Is the 2004 Volvo S60 a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
The 2004 Volvo S60 is solidly built and offers good safety features, but be prepared for higher than average maintenance costs, especially on aging models.
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Pros
- Comfortable seats
- Good safety ratings
- Solid road feel
Cons
- High maintenance costs
- Average fuel economy
- Potential for expensive repair items
Ownership at a glance
Common problems to watch for
- Transmission failure
- Suspension wear
- Electrical system issues
- Turborcharger failure (for turbo models)
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Active recalls (6)
The 2004 Volvo S60 has 6 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Steering — Linkages (campaign 04V029000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump — VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEOR…
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Master Cylinder — CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUI…
- Engine And Engine Cooling — ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR LOCATED ON THE LEFT END OF THE FUEL RAIL MAY, AT TIMES, TRANSMIT INCORRECT SIGNAL REGARDING THE FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. IF THE SIGNAL IS OUTSID…
- Steering — Linkages — ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED CORRECTLY AND, AS A RESULT, THE STUD AND NUT THAT SECURE THE ARM TO THE SPINDLE MAY LOSE THEIR INITIAL AXIAL TENSION. UNDER CERTAIN DR…
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Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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