2005 Volvo S60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
42/100
#12 most-complained of 20 S60 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2005 Volvo S60 has 44 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 42 out of 100 — #12 highest of 20 S60 model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is engine (12 complaints, 27% of the total).
- Complaints
- 44
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 26 hwy
Top 2005 Volvo S60 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine12 (27%)
- Fuel System10 (23%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (18%)
- Electrical System6 (14%)
- Structure & Body5 (11%)
- Brakes4 (9%)
- Other3 (7%)
- Steering2 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (5%)
- Airbags1 (2%)
2005 Volvo S60 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V766000Sep 30, 2021Airbags259,383 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
- NHTSA 10V566000Nov 8, 2010Other416 vehicles
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Remedy: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
- NHTSA 06V375000Oct 3, 2006Other19,700 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the label denoting the tire and loading pressure information is incorrect.
Risk: A misprinted label would lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will mail the correct labels free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
2005 Volvo S60 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2005 compared with other S60 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Volvo S60 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 Volvo S60 ranks #12 of 20 among S60 model years (Complaint Index 42/100, verdict: Good). It has 44 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Volvo S60?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (12 complaints), fuel system (10 complaints), and suspension, wheels & tires (8 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 55,500 miles.
- Does the 2005 Volvo S60 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2005 Volvo S60, most recently reported 2021, covering airbags and other.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Volvo S60?
- EPA rates the 2005 Volvo S60 at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.