Volvo S60 won't shift problems

Filed Sep 17, 2026 · Engine · 15,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2015 Volvo S60. The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle hesitated while starting. Upon starting, the vehicle shuddered, vibrated, lost power, and entered Limp mode. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted after each failure; however, after the last occurrence, the vehicle took longer to restart. The check engine warning light blinked on several occasions. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and later taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The contact was informed that the engine had failed, and the piston rings or the engine needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2022 · Transmission · 86,709 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2015 Volvo S60. The contact stated that the gear shifter would not shift into gear as needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,709.

Filed Jun 6, 2019 · Steering, Transmission · 65,000 miles · VT

Bought used volvo only had 66,000 miles on it 1st shifter stuck in park, there apparently is a slot in behind shifter in the cubby to stick key in and manually unlock shifter, 2nd serious wabble at 50+ MPH was told by volvo it was washer system needed in all wheel drive, the was not the issue needed drivers axel. Only 1 month after replacing front drivers axel I already hear the tell tail clicking of axel bearing gone bad on a new 750.00 axel, 3rd fog / running light on bumper flickers over bumps. 4th had the replace bearings on struts all under 70,000 miles on the car not impressed volvo

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Acceleration · 170,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle went into limp mode and failed to accelerate over 30 MPH. The contact also stated that the acceleration pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to accelerate and suddenly surged forward. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed when the failure occurred. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2014 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · CA

The vehicle just stops while driving, all of the panel lights come on check engine lights. Had to replace the ocm sensor and the ECM sensor mckivitt volvo in san leandro ([xxx]) service mgr. Has never mention any type of recalls to the car. They also replaced the fuel injection at my cost. Had to get a smog in aug 2013, check engine light has come back on not allowing me to smog with out repairs to oxygen sensors, during this visit my control arms were noticeably broken, they said nothing. I found out when I got the car back after them changing the oxygen sensors to pass smog and I got the smog and a oil change they notified me, I had them replaced by a cheaper mech in april 2014 @ 75,000 miles. Now it's august 2014 and I was driving down very steep hill@ 45mph and the car just shut off causing limp mode and me hitting a curb to stop. Towed back to dealership@ 84,601 miles and being told it's normal, clean or replace the etm sensor now charging me $2,000. I have never received recall. I'm lost now without a vehicle. Isn't volvo supposed to fix this issue or do we have to die and then years later you guys at volvo corporation figure there was a malfunction.. Please let me know what to do??? All this service manager wants is money and doesn't care about anyone's safety. I was laughed at today being told that oh you've only travel 25,000 mi and I've seen you 4 times since then, it's not a honda and you really have to put some muscle into it when it does this limp mode. I was scared to death along with my family and was laughed at in my face with a smile telling me he'll call and tell me how much$$$. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 26, 2013 · Transmission · 155,000 miles · KY

Volvo s60 of the first generation has had major transmission issues. Many have failed, slipped, and have destroyed the vehicle. According to other drivers it seems that the transmission has been fixed after 2005. It is not normal for transmissions to be going out before 100k miles. I'm sure many drivers have complained of this issue. Many times I have almost been in wrecks because it will not go into gear and will clunk into gear lurching me forward. The software when it first came out would put the car in neutral after you touched the brake to save gas millage. This software was removed for an unknown reason. Most likely being because it was damaging transmissions. Transmission do not shift instantly. So you would be in neutral then it would switch into gear. After many updates and small changes to the transmission reports of transmission failures have gone down majorly after 2005. It is not right that it took 4 years to fix this problem.

Filed May 6, 2013 · Engine · 48,125 miles · UT

In my 2006 volvo s60 the etm went out after only 48000 miles. The engine has a rough idle and won't go over 40 MPH. It's in limp mode. A replacement for the etm is upwards of $1,000 and the dealer needs to be the one to service to mate the etm to the car. Looking on the forums and around it amazes me how common this problem is. The recall that was for 1999-2002 models should be extended to all model years that are affected by this faulty part to ensure that all volvo owners are safe from this potentially dangerous problem.

Filed Sep 26, 2011 · Fuel system · 68,975 miles · ME

Without warning or other problems, the car's engine suddenly lost power at about 55 MPH on the highway, message of "reduced engine performance" came on. Although the car remained turned on, pressing on the gas pedal had little to no effect on either the movement of the car or the RPM's. Once the car was stopped but was still turned on, it maintained a strong "pulsing" action and sound from the engine. When put into "drive" and "reverse" gears, the car moved in "limp mode" at approximately 2 MPH regardless of how much pressure was placed on the gas pedal. The car was towed to the dealership. After coasting it off the tow truck, the car started normally and responded normally when put into reverse and forward gears, but the "reduced engine performance" message remained. Dealer's service computer indicated at least 10 error codes, most pertaining to fuel pump problems. The service computer also indicated that the initial and primary problem was with the electronic fuel pump module. The service department's inspection of this electronic part, and the staff's experience with similar problems on other volvo's manufactured prior to 2006, indicated that the electronic fuel pump module had suffered corrosion due to its placement on the outside of the vehicle. This problem was corrected when a new electronic fuel pump module was installed inside the vehicle. This was a very costly repair. I was informed by a representative of no. America's volvo customer care department that this defect contributed to recalls of two different volvo models of the same year, but not the s60. The reason for omitting the s60 from the recall was not explained, but clearly it should have been included since the location of the fuel module and the resulting problems are the same. In addition to the high cost of the repair, the unusual highway breakdown was very dangerous.

Filed Jul 19, 2011 · Acceleration · 133,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH the vehicle would go into limp mode and decelerate to 15 MPH unexpectedly. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). Both the dealer and manufacturer denied assistance with the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 133,000 and the current mileage was 135,000.

Filed Dec 31, 2010 · Transmission · TX

My 2006 volvo s60 will not shift out of park when the vehicle is cold (after sitting outside overnight at temperatures below 45f). Depending on how cold it is, it takes from 5 to 20 minutes for the vehicle to warm enough that I can shift it into drive. The dealer is unhelpful: I left it overnight for them to check. Even though it would not shift for them, a service rep started it, not the technician so they would not do anything about it unless I take it back to them again.