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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 122 repairs.
2012 Volvo S60 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (91%)
Chart based on 11 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 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 13600 mi | AWD deactivated light came on. Reset it itself automatically. No codes found by dealer. |
2012 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 8500 mi | Rough down shifting at 30MPH |
| 12000 mi | rough downshift (performed transmission control module software upgrade RTJ26840) |
| 22000 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 |
| 60000 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. |
| 30000 mi | Rough shifting. |
| 7500 mi | Rough downshift from 5th to 4th gear. Transmission replaced. |
| 15000 mi | Transmission started downshifting abruptley at throttle liftoff around 25 mph. Manufactuer computer debug done. Is much better but happens occassionally. |
| 30000 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. |
| 3700 mi | Rough downshifts, especially with letting off the throttle. |
| 7500 mi | 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. |
2012 Volvo S60 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| 5780 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. |
| 5580 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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