Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Volvo S60
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Volvo S60 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 198 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V766000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V566000 760 PORTABLE AUTOMOTIVE GPS UNITS/GARMIN NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V483000 FUEL PUMP LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V226000 FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E023000 MASTER CYLINDER LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V029000 VOLVO/FRONT CONTROL ARMS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 63 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 30 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
- Electrical System 21 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 18 complaints
- Power Train 12 complaints
Of the 198 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 12 a fire; across all 198 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Volvo S60 shows an average reliability status with 198 complaints and 6 recalls. The most common areas of concern include the engine and fuel systems. Recalls mostly target airbags, fuel pumps, and master cylinders, indicating important safety issues. However, the number of complaints and recalls suggests fairly typical problems for a vehicle of this age, offering a balanced reliability outlook.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine cooling | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| Electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
| Steering linkages | 90,000–130,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Transmission service
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Drive belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Fuel smell in cabin
- Steering play or noise
- Check engine light
- Sudden changes in acceleration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Volvo S60 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.