2002 Volvo S60 Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • 2002 Volvo S60 Transmission Shifting Issues Due to Internal Failure and Software Issues

    The automatic transmission may develop shifting problems and/or the Check Engine Light may illuminate due to internal component failure and/or software issues. It is always best to be sure the transmission control module has the latest software installed when any major transmission repair is performed.

  • 2002 Volvo S60 Exterior Light Bulbs May Burn Out Prematurely

    It is not uncommon for the exterior light bulbs to burn out prematurely. No repair option has been reported other than replacing the failed bulb.

  • 2002 Volvo S60 Hesitation and Idle Issues Due to Failed Mass Airflow Sensor

    Mass airflow senso r (MAF) failures have been reported, causing engine idle problems, as well as acceleration hesitations. The Check Engine Light will normally illuminate when the MAF starts to fail.

  • 2002 Volvo S60 Check Engine Light Due to Failed MAF Sensor

    The MAF sensors are prone to failing and turning on the Check Engine Light .

  • 2002 Volvo S60 Front Control Arm Bushings May Wear Out

    The front control arm bushings wear out, resulting in alignment issues and squeaking and/or knocking noises from the front end. Worn bushings will require replacement.

  • 2002 Volvo S60 Erratic Shifting or Loss of Transmission Operation

    Several complaints have been reported regarding Volvo S60 transmission shifting issues. Long shift times between gear shifts, hard shifting, hard downshifting and a loss of transmission operation all together to name a few.

    If the issue is minor, a transmission software update may fix this issue. If available, the software should be updated before any repairs are made.

    There are several technical service bulletins (TSB's) available from Volvo that address these shifting issues and they should be consulted by the repair shop during the automatic transmission diagnostic process.

    Regular servicing of the transmission fluid can help with preventing transmission failure, but not in all cases. Follow the suggested fluid replacement interval recommended by Volvo. You will find this in your owners manual, or find it here: http://bit.ly/Volvo_Owners_Manuals

  • 2002 Volvo S60 Worn Sway Bar Links Causing Knocking Over Bumps

    Front and/or rear sway bar end links may wear out prematurely, causing a knocking noise from the front or rear of the vehicle when driving on bumpy roads. Our technicians recommend inspecting the links at each service, they should be replaced if any looseness is found.

2002 Volvo S60 Questions and Answers

Related Questions

  • Volvo S60 VOLVO S60

    2002 VOLVO S60, 5 CYL, FWD, 127, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, sway-bar, link

    STC LIGHT COMES ON WHEN MAKING SHARP OR FAST RIGHT HAND TURNS, DOES NOT HAPPEN ON LEFT HAND TURNS, CHECKED TYRE PRESSURE OK. ANY IDEAS COULD THIS BE DROP LINKS OR SWAY BAR? @media(max-width: 9..

  • Volvo S60 Volvo Coils

    2002 VOLVO S60, 5 CYL, 96 MILES

    related to ignition, coil, replace-remove

    I have an 02 Volvo s60 that keeps burning the #2 coil I have taken it to the mechanic n they can't fine the problem I replace them and the car runs good but after a few days it burns again @medi..

  • Volvo S60 Message On The Dash Engine Management Needs Service

    2002 VOLVO S60, 160, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    My s60 had a message on the dash, engine management needs service, the revs wouldn't go over 1500, running rough, the power down to 10 percent of normal. Took it to a local guy, his computer sa..

  • Volvo S60 Inj Signal

    2002 VOLVO S60, 5 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC

    related to security

    Does the inj. Signal off of the cam, crank, or a impulse sen.? It's not the anti theft sys. It fires a signal sometimes. I turned the car over and it sounds like something in the rear of the head...

  • Volvo S60 Looking To Buy An 02 Volvo S60 Turbo, 2.4 Liter...

    2002 VOLVO S60, 97, 000 MILES

    related to general, used-car-advice

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  • Volvo S60 The Power Assist On My Power Steering Is Intermittent

    2002 VOLVO S60, 200, 000 MILES

    related to steering, fluid

    I am having a problem with my 2002 S60 Volvo where the power steering assist is basically turning off and on seemingly at random. Sometimes I can turn it back on by applying some throttle, and some..

  • Volvo S60 2002 Volvo S60 Timing Belt And Check Engine Light

    2002 VOLVO S60, 109, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    I just had the timing belt on my Volvo 2002 S60. Now the check engine light is on. I took it back to the shop and they reset it but it has come on again. The code yesterday was for something to do..

  • Volvo S60 Underhood Latch Opening

    2002 VOLVO S60, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 98, 000 MILES

    related to body, hood, release

    The cable appears to have come disconnected in the hood release mechanism - under the hood, not under the dashboard. I've looked (and will continue to look) for some way to get to the latch. Can..

  • Volvo S60 White Steam Smoke

    2002 VOLVO S60, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 130, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, white-smoke-

    My volve S60 turbo charged AWD have a white smoke steam coming out from the pipe but there is no check engine light on or @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Volvo S60 How Do You Check The Ignition Coil Circuit?

    2002 VOLVO S60, 158, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, coil

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  • Volvo S60 Fuel Gauge

    2002 VOLVO S60, 2.0L, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 70, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, fuel-level

    When I start my car the fuel gauge says it has half a tank, if I put fuel in it it goes up and when I drive my car it goes down. But when it gets to half a tank it stays there. Can anyone hel..

  • Volvo S60 Stop Engine Light

    2002 VOLVO S60, 2.4L, 5 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 275 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    I noticed that once I pressed the brake the message reads stop engine and the triangle is permanently on red. We have checked/scanned everything, yet nothing came up as error. @media(max-wi..

  • Volvo S60 Switching Gears Clunk

    2002 VOLVO S60, 157, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, clunk

    I took car to transmission/import car mechanic because when switching gears particularly reverse to drive it make a clunk or feels like it is speeding up. They said transmission ok but motor mount ..

  • Volvo S60 2002 Volvo S60 CAR SMELLS OF GASOLINE

    2002 VOLVO S60

    related to fuel-system, fuel-leak

    Smells problem 2002 Volvo S60 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 120000 miles There is a really bad smell of gasoline in and around my car. It's not as bad outside as it is inside the car. It has..

  • Volvo S60 2002 Volvo S60 Code PO571

    2002 VOLVO S60

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0500-p0599, p0571

    Electrical problem 2002 Volvo S60 6 cyl Automatic 95000 miles I took my car to an auto parts store and the attendant pulled 2 codes. First one was PO504 Brake switch A/B (which I can't fi..

  • Volvo S60 2002 Volvo S60 Dash Panel

    2002 VOLVO S60, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 15, 500 MILES

    related to interior, dashboard

    My dash panel guages work only periodically. What could this problem be? All fuses have been checked and none appear to be blown. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } }..

  • Volvo S60 2002 Volvo S60 FIRING ORDER

    2002 VOLVO S60, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 98, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, firing-order

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  • Volvo S60 Fuel Gauge Problem

    2002 VOLVO S60

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, fuel-level

    I just replaced the fuel pump system which was leaking. My problem is that the fuel gauge is not registering. We added gas to make sure the tank was more than half full, but looks like I have a..

  • Volvo S60 2002 Volvo S60 Gauges And Lights Are On The Dash

    2002 VOLVO S60, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 125, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, lights

    My husband changed the lowbeams on the driver side and ever since the gauges on the dashboard and lights they work on and off now. Is there something loose, he checked the fuse. Sometimes you star..

  • Volvo S60 2002 Volvo S60 High Beams

    2002 VOLVO S60

    related to exterior-light, headlight

    Electrical problem 2002 Volvo S60 Front Wheel Drive Automatic high beams won't turn off. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, September 27th..

  • Volvo S60 2002 Volvo S60 High Pitch Squeal Noise And RMP...

    2002 VOLVO S60

    related to general, noises, squeal

    2002 Volvo S60 My car makes a horrible loud high pitch squeal noise near the manifold and belts area and when it gets put in park the RPM's drop very low and come up a bit but sounds like it's ..

  • Volvo S60 2002 Volvo S60 Need Advice

    2002 VOLVO S60, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 88, 200 MILES

    related to suspension, shock, replace-remove

    Just purchased a 2002 Volvo. When I approach 50 to 60 mph it begins to shake vigorously on the right front passenger side. It does not do it all the time, but is becoming more frequent and severe. ..

  • Volvo S60 2002 Volvo S60 P0037 Dtc Code

    2002 VOLVO S60, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 80, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0001-p0099, p0037

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  • Volvo S60 2002 Volvo S60 Problem As Below

    2002 VOLVO S60

    related to exhaust, black-smoke

    Engine Mechanical problem 2002 Volvo S60 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 127000 miles I have black smoke blasting from the exhaust, it worsens on acceleleration. I have had a new EGR Valve fitt..

  • Volvo S60 2002 Volvo S60 Thermostat

    2002 VOLVO S60, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 12, 900 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, thermostat, housing

    I replaced my bad thermostat and I am having a slow leak of anti freeze. I replaced the gasket twice and tightened the housing. It does not appear to be leaking from the housing, but that is all ..

  • Volvo S60 2002 Volvo S60 Tie Rods

    2002 VOLVO S60, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 28, 000 MILES

    related to steering, tie-rod-end, play

    I tried to have my car inspected at the Volvo dealer yesterday. They said it couldn't be done because there was some play in the inner tie rods and told me it would cost $ 500. Somehow I don't bel..

  • Volvo S60 2002 Volvo S60 Turn Signal

    2002 VOLVO S60, 4 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 103, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal, blink-fast

    My right turn signal started flashing rapidly. What's wrong with it? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Saturday, September 12th, 2009 AT 6:02 PM ..

2002 Volvo S60 Maintenance and Repair