2003 Volvo S60 electrical system problems
54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2003 Volvo S60 — 45% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The problem is when the weather turns cold my car a Volvo 2003 S 60 turn signals do not operate, or if they do turn on sometimes the turn signals won't stop flashing until you turn the ignition off. The head lights also will not turn on at any setting during this time. When the weather turns warm…”
filed Jan 18, 2026
“Instrument panel/cluster goes out while driving which means you can't read any of the guages or warnings lights other than if check engine light is on. This imposes a safety risks to me and other traffic on the road. It does this erratically, going out completely and coming back on in time. No fuse…”
filed May 12, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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26745.13.14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 12, 2024
Electrical System problems in other S60 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 S60 | 5 | 21% |
| 2016 S60 | 5 | 20% |
| 2015 S60 | 9 | 16% |
| 2014 S60 | 3 | 12% |
| 2013 S60 | 7 | 8% |
| 2012 S60 | 17 | 14% |
| 2007 S60 | 7 | 33% |
| 2006 S60 | 3 | 10% |
| 2005 S60 | 6 | 14% |
| 2004 S60 | 21 | 11% |
| 2002 S60 | 36 | 19% |
| 2001 S60 | 31 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Volvo S60
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.