2004 Volvo S60 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 198 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Volvo S60, 1% of the 198 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 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.
“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 Volvo S60 2.5 turbo: no warning to the events. On numerous occasions, the car feels as if it has hit a large object, temporarily lurches and appears to momentarily stall creating a temporary loss of vehicle control. This is followed by an immediate loss of all instrument gauges, air conditioner, window controls and door locks. The fan did continue to work. The ABS warning light also indicated as well as a warning that no brakes function existed. The srs service air bag urgent indication is illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10236160, filed 2008-07, 58,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10164848Aug 3, 2019This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.
- 10167802Dec 15, 2016This is a Technical Journal: Washer system layout for identifying leakage points REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25153 Technical Service…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 7% |
| 2021 | 3 | 38% |
| 2020 | 1 | 8% |
| 2019 | 2 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 6% |
| 2016 | 3 | 11% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 12% |
| 2013 | 5 | 6% |
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 10% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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