2004 Volvo S60: brake failure

Filed Jul 8, 2024 · Airbags, Electrical · OR

2004 volvo s60 purchased the car used in sept 04. On 7/8/24 stranded at 7-11 car wouldn't start. Acting as if there was power loss, AC went off, brake failure light on panel, power windows and locks did not work, temp 105 outside , then driver panel went black., I was scared. Engine wouldn't start. Finally, after waiting 10 minutes...it started running but was sluggish. Radio was on, power door, locks, and windows, did not work. Cut the car off and back on, all power returned, now check engine and air bag trouble on panel. Called volvo dealer next day near my home, they can not see my car til next week tuesday. Can not access engine box, must go to dealer.

Filed Jan 21, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 100,000 miles · CA

The 2.4l 2004 volvo s60 experiences erratic behavior and engine failure when operating multiple concurrent electrical systems. When these systems (operated within specified guidelines) are used concurrently they cause the following conditions: engine failure, loss of power steering, loss of brakes. The following is a list of electrical channels that have been used to trigger the engine failure: brakes, indicator lights (right or left) heated seats (x2) front windshield defrost multiple s60 model owners have reported having experienced this same engine failure which cannot be detected by the manufactures diagnostics test. When tested the battery, alternator and computer all present positive read-outs. Http://repairpal.com/replaced-map-senor-and-maf-airflow-engine-light-back-on-hesitate-still-cut-off-321 http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2290017/volvo-s60-engine-cuts-off-while-turning https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110502120739aa0tjsr this is a serious condition that could result in a collision or even death. A recall on this model is being immediately requested. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 31, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 90,000 miles · TX

While driving, the car jerks violently - the same thing happens when the car is idling (no jerk, only an "click" sound). It happens anytime but seems worse in the summer but I think it's hot-heat related. The other issues are related: -the interior lights usually come on -the instrument panel goes completely blank/lights go off/no available emergency lights -the windshield wipers make one wipe sometimes -the "rear passenger door open" warning comes on -the "brake failure stop safely" warning comes on and sometimes "check engine" light comes on. Not all of these symptoms occur each time. There are more severe and less severe incidents.

Filed Feb 7, 2013 · Electrical · 52,000 miles · CO

Purchased this car in 2010 with 51,000 miles. Shortly after purchase check engine light came on with service engine soon message. Car worked fine. Then brake failure message came on, brakes worked fine. Took vehicle to volvo dealership and they found a way to "reset" system. Go in trunk, remove black battery cable, touch it to red battery cable for approx 10 seconds and the system will. We've reset the system countless times and it continues to be a problem. About 3 months ago all gauges would quit working and car would randomly brake at about 45 MPH. Plus after coming to stop, car would barely move but after it got going it would be fine. Reset system and it worked for about 3 miles and happen again. Volvo mechanic found awd (dem) control module failure. Replaced this at $1500 for the part and after 50 miles, gauges still work, no random braking and acceleration is normal. But....service engine message and check engine light back on. Was told that all modules relate to each and if one is out it can affect the others. At about $1500 per module, it is cost prohibitive to replace all these, 6 to be exact. Volvo needs to recall these vehicles and replace these modules.

Filed Mar 30, 2011 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · CA

This is what is happening to me with my 2004 t2.5 s60 volvo. I called volvo and they said no recalls yet I see this same thing happening to other, it has to be a defect with the car. My happens when the weather gets hot here in california. I had no problems this winter, but yesterday it was in the mid to high 80?s and the problem happened again! 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. On turning the car off and restarting(sometimes that doesn't work, but if I remove the battery cable and let it set for a bit and put it back on the car will start), the functions of the car return with exception that the SRS service air bag urgent indication remains. This problem can take months to repeat or only a matter of minutes. It seems to be more prevalent in hot weather. I have taken it to different repair places and they too many codes, reset it and it comes back again. This has been going on for over the past two years.

Filed Aug 31, 2010 · Engine · 77,455 miles · FL

I have a 2004 volvo s-60 with approximately 75,000 miles on it. In the past 6 weeks, the car engine has completely died three separate times - without warning. *tr the emergency hazard light still worked, the fan still blows (no A/C, just the fan), but otherwise there is no power, no brakes, no steering, no warning lights whatsoever. Each time this has happened, it has been when I am driving between 40-55mph. When the car coasts to a stop and I am able to re-start it, it starts without a problem. My volvo dealership says they see no evidence of problem on the car's computer system, and the car did not die when they test drove it, therefore they say they cannot diagnose the problem - and that without a diagnosis, they cannot repair it. They also claim that volvo's database has no related vehicle or parts recall on my particular VIN/vehicle. However, with absolutely no warning of when the engine failure will occur, and with no control over steering or braking, this is a very dangerous situation that volvo so far cannot address unless the engine failure happens right in front of them. With no way of controlling when the car will die, this is obviously not a satisfactory resolution for the safety of myself or for other drivers.

Filed Nov 13, 2009 · Engine · 106,200 miles · CA · crash

I-55 south shortly before weber road exit I was on the left lane traveling 30 MPH, decided to change to middle lane, signaled and while in process of lane change, car started to go out of control. Then steered to the left, and was heading towards cement divider. To avoid that I steered right, at this point car started to do 360. Could not control and was moving to face oncoming semi truck from middle lane. The semi truck slammed into the right side (headlight/tire) area of my car volvo s60 model year 2004 and stopped the car. Both airbags deployed - driver and passenger airbag. Only person in car was me. Prior to the crash I experienced and felt that the front control arms may not have been manufactured correctly and as a result the stud and nut that secured spindle may lose their initial axial tension. Under certain and particular driving conditions such as weather conditions remaining severe with heavy snow storm, steering might become less responsible and the driver may experience difficulty in controlling the steering. This driving condition could have been the approximate cause that lead to separation between control arm and the spindle which had ultimately resulted in a "total crash". I also tried to apply brake. Loss of brake fluid, as a result of failure of sealed cardone master cylinder with fluid leaking from brake had resulted in crash. I also observed cruise control sensor failure, after I turned it "on", then it shuts off by itself, again I have to turn on. While driving at rate 60 to 65 miles I observed a kind of noise and vibrations under hood. Possibly the fuel pressure sensor located of the fuel rail may transmit incorrect signal to the engine control module. I of the opinion that this might be one of the contributing factor responsible for stalling of engine without any warning and has caused a total crash on the freeway. Failure of the fuel pressure sensor might have cracked due to temperature changes and excessive vibrations and that caused crash.

Filed Jul 28, 2008 · Airbags, Brakes · 58,000 miles · TX

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. On turning the car off and restarting, the functions of the car return with exception that the SRS service air bag urgent indication remains. This problem can take months to repeat or only a matter of minutes. It seems to be more prevalent in hot weather. The vehicle was taken to the service shop at the volvo dealer and they could only clear alarms as they said the event created too many alarms/fault codes to troubleshoot. They downloaded new software revisions to each control module in the car. After a period of approximately a month, the events began occurring again. The vehicle has been taken to non oem mechanics as well and they are not able to troubleshoot the fault. The vehicle is scheduled to be taken to the dealers service shop again. Searching the internet chat rooms and blogs, as well as this site, there appears to be numerous other vehicles with this same safety fault that stalls vehicles in traffic and creates very sudden and severe lurches in power ultimately leading to a momentary stall out with loss of all instrument indications to include speed, RPM, turn indicator, etc.

Filed Jun 9, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 70,000 miles · NC

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. Engine still running so I made it a couple of miles up the street to my home. Cut the car off and back on, all power returned, now check engine and air bag trouble on panel. Went to volvo dealer next day 6-6-08 near my home, they can not see my car til next week tuesday. Went to pepboys, battery and alternator are ok, can not access engine box, must go to dealer. Called volvo for tuesday 6-10-08 appointment. Car duplicated same problem monday 6-9-08 on drive home from work on the highway temp 105 etc. Searched for complaints and recalls, my recalls were reported completed when I purchased the car, found all of this valuable info online, will see dealer tomorrow and take these related copies of complaints with me.

Filed Feb 27, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 24,500 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was leaving ucla parking garage (I'm an rn there) when I put my volvo 2004 s60 into gear and it took off backwards like a rocket, car was thrown into a concrete post far away from where I began. I immediately put car in park since I thought I'd get out and see what on earth happened, but it then lunged forward by itself and took off without stopping!!! Thank god it was 6pm and not an hour earlier when many staff would have been in garage, I'd have run them over! I also turned off ignition with key, nothing helped!! It kept going along with a mind of its own at approx 15 MPH making a growling whirring sound. I was able to steer car and avoid other vehicles but eventually had to make serious decision to purposely crash into another concrete massive post which I did and the "possessed beast". Finally came to a halt with fluid pouring out all over,. My brakes did not work during this event, not at all, that's why I couldn't stop the car (along with foot on brake, tried putting car in park gear and turned off ignition key last august when I had only 22, 000 miles on car it took it to volvo dealer twice, since car was often stalling and stopping on the street while I was driving. I was told they couldn't find it stalling when they test drove it but they mentioned they cleaned the throttle and said that could help (which it did until 2, 500 miles later when this happened. I have dealer paperwork indicating car stalling and that they cleaned throttle box also, they said I should be taking car on the freeway more at high enough speed to "blow off the carbon" I spent friday night in er with neck/shoulder injuries, but this could have been a disaster. Forgot to mention that when I took car in for service july 2007 dealer replaced fuel pressure sensor as per recall. Don't know if this is significant. Also wrote on form "during inspection found upper engine mount collapsed, cause........ Engine repair". Updated 03-25-08 *bf the dealer stated rear brake pads had to be replaced. Updated 03/25/08

Filed Jul 20, 2007 · Engine · 7,800 miles · OK

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo s60. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering and the brakes failed. The contact shifted into neutral and then turned off and restarted the vehicle. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The current mileage is 32,000 and failure mileage was 7,800.