Volvo S60 won't start 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 Jan 10, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · CA

On June 2, 2023 I went to start my car and the engine would not turn over. The dashboard displayed a number of warning lights and messages (DSTC Service Required, SRS Airbag Service Urgent, Transmission Service Required, Coolant System Service Required). When the tow truck driver arrived later that day, they tried to jumpstart my car but reported the battery was completely dead. I had the car taken to a local shop that specialized in Volvo cars. A few days later the shop called to tell me that not only was the battery dead, but my car key was no longer responding, and that the Engine Control Module "exploded." None of the mechanics at the shop had seen such a thing before. The shop also told me that they could not figure out what had been draining the battery. I was advised to reach out to the dealership. I did and happened to meet with the general manager and a lead technician who happened to be on site. I was told that while rare, the Engine Control Module can "explode." I was willing to drop the matter until I started seeing "Low Battery" warnings in early Sept. of 2023. I was finally able to get the car into the dealership on 1/2/24. After talking with the mechanic, he suggested that the satellite radio in my car was continuously draining my battery and to resolve the problem all they would need to do is download new software. A few hours later the mechanic confirmed that my car needed an RDAR upgrade to stop the battery drainage. I do not understand how the dealership could sell me the car without checking to make sure the software had been upgraded in the first place. RDAR failure is not something that pops up as a recall or major safety concern. If the car had lost power while in motion, there could have been serious consequences.

Filed Jul 15, 2021 · Fuel system · CA

I had a 2008 volvo s60 and now i have a 2013 volvo s60. And the same exact thing happened with both of them. Both cars had more than half a tank of gas and while driving on the freeway they started to stutter and then the car just shut off while i was driving. I was lucky to be close to an exit and i had to let the car role on nuetral till i was safe away from any traffic. If i want close to an exit you can just imagine what would of happened. When i tried to turn the car on it wouldn't start anymore. I have done knowledge on working on cars and new it was a fuel problem. Upon checking i noticed that the fuel rail didn't have any fuel pressure. On my 2008 the problem was the fuel pump module. On my 2013 its a newer car so i don't really know much about it. Only had it for 2 weeks. And now it got towed and is at the dealer where i bought it from to get checked by their mechanic. There must be a problem with s60's to have happened to both s60's I've owend.

Filed Dec 22, 2019 · Engine · 58,582 miles · DC

On 7/21/2019, my 2014 volvo s60 (with 58,582 miles) would not start. There were no error lights, and I had my vehicle fully serviced in april 2019. I had also driven my car the day before, and there were no issues. I called my roadside service company and had my battery checked, but the battery was not the issue. I had to tow my car to a repair shop. The first repair shop stated that the 'serpentine belt failed and worked its way into the timing cover, causing the timing belt to become misaligned. This condition caused the valves in the cylinder head to contact the pistons and bent the valves. Car has no compression. Will require cylinder head replacement.' this facility indicated that I would need the assembly head replaced ($7,424.03), A/C belt replaced ($57.41), alternator belt replaced ($73.81), and serpentine belt tensioner replaced ($131.09). Additionally, based on this shop's reports, my vehicle's warranty company informed me that they would not cover the repairs. Due to the high cost of repairs, I had my car towed to a different shop for a second opinion. This shop stated that 'engine has no compression. Inspected cylinder with borescope. Valve contact marks visible on top of the pistons. Needs internal engine repairs.' the second shop said similar things as the first shop. I decided to tow my car to my father's shop in texas, where I knew I would receive an honest assessment of what went wrong. My father diagnosed the issue after taking the engine apart. One of the levers was no longer securing the timing belt, thus causing the timing belt and all the subsequent parts to malfunction. I have indicated the failed lever in this picture. Rather than rebuilding the engine, my father installed a new engine. He also replaced the gaskets and timing kit. After he completed the repairs, he shipped the car back to dc, and it has been driving well.

Filed Oct 27, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 88,186 miles · LA

In october 2018. While driving my 2012 volvo ( 88,000 miles)the car started to hesitate in traffic then it stop. I had just exit the express highway on to a city street. There was no sensor lights or engine check light that came on at all. Tried to crank the car back up. The car would not start. Suddenly the oil light and the air bag light came on. A sears technical came out to jump start the car thinking it was my battery to take car to there shop. He check the oil because the light was on. The oil was fine not low. I had just had a oil change sept 2018. The car still would not start. I had to get a tow to a shop for foreign cars. My diagnosis engine locked up. The injectors 5 and 6 was wide open (hydro locking ) fuel had been leaking everywhere even in my oil. The price was $1400.00 to repair.

Filed May 11, 2018 · 62,450 miles · IL

Vehicle had a no start, no crank condition while parked. Was towed to dealership. Dealer determined no start, no crank condition was caused by outdated software. I do not think volvo should design a car to not start if software is outdated. Had I needed to use the car to drive to hospital or some other emergency this would have been an issue.

Filed May 27, 2015 · 6,000 miles · CA

I was in stop-and-go traffic on a level surface street. After I came to a stop, the stop-start system shut off the engine. When I let up on the brake slightly, the car started to roll forward, but the engine didn't start (it normally does this). When I let up lightly more and quickly used the accelerator, the engine felt like it stalled. Once stalled, the dashboard screen read "press start." pressing start didn't do anything or provide any feedback, and successive attempts didn't help. After not hitting anything for a ~minute, I finally got feedback: the car wasn't in park. After putting it in park from drive, I was able to start it. This all makes sense for a car with a manual transmission, but "stalling" an an automatic, then getting incorrect instructions was unnerving. If the car had an actual key, I probably would have tried turning it off, failed, then realized the car was still in drive, but the push-button start doesn't make it clear what state the car is in. I can't remember if I initially came to a stop or was < 1mph. I also can't remember if I applied the brakes as the engine started to start back up, then let up on the brakes, or if I only let up on the brakes once.

Filed Nov 28, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 42,000 miles · CA

The vehicle would not start. There was full battery power and the computer stated it was the immobilizer check manual. Several attempts were made and car sat overnight.the volvo s60 restarted in the morning. The car ran fine for a day and would not start again. Dealership stated that the antenna ring or key chip might be bad. The antenna ring was changed and the car would not start a week later again. The car was taken to dealer ship and placed on scanner. The car function normally for two weeks and did not start again. Several blogs concerning this matter have been set up without any answers for the consumer. The dealerships scanned the vehicle and changed parts and the problem still persists. In my case the dealership stated that it did show a problem. Yet the problem is not fixed. Consumers are being stranded or in my case stranded several times for hours until the vehicle starts later.

Filed Jul 15, 2010 · Electrical, Locks · 148,000 miles · GA

2004 volvo s60 ignition key failure: key refused to turn car will not start. Car will not go in to neutral. Car must be abandoned occupants must seek transportation. First occurrence april 17th 2008. Second occurrence july 5th. 2010. Car towed to dealer and ignition lock replaced both times. Total cost $1662.48.

Filed Apr 17, 2009 · Engine · 64,450 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo s60. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate and then stalled. The engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument control panel. Five minutes after the failure occurred, the vehicle restarted itself. Two days later, the vehicle would not start. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling); therefore, they would not assume any responsibility for the repairs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 64,450.