2007 Volvo S60 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,513miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Volvo S60, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,513 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.
“2007 Volvo S60: when in drive, vehicle would roll on an incline. Would have to keep foot on brake, slight pressure on gas or put in park. When told above, cust states veh rolls back on an incline when in drive road: test ck transmission--performing to factory specs, transmission is not supposed to lock at idle, rollback is normal.”
NHTSA complaint #10246978, filed 2008-10, 19,513 miles“New vehicle 2007 Volvo S60 r was picked up from the dealership, Volvo of oak park, oak park, il in the afternoon. The vehicle was driven to my residence in farmer city, il. The odometer reading was 186 miles when the transmission failed , most likely, a shift linkage malfunctioned, which resulted in a total loss of power. The problem occurred when up shifting while passing on a rural road and nearly causing a head-on collision with an oncoming vehicle. The vehicle was equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10190551, filed 2007-05, 186 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving approximately 38 MPH the transmission failed to shift into fifth gear. The contact also stated that whenever premium grade fuel was used, the engine would exhibit less engine power. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the adaptive transmission system was reset. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not provide further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10408826, filed 2011-06, 51,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10156269Mar 16, 2018This is a Technical Journal: Unusual noise while driving from sealing ring. check first if the sealing ring is displaced, if so, proceed with replacement of the sealing ring
- 10037893May 25, 2012Volvo: there is a software update. *rm updated 4/11/2012. *kb updated 4/13/12. *pe updated 5/15/12. *pe updated 6/4/12.
- 10037896Jan 5, 2011Volvo: abs light on, four-wheel drive is not working. There is a software problem.
- 10032425Jul 10, 2009Volvo: the 5 speed automatic transmission, aw55-50/51, has a bolt on top that anchors the b4 band, which applies 3rd gear. If that bolt is removed, the band will be disengaged…
- 10025482Jul 1, 2008Sp 432-025, control unit, gear selector replacement; at2512c, ato2512c, at2812c, ato3112c.
- 10016434Jul 7, 2006Transmission control module (tcm) upgrades available to correct complaints/symptoms.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 13% |
| 2020 | 1 | 8% |
| 2019 | 2 | 8% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 5 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 4% |
| 2013 | 5 | 6% |
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 20% |
| 2007 | 3 | 14% |
| 2006 | 4 | 13% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 | 15 | 8% |
| 2001 | 22 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2007 Volvo S60
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Volvo S60
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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