repaired · 2023 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2005 Volvo S60Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 44 owner complaints about the 2005 Volvo S60, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-766 the manufacturer reports only 13% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Volvo S60 has problems
44 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Engine and engine cooling
6Tires
6Electrical system
5Fuel system, gasoline
4Structure
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Engine
2Fuel system, other
2Power train
1612 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 0 |
| Tires | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 16 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2005 Volvo S60 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)
Risk. AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. 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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other S60 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S60 median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 Volvo S60 safety ratings
2005 Volvo S60 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.3% risk)
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What S60 owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TWICE NOW OVER A TEN DAY PERIOD FIRST WHEN REDUCING SPEED TO A STOP OR THEN AGAIN AT A SPEED OF LESS THAN 5 MPH, THE CAR DIED...FIRST THE ENGINE DIED THEN ALL ELSE DIED. THE CAR WENT DEAD. I STILL HAD MY STEERING AND SLOWLY ROLLED TO THE CURBED THEN AS I GENTLY PUT ON THE BRAKES THE CAR JERKED TO A…
VEHICLE HAS STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING SEVERAL TIMES WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (60 MPH). FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED DURING THE SUMMER OF 2011 AT 105,000 MILES. A SECOND, SIMILAR INCIDENT OCCURRED IN THE FALL OF 2011 AT 108,000 MILES. AUTO SCANDIA IN HERNDON, VA, REPLACED MASS AIR FLOW METER…
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (RADIATOR) TWICE FOR THIS CAR IN LESS THAN 66K. WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING, THE WARNING "STOP CAR IMMEDIATELY COOLANT LOW" COMES ON. VOLVO HAS CHANGED THE SUPPLIER FOR THIS PART, WHICH TELLS ME THEY KNOW IT IS A PROBLEM. NOT ONLY IS THIS SCARY, BUT THE…
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