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2004 Volvo S60 Equipment Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 198 total for the year
Median mileage
90,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 Volvo S60, 2% of the 198 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“I have 2004 Volvo s60volvo . I was trying to raise my vehicle on the oem jack came with my car to change the wheel. After few second I removed my tire , the jack collapsed - and my car came crashing down. I was lucky as I had stuck my head into the wheel well moments before to check my brake pads and rotors, and had my fingers around the suspension linkages.”

NHTSA complaint #10328633, filed 2010-05, 159,000 miles

“Late last summer, upon starting up my car, I noticed a hissing noise coming from the center panel on the dashboard. Didn't really think anything of it until I tried to turn on the air conditioner and the car made the same hissing noise. Noise lasts only 5-10 seconds upon startup of the car or the AC, but now the AC only blows hot air. Took car to Volvo dealership here in southern california where I purchased the car and they said that they were going to have to rip open the entire front panel to investigate the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10235108, filed 2008-07, 42,500 miles

“2004 Volvo S60 2.5t. Purchased the car used in sept 07. 6-5-08 panel displayed open rear door while driving 65mph on highway, my door was not opened. Car jerked as if there was power loss, AC went off, brake failure light on panel, power windows and locks did not work, temp 105 , then driver panel went black. Car jerked 3 times in mid traffic, I was scared to death for my life. Arrived at my exit, pulled over to a gas station, engine still running but sluggish, radio was still on, power door locks and windows did not work, AC off. …”

NHTSA complaint #10230386, filed 2008-06, 70,000 miles

“2004 S60 Volvo alarm system service required. I've owned more than 8 different cars older than this car, and they never had any issue with the alarm. It seems to be very common to replace the alarm module in this Volvo model because of the acid leak from the battery that causes a short in the circuit. And yes it will happen again after the replacement. What a ripoff.”

NHTSA complaint #10376877, filed 2011-01, 111,000 miles

Related recalls

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201311%
201222%
2008110%
200442%
200343%
200221%

Other parts of the 2004 Volvo S60

Engine cooling
63 complaintsFuel system
55 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Volvo S60

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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