2008 Volvo S60 problems, complaints & recalls

2021-12-06 · Air Bags · 💥 crash

“my air bags malfunctioned when i was in a motor vehicle accident in this vehicle. we were hit in the front left side and both the drivers side and passenger airbags tried to deploy, but never deployed releasing a form of mist instead. this vehicle was totaled and towed away after the accident, but both me and the other person in the vehicles safety…”

2021-12-04 · Air Bags · 💥 crash

“my vehicle was involved in a head on collison on 10-30-2021. my driver side air bag came out but had a hole in it while my passenger side airbags didn't come out at all. …”

2015-09-11 · Visibility/Wiper · 250 mi

“there is an area on the outside of the drivers side windshield about 5 inches tall and 14 inches long that does not have clear visibility when it gets wet. the moisture does not wipe away when the wiper blades wipe this area. instead, the moisture remains obstructing the view until the wiper blade passes the area again blurring the area even more. …”

2015-08-01 · Engine · 100,000 mi

“on the fist incident i was talking my kids to school, dropped them off and when i started to accelerate i got low engine performance light and check engine light on, the car would only go 5 mph. the volvo dealer fixed it no charge and it was ok for a while. next incident my husband was driving and the car stalled and said the same thing reduced eng…”

2015-04-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 60,100 mi

“i was driving on the freeway in southern california heading to san diego during evening rush hour traffic. the traffic had come to a complete stop and as traffic was starting again as i pressed the accelerator the car engine began to sputter. there were no dashboard warning lights or indicators to give us any information on what was going on with t…”

2014-07-26 · Power Train · 87,000 mi

“my car seems to be stalling. i talked to several mechanics and they said it may be the throttle. the car seems to stall as i attempt to accelerate. after i continue to accelerate it does improve, but once i stop or need to reduce my speed as i begin to re-accelerate it seems sluggish. from my understanding this may be an issue with the throttle.…”

2014-06-02 · Vehicle Speed Control · 123,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2008 volvo s60. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. after restarting the engine the vehicle operated normally. the vehicle stalled a second time while the contact was sitting at a traffic stop. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the motor …”

2012-12-05 · Vehicle Speed Control · 42,900 mi · 💥 crash

“on the above date i started my vehicle and put the vehicle in reverse to pull out of parking space. immediately after releasing my foot from the brake and before touching the gas pedal, the car accelerated in reverse so fast that i bounced off a cement pole in the middle of the parking lot. the force was so great that the vehicle bounced three time…”

2010-10-26 · Vehicle Speed Control · 22,000 mi · 💥 crash

“tl*the contact owns a 2008 volvo s60. when the vehicle stopped with the contacts foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle surged forward, resulting in a crash. a police report was not filed and there were no injuries. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure…”

2010-05-01 · Vehicle Speed Control · 30,000 mi

“i have a 2008 volvo s60 2.5 car. the driver's floor mat has two clips in the floor to secure it, but will not remain in place. it has come loose multiple times and slides under the gas pedal. i notice it only when i have difficulty/am unable to depress the gas pedal. i brought this to the attention of my deal volvo of calabasas in late march …”