2004 Volvo S60 vs 2005 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 | 2004 Volvo S60 | 2005 Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 198 | 44 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 182 | 174 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,125 mi | 63,611 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volvo S60 | Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 63 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 30 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 6 |
| Engine | 22 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 3 |
| Tires | 9 | 6 |
| Power Train | 12 | 2 |
| Seats | 12 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 77 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 40 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 10 | 0 |
2004 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.