2002 Volvo S60 engine problems
18 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2002 Volvo S60, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 96,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 96,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60 2.4. The contact was driving 70 MPH when a loud explosion emitted from under the hood and smoke entered the interior. The vehicle then stalled and was towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer stated that oil was not flowing into the engine and the bearings were melted. The manufacturer was not notified and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 49,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, there was steam coming from the front of the vehicle and the low coolant warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Volvo S60
- Fuel system 74 complaints
- Electrical system 36 complaints
- Cruise control 20 complaints
- Tires 19 complaints