUTES FOR THE VEHICLE TO WARM ENOUGH THAT I CAN SHIFT IT INTO DRIVE. THE DEALER IS UNHELPFUL:…
ON MY 2006 VOLVO S60 TURBO, THE HEADLIGHT LENSES CLOUDY DUE TO OXIDIZATION. THIS IS A SAFETY AND DURABILITY ISSUE. *TR
THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACED IN MY 2006 VOLVO S60. THE CAR ONLY HAS 72,702 MILES! THIS IS AFTER HAVING PAID SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS TO HAVE THE ETM CLEANED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. THE COST TO REPLACE THE ETM WAS OVER $800. AS I SEARCH THE INTERNET, THESE…
I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 VOLVO S60 AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT OFF AND I WAS NOT EVEN ABLE TO PUT THE FLASHERS ON SO THAT OTHER DRIVERS COULD KNOW THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD (WITH DIFFICULTY…
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A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Volvo S60 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 6 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 31 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.