2003 Volvo S60 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2003 Volvo S60, 4% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“Fuel leak coming from undercarriage passanger right rear seats, near fuel filter, off the top of the gas tank. Noticable smell and huge hazard for safety. What makes it presence detected is smell inside cabin after filling gas tank at fueling stations.”
NHTSA complaint #10761808, filed 2015-09, 65,000 miles“Dash cluster lights and gauges and turn signal indicator shut down and back on intermittently, motor seems to lose power when driving, and rough idle. The dash cluster problem happens while driving and in the park position.”
NHTSA complaint #10928324, filed 2016-11, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Volvo S60. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the check engine warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air flow, the pressure, and oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10735068, filed 2015-07, 110,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Volvo S60. While driving at low speeds, the engine stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 162,000. Updated 09/01/2015 updated 10/27/2015”
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Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 | 2 | 13% |
| 2021 | 1 | 13% |
| 2020 | 1 | 8% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 6% |
| 2016 | 10 | 37% |
| 2015 | 23 | 39% |
| 2014 | 12 | 48% |
| 2013 | 36 | 41% |
| 2012 | 61 | 50% |
| 2008 | 2 | 20% |
| 2007 | 2 | 10% |
| 2006 | 6 | 19% |
| 2005 | 3 | 7% |
| 2004 | 22 | 11% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2003 Volvo S60
54 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology