2004 Volvo S60 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2004 Volvo S60 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 262
- 6 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- 49 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 22 reported crashes · 15 injuries · 15 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,037
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Volvo median
+96
median 166 across 37 Volvo records
Vs 2002-2006
-7
median 269 complaints in 819 records
Top component share
19%
Engine And Engine Cooling: 49 complaints
What owners report fails — 2004 Volvo S60
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 49
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 22
- ENGINE 22
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 18
2 recalls on record for the 2004 Volvo S60
- NHTSA 21V766000 · 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious i
- NHTSA 10V566000 · 2010 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2004 Volvo S60 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Volvo S60 reliable?
NHTSA has 262 consumer complaints on record for the 2004 Volvo S60 and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (49 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2004 Volvo S60 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Volvo S60?
Owners most often report problems with: engine and engine cooling (49), fuel system, gasoline (22), engine (22), electrical system (19). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2004 Volvo S60?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.