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2008 Volvo S60

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2008 Volvo S60.

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
10, mostly vehicle speed control
Safety record

Recalls on the 2008 Volvo S60

Recall·21V766000

Air bags: inflator module

The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high…

Recall·10V566000

Equipment: navigational system(global positioning system)

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

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 10 owners reported

Vehicle speed control3
Air bags2
Power train2
Visibility/wiper1

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2008 Volvo S60 at a glance

Trims
2.42.5TT5
Engine
2.4L 5-Cylinder, 2.5L 5-Cylinder Turbo
Transmission
Manual 5-spd, Automatic 5-spd, Manual 6-spd
Drivetrain
FWD, AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Sedan
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2008 Volvo S60?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2008 Volvo S60 with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. There are 2 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2008 Volvo S60 reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 2 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2008 Volvo S60?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2008 Volvo S60 listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.