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2012 Volvo S60 repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 122 repairs.
2012 Volvo S60 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (70%)
Chart based on 63 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 325hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo S60 in Alberta, Canada Apr 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| May 201412260 mi | Unidentified repair. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Illinois, United States Jun 2012 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Dec 201332000 mi | Passenger seat electrical adjustments quit working. Problem turned out to be a loose connection. I was given a new Merc to drive while my car was in the shop. I like this dealer so far. | ||
| May 201441000 mi | Low tone horn replaced by dealer under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201786000 miUS $400 | Replace Low tone horn. | ||
| Apr 201890000 miUS $400 | Bearing was replaced | ||
| Volvo S60 in New York, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 201766000 mi | Bad coil, replaced under warranty as well as all spark plugs | ||
| Volvo S60 in Virginia, United States Aug 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Oct 201310300 mi | Warning message "check rear stop lamp" - bulb blown. | ||
2012 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo S60 in Colorado, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201663500 miUS $150 | When starting the engine from "accessory mode" the sound system does not produce any sound. When starting with the car completely off, the stereo works fine. Tried to update software with no luck. Have to replace the AUD module for $1,000 | ||
| Volvo S60 in New Jersey, United States Jun 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jan 201767000 mi | Catalytic Converter was replaced under warranty. Had car in for Check Engine light before 60k miles and was told to return if it came back. It did and CC was the culprit and Volvo covered the entire cost under warranty! | ||
| Volvo S60 in Indiana, United States Nov 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201653000 mi | Suspension mount bushing, right front | ||
| Dec 201676000 mi | AC blower fan motor noise / motor replaced. Suspension bushing, left front. | ||
| Volvo S60 in New York, United States Mar 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 201693000 mi | Car was diagnosed with needing new strut bearings, but I passed on the fix since it would cost the same as replacing struts (minus cost of struts) | ||
| Volvo S60 in Alberta, Canada Jun 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 201312900 mi | My driver side door has paint peeling at the lower front side of door. It is fairly large at 4cm x 4cm. No dents, rock chips anywhere in the vicinity of the paint peeling. Dealership refused to fix this at my appointment today. | ||
| Jul 201423340 mi | My car alarm and engine light kept going off Then my hood light kept turning on. Dealership originally couldn't locate the issue until the hood light started going off regularly. They replaced hood latch and it fixed all the issues | ||
| Volvo S60 in Quebec, Canada Aug 2012 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Nov 20136200 mi | Check engine light. Detected misfire 2 out of 150 starts. CEL clearred. Software upgraded. No repairs. | ||
| Jan 20146820 mi | Radio froze. Required replacing module. | ||
| Sep 20148680 mi | Volvo logo on front fell off. Dealer replaced sticker Steering wheel metal insert coming off and cutting into drivers hands | ||
| Aug 201513600 mi | AWD deactivated light came on. Reset it itself automatically. No codes found by dealer. | ||
| Aug 201622320 mi | Vehicle burned around 1.5 quarts of oil at 11000km after last oil change.rnrnDealer said within normal specs. Never burned oil before in vehicle's lifetime. Needless to say I am suspicious, since I only have 1 year of warranty left. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Quebec, Canada Mar 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 20127000 mi | Door seal was popping out | ||
| Jun 201432240 mi | Replaced gas cap | ||
| Dec 201553940 miC $325 | Unidentified noise on startup on the back on the engine. Dealer could not identify root cause and it wasn't fix. No impact to drivability or performance. | ||
| Mar 201655180 miC $1600 | Hit a huge pothole which caused major damage to both front and back suspension, but not the wheels or tires. Car in the shop because one part was backorder. | ||
| Oct 201663440 miC $100 | Link had to be replaced Battery needed to be replaced | ||
| Volvo S60 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 20123100 mi | There was something that was draining the battery. If car sat for more than six days battery would be dead. Problem was with the passengers side mirror and defective parts replaced. | ||
| Jan 20136820 mi | Car wouldn't start and appeared to be battery problem but battery OK. CEM P062F00 -Internal control Module EEPROM error. Replace CEM 37206 and reload CEM sofrware 36004 | ||
| Jul 201624900 miC $100 | Brakes were sticking somewhat so they had to be reworked. Rear brakes -- disassembled, cleaned brake contact points and grease slider pins and contact points. | ||
| Volvo S60 in South Carolina, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Sep 201312000 mi | AC compressor making loud whining noise. Problem was a misadjusted expansion valve. After diagnosing the problem, the compressor was adjusted and the noise abated. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Ohio, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Sep 201224000 mi | Fuse B6 blew, even when replaced. Affected vanity mirror lights, courtesy lights, and rain sensing wipers. Dealer found short in vanity mirror wiring, repaired | ||
| Jan 201445000 mi | Blue Volvo badge sticker fell off the grille at some point while driving. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Volvo S60 in New York, United States Nov 2011 - Apr 2013 | |||
| May 20126100 mi | XM Radio locks up and prevents you from changing stations iPod stops playing audio over the sound system when connected via cable after a minute or so especially when bluetooth is enabled. Ratting/creaking noise from rear of car Passenger side mirror makes jerky chattering noise when tilting | ||
| Aug 20128700 mi | iPod playback issues over USB. Provided new version of Sensus at no charge. Ratting/creaking noise from rear of car Passenger side mirror makes jerky chattering noise when tilting | ||
| Dec 201212000 mi | Steering wheel makes creaking noise when turning left or right Remote Lock/unlock feature not always working | ||
| Jan 20133300 mi | Blind Spot Information System - message BLIS service required Creaking noise in steering wheel when turning left or right Remote not always working; after hitting info button, lights will intermittently turn off on the remote | ||
| Apr 201315000 mi | Remote start range poor Steering not 100% on center after prior repair Bluetooth range poor / skips Auto up/down not working for passenger window - occasionally doesn't work for driver window Keyless entry does not work on driver side door handle | ||
| Volvo S60 in Ohio, United States Apr 2016 - May 2019 | |||
| Sep 201782000 miUS $200 | Straighten 2 alloy rims due to hitting pothole with 35 series tires that are standard equipment on the S60T6 | ||
| Apr 201890926 miUS $648 | Strut mountings and bearings | ||
2012 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201525000 mi | Car at times would not start properly and seemed to be starved of air or fuel. Dealer identified a fault code and flashed the RDAR system. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Georgia, United States Sep 2014 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Oct 201552200 mi | Car was consuming oil, this was 3rd visit for same issue. engine replaced. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Aug 201660000 mi | grinding noise from front of car. Dealer replaced left front wheel bearing | ||
| Sep 201660000 mi | Periodically the transmission begins making an low pitched moaning sound. Usually but not always when the car first is operating. Dealer Tech could not duplicate. | ||
| Volvo S60 in New Jersey, United States Jul 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Aug 201548000 mi | Replaced fuel pump | ||
| Volvo S60 in New Hampshire, United States May 2016 - Aug 2020 | |||
| Jun 201648000 mi | Code for leak detection pump | ||
| Jul 201648700 miUS $210 | Leak detection pump replaced. Covered by CPO. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Texas, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201843000 miUS $850 | [Engine repair.] Details not available at the moment. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Virginia, United States Dec 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 202194000 miUS $1000 | replace shocks | ||
| Volvo S60 in Sweden Nov 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 201740920 mi | at 50,000, started using one quart of oil per 2,000 miles; research on forums indicates there is a ring problem on this year model with no recall from Volvo. | ||
| Volvo S60 in California, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201750000 mi | front hub replaced | ||
| Volvo S60 in South Carolina, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201548500 mi | Engine was burning oil through piston rings. Barely under warranty. Dealer is replacing piston rings and other engine parts.Volvo is extending warranty on Eng, Trans & Pwrtrn to 100k.Will now have to use synthetic oil for life of vehicle. | ||
| Feb 201649600 mi | A rebuilt engine was installed | ||
| Volvo S60 in California, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201635000 mi | Battery replaced under warranty | ||
| Volvo S60 in Illinois, United States Apr 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jun 20137000 mi | Front driver fender is not aligned. Resolution: Aligned fender. iPod connection switches from bluetooth to iPod connection every 5 minutes. Connection doesn't stay with on method. Updated software to Sensus 3.0. | ||
| Jul 20137800 mi | Antenna on roof was not secured and needs to be reattached | ||
| Sep 201312000 mi | rough downshift (performed transmission control module software upgrade RTJ26840) | ||
| May 201419900 mi | Grinding sound when A/C is turned on | ||
| Jun 201422000 mi | Rattling and Vibration coming from engine upon moderate acceleration and coasting. Will occur whether the vehicle is in gear or in park. Sound does not occur when in sport mode. Still experiencing vibration and rattling sounds | ||
| Jul 201422000 mi | Engine will not start unless one presses the start button for along time. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Georgia, United States Oct 2011 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Feb 201517000 mi | Car seemed to hesitate for a few days in starting; but did start. Decided to take to dealer to check. Problem turned out not to be any mechanical part, but rather some glitch with software that needed to be reloaded and updated | ||
| Nov 201521900 mi | Major engine system failure. external serpentine belt broke and took with it (damaged) several internal parts. All repaired under warranty. Service order showed an internal cost of $6000. All seems fine now. Loaner provided. | ||
| Volvo S60 in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 20123700 mi | Check Engine Light on, code p0128 stored for thermostat fault. Freeze Frame data shows code set at 140F suggesting thermostat opening too soon (warm up fault). Dealer replaced thermostat and performed reflash of ECM. | ||
| Jun 201316000 mi | AC compressor was making groaning noises for a couple months, sporadic but did not affect AC performance. Dealer technician diagnosed a faulty compressor and replaced with a new unit under warranty. System appears normal now. | ||
| Dec 201323000 mi | A/C compressor started making groaning noises again. Dealer technician diagnosed low oil charge, odd since it had been recharged when the compressor was replaced last quarter. Technician recharged with correct amount of oil and declared ok. Problem with key fob not remembering personal settings when entering car despite following instruction how set seat memory. Technician performed software update for IAM upgrade. Declared both keys now working as designed. | ||
| Jun 201430000 mi | Problem: Car exhibits a harsh 2-1 downshift in stop and go traffic. Occasionally it made a mechanical clunk during the harsh shift. Dealer flashed new software to correct harsh downshifts. Creaking from driver door area when traveling over uneven surfaces. Technician lubed door lock and seal. Noise still present, may be coming from the driver seatbelt adjuster on door pillar. | ||
| Dec 201434000 mi | Check Engine Light, code for oxygen sensor heater circuit, B1S1. Sensor out of stock, had to return following week. Dealer replaced sensor, cleared code and ran drive cycles. Operating as designed currently. | ||
| Oct 201544300 mi | Vehicle failed to crank. Dealer tested battery and found bad cell. Dealer replaced battery under warranty | ||
| Jan 202280000 miUS $113 | PCV breather diaphragm ruptured (in oil filter housing) causing loud hum at idle and vacuum leak in crankcase. Check engine light on, codes for fuel mixture recorded. Replaced diaphragm under cap on top of oil filter housing. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Tennessee, United States Apr 2012 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Feb 201526900 mi | Low battery light came on. Dealer replaced battery. Problem came back on 4/1/15 | ||
| Jun 201529000 mi | Leaking left rear shock absorber | ||
| Volvo S60 in District of Columbia, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 20126000 mi | Complete failure of SENSUS system (audio, nav, camera, etc.). Dealer replaced entire system under warranty. | ||
| Aug 20128000 mi | Rubbing sound coming from wheels solved with adjustment. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jun 201212000 mi | Coolant warning light kept coming on. | ||
| Sep 201215000 mi | They added insulation to the passenger door. Rattle returned a week later. | ||
| Nov 201217200 mi | Passenger door was making an annoying rattling sound. | ||
| Jul 201326000 mi | Passenger door was making an annoying rattling sound. | ||
| Volvo S60 in New Jersey, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Nov 20117500 mi | Rough downshift from 5th to 4th gear. Transmission replaced. | ||
| Jul 201215000 mi | Transmission started downshifting abruptley at throttle liftoff around 25 mph. Manufactuer computer debug done. Is much better but happens occassionally. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Tennessee, United States Jul 2011 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Jan 201421300 mi | Heater blower making noise, had to have the blower replaced | ||
| Volvo S60 in New York, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jan 201315300 mi | BLIS, DSTC and IPhone communication. Problem was resolved by reflash and upgrade of software... After software upgrade all systems worked perfectly....all is right with the world! | ||
| Volvo S60 in Minnesota, United States Jun 2012 - Aug 2023 | |||
| Nov 20123700 mi | Rough downshifts, especially with letting off the throttle. | ||
| Feb 20137500 mi | 'check engine' light came on. trouble code pointed to the air mass meter, but no problem was found and the code was cleared. The car was, and is, running perfectly! no change in mpg Very rough, very occasional downshifts into 1st gear in 'sport' mode. Almost feels like the car has hit a curb! Dealer cannot reproduce and no codes are set. No noise and no trans. 2 software updates have helped slightly. | ||
| Mar 201748968 miUS $384 | Rear brakes: unusual wear pattern to the pads - inner pad on passenger side was worn down to metal surface; outer pad on the driver side was nearly completely worn thru. The other 2 pads were OK! Replaced with Akebono rotors and pads. Calipers very rusted. They were bead blasted and painted with rust resistant paint. Flush and bleed entire brake system. Btw, the front pads are little worn! | ||
| Jun 201856938 miUS $244 | Brakes sometimes required a lot of extra force to stop. Cause: Brake vacuum pump hose switch worked intermittently. No code was set. No car message warning came up. Mechanic said I should not drive the car until it was repaired. Replaced brake system vacuum switch assembly. | ||
| Aug 201961000 miUS $422 | Replaced right motor mount which failed. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Texas, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 201110000 mi | Steering wheel chrome peeling, sharp enough to cut hand. dealer ordered wheel and returning to have it installed. | ||
| Dec 201113000 mi | Replace steering wheel | ||
| Jul 201221000 mi | Panel holding drivers seat controls broke | ||
| Volvo S60 in Texas, United States May 2013 - May 2021 | |||
| Nov 201347400 mi | A whine was noticed when AC was on. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Virginia, United States Jul 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 201318000 mi | Driver side rear door would not lock. Technician found connection cable to be loose. Problem was corrected. | ||
| Volvo S60 in California, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| May 201324200 mi | Metallic trim of steering wheel would flake off | ||
| Jul 201326000 mi | Entertainment system could not put out any sound | ||
| Jan 2014 | Rubber seal around brake light on rear windscreen fell off | ||
| Volvo S60 in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Feb 20138500 mi | Rough down shifting at 30MPH | ||
| Oct 201311300 mi | AC compressor made a lot of noise when it was on. They replaced the compressor. | ||
| Jan 202050000 miUS $500 | Automatic door locks | ||
| Volvo S60 in Maryland, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Dec 201215000 mi | Intermittent check engine light. Service tech updated software. | ||
| Volvo S60 in New Jersey, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jun 201430000 mi | Rough shifting. | ||
| Volvo S60 in California, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jul 201318800 mi | A/C making growling noise. AC pump replaced. | ||
| Jun 201447000 mi | Caliper became frozen due to failed seal and electronic parking brake could not release. Caliper replaced. | ||
| Nov 2017102500 miUS $700 | Timing belt | ||
2012 Volvo S60 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| Volvo S60 in Saudi Arabia May 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jun 20121240 mi | Car wouldn't accelerate past 50 KM per hour. There was a wire in the fuel pump that needed re-attachment. | ||
| Jan 20135780 mi | There where loud sounds when going from 1 st gear to 2nd gear and downwards too. Plus a shudder and a shake when you put the car back into neutral. They said some rubber thing needs replacement, and they have ordered it for me. | ||
| Jan 20145580 mi﷼1350 | Rough down shifts and lots of noise from the transmission. Car surges forward when I am about to stop. | ||
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