Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Volvo S60 has 14 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
14
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S60. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THERE WAS STEAM COMING... |
| Jan 7, 2013 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,SEATS,EQUIPMENT,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | WHILE DRIVING IN THE DARK, POWER TO THE ELECTRONICS LISTED BELOW WERE LOST INEVITABLY AND MANY WARNI... |
| Mar 25, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S60. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESS... |
| Apr 4, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S60 2.4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN A LOUD EXPLOSION EMIT... |
| Nov 16, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I OWN A VOLVO S60 AND AM HAVING PROBLEMS (RACING IDLE, UNCONTROLLABLE CRUISE CONTROL, AND COMPLETE D... |
| Oct 1, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S60. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING ... |
| Jun 15, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S60. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE REDUCED IN SPEED GOING TO 35... |
| May 13, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CA... |
| Jun 21, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLVO S60. THE VEHICLE UNNECESSARILY GOES INTO UNEVEN ENGINE IDLING WHEN... |
| Sep 29, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SEP 29,2006 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE CAR SHUT OFF AS SHE WAS MAKING A TURN. SHE ALSO NOTED T... |
| Jul 27, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE IS IDLING VERY LOW. HAS DIED ON MAJOR THOROUGHFARES 3 TIMES IN PAST 2 WEEKS. DID RESTART. ... |
| Jul 16, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | IT HAS BEEN 4 TIMES ALREADY (SINCE AUGUST 2002) THAT MY CAR'S ENGINE HAS STALLED WHILE DRIVING. IN... |
| Dec 4, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, CAR WILL STALL IN TRAFFIC, CAR WOULD NOT START AT AL... |
| Nov 22, 2002 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FUMES ENTERED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE ODOR WAS THOUGHT T... |