2013 Volvo S60

Introduction

The 2013 Volvo S60 is a compact luxury sedan known for its sleek design, advanced safety features, and comfortable interior. It is powered by a range of gasoline and diesel engines, paired with either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Engine

T5 5-cylinder turbocharged

• Reduced engine power issue:
  • Description/Symptoms: Car may experience sudden loss of power, especially during acceleration. Check engine light may also be illuminated.
  • Solution: Replacement of intake manifold.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $600 - $1,000
• Timing belt tensioner failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Grinding noise from engine, reduced engine performance, and potential catastrophic engine damage.
  • Solution: Replacement of timing belt and tensioner.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,200 - $1,800
• T6 6-cylinder turbocharged
  • No Issues Found

T4 4-cylinder turbocharged

• Intake manifold leak:
  • Description/Symptoms: Reduced engine power, hissing or whistling sound from engine bay.
  • Solution: Replacement of intake manifold gasket.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $600

Transmission

6-speed manual

• Shifting difficulty:
  • Description/Symptoms: Difficulty shifting gears, especially into higher gears.
  • Solution: Replacement of clutch or transmission.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,500+

8-speed automatic

• Hesitation or shuddering when shifting:
  • Description/Symptoms: Transmission may hesitate or shudder when upshifting or downshifting.
  • Solution: Software update or transmission fluid change.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: Free - $400+

Suspension

• Strut mount failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Knocking or clunking sounds from front suspension, especially over bumps.
  • Solution: Replacement of strut mounts.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $600 - $1,000

Electrical

• Battery drain issue:
  • Description/Symptoms: Battery drains quickly, even when car is not in use.
  • Solution: Identification and repair of faulty electrical component or replacement of battery.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $1,000+

Exterior

• Headlight condensation:
  • Description/Symptoms: Moisture buildup inside headlight assemblies.
  • Solution: Replacement of headlight assemblies.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+

Interior

• Climate control fan failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: HVAC system not blowing air, or only blowing hot/cold air.
  • Solution: Replacement of climate control fan motor.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800

Summary

Overall, the 2013 Volvo S60 is a reliable vehicle, but it has some known issues that can be costly to fix. The most severe problems include the timing belt tensioner failure and the transmission shifting issues. However, many of the other issues are relatively minor and can be fixed for a reasonable cost.