2003 Volvo S60 vs 2004 Volvo S60
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Volvo S60 | 2004 Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 120 | 198 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 178 | 182 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,848 mi | 80,125 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volvo S60 | Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 63 |
| Electrical System | 54 | 21 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 30 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 11 |
| Engine | 5 | 22 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 18 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 9 |
| Power Train | 5 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 28 | 77 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 40 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 12 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 10 |
2003 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.