2004 Volvo S60 electrical problems

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 Nov 22, 2021 · Electrical · 157,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the instrument panel would not illuminate or operate. During the failure, the fuel gauge, speedometer, odometer, and other information was unavailable to the driver. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 157,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2017 · Electrical · 136,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo s60. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled and was pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted and there were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 155,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo s60. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, restarted the vehicle, and resumed driving. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2014 · Electrical, Seats · 67,275 miles · TN · fire

Driver's side seat started smoking within a few seconds of starting the vehicle while backing out of parking place. Seat heater was on. Immediately stopped and turned off seat heater and smoking stopped. Quarter size hole was burned into the leather seat bottom on the driver's side outside panel. Took it to darrell waltrip volvo/subaru in franklin, tn, and they said it was the seat heater and took the fuse out. Said it wasn't covered under warranty and no recall out. Hope no one has this problem driving down the interstate. Best regards and thanks for all your hard work, [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 Jun 5, 2014 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · SC · fire

Car was in park and running when electrical wires to the windshield wipers caught fire. The bundle of wires are housed in a rubber tube. My understanding is rubber is quite fire-resistant. There have been 5 recalls on this model, two which were related to electrical fires. Neither applied to this particular car fire. Local volvo dealership wants nothing to do with the situation; they send us to corporate customer service and they, in turn send us back to the local dealership . Service manager said he was not a knowledgeable fire inspector and suggested that we hire an expert in that field.

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 Jun 29, 2012 · Electrical · 118,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo s60. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing several electrical failures. The rear door indicator was illuminated, the vehicle was exhibiting hesitation, the steering was hard to turn and the interior light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the brake, spark plugs and air filter was replaced however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle continued to experience the electrical failures. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.

Filed May 22, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 100 miles · VA

When turning a corner. I noticed the check engine light was on. The this happened a second time a week later, and then several additional times. I took the car to independent mechanic and he checked it out but couldn't diagnose the problem. He only speculated that it could be the pvc box, but that they were not sure it would fix the problem. The car had approximately 100k after this happened about eight times in the next 3 months, I took the car to volvo dealer. They checked it out, and told me it may be the pvc box, but they were not sure this would fix the problem. I took it to another mechanic and who said it was the catalytyic converter. This problem has been ongoing for a year. I took the car to another mechanic and he changed the spark plugs and cabin filter. He told me to take the car to the volvo dealership/service to have the computer reset. He said, because the car looses pressure and stalls when you make a quick turn. I called volvo they said this would fix the problem. I took the car to volvo to get an oil change. They told me the car stalled out on the mechanic 3 times and the check engiine light was on. They checked the car on the computer and told me the engine coils needed replacing. That was the problem. I paid for the engine coils to be replaced and some other work which totaled $1350.00. I picked the car up on friday, on monday, while turning a corner the car stalled out, no power, no steering, just onboard lights. It happened again on tuesday morning. I experienced this problem when the car was under recall. The dealership fixed it, but it seems as though this problem is occuring again. This is dangerous and volvo should be responsible and fix these cars. There are some serious mechanical/engine problems with this vehicle.