2001 Volvo S60 vs 2003 Volvo S60
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Volvo S60 | 2003 Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 223 | 120 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 249 | 178 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 81,436 mi | 80,848 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volvo S60 | Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 31 | 54 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 68 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 42 | 18 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 16 |
| Power Train | 22 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 32 | 28 |
| Loss of power | 22 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 6 |
2001 Volvo S60
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.