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2004 Volvo S60 Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • 2004 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.

  • 2004 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.

  • 2004 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.

  • 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 .

  • 2004 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.

  • 2004 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

  • 2004 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.

2004 Volvo S60 Questions and Answers

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  • Volvo S60 What Are Causes For Check Engine Light To Come On?

    2004 VOLVO S60, 120, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Had timing belt and catalytic converter replaced last year; car seems to be driving fine light came on while on while long drive - just before hitting 120,000 miles. @media(max-width: 960px..

  • Volvo S60 Fuel Pump Replacement

    2004 VOLVO S60, 5 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 1, 770, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, replace-remove

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  • Volvo S60 Start Engine Oil Light Stays On 2/3 Second After...

    2004 VOLVO S60, 92, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal, stay-on

    When I turn on the engine the oil light stays on for 2 or 3 seconds then turns off. Whats the problem? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, December 1..

  • Volvo S60 When Sway Bars Are Making Low Creaking Noise While...

    2004 VOLVO S60, 168, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, sway-bar, link

    When sway bars are making low creaking noise while driving, do you replace entire bar or just the link pins? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, Nov..

  • Volvo S60 2004 Volvo S60

    2004 VOLVO S60, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 45, 000 MILES

    related to body, frame, replace-remove

    Experiencing feels like gear slipage around 30-35 mph, was told need to drain and refill and new software, told $ 800 seems a little high? But I have no idea, also replacing some rummer piece betw..

  • Volvo S60 2004 Volvo S60 A KNOCKING WABBLE-

    2004 VOLVO S60, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 103, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, knock

    WHEN I HIT A BAD SPOT IN THE ROAD, A DIP OR POTHOLE, HEAR THIS KNOCKING WABBLY NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE-TIRE AREA. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; ..

  • Volvo S60 2004 Volvo S60 Check Engine Code

    2004 VOLVO S60

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0400-p0499, p0455

    Shakes or Wobbles problem 2004 Volvo S60 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 140000 miles My 04 Volvo s60 sometimes shakes when accelerating. The check engine light recently can on and the code that..

  • Volvo S60 2004 Volvo S60 Drivers Side Mirror Memory Problem

    2004 VOLVO S60

    related to body, mirror, switch

    Electrical problem 2004 Volvo S60 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 61,000 miles Problems with the mirror started after the mirror was replace. It was replaced by a professional body shop after..

  • Volvo S60 2004 Volvo S60 HID XENON Issues

    2004 VOLVO S60, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 71, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, headlight, not-working

    I just purchased this car: 2004 volvo s60 awd with the bi-xenon lamps. Bought it with 1 lamp working and the warning on the dash saying low beam bulb failure. This car uses the HID bulb. ..

  • Volvo S60 2004 Volvo S60 Horizontal Headlght Alignment

    2004 VOLVO S60, 4 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 125, 100 MILES

    related to exterior-light, headlight, adjust

    Is there a way to change the horizontal alignment of the headlights? I have found the vertical adjustment control but none for the horizontal. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;pa..

  • Volvo S60 2004 Volvo S60 P0193 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor

    2004 VOLVO S60

    related to fuel-system, fuel-rail

    2004 Volvo S60 All Wheel Drive Automatic 46000 miles Hi Guys, I have a 2004 S60R My fuel rail position sensor has also been throwing the check engine light on, and now my car actua..

  • Volvo S60 2004 Volvo S60 Power Steering Issues

    2004 VOLVO S60, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 80, 000 MILES

    related to steering, rack-and-pinion

    About 8 months ago, the steering became tight and we took it to a repair facility who said it was the power steering pump. We paid to have it replaced but the steering remained tight. We took it ba..

  • Volvo S60 2004 Volvo S60 Srs Air Bag Service Urgent. Need Help...

    2004 VOLVO S60, 4 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 66, 000 MILES

    related to safety, airbag

    No warning to the events. On numerous occassions, the car feels as if it has hit a large object, temporarily lurches and appears to momentarily stall creating a temporary loss of vehicle control. ..

  • Volvo S60 2004 Volvo S60 Strut/Shock Replacements

    2004 VOLVO S60

    related to suspension, strut, replace-remove

    Suspension problem 2004 Volvo S60 60,000 miles Several articles claim the need to re-align the vehicle after front strut replacement -- do you feel this is necessary? Is this a DIY proje..

  • Volvo S60 2004 Volvo S60 Wheel Berrings

    2004 VOLVO S60

    related to tires, replace-remove

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