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2002 Volvo S60 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Volvo S60 has 13 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Volvo S60

Fuel System
44
Electrical
28
Other
27
Speed Control
18
Tires
17
Engine
14
Powertrain
13
Airbags
8
Suspension
6
Seat Belts
4
Structure
4
Seats
3

13

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 1, 2018POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)TAKATA RECALL [XXX]. FOR MY SSN NUMBER, DRIVER LICENSE NUMBER CALL ME FOR THAT INFORMATION I DON'T L...
Aug 16, 2017POWER TRAINI WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT IN BRONX, NY ON 8/16/2017 THAT CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO MY 2002 VOLV...
Jun 11, 2012POWER TRAINTHE CAR CONTINUES TO HAVE SHIFT FLARES AND SLIPPAGE WHEN SHIFTING UP FROM 1 TO 2, 2 TO 3 OR SHIFTING...
Oct 12, 2011POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFROM AROUND OCT. OF 2011 I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING TROUBLE WITH MY THROTTLE BODY OR AS VOLVO CALLS IT...
Aug 15, 2011POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSVOLVOS-60 24T TOOK CAR TO DEALER BILL GRAY VOLVO FOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. C...
Jun 1, 2009POWER TRAIN2002 VOLVO S60 - TRANSMISSION CLUNKS WHEN ENGAGING GEAR IN DRIVE. PROBLEM IS MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN SH...
Apr 28, 2007POWER TRAINI AM APPEALING FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE REGARDING THE CAR'S INCLUSION IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN 06V-441000. IN ...
Jan 1, 2006POWER TRAINWE ARE A 2 VOLVO FAMILY (HAVING PURCHASED THEM "PRE-CERTIFIED FROM VOLVO 2 AND 3 YEARS AGO RESPECTIV...
Nov 30, 2005POWER TRAINTHE ANGEL GEAR FAILED (ALSO KNOWN AS THE BEVEL GEAR) CAUSING A LOSS OF THE AWD SYSTEM. SYMPTOMS INC...
Jan 9, 2004POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL FROZE AND VEHICLE COULD NOT ACCELERATE. TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO FOUND OUT THAT THE C...
Jan 9, 2004POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH IT'S STEERING AND GAS PEDAL. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PA...
Feb 1, 2003POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING MY VOLVO 2002 S60 AWD I EXPERIENCE WHAT IS REFERRED TO AS AN ENGINE FLARE. WHILE CAR S...
Aug 15, 2002POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS1) DRIVER'S SEAT SHIFTS REARWARD ON ACCELERATION AND SHIFTS FORWARD ON BRAKING. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTE...

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