2000 Volvo S60 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 12, 2006 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S60 years
Not enough data 24th of 26 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2000 Volvo S60. That ranks 24th out of 26 S60 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Volvo S60
Volvo S60 (3rd generation). Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Benespit, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Volvo S60 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2000 Volvo S60 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Volvo S60.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Throttle control malfunction (EA05021) — opened Dec 6, 2005, closed Dec 12, 2006, led to recall 06V441000.
  • Throttle control malfunction (PE05041) — opened Jul 26, 2005, closed Dec 7, 2005.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I have experienced two instances of power and steering loss while driving my volvo s80 down the road. The first instance occurred as i was slowing down to turn right, i lost all power and steering. Fortunately during this incident i had turned the car just enough prior to losing steering to miss a…

Steering · received Oct 23, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10140526

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo S60?

Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Volvo S60?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Volvo S60 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S60 model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.