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2007 Volvo S60

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2007 Volvo S60 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 20.5.

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Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 16 of 21 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

2 crash reports1 fire reports1 injury reports

Power Train complaints

3 reports
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51,000 miles · Jun 24, 2011
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO S60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 38 MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT INTO FIFTH GEAR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHENEVER PREMIUM GRADE FUEL WAS USED, THE ENGINE WOULD EXHIBIT LESS ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE ADAPTIVE TRANSM…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO S60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 38 MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT INTO FIFTH GEAR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHENEVER PREMIUM GRADE FUEL WAS USED, THE ENGINE WOULD EXHIBIT LESS ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE ADAPTIVE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM WAS RESET. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT PROVIDE FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.

NHTSA ODI #10408826

19,513 miles · Oct 28, 2008
Power Train

2007 VOLVO S60: WHEN IN DRIVE, VEHICLE WOULD ROLL ON AN INCLINE. WOULD HAVE TO KEEP FOOT ON BRAKE, SLIGHT PRESSURE ON GAS OR PUT IN PARK. WHEN TOLD ABOVE, CUST STATES VEH ROLLS BACK ON AN INCLINE WHEN IN DRIVE ROAD: TEST CK TRANSMISSION--PERFORMING TO FACTORY SPECS, TRANSMISSION IS NOT SUPPOSED TO LOCK AT IDLE, ROLLBACK IS N…

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2007 VOLVO S60: WHEN IN DRIVE, VEHICLE WOULD ROLL ON AN INCLINE. WOULD HAVE TO KEEP FOOT ON BRAKE, SLIGHT PRESSURE ON GAS OR PUT IN PARK. WHEN TOLD ABOVE, CUST STATES VEH ROLLS BACK ON AN INCLINE WHEN IN DRIVE ROAD: TEST CK TRANSMISSION--PERFORMING TO FACTORY SPECS, TRANSMISSION IS NOT SUPPOSED TO LOCK AT IDLE, ROLLBACK IS NORMAL. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10246978

186 miles · May 12, 2007
Power Train

NEW VEHICLE 2007 VOLVO S60 R WAS PICKED UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP, VOLVO OF OAK PARK, OAK PARK, IL IN THE AFTERNOON. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO MY RESIDENCE IN FARMER CITY, IL. THE ODOMETER READING WAS 186 MILES WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED , MOST LIKELY, A SHIFT LINKAGE MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER. THE P…

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NEW VEHICLE 2007 VOLVO S60 R WAS PICKED UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP, VOLVO OF OAK PARK, OAK PARK, IL IN THE AFTERNOON. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO MY RESIDENCE IN FARMER CITY, IL. THE ODOMETER READING WAS 186 MILES WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED , MOST LIKELY, A SHIFT LINKAGE MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WHEN UP SHIFTING WHILE PASSING ON A RURAL ROAD AND NEARLY CAUSING A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10190551

Official recalls

2

21V766000 · 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.

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NHTSA investigations

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