2004 Volvo S60 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 198 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Volvo S60, 2% of the 198 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 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.
“When I drive my manual transmission s60r Volvo, and I shift I hear a loud thud in the back of the car, I checked everything that could possibly be making the noise and secured it, it bothered me so much I took it to the Volvo dealer and they told me that it was actually because of the suspension software and that there was a recall for this, however it was not applicable for my VIN. He said this was the best guess he could make, I informed him that it only makes the noise if you make a pretty gental shift, but it can happen at any time.”
NHTSA complaint #10380824, filed 2011-02, 70,000 miles“Loud noise from rear wheels. First thought to be worn tires. Turned out to be the bearings failed. Caused damage to speed sensor, rotor, rear axle drive shaft. Car shook violently as speeds where reduced. Dealer will not fix problem. All parts to be replaced at owners expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10150235, filed 2006-02, 28,000 miles“The contact stated while driving at various speeds and turning left or right the tires touches the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection on four occasions. The first time the dealer placed steering blocks on the vehicle. The second, third and fourth times the dealer adjusted the control arms. However none of these efforts remedied the problem. The problem continues and the vehicle has not been returned to the dealer for further diagnostic testing. Updated 2/24/2006 - power steering reservoir leaked fluid from the bottom hose near the clamp. …”
NHTSA complaint #10149150, filed 2006-01, 30 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10016668Jun 28, 2005Rear suspension popping/spring noise. To include volvo xc90 1999-2000.
- 10016653Mar 23, 2005Rear control arm bushing, improved stability. Under certain conditions while driving on curved roads over uneven road surfaces a customer may complain about handling properties.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Volvo S60
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.
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