2001 Volvo S60 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 223 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Volvo S60, 2% of the 223 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2001 Volvo S60 2.4t bought as Volvo certified pre-owned from dealer with 47,000 miles. Now has 69,170 and need new transmission, right axle, right cv joint, rear seal, motor mounts. Had complained about poor acceleration, rough shifting, rolling in park before extended warranty ran out and dealer did not fix, now out of warranty, they acknowledge the problems exists and I will have to pay to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10228208, filed 2008-05, 69,170 miles“The contact stated while traveling 10 MPH, the front driver side wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. The repair shop determined the bolt for the lower ball joint sheared off causing the separation. The bolt, fender, tire, and rim needs to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10159645, filed 2006-06, 63,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10016668Jun 28, 2005Rear suspension popping/spring noise. To include volvo xc90 1999-2000.
- 10016427May 6, 2004Ball joint replacement new methods (replaces all previous methods.
- 10016416Apr 13, 2004Tightening, new ball joint nut.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Volvo S60
88 complaintsVehicle speed control
42 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsTires
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Volvo S60
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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