IllustrationANY DAY THE SUN IS SHINING, THE GLARE OFF THE DASHBOARD IS EXTREME AND RESULTS IN LITTLE TO NO VISIBILITY WHEN ENTERING TUNNELS, UNDERPASSES OR EVEN SECTIONS OF ROAD THAT ARE SHADED BY TREES. *JB
2005 Volvo S60
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2005 Volvo S60 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 20.5.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
130–25K
625–50K
650–75K
575–100K
6100–150K
2150K+
38 reports with mileage · 6 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Tires. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
Structure complaints
4 reportsDT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH ROOM BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND BOTTOM OF THE DASHBOARD. THERE WAS NO WAY THAT THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND COULD GET FOOT TO THE BRAKE. THIS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. THERE IS ONLY 11 INCHES BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE DASHBOARD . *AK UPDATED 1/19/2006 - THERE IS LITTLE CLEARANCE BE…
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DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH ROOM BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND BOTTOM OF THE DASHBOARD. THERE WAS NO WAY THAT THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND COULD GET FOOT TO THE BRAKE. THIS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. THERE IS ONLY 11 INCHES BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE DASHBOARD . *AK UPDATED 1/19/2006 - THERE IS LITTLE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE PEDALS AND THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DASH WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER SHOE HITTING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DASH LIMITING HIS ABILITY TO MOVE HIS FOOT BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL. *NM
DASHBOARD GIVES OFF EXCESSIVE GLARE IN WINDSHIELD ESPECIALLY WHERE THE PART ABOVE THE STEERING COLUMN JOINS WITH THE REST OF THE DASHBOARD. *NM
1. THE FRONT, RIGHT (PASSENGER) DOOR OF THE CAR IS COMING LOOSE, 2. REPORTED IT TO DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER, AND 3. DEALER HAS SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT TO LOOK AT PROBLEM. *JB
Official recalls
321V766000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Sep 30, 2021
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
10V566000 · Equipment:electrical:navigational System(global Positioning System)
Nov 8, 2010
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
06V375000 · Equipment:other:labels
Oct 3, 2006
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.