2013 Volvo S60 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Volvo S60, 6% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 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.
“With less than 50,000 miles on it, my S60 just completely stopped working on my way to work. While pulling out of my development, the entire engine, power steering - everything shut down. I had to coast into a turning lane to put on my flashers. I had not gone more than 3 minutes from my house. After Volvo had it for a few days they told me that the alternator belt had jumped off, hitting the alternator, fraying the belt. This then resulted in the belt wrapping around another part of the engine impacting the drive belt. …”
NHTSA complaint #11047380, filed 2017-11, 48,000 miles“When coming to a stop, once stop has completed, while foot is on the brake at random times the vehicle we jolt forwarded. The jolt would be in comparison to the feeling of being rear ended at a complete stop. I have taken the car to the local Volvo dealership and they checked it and came back with nothing being wrong. On the fourth return to the dealership I asked if anyone drove the vehicle. The answer was no. The service department specialist asked if he could drive the vehicle home for the night. I said yes, because this problem happens randomly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10954158, filed 2017-02, 23,693 miles“The vehicle shifts erratically in stop and go traffic with frequent surges and jolts at low gears. This also occurs at higher temperatures (after driving for a while on hot days) and during stop and go traffic on hot days. Transmission engages slowly after a full stop and often with a jerk, especially felt when stopped at an incline. All of these jerks and jolts occur around gears 1 or 2 and during stopping or starting from stop.”
NHTSA complaint #11321927, filed 2020-04, 48,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10165235Aug 28, 2019This is a Technical Journal: rough shift at N to D or down coast from 5 to 4 then follow service. Install parts kit.
- 10148806Jul 28, 2018This is a Technical Journal: In cases that the customer may experience hard or jerky shifts when shifting from gear position N-D, please follow advice under service.
- 10148805Jul 28, 2018This is a Technical Journal: rough shift at N to D or down coast from 5 to 4 then follow service. Install parts kit.
- 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
- 10146439Nov 14, 2017This is a Technical Journal: rough shift at N to D or down coast from 5 to 4 then follow service. Install parts kit.
- 10146169Nov 14, 2017This is a Technical Journal: rough shift at N to D or down coast from 5 to 4 then follow service. Install parts kit.
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 2013 Volvo S60
36 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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