2001 Volvo S60 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 8%of 223 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,050miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Volvo S60, 8% of the 223 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,050 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I commute approximately 30 miles to work. During my commute on nov. 2, 2005 there was nothing out of the ordinary. All gauges reading within normal limits. I parked my car. Went inside my place of work. Within 7 (seven) minutes I was notified by a coworker that my car was on fire. The resulting engine fire totaled my 2001 S60 t5 Volvo. There was nothing left of the engine except the engine block sitting upon the transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10141834, filed 2005-11, 101,000 miles“On saturday april 2, 2005 ,at about 3:00 p.m., I was returning home with my wife and daughter from a spring break trip to washington d.c. We had driven for a good part of the day through difficult conditions...considerable rain and even a some snow showers in eastern ohio. While driving on the ohio turnpike in the vicinity of toledo, the vehicle suddenly lost power, that is, the car decelerated regardless of foot-pressure on the gas pedal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10132964, filed 2005-08, 33,871 miles“I proceeded to pass a vehicle and lost power could only drive at approx.35m.p.h. I then had to brake and return behind and to the side of the road. I took it in for repair and was told it was a software error.”
NHTSA complaint #10133640, filed 2005-08, 80,000 miles“At 53,000 miles (february 2006) my check engine light, service transmission light and urgent service warning lights came on at the same time. However, I was I not experiencing any noticeable drivability issues. (with the exception of some slightly rough gear shifting - but I didn't think much of it). The dealer told me that the fault code was related to my transmission and that I need a software upgrade to my TCM (transmission control module). If the fault code returned after the upgrade, my transmission would have to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10164035, filed 2006-07, 53,000 miles“I have a 2001 Volvo S60 t5 and I've been noticing lately the idle on my RPM side going up and down rapidly and the car feels like its going to turn off. Then yesterday the same thing happened and the car shut down and I turned it back on and it begin trying to push itself so I got scared and parked it. Luckily it was by my home and then today I went to retrieve it and it begin doing the same thing. People have been complaining about this problem. I saw some media coverage about this problem due to the throttle body module. …”
NHTSA complaint #10132773, filed 2005-08, 69,300 milesRelated recalls
- 04V451000Sep 13, 2004On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, under certain operating conditions, some electric cooling fans may overheat potentially causing heat damage…Covers: Volvo S60 2001, S80 1999–2001, V70 2000–2001 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10219421Aug 29, 2022Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information â August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
- 10169030Oct 16, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10157864Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10156257Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10024466Apr 18, 20085 cylinder angle gear leakage and resealing. On all wheel drive models. *nj updated 6/5/08.
- 10019763Feb 20, 2006Cleaning the crankcase ventilation.
- 10019762Feb 20, 2006Checking crankcase ventilation system.
- 10018801Feb 20, 2006Warranty coverage should a customer epxerience a defect wit the etm system beyond the terms of the normal new car warranty. *tt troubleshooting electronic throttle system (ets)…
- 10013850Jan 1, 2005Excessive heat may be generated by the running of cooling fan. Recall campaign 141 to inspect/replace engine cooling fan control module (efcm) and cooling fan assembly.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 7% |
| 2015 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 20% |
| 2007 | 1 | 5% |
| 2006 | 3 | 10% |
| 2005 | 7 | 16% |
| 2004 | 63 | 32% |
| 2003 | 16 | 13% |
| 2002 | 12 | 6% |
| 2001 | 18 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2001 Volvo S60
88 complaintsVehicle speed control
42 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsTires
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Volvo S60
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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