2003 Volvo S60 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2003 Volvo S60, 4% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 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.
“On 12 dec, 2008, my 2003 Volvo S60 stalled with no warning while traveling on a busy highway at 60 MPH. I pulled to safety (vehicle was in limp home mode) and had the vehicle towed to the dealership (park place Volvo). Since the vehicle started right back up and presented no codes, I was told there was nothing wrong and given a bill for $418 (for tow and diagnostic check). Approx. 1 month later, vehicle presented same problem; it stalled, without warning, while driving... Creating a great safety risk for the second time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10258205, filed 2009-02, 94,000 miles“While driving home after having steering rack replaced the dash lights (speedometer, turn signals, message center, etc.) went completely out. After multiple drives the dash lights go on and off intermittently while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10725661, filed 2015-06, 129,091 miles“Dt: the consumer states that 2003 Volvo S60 has an inability to stop in reverse . The brakes failed and the car accelerated in reverse. This occurred after the car started and sputtered. The consumer took the car to the dealer, and they said it was a software problem, the software was updated. But the car was still doing this. The consumer has not called the manufacturer. The software was the only thing mentioned as being the problem with the car. The car has been doing this for about 2 years. Lately, the car has been doing this more frequently.”
NHTSA complaint #10133528, filed 2005-08, 2,000 miles“Driver side, rear child seat anchor was not installed correctly. The anchor was not attached to the frame. Our child's car seat would latch to it, but after 2 years of son riding in seat, we were moving the seat to other side to accommodate a 2nd seat and anchor came out with car seat. Volvo admitted manufacture mistake, but refused to certify safety of vehicle or buy vehicle back at blue book. Tracy faber at Volvo cars USA was lead and detailed letter was faxed to her in january 2013. Anyone with a Volvo needs to check security of child anchors. …”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 23% |
| 2022 | 3 | 20% |
| 2021 | 3 | 38% |
| 2020 | 1 | 8% |
| 2019 | 3 | 12% |
| 2017 | 6 | 35% |
| 2016 | 4 | 15% |
| 2015 | 11 | 18% |
| 2014 | 2 | 8% |
| 2013 | 13 | 15% |
| 2012 | 15 | 12% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2007 | 3 | 14% |
| 2005 | 3 | 7% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 | 12 | 6% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
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 complaintsEngine
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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