2007 Volvo S60 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Volvo S60.

20062008
Complaints
34
Crashes
4
Fires
3
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2007 Volvo S60 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:66,642 mi
Fires:1
#25 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:121,918 mi
Crash-related:1
#32 complaints

Electronic Stability Control

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Volvo S60.

Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
66,642
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
121,918
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Manual Transmission:Floor Shift Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Volvo S60

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~259,799 vehicles.

21V766000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~259,383 affected

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.

10V566000Equipment:electrical:navigational System(global Positioning System)
~416 affected

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

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2007 Volvo S60 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Volvo S60 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2007 Volvo S60 has 34 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Volvo S60?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 66,642 mi); Airbags (5 complaints, avg 121,918 mi); Electronic Stability Control (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Volvo S60?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 89,674 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Volvo S60?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Volvo S60 include 4 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Volvo S60 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 259,799 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Volvo S60?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Volvo S60 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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