2002 Volvo S60 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 36 complaints for the 2002 Volvo S60, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
There were four occupants in the vehicle. As we were driving home from the mall, we noticed a brief interruption in the lights and radio. A few miles down the road, there was an electrical failure and the car shut off in the middle of the road, but we were able to get it cranked back up in less than a minute. We drove approximately two more miles and pulled into our driveway and shut the car off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. The contact was driving approximately 45 MPH with the air conditioner activated when it suddenly failed without warning and would only blow outside air into the vehicle cabin. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised that the compressor and receiver dryer would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000 and the current mileage was 170,000. Updated 11/16/10. Updated 5/24/11
Other problems reported for the 2002 Volvo S60
- Fuel system 74 complaints
- Cruise control 20 complaints
- Tires 19 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints