2004 Volvo S60 Check Engine Light Due to Failed MAF Sensor

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

Affected Model Years

This issue affects Volvo S60 model years 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2015, .

45 people reported this problem

  • 2004 107,000 Miles
    Check engine light came on 4 months ago followed by "stalling/jumping" symptoms", diagnosed as MAF Sensor, we bought a new one and replaced it. Weeks later, same thing. Took to dealership again, they said the engine/computer should have been reset after putting in MAFS, reset it. A few weeks later, same thing, Volvo said it was a bad MAF Sensor again. Bought a new one through Volvo, replaced, and now check engine light on again after one week and same symptoms occurring.

  • 2004 5,461 Miles
    I had the check engine light come on 3 times in 10 months since I leased the car, and had to go to the dealership to get it fixed. It's a brand new Volvo S60 2015.5, so I expect the car to be on top form. I called Volvo Corporate Office and they were not able to assist on this issue, and could only apologize for the situation. Reading all the other comments on this matter, it seems to me that this is an on-going problem with the car. I wonder what is Volvo, as a company, doing to resolve this issue, how can I feel safe on the road in a car with a faulty check engine light indicator, and can I trust Volvo's claim of "making people's lives easier, safer, better"?

  • 2004 109,000 Miles
    Hard to start and very rough idle until rolling about 10 MPH. Prone to stalling. Trouble code for MAF and fuel balance right bank (didn't know I had a right bank!). Replaced MAF and had code cleared. No problems for 24 hours. Same symptoms and MAF code reappeared. Replaced MAF again (warranty). Less than 24 hours and ten miles later, same issue, same code. Help!!!FIXED: After the third MAF, I found a good Volvo mechanic (not at the dealership). It was a combination of a dirty throttle body and a cracked vacuum line. $ 395 (not including the MAF which was actually good)later it runs like a charm. 10,000 miles, no problem. Two other independent Volvo mechanics also said it was probably a dirty/bad throttle body and/or vacuum, not the MAF.

  • 2004 133,196 Miles
    MAF Sensor causes Check Engine Light to come on intermitently

  • 2004 80,000 Miles
    Car started to be very noisy when passing over bumps or minor imperfections in the road. Initially I assumed this to be tire related. When tires were subsequently replaced the problem continued.

  • 2004 94,500 Miles
    Just had a tech check out why my "check engine light" came on, he said it was a faulty MAF (Mass Air Flow Sensor). Had it replaced for around $ 300 bucks for an OEM Volvo Sensor.

  • 2004 94,230 Miles
    About a week ago was when it all started. I recently bought a used Volvo 2006 S60 2.5T FWD. Coming home from school the car started, but struggled to get above 600 RPM (typically, mine start off at 1500 and drop to 1000 after 10 seconds). There was also a violent jerking motion present, like a small earthquake in the car. Thinking it was a random thing, I ignored it and drove home. Halfway home the Check Engine light came on along with an "Engine System Service Required" message in the little text window. Great...Concerned, I told my dad, who hooked me up with a trusted mechanic, and an appointment was made a week out from when it all started. Still, I drove the car and dealt with low RPM's in idle speed, and the jerking motion...A few days later there was an occasion where the RPM's were so low the transmission would not work, (put into reverse but rolled forwards), as well as a violent jerking motion! I was on the brink of a panic attack! Luckily I reacted quickly and avoided hitting my friends car a foot in front of me.The mechanic said that the air sensors fail when they get dirty, probably from wear and tear. Cost nearly $ 320 to get a new one installed!Thankfully the car runs like new now. I still trust Volvo's, but consider your finance before buying one!

  • 2004 8,000 Miles
    I was on vacation in Fort Lauderdale Fl, from Georgia. Check engine light came on and the local WESTON Volvo dealer told me it would be 3 days before they could check it out. I called my Volvo dealer in Alpharetta Ga and they walked me through several possibilities on the phone . Once I returned to Georgia it was learned the software had to be updated because of false readings!

  • 2004 102,000 Miles
    Same problem

  • 2004 89,000 Miles
    A check service engine light came on. I took it to the Volvo dealer and they scanned and said it was the mass air flow sensor. So 700$ later and two days it came back on. I had it scanned at a friends garage as it started running rough and it came back as the mass airflow sensor again!! It goes back to the dealer tomorrow

  • 2004 113,000 Miles
    Bought used 2007 s 60 ran great on test drive week later took to mechanic with rough idle and check engine light. Test code mass air flow. took back to dealer where I purchased it. They had replaced the sensor about three months ago. They replaced again and fixed vacuum leak. Less than 48 hours later same issue. Will take back to mechanic again tomorrow.

  • 2004 136,000 Miles
    Oil is leaking on my mass airflow. Haven't taken my car into the shop yet.

  • 2004 156,000 Miles
    I have had the MAF sensor replace twice . When it get could I have problem cranking it.

  • 2004 140,000 Miles
    Check engine light is on

  • 2004 99,000 Miles
    I buy maf in AutoZone and the car work well for a few days and now I have a same problem with maf im ready plug out and car work fine but when plug in cart stopped when I on my way