Is the 2014 Volvo S60 a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B7.5/10
A solid pick if you value performance and luxury.
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Pros
- Strong and responsive engine
- Sporty handling
- High-quality interior materials
Cons
- Average fuel economy
- Expensive maintenance and repairs
- Limited rear-seat legroom
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
19 mpg
Maintenance cost
$4,000/yr
Expected lifespan
200,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Premature wear of suspension bushings
- Oil seepage from turbo oil lines
- Short lifespan of fuel pump relay
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (3)
The 2014 Volvo S60 has 3 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch (campaign 19V849000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Electrical System — Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition. In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended. As a result, the f…
- Seat Belts — Front — Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Count…
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch — Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a pas…
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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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